Lexus is waving goodbye to the GS
executive sedan with the ‘Eternal Touring’ special edition model in Japan. Launched
simultaneously with North America’s 2020 Lexus GS Black Line, the GS Eternal
Touring marks the end of production for the fourth-generation GS and the
nameplate, scheduled for August 2020. According to Lexus, the name ‘Eternal
Touring’ signals the brand’s desire to continue its commitment to grand
touring, albeit not with the GS.
Well, it features an almost identical
specification to America’s GS Black Line, bringing exterior and interior
upgrades inherited from the GS F performance model to give the executive sedan
a more dynamic appearance. The Eternal Touring specification can be had with
any of the available engines (GS450h, GS350, GS300h and GS300) and is based on
the F Sport trim.
On the outside, the GS Eternal Touring
features a series of black elements including the spindle grille, front bumper
side bezels, mirror caps and rear spoiler. The 19-inch F Sport aluminum wheels
are also black and feature 235/40 R19 front tires and 265/35 R19 rear tires.
When ordered on the GS450h and GS350 RWD, the Eternal Touring package also
brings orange brake calipers.
The interior is rich in Alcantara surfaces
and carbon fiber trim, with red accents applied on the steering wheel, center
console and door panels. The stitching on the seats, center armrest, steering
wheel, gearshift lever gaiter and instrument panel cover is also red.
Other upgrades brought by the Lexus GS
Eternal Touring include power retractable side mirrors with heating, full LED
automatic headlights and LED front turn signals, as well as F Sport leather
seats with ventilation and heating, parking sensors and blind spot monitor.
Lexus will release the GS Eternal Touring
across Japan on June 1, with prices starting from 7,100,000 yen (US$ 65,925) for
the base GS300 Eternal Touring.
