LEXUS GS vs LEXUS IS - IN-DEPTH COMPARISON!!!

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

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  • @cliffvictoria3863
    @cliffvictoria3863 Год назад +48

    2013-2015 GS is the sweet spot for the GS models. I'm a huge fan of my 2015 GS F Sport. Car still looks relevant and is a good combo of luxury plus some sport fun.

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад +2

      Thanks for your comment! Did the 2015 get the new gauge cluster or was it just 2016+?

    • @adnanthetruth
      @adnanthetruth Год назад +2

      @@sammygoris 2016 is when it changes.

    • @jasonnguyen3055
      @jasonnguyen3055 Год назад +10

      agreed. the facelifted GS is ugly

    • @cliffvictoria3863
      @cliffvictoria3863 Год назад +3

      @@sammygoris As mentioned by adnanhamdan, it's 2016 for the update. Toyota/Lexus is always behind on the gauge clusters and screen displays. They use what works and don't get on the new stuff bandwagon early. My car is nearly 8 years old and still looks/runs close to new. I have to admit, I keep the paint protection up big time and treat the leather to keep it fresh. A friend who is a sales manager for a dealer saw it last weekend and said it smells like a new car. I read the 2016+ cars seem slower to reviewers. Have no idea if this is true. 2015 moves well for "only" 306 hp. Not the quickest car I have owned (2003 modified Mustang Cobra plus several muscle cars when I was young) but it is fast enough for the street. Handles way better than the muscle cars did. EDIT: I have Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires and it's hard to get the car to break loose in corners unless I am really getting on it and turn traction control off. Adaptive suspension on the F Sport is great.

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад +1

      @@cliffvictoria3863 thanks for your thorough comment.
      Yeah I guess that’s where I don’t understand why they are slow with screens and gauge clusters. It’s software, the skies the limit. There is no additional reliability concerns, once you’ve got a screen in there, there is no additional complexity in improving the functionality of the screen.
      Take a look at the 2023 LS, the flagship sedan, the best that Lexus has to offer, yet its gauge cluster has the exact same functions as the 2014 IS.
      However driver assistance tech, I understand. There is a lot more complexity in it so I do get why Lexus is slower with that tech.
      With the 2016 and up, I believe it’s because of the 8-Speed over the 6-Speed and slightly less aggressive gearing ratios?

  • @HailAzeez
    @HailAzeez 10 месяцев назад +9

    Best bloody review on both the cars!

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks man! Appreciate it!

  • @besamuyembe656
    @besamuyembe656 Год назад +10

    One of the best car reviews I've ever watched! Thanks..

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад +1

      Thanks! Very kind of you to say. Appreciate the comment!

  • @RamiAlNashi
    @RamiAlNashi Год назад +20

    If you think about the purpose of each car, then that might explain why they include some feature and not others for both cars. The IS is a small sport sedan, hence lighter weight, better handling, more aggressive look will have higher priority. This might explain why it has lighter seats with less adjustment and a more driver focused cluster. There is no HUDs as they might have explained it as distracting when enthusiastically driving the car. I would not use the IS for long drives, the seats are tighter and the suspension is tuned for handling (specially the F Sport). The GS is more of a grand tourer, soft rider, with ambient lights, easy to read cluster, easy to to read HUD, more space ... etc. Other than the space difference between the cars, Lexus were targeting different audience for each and included features accordingly.

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад +4

      I do understand that they are targeted to slightly different markets, but I don’t think the feature differences still make sense.
      All of the IS’ competitors have electronic trunks, why would the IS not get one?
      Why world a more premium car like the GS have a dated gauge cluster? It has nothing to do with the markets they are targeting.
      Yes the IS is a more nimble car, but it’s not so track-focused that it would negate having a couple of extra seat adjustments? I highly doubt weight savings were the reason to not add further adjustments.
      I disagree with the HUD point - the whole point of a HUD is that it’s less distracting than having to glance down. That’s why fighter jets have HUDs in them. I work in an airline and we train the philosophy around HUD use. And all the other compact sport sedans have HUDs.
      I intentionally designed the video to say that some differences are justified, because of their different markets and I did not mark those differences against the car, becauseI do understand the different purposes of each car. I believe I was being very fair with that. The problems I have are around the unjustified differences between each car.

