El Lexus GS It is the saloon of the segment E of the Japanese brand. The first generation of this model hit the market in 1991 and is currently in its fourth generation. Throughout its history, and unlike its main rivals, it has only had gasoline mechanics.
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Technical characteristics Lexus GS
Designed and developed on its own platform, the Lexus GS can count on anterior or posterior axis traction. The first type of traction is linked to the two hybrid-electric type mechanics and the second type to the gasoline version with 5 liters of displacement.
Its external measurements are Meters long 4.88, placing itself at the heart of its segment. The strengths of the Lexus GS are a dynamic and sporty design, a build quality at the highest level, extensive technological and security equipment and proven reliability.
El cabin of the Lexus GS stands in the middle of the segment, but four people will be more comfortable in it than five. Where there is more difference with its rivals is in the space of its trunk, with 450 liters capacity.
Lexus GS mechanical range and gearboxes
The mechanical range of the Lexus GS is made up of three engines two of hybrid-electric type and another gasoline. Their denominations are 300h, 450h and F.
In the last ten years, being gasoline-hybrid block (300h) is a four-cylinder in-line, naturally aspirated, Atkinson cycle with 2.5 liters of displacement. It is linked to an electric motor with which it delivers a joint maximum power of 223 cv. With this engine, the GS achieves an approved average consumption of 4,4 liters and CO2 emissions of 104 grams.
The second engine is a V6 (450h) that maintains the same scheme as the previous one but increases its cylinder capacity to the 3.5 liters. The joint power delivered with the electric drive is 345 cv getting in average approved consumption of only 6,1 liters. Its average CO2 emissions are 141 grams per kilometer.
The third engine (F) available in the Lexus GS is a gasoline block with 5 liters of displacement and V8 configuration. Its power is 477 hp and it gives life to the most powerful variant of the GS, the F. With it, its average consumption is encrypted in 11,2 liters and CO2 emissions of 251 grams.
The three mechanics are linked to one automatic cut-off gearbox. In the case of the hybrid-petrol versions, the gearbox is continuously variable and in the petrol version it is automatic with 8 ratios.
Equipment Lexus GS
The equipment and finishes available for the Lexus GS are several. For the 300h version there are the 300h Eco, 300h Corporate, 300h Executive, 300h F Sport and 300h Luxury. In the 450h version there are the 450h Executive, 450h F Sport and 450h Luxury. Lastly in the F version F Executive and F Luxury are available.
From the entry version the GS already has multiple airbags, traction and stability controls or tire pressure control. In the most equipped versions, the Lexus GS has active cruise control, a blind spot monitoring system, led headlights or warning for involuntary lane departure or the Lexus Safety System +.
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Lexus GS and its rivals
Between the main rivals what does he have Lexus GS are they Audi A6, BMW Serie 5, Infiniti Q70 o Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Against them, it provides a more sporty, dynamic and risky design, an exquisite interior quality, a greater technological and safety equipment as well as high reliability.
The Lexus GS of Km0 and second hand
As with the Lexus CT e IS the available units of KM0 and semi new of the GS are limited. The average depreciation of the Japanese sedan is located in the 20% being one of the smallest in the segment. This is helped by a reliability superior to its rivals and a really high build quality.
All the units what can we find from KM0 or semi new They are priced between 40 euros and 46.500 euros for the 300h Executive version. If we are looking for semi-new units, prices will range between 11 euros (previous generation model) and 70 euros for the 450h Luxury version.
Highlights
- Integrated
- Quality
- Technology
Improvable Points
- Interior space
- Mechanical range (no diesel mechanics)
- Lower than average trunk
Lexus GS prices
El Lexus GS price range It ranges between 45.900 euros for the 300h Eco version and 122.800 euros for the F Luxury Automatic version. On the official website of the firm we can find from what price level each available version starts and how far it can be increased if we include the many extras that we can add to the GS.
La most recommended version consumption, performance, quality price and equipment is the 450 h with termination F Sports. Its price starts at 85.500 euros without taking into account the options that can be added.
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