Having seen the New GS in flesh at Lugano, Switzerland, I have no regret leaving the Lexus world for a Merc. The rear of the new Lexus looks like a BMW, the wing mirrors are not stylish and horrible and the front looks like an Audi. I also think Lexus should have done away with the front fog lights and the rear reflectors and integrate that in the main lights cluster. The interior is very Lexus like. Very nice but too many buttons which I think is a bit much.
I have no doubt the Lexus will drive good but that distinctiveness of a Lexus has been lost. The twin chrome exhaust pipes has been left out and that unique styling! Look back at the IS 200. That was beautiful and still is. I also hope Lexus have got it on the spot with the rattles on the out going models.