    • @vortexriver1071
      @vortexriver1071 Год назад +1

      @@sammygorisi feel as though the differences may have been due to cost-cutting and trying to meet some type of budget, so they removed/used different versions for some things.

  • @marcelosoian
    @marcelosoian Год назад +18

    Thanks for the review. I would choose the GS definitely 💯, because of the comfort it offers. ❤

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. Yep the comfort of the GS never seizes to surprise me whenever I drive in it!

  • @danielsun486
    @danielsun486 Год назад +8

    I have an IS350 and a GS250 at the same time. I just love them both. IS350 is just effortless and the GS250 although less powerful, gives a bit more solid feeling in its chassis.

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад

      Absolutely - both are great cars!

  • @adrian_bwn
    @adrian_bwn Год назад +17

    GS, yes I agreed when you behind the wheel do look older, but you also look more rich and wiser 😅😂

  • @tonstertv9574
    @tonstertv9574 2 дня назад

    Great rev. Greetings from Germany

  • @gregblau8082
    @gregblau8082 Год назад +6

    Excellent comparison. Being that they're pretty close in price used and the gs has more room for the kids, making it more feasible for trips it would be the obvious choice for me. The is just looks so good though. I honestly think the es looks better too, but personally don't care for the drivetrain layout

  • @rufusoludare7542
    @rufusoludare7542 Месяц назад

    Thank you for this review. You are awesome. I was having a hard time deciding but this video made me realise what I want and that is the " IS "

  • @Driving_Somewhere
    @Driving_Somewhere 9 месяцев назад

    Greetings from Singapore... Nice compare!

  • @SIDVENOM
    @SIDVENOM Год назад +7

    I did my research before buying a Lexus and according to name a few car review’s Motortrend, Edmunds, Car.USNews this is how Lexus brand is being categorized for their sedans. The IS compact entry level luxury,
    ES midsize entry level luxury,
    GS midsize luxury and the
    LS full size luxury. I didn’t want to buy an entry level luxury. So I decided to buy a midsize luxury Lexus
    2015 GS 350 F Sport.

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад +2

      Yes, am, aware, and have studied this part of the car segment for a long time. I'm aware of compact, mid-size and full-size. Compact is always entry-level luxury, full-size is full luxury, and mid-size is somewhere in the middle. My complaints are about why some IS features aren't in the GS, which should just be a larger and premium version of the IS? And some features that are in the GS, should be in the IS, because they are not real 'luxury' features, they are just standard features. Why doesn't the IS get a HUD? A 2019 Toyota Corolla has a HUD and it's not even remotely a luxury car!

    • @g.s.7383
      @g.s.7383 11 месяцев назад

      that's not true. ES is bigger than a GS, more comfort, more space, more of everything.ES is an Avalon equivalent nto a Camry.

  • @timj41
    @timj41 Год назад +2

    Have been really hoping for this video, bloody awesome Sammy

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад

      Thanks! Appreciate it! Hope it’s useful!

  • @RadzikOfficial
    @RadzikOfficial 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great review 👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you I’m going to buy GS

  • @maccaccino
    @maccaccino Год назад +4

    No driving experience comparison?

  • @arturforever2060
    @arturforever2060 11 месяцев назад

    Best review at the RUclips.
    And best information between GS vs IS. And me like another people that wideo is very helpful to choices one of the car .
    thank you👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Ylm-r9g
    @Ylm-r9g Год назад +6

    I am "Old-Manish" I approve of the GS.

  • @athan_1122
    @athan_1122 Год назад +3

    I have both.. AWD, F-sports, white w/ red interior. Awesome cars

  • @bluwng
    @bluwng 2 месяца назад

    Good review and unique perspective. Thanks.

  • @parmpreetgill8205
    @parmpreetgill8205 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for touching upon the sound systems in such detail. As a music producer, a good sound system is very important to me but most reviewers seldom touch upon this aspect of luxury cars at all.

