Lexus GS 350, GS 450h, GS F Trims & More

They are two names for the same basic turbocharged entry branch of the fourth-generation GS. Lexus renamed the rear-wheel-drive GS 200t as the GS 300 for 2018; both use a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder and an eight-speed automatic.

The GS 300 uses a turbocharged four-cylinder and rear-wheel drive, while the GS 350 uses a smoother, stronger 311-horsepower V6 and was offered with all-wheel drive on some cars. The GS 350 is the better fit when effortless acceleration matters more than the lighter turbo setup.

In later fourth-generation cars, the GS 350 F SPORT adds sport-tuned adaptive suspension, extra Sport drive modes, more supportive front seats, an LFA-inspired gauge display, and bolder exterior trim. It keeps the regular GS 350’s 311-horsepower V6.

No, not in the later fourth-generation lineup. Both use the same 311-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. The F SPORT changes the look, seats, gauges, drive modes, and suspension tuning rather than adding engine output.

No. The GS F is the full performance model, with a 467-horsepower 5.0-liter V8, larger Brembo brakes, specialized adaptive suspension, and a differential that actively sends power where it helps cornering. F SPORT versions use less powerful GS engines and milder chassis upgrades.

Pick the GS 350 F SPORT for sharper handling and styling while keeping the regular 311-horsepower V6. Pick the 2016–2020 GS F if the 467-horsepower V8, stronger brakes, and serious performance hardware are the main reasons you want the car.

The GS 450h pairs a V6 with electric assistance for 338 horsepower and emphasizes strong response with better fuel economy than the gas V6 GS 350. The GS 350 is the simpler gas-engine choice and was offered with all-wheel drive on some examples.

On the fourth-generation hybrid, F SPORT keeps the 338-horsepower hybrid system but adds sharper suspension tuning, rear-wheel steering, 19-inch wheels, a more supportive driver’s seat, and an LFA-inspired gauge display. The regular GS 450h has a more comfort-focused setup.

The 2009–2011 GS 460 is the more upscale V8 model. Its 4.6-liter engine makes 342 horsepower, and it adds adaptive suspension plus comfort features such as heated and ventilated leather front seats. The GS 350 uses a V6 and fills the core role in the range.

The Crafted Line is a limited design-focused GS 350 F SPORT from the pre-refresh fourth generation. It combines the F SPORT suspension and styling with Ultra White paint, dark exterior details, Dark Graphite wheels, and a black-and-red cabin.

The Black Line is a limited late-production GS 350 F SPORT with the same 311-horsepower V6 and sport-tuned suspension. Its changes are mainly visual: gloss-black exterior pieces and wheels, plus a black-and-red cabin with carbon-fiber and Alcantara trim.

Both are limited GS 350 F SPORT-based appearance editions, but they come from different points in the fourth generation. The Crafted Line uses Ultra White paint, dark accents, and a black-and-red cabin. The later Black Line uses gloss-black details, carbon fiber, and Alcantara.

The regular GS 350 is the straightforward comfort-focused pick in later lineups. It combines the smooth 311-horsepower V6 with the GS’s quiet cabin, large navigation screen, safety suite, blind-spot monitoring, and power front seats, without the firmer F SPORT emphasis.

Look at an F SPORT version. Depending on the era, Lexus offered F SPORT treatment on the turbo GS 200t or GS 300, the V6 GS 350, and the GS 450h hybrid. These add sportier suspension tuning, seats, gauges, drive modes, and styling without moving to the GS F’s V8.