Glare free instrumentation

For optimum instrument readability even in bright sunlight, there's an Electro-Chromatic Device (ECD) system installed in the meter glass of the dash. It controls sunlight reflection by day and enhances the readout visibility at night, allowing the instrumentation to keep you informed at all times.

Refreshed Interior Treatment

A redesigned facing around the EMV display, and a metallic finish on the meter faces and gear shifter face plate complements the clean, contemporary look of the GS interior. The newly designed steering wheel incorporates controls for the audio, cruise control, phone, Multi Information Display and speech commands.

Climate controlled seats with memory

Whatever the weather, Climate Controlled Front seats keep you refreshed on long hot journeys, or toasty warm on cool days. Eight-way power adjustment lets you easily tailor settings to maintain your preferred posture. If another driver has been in your car, the memory function allows personalised settings to be instantly recalled at the touch of a button.

Audiophile quality Mark Levinson audio system

Immerse your mind in the indulgence of an audio system by world renowned designer Mark Levinson. The 14-speaker system he created has a 6-disc DVD/CD changer and an Automatic Sound Leveliser which continuously fine tunes sound quality. Audio controls are conveniently located on the newly designed steering wheel.

In-built Bluetooth™ keeps you in touch

Simply register your Bluetooth™⁽¹⁾ compatible mobile with the inbuilt system for hands free communication. Call functions are right at your fingertips via the EMV screen, letting you search the phone book, register and receive calls.

Satellite Navigation guidance

You'll be directed efficiently to your destination by a DVD-based Satellite Navigation⁽²⁾ system which offers enhanced precision. Visual maps and spoken commands provide directions, making paper maps a thing of the past.

Park Assist Monitor

Once you select reverse, a colour image appears on the Electro Multi Vision (EMV) display. On-screen guidelines help you plot the ideal course into your parking space.

Rear view camera with Rear Guide Assist

For easier reversing, you've the guidance of a Rear View Camera⁽³⁾ discreetly mounted above the licence plate. Select reverse and a colour image of what's immediately behind your rear bumper appears on the Electro Multi Vision (EMV) screen. Rear Guide Assist gives you a more precise indication of distances for easier parking and reversing.

Power Rear Sunshade

To reduce glare, an electric rear sunshade emerges at the touch of a button for greater passenger comfort.

(1)Bluetooth™ will only operate with telephones enabled with compatible Bluetooth™ wireless technology (HFP (Hands Free Profile) v1.0 and OPP (Object Push Profile) v1.1 international standards).

The Bluetooth™ word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

(2)As at 2007 the mapping database encompasses major capital and primary national road networks as well as offering some coverage of major regional centres in regional areas. Available for current model GS 430.

(3)Rear view camera is designed as a driver assist device only and should not be used as a substitute for skilled driving and safe parking practices. The area into which the vehicle is to be reversed must still be visually monitored by the driver while parking. Keep reversing speeds under five kilometres per hour. Camera images may be affected by the weather and light conditions. Always observe skilled driving and safe parking practices.