Is Lexus Discontinuing The Gs
The future of the gs sports sedan was called into question recently when lexus europe discontinued the model due to new emission regulations.
Is lexus discontinuing the gs. The car is the most affordable model in the gs line of midsize luxury sport sedans. This would be a dramatic change for lexus. Lexus discontinues the gs sedan in europe. It will be replaced in the region by the new seventh generation es sedan.
A recent rumor suggests that the gs sedan may be discontinued. According to a recent post on the lexus uk facebook page the gs sedan will be discontinued in europe. If this is true im not sure people are going to be too upset about it. Since the launch of the first generation gs in 1993 we have sold about 74000 units in europe including 20000 gs hybrids.
The lexus gs sedan was always kind of the odd duck in the lineup. Despite the promise of continued sales there is no guarantee the gs will see a next generation model. Rumors have been swirling about lexus discontinuing the gs sedan and now japans mag x has thrown more wood on the fire the magazine claims the es will become the brands global mid size sedan replacing the gs completely. The more expensive gs 350 and the track oriented gs f.
Its demise will leave just two versions. This year sales in europe amount at 1494 units jan oct. From there the gs will be replaced by the upcoming next generation es sedan in europe and presumably in all other markets as well.