Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Lexus introduced a facelifted the third generation of the GS lineup in 2007 for the 2008 model year and improved the safety package, and upgraded the engines.
Toyota tried to keep the money coming during the 2007 world financial crisis, and, in order to do that, it had to offer something better than its competitors. Thus, it upgraded the GS lineup and gave it more power and more equipment in all trim levels.
On the outside, there was not a good time to give the vehicle a major refresh, but still, there were subtle modifications on the front fascia. Thus, the chromed surrounding for the grille and the reshaped lower bumper helped distinguish the facelifted version from its predecessor. The lower valance integrated fog lamps and minimized the drag coefficient to 0.27, which led to better fuel efficiency.
Inside, the automaker combined expensive wood trims and polished-metal accents throughout the cabin, increasing the car's elegant feel. For a more comfortable experience, Lexus added the Smart-Access keyless entry system, with push-to-start feature that allowed the driver to keep the key in their pockets. Depending on the options, the GS also featured an improved sat-nav system, which displayed its info on an LCD placed atop the center stack.
Under the hood, Lexus raised the power for the engines' lineup. In addition, it brought the 4.6-liter V8 as a replacement for the former 4.3-liter powerplant. Last but not least, the hybrid version was even better and produced almost 60 hp more than the previous hybrid model.
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: | 228 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 309 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: | 149 mph (240 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: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3736 lbs (1695 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4685 lbs (2125 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 232 g/km |
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ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 6AT AWD (305 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3456 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 6200 RPM 305 HP @ 6200 RPM 300 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 271 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 367 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: | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All 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 W |
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: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3759 lbs (1705 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4685 lbs (2125 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 6AT RWD (305 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3456 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 6200 RPM 305 HP @ 6200 RPM 300 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 271 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 367 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: | 155 mph (249 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: | 225/50 R17 W |
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: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3795 lbs (1721 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4541 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 460 V8 8AT RWD (347 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4608 cm3 |
Power: | 255 KW @ 6200 RPM 347 HP @ 6200 RPM 342 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 460 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: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-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 Z |
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: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3945 lbs (1789 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4900 lbs (2223 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 258 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 450h V6 eCVT RWD (345 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3456 cm3 |
Power: | 218 KW @ 6400 RPM 296 HP @ 6400 RPM 292 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 271 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 367 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 147.1 kw (200 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 202.8 lb-ft (275 Nm) |
Total maximum power: | 253.7 kw (345 hp) |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | ECVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40 R18 Z |
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: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4057 lbs (1840 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5192 lbs (2355 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |