Auto Express magazine...
Auto Express magazine can reveal the newcomer undisguised. Called the SRM, the three-door shown in the mag is in flagship high-performance trim, thought to be designated by the "SRM 24" number plates.
The Audi A6, Mercedes...
The Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class, Renault Vel Satis and Saab 9-5 have all been awarded the maximum score in the executive segment - but the GS300"s points tally marks it out as the best. Thanks to careful styling of the front bumper and bonnet, the Lexus has beaten its rivals for pedestrian safety, too. It gained two stars for the protection provided - a feat only matched by the Saab 9-5 in the class.
The GS, which hits showrooms on 15 April, also gained a four-star rating for child protection in the tests. Advanced features include 12 airbags and Pre-Crash Safety (PCS), which automatically adjusts front seatbelt tension and applies emergency braking to reduce the impact of a collision.