2014 Lexus GS Hybrid Review - The 2014 Lexus GS Hybrid ranks 8 out of 14 Luxury Large Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Lexus GS Hybrid, as well as reliability and safety data.
Reviewers say the 2014 Lexus GS Hybrid has strong acceleration, premium interior materials and excellent fuel economy, though its infotainment system can be difficult to use.
The 2014 Lexus GS Hybrid has a V6 engine and two electric motors that are mated to a continuously variable transmission. Critics say the GS Hybrid’s powertrain is smooth, quiet and surprisingly powerful. According to the EPA, the GS Hybrid gets 29/34 mpg city/highway, which is excellent for a luxury large car. Test drivers think the GS Hybrid provides the comfortable ride and reasonably agile handling they expect from a luxury large car, though they point out that the gas-only GS is slightly more nimble. As with many hybrid cars, some reviewers complain the GS Hybrid’s regenerative brakes don’t feel as smooth as conventional brakes, though other reviewers say they’re excellent and feel just like a non-hybrid braking system.
The 2014 GS Hybrid’s elegant design and top-notch materials, which include handsome wood trim and rich leather upholstery, impress automotive journalists. Critic are very impressed with the GS Hybrid’s supportive and roomy front seats. However, reviewers write that some rivals have larger back seats, and most luxury large cars have larger trunks. Standard features in the 2014 GS Hybrid include a rearview camera, a USB port, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, satellite radio, a 12-speaker surround-sound audio system and an infotainment system with an 8-inch display and Lexus’ Remote Touch interface, which is a mouse-like controller that provides access to audio settings. Available features include a navigation system with a 12.3-inch display, a Mark Levinson 17-speaker premium surround-sound audio system, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Reviewers think the Remote Touch interface can be difficult to use at first. They love the 12.3-inch display, which is large enough to accommodate a split-screen display with, for instance, navigation maps on one side and audio settings on the other.
