Lexus GS
Every way you look at it, there’s a world of difference between the 2013 Lexus GS and its predecessor. Esthetically, this year’s model has a lot more character – especially the F Sport. The GS 350 RWD and AWD are both equipped with an energetic 3.5L V6 that develops 306 horsepower. Meanwhile, the GS 450h’s combined power amounts to 338 horsepower, which is distributed via a continuously variable transmission.
Lexus GS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$51,900 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$977/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 303 hp @ 6,200 rpm (226 kW) |
| Torque | 274 lb·ft @ 3,600 rpm (371 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 724 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 225 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/50WR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/50WR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,826 mm (190″) |
| Width | 1,821 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,799 kg (3,966 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 360 l |
| Fuel tank | 71 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |