Segment: Large
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Lexus introduced the third generation of its mid-size sedan GS in 2005, and unlike its predecessors, it was available with a hybrid drivetrain that made it more ecological than before.
While it couldn't save the glaciers or nature, it was an important step forward in-car technology. In 2005, most carmakers didn't care too much about hybrid powertrains, but Toyota and its premium brand Lexus pushed harder in that direction. Maybe the design team was not the best-inspired one, but it created a unique shape for the premium Japanese sedan.
Like its predecessor, the 2005 model shared its platform with the Toyota Crown and introduced the L-finesse design philosophy for the Japanese brand. Its front fascia featured a split headlamp system, with the outer ones sporting the turn signals and the low-beam and an inner set for the high-beam function. The cab-rearward design, with thick C-pillars and wide, curved, body panels created a muscular appearance. At the back, the short trunk lid featured a lip spoiler.
Inside, the carmaker designed the cabin for a premium feel. The wood veneers and the comfortable, low-bolstered front seats confirmed that. But the driver had to cope with the multitude of buttons spread or hidden on the dashboard, which made its job more challenging. The carmaker installed a bench profiled for two in the rear, with a tall transmission tunnel that crossed the car from front to back.
Under the hood, the GS was available with a choice of three engines ranged between 231 hp and 283 hp, depending on the market. The hybrid version provided 296 hp on any market. A standard six-speed automatic gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels.
ENGINE SPECS - 300 V6 6AT RWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2994 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 6200 RPM 231 HP @ 6200 RPM 228 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 300 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190 in (4826 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3539 lbs (1605 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4542.3 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 232 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 300 V6 6AT RWD (249 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 183 KW @ 6200 RPM 249 HP @ 6200 RPM 245 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 300 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190 in (4826 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3539 lbs (1605 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4542.3 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 6AT RWD (315 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3456 cm3 |
Power: | 232 KW @ 6400 RPM 315 HP @ 6400 RPM 311 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 278 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 377 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190 in (4826 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3616.2 lbs (1640 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4222.6 lbs (1915 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 232 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 430 V8 6AT RWD (283 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4292 cm3 |
Power: | 208 KW @ 5600 RPM 283 HP @ 5600 RPM 279 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 308 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 417 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40/R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190 in (4826 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3737.5 lbs (1695 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4354.9 lbs (1975 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 269 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 430 V8 6AT RWD (305 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4292 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 5600 RPM 305 HP @ 5600 RPM 300 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 440 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190 in (4826 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3737.5 lbs (1695 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4354.9 lbs (1975 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 271 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 350H V6 CVT RWD (296 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3456 cm3 |
Power: | 214.8 KW @ 6400 RPM 292 HP @ 6400 RPM 288 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 267 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 362 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 144.9 kw (197 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 202.8 lb-ft (275 Nm) |
Total maximum power: | 249.3 kw (339 hp) |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50/R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190 in (4826 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.6 in (1,534/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4167.4 lbs (1890 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4773.8 lbs (2165 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |