Lexus GS
Although there aren’t as many trim levels offered this time around, the decision makers at Lexus chose to hang onto the best versions of this luxury mid-size, so it deserves our attention. If you’re looking for a luxury sedan with impeccable finish, nice performances and a touch of exclusivity, the GS450 AWD all-wheel drive transmission is a good choice. As for the hybrid version, it has all of the conventional version’s attributes but consumes and pollutes less.
Lexus GS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$71,750 |
| Fees | CA$1,950 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,350/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 340 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 292 hp @ 6,400 rpm (218 kW) |
| Torque | 267 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (362 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 197 hp (147 kW) |
| Torque | 203 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (275 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | 1.4 kWh |
| Voltage | 288 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | Series-Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 670 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 223 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/40R18 |
| Rear tires | P245/40R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,826 mm (190″) |
| Width | 1,821 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,425 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,875 kg (4,134 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 292 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (estimated) |
| Braking distance | 39 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |