Can the new Lexus GS really do doughnuts and so forth like a sports car when it is automatic? Or is it standard?

l never thought automatics can do doughnuts if its true...

Yes, only if the driver knows what he is doing.

You just need a good driver, a fast car, and the traction control system off.

Any car with enough power can do doughnuts. Although, Lexus' are really tough because they have TRAC, VDIM, etc. l would not doubt if the GS 460 could do doughnuts though. That is wicked fast engine it is got.

l have not seen the commercial. l am sure you can do dough-nuts in any car, if you know how to do it. All of the GS models are automatic transmission. They also have traction control, vehicle stability control, etc. They're all designed to help the driver. So, if you wanted to do dough-nuts in your Lexus GS, even if your an amateur, l am sure you could with all the technology involved. Even if it is an automatic.