Lexus GS F 2020 review: 10th Anniversary edition

The 19-inch forged alloy wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres layered over bold blue brake callipers look the absolute business. This, along with its beefed up flanks, provides a strong indication of the car’s performance intent. 

Featuring 19-inch forged alloy wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres.

Front-end styling is dominated by the large spindle grille, with distinctive chrome ‘L’ contrasting with the dark mesh, while the rear features the Lexus F Series signature; diagonally stacked twin exhausts with a carbon fibre spoiler positioned above the LED tail lights. All up, it's an incredibly well-proportioned unit and easily one of the best looking performance sedans on the road.

The 19-inch forged alloy wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres.

The inside boasts a patchwork quilt of materials and finishes, with lashings of blue and white accented semi-aniline leather. The design is polarising but bold, and it grabs your attention as soon as you open the door. My kids on the other hand were unimpressed - I guess you can't please everyone.

Boasting lashings of blue and white accented semi-aniline leather.

Its large dimensions translate to plenty of leg and headroom, regardless of where you sit. Plonked in the rear seat (I’m 180cm), there was ample space between my knees and the driver seat set to my position.

The 520-litre boot was big enough to fit all of our gear over the course of the week, with the large opening providing for easy access.

The large opening of the boot provides easy access.

Better than it looks. Fuel economy aside, I would quite happily employ the GS F as the family taxi, as adept at tackling the speed bump-riddled 'burbs as it is the daily commuter grind. The adaptive suspension delivered a surprisingly comfortable ride and the cabin remained a quiet and refined space to spend time in.

The cabin contains a good-sized console bin, four cupholders, a storage bin in the rear arm rest and bottle holders within each of the doors.

There is a storage bin in the rear arm rest.

The GS F scores a decent list of active and passive safety equipment, including 10 airbags, ABS, stability and traction controls, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward AEB, active cruise, auto high beams and lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist. There is no ANCAP safety rating for the GS F.

There are only a limited number of 10th Anniversary editions available, with prices starting at $155,940. That also happens to be the same price as a regular GS F. A bargain, then. 

Our test vehicle was fitted with a $5000 Enhancement Pack, including 19-inch alloy wheels and carbon fibre ornamentation, bringing the final price to $160,582.

The standard features list includes adaptive suspension, dual-zone climate control, leather trim, a head-up display, electrically-operated heated and ventilated front seats, rear sunshade, F Sport instrument screen, auto LED headlights, keyless entry and start, sat nav, front and rear parking sensors with around-view cameras and a space-saver spare.