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$64,650 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,217/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 338 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 288 hp @ 6,000 rpm (215 kW) |
| Torque | 260 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (353 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| 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 | 7.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 868 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 175 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| 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 | P235/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/45R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,844 mm (191″) |
| Width | 1,839 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,455 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,575 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,590 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,901 kg (4,191 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 374 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 s |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| 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) |