  • @georgezahorcak7764
    @georgezahorcak7764 Год назад +2

    My contemporaries prefer me to drive. If it was only my wife and I, I would consider a loaded IS. However, life is more fun when shared with friends. My next purchase will be a loaded 2020 GS F Sport.

  • @dlee7288
    @dlee7288 Год назад +2

    I saw that GS listed on Trademe last night. Real clean.

  • @mik4mik4
    @mik4mik4 26 дней назад

    The pre-facelift GS is so beautiful, especially with the optional LED headlights
    7:30 the second generation IS got rid of front passanger memory in MY 2010. It wasnt even a option, when it was standard before that. I think they had to cut costs to compere with the germans.

  • @Travel_addict_81
    @Travel_addict_81 3 месяца назад +2

    Terrible seating position in the IS, that is why i am thinking of getting the GS.

  • @qnunyuh8417
    @qnunyuh8417 3 месяца назад +1

    it's kinda crazy that it took you 5 times to get it right, I had a simular options and went for the IS and have zero complaints... granted I wouldnt mind having both

  • @georgezahorcak7764
    @georgezahorcak7764 Год назад

    One more comment; Excellent review. Your observations are spot on.

  • @Saramcmillan.
    @Saramcmillan. Год назад +5

    Ive got a 2nd gen is 350 never used the passenger memory seats ever waste of time thats why no one else done it and they have learned from mistakes

  • @AliHaider-mg9ei
    @AliHaider-mg9ei 10 месяцев назад

    Is there built-in WiFi and 3G/4G cellular connection in Lexus GS 2013 ?

  • @armanmirk
    @armanmirk Год назад +8

    Good review but the mentioned expectations and reasonings seems strange because you seem to expect every feature in GS to be available in IS. Well the IS series is intentionally a less premium product. They are nudging you towards the GS. It seems to me you actually like GS features and therefore that should be the car for you.

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад +5

      I see where you're coming from, but I have taken those things into consideration. I tried (but maybe failed!) to clearly state that some things are premium features that you should only be available in a luxury mid-size sedan. I understand that. But in my opinion, across the industry standards, SOME of those things should be available on a luxury compact sedan.
      Look at how many luxury compact sedans come with HUDs? Look at how many luxury compact sedans come with powered trunks? Look at how many luxury compact sedans come with heated rear seats/3-zone climate? My friend's Hyundai i45 even comes with heated rear seats! The fact that the 2IS was industry-leading but the 3IS is industry-lagging? Do those expectations seem strange to you? Bear in mind that there were also plenty of things that I said that I will accept won't be as good in the GS too, I wasn't against every decision that was made, but just a small number of key things. Please also read the comment in a light-hearted conversational tone, not trying to sound argumentative but hard to capture my tone in a comment!

    • @Oneofakind91
      @Oneofakind91 10 месяцев назад +1

      IS starts around 40k which is lower than many of its competitors,. At that starting price you should expect some cost cutting. For the IS that was the non power trunk and power side mirrors. I used to drive the 16 IS and now I drive a 18 GS

  • @jaycboii105
    @jaycboii105 Год назад +2

    Hey I’m 6’2 tall and I want a Lexus gs 350 2011 or is 350 which car is best for me since I’m tall and if those cars aren’t big enough for me what other good car should I consider?

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад +3

      Hey man, I'd definitely go for the GS if you're 6'2. If you got an IS, there would be virtually no backseat as it's pretty tight. I'm short so it's not so bad for me. You could get an ES, but the ones around the same price range as a pre-facelift GS are fairly ugly. The GS looks a lot better. If you have the money then I'd get a 2020 ES or something, but again that's a different price bracket. Hope that helps!

    • @qwertyui5086
      @qwertyui5086 11 месяцев назад +3

      In fact IS has more head and legroom of the 2 at the front.

  • @supersoniqamanyi3075
    @supersoniqamanyi3075 Год назад +2

    Fantastic dissection of a popular confusion

  • @MasterFDC58
    @MasterFDC58 Год назад +3

    Greetings,
    I would like to know where you got that after market bumper for the GS
    Thank you,
    58

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад

      Hi there, I purchased mine from CAR-ACT. They were really helpful. I ordered a couple together with the friend which drastically brought the shipping prices down. Services was really good too and really good communication and after-sales support

  • @Alienking01
    @Alienking01 Месяц назад

    what about the engine or performance comparison ?

