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Lexus GS IV (facelift 2015) 300 (241 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Lexus GS:
The Lexus GS is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Lexus across four generations — launched in 1991 as the Toyota Aristo in Japan and as the Lexus GS for markets outside the Japanese market beginning in February 1993. It continued with the Toyota Aristo name for the Japanese market until January 2005.
Lexus marketed the GS as a performance sedan competing in the mid-luxury class, between its compact executive IS and large/flagship LS. The GS shared its chassis with one of Toyota's longest-running nameplates, the Toyota Crown premium sedans until 2011....(Read more on Wikipedia)
IV (facelift 2015) Overview:
Lexus GS (IV (facelift 2015)). With 350 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.6 l/100km). With a weight of 1726 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 230 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
300 (241 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Essentially the same 2.0L turbo as the 200t, providing strong and refined performance suitable for most drivers, with smooth automatic shifts.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for a luxury sedan of its size, offering a balance between power and running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional build quality and interior refinement
- • Wide range of powerful and efficient engine options, including hybrids
- • Renowned Lexus reliability and ownership experience
- • Comfortable and quiet ride quality
- • Strong safety ratings
Cons:
- • Infotainment system (Remote Touch) can be fiddly
- • Rear seat space is adequate but not class-leading
- • Sportier rivals might offer more dynamic handling
- • Styling might be too conservative for some
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV (facelift 2015): 2016 - 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lexus |
| Model: | GS |
| Generation: | IV (facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | 300 (241 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| End of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 241 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 120.6 Hp/l [35mm less] |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1650-4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 8AR-FTS More details about the engine 8AR-FTS |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | VVT-i |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.2 kg/Hp, 139.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.9 kg/Nm, 202.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1726 |
| Max. weight: | 2250 |
| Max load: | 524 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4880 mm mm [35mm less] |
| Width: | 1840 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Height: | 1455 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Sport Direct-Shift |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 235/50 R17; 235/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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