Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
In April 2011, Lexus showed the concept-car LF-Gh at the New York Auto Show. It was the fourth generation of its mid-range saloon, the GS. The series version was shown had its world premiere at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California in August 2011.
Its look is very complicated, with a lot of lines and edges on the front bumper. It looks like it was 3D-printed, not molded. By the fourth generation, Lexus already established itself as a top-quality name in the U.S., and the biggest question was about the drivetrain.
At its debut, the fourth generation model was shown in rear-wheel drive GS 350, powered by a V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Various engine variants followed, including all-wheel-drive systems, all-wheel-steering systems and two hybrid versions. Since it is a luxury vehicle, no manual transmission was offered.
Inside, there is a new infotainment system, with Siri Eyes Free mode from Apple and other hi-tech features were installed in the GS. The sound system is signed by Mark Levinson and promised to transform the cockpit into a concert hall.
The seats are 10-way power assisted as standard and 18-way as an option. Other optional features further include a pre-collision system, Heads-Up Display, blind spot monitor, lane keep assist, and Driver Monitoring System.
ENGINE SPECS - 250 6AT RWD (209 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2500 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 6400 RPM 209 HP @ 6400 RPM 207 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 187 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 254 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (ECT-i) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | 13.1-in Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | 12.2-in Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50VR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.9 in (4849 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 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: | 19.5 cuFT (552 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4784 lbs (2170 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 207 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 AWD 6AT (310 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3456 cm3 |
Power: | 228 KW @ 6400 RPM 310 HP @ 6400 RPM 306 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 376 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (ECT-i) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | 13.1-in Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | 12.2-in Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50VR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.7 in (4844 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: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3869 lbs (1755 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 9 mpg US (26.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 RWD 6AT (310 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3456 cm3 |
Power: | 228 KW @ 6400 RPM 310 HP @ 6400 RPM 306 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 376 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142 mph (229 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (ECT-i) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | 13.1-in Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | 12.2-in Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50VR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.7 in (4844 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: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 9 mpg US (26.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 460 8AT RWD (347 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4608 cm3 |
Power: | 255 KW @ 6400 RPM 347 HP @ 6400 RPM 342 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 460 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 1.6 gallons (6.1 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 (ECT-i) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | 13.1-in Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | 12.2-in Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.7 in (4844 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: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 10 mpg US (23.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 258 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 300h eCVT RWD (223 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2494 cm3 |
Power: | 133 KW @ 6000 RPM 181 HP @ 6000 RPM 178 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 163 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 221 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 105.2 kw (143 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 221.3 lb-ft (300 Nm) |
Total maximum power: | 171.4 kw (233 hp) |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 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: | 225/50 R17 94W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.94 in (4850 mm) |
Width: | 72.44 in (1840 mm) |
Height: | 57.28 in (1455 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/63 in (1,580/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4993 lbs (2265 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 109 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 450h eCVT RWD (345 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3500 cm3 |
Power: | 213 KW @ 6000 RPM 290 HP @ 6000 RPM 286 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 254 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 344 Nm @ 4500 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: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 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: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.94 in (4850 mm) |
Width: | 72.44 in (1840 mm) |
Height: | 57.28 in (1455 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/63 in (1,580/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4023 lbs (1825 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5126 lbs (2325 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 141 g/km |