  • @ld4974
    @ld4974 5 месяцев назад

    I test drove several IS models and being 6'1", 275 , the IS was a bear to get in and out of for me. I test drove a 2016 GS 350 and immediately fell in love with driving it and the roomy interior relative to the IS. The only thing holding me back from buying it is that it was overpriced and I'm not a fan of the grill. It's still for sale though and I have not driven anything that I like better so...

  • @Gratefulshack
    @Gratefulshack 8 месяцев назад

    I love the subtle look of the GS, Noone pays attention, and it boogies

  • @MasterFDC58
    @MasterFDC58 Год назад

    I have a GS 350 2013 model, and I would like to update the bumper to this exact one on the video. Does anyone know where I can find it?

  • @wjm3018
    @wjm3018 Год назад

    I love the GS Fspor but hate paying for premium gas in canada. Big difference per tank about $15-20 more than regular unleaded.😅

  • @qq3528
    @qq3528 10 месяцев назад

    I like that the is 2014 don’t have any keep assisting system and electronic parking brake

  • @naumanzakir8005
    @naumanzakir8005 Год назад

    Besides comfort, What about driving dynamics of both cars? One is v6 rear drive and the other front wheel drive? Whats the difference?

    • @AmericanAristo
      @AmericanAristo 10 месяцев назад +3

      The GS is rear wheel drive just like the IS. The ES is the one that is front wheel. The GS and IS are essentially the same cars underneath, just the GS is stretched out and rides better. I own one and it's a much more premium experience than the IS. The only thing the IS has on it is the looks but you them around every corner. Plus the 350 motor is harder to find in the IS as opposed to the GS where almost every used one has it. I'm pretty sure the GS250 was never sold in America, only the 350.

  • @j.w58
    @j.w58 2 месяца назад

    Ive owned the GS 450h and IS 300h now driving a RX450h 2016. The GS is more refined more speed and comfort and good economy

  • @zureai
    @zureai Год назад +2

    You didn't mention how the IS is detuned meanwhile GS isn't

  • @gforcecoons5857
    @gforcecoons5857 Год назад +2

    Cool video sir. Something about you reminds me of Elon Musk LOL.
    I am clearly biased because I have a 2013 rear wheel drive F Sport GS, but I think the pre refresh 2013-2015 GS F Sports are easily the best looking versions of the GS. Also the F Sport trim offers a sharper driving experience than the non F Sport - quite close to the handling ability of the IS honestly. Also the IS is everywhere, and I like how the GS is not as commonly seen.
    The IS is definitely sharp looking but too small for me, and the interior in the GS is superior IMO. To each their own, they are both awesome cars.

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  Год назад

      Thanks for your comment!
      Yep some good points you raised. See if I filmed this video like a few months back, I would’ve leaned slightly more in favour of the GS! I’m really on the fence. That’s definitely a point I thought of after too about there not being as many GSs, they’re more rare. I’m saying that, at least in NZ, Lexus is still fairly rare compared to BMW, Merc, Toyota, Ford etc.
      I do really like the space of the GS too. And I do wish I did say a bit more about how most people don’t like the PFL non-F GS, but there are some people who prefer the simpler looks of the larger grille etc, and I respect that. In the end I had to rush the video a bit because it was getting really windy!
      But yeah to each their own, too very great cars and different pros and cons and at the moment slightly more leaning towards the IS!
      Haha that’s quite funny about Elon musk! Made me laugh! Have a great day!

    • @gforcecoons5857
      @gforcecoons5857 Год назад +1

      @@sammygoris Thanks for the detailed response I appreciate it. Just to reiterate I loved the video it was very well done. I'm not very typical as I would actually prefer an ES to an IS and I know that's a rare opinion. I respect the ES's cushiness and overall comfort over the IS's tight and cockpit like feel. I know most who care about cars like the IS more, but I'm unusual that way. I'm definitely glad I have a GS though, I feel it has a great balance between sportiness, comfort, and luxury.

