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2013 Lexus GS 350 Long-Term Road Test

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The problem/reason why Honda is gun-shy about new transmissions is because of their (relatively infamous) V6 transmission issues from back around 2000, coupled with the fact that for the most part they have their own unique designs from other manufacturers. Recently they seem to be favouring the CVT route.
If you have a small peaky, low torque engine, then 8 is probably better.
Shine on,
Dr.John
That's just an ignorant remark worthy of your name. Lexus was the first to bring an 8-speed to market w/ the LS in 2007. Obviously they are saving the 8-speed for a V8 GS-F.