  • @georgezahorcak7764
    @georgezahorcak7764 Год назад +1

    I am sixty nine years old. I can actually get out of the car after 800 miles on a one day trip. Cruiser excellance!

  • @adnanthetruth
    @adnanthetruth Год назад

    I love the is, but boy, do I hate the cup holders. That's a big negative it can be extremely uncomfortable to lay your hand if a drink is there. Something for you to consider.

  • @MichaelBraid-xf3dw
    @MichaelBraid-xf3dw 11 месяцев назад

    Our IS 250 2nd gen sports has the Alcantara seating is far better than the leather if you can get that option grab it

    • @g.s.7383
      @g.s.7383 11 месяцев назад

      try spillng liquid and youll see the difference in cleaning time and cost

  • @rayonscill2153
    @rayonscill2153 4 месяца назад

    The fact you going with the sexy is days it all regardless all that the gs has so glad that i watch until the end thanks your not bashing IS your saying it should av the features gs gad n more n not less

  • @theLastHuff
    @theLastHuff 3 месяца назад

    14 f sport gs350 here
    The is250/350 is just way too common
    Gives baby momma vibes

  • @kasparsbajars
    @kasparsbajars Месяц назад

    The cars are almost the complete opposite of each other in every way. The IS looks more sporty? But the interior is very much like a 90s Nissan. The GS on the other hand looks boring from the outside, but the interior is better than the current E class.

  • @leschampagnes1
    @leschampagnes1 Год назад +1

    you haven't had a gs F sport though. The luxury package is old-manish lol. The F-sport is completely different and looks much better

  • @EME-ep7ck
    @EME-ep7ck 11 месяцев назад

    Ok but which ones faster that’s what i was waiting for 😂

    • @The_Unspoken_
      @The_Unspoken_ 4 месяца назад

      The GS will dust the other with zero effort

  • @AndyGrouch
    @AndyGrouch 7 дней назад

    Its really shame that GS is gone from the lineup. ES so much worse than GS in almost every way. Lexus just puts out dumbed down boring cars nowadays (much like any other company though). I own a hybrid IS and I love it very much. GS 450h facelift would be the ideal upgrade but they are so rare and expensive.

  • @gordonyz4
    @gordonyz4 Год назад

    U can't get the rear steering in IS

  • @seanmcpherson7962
    @seanmcpherson7962 Год назад

    How the GS is better and at the end but the is looks better so I'm going with that one. Kind of kind of funny. Why not just buy an Audi if looks are important to you? I'm sure an A4 85 or 86

  • @arturforever2060
    @arturforever2060 11 месяцев назад

    Very big mistake at IS300h is the screen fit so down lower then air went, what look so bad. And if someone is les then 170cm high cant see a half of screen.
    Passages site front look so cheap and bad. Rest off the car is so beautifull.

  • @hemantechnology3638
    @hemantechnology3638 Год назад +1

    IS

  • @KidKallum
    @KidKallum 2 месяца назад

    Imagine only having 10 ways to adjust your seat. I'd die.

    • @sammygoris
      @sammygoris  2 месяца назад +1

      @@KidKallum well, it is a comparison video after all….

  • @rosslucas700
    @rosslucas700 6 месяцев назад

    I think the GS is just way nicer 😂

  • @HarrietBergstrom
    @HarrietBergstrom Год назад

    P r o m o s m 🙏

  • @leishen-er
    @leishen-er 7 месяцев назад

    401

  • @mauriceldisgreecanadahaspr9560

    GS LEXUS IS BETTER THEN IS SEDAN GS BETTER LEG ROOM IS SEDAN CRAMPED BACK SEAT

  • @georgezahorcak7764
    @georgezahorcak7764 Год назад

    Hey!
    Old men don't need to make a show of it.
    We keep it in our pants until needed.

  • @cetujavu3466
    @cetujavu3466 11 месяцев назад

    How the hack can you be comparing..and complain some features missing on is vs GS
    Its like comparing Toyota Corolla vs CAMRY..etc... Is250 is a entry level to Lexus line up.😂