Lexus GS fourth generation
The Lexus GS fourth generation (2012–2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 63 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: L10
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,850–4,880 mm RDW | 4,870–4,910 mm TC | 4,850–4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm RDW | 1,830–1,840 mm TC | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm RDW | 1,440–1,470 mm TC | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm RDW | 2,850 mm TC | 2,850 mm |
| Front track | 1,555–1,580 mm ASTRA | 1,590 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,565–1,605 mm ASTRA | 1,600 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,705–1,800 kg RDW | 1,685–1,865 kg TC | 1,721–1,865 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,805–1,900 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,235–2,335 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 500–1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 368–396 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,577–2,832 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 190–250 km/h RDW | – | 190–270 km/h |
| Torque | 221–530 Nm ASTRA | – | 221–530 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/45R18, 225/50R17, 235/40R19, 265/35R19, 245/40R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 96.1% (94.5–97.2) | 91.0% | 820 |
| 6–8 years | 95.2% (94.4–95.8) | 86.4% | 3,781 |
| 9–12 years | 93.0% (92.0–93.8) | 77.9% | 3,006 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 23.2% | 28.9% |
| Brakes | 11.4% | 22.9% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Suspension | 3.7% | 17.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 2.5% | 11.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
108 complaints for model years 2013–2019. 17 crashes · 1 fire · 14 injuries
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Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 63 versions of the Lexus GS fourth generation
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European Union 24 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019 | 2.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Petrol | 183–185 g/km | 970 |
| 2014–2019 | 2.5 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Hybrid | 111–112 g/km | 198 |
| 2013–2019 | 2.5 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Petrol | 105–112 g/km | 9,805 |
| 2012–2018 | 3.5 L | 215 kW (292 PS) | Petrol | 141–143 g/km | 6,905 |
| 2016–2018 | 5.0 L | 351 kW (477 PS) | Petrol | 260 g/km | 276 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 270 kW (367 PS) | Petrol | 184 g/km | 370 |
| 2017 | 2.5 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Petrol | 110 g/km | 80 |
| 2017 | 3.5 L | 323 kW (439 PS) | Petrol | 143 g/km | 52 |
| 2017 | 5.0 L | 527 kW (717 PS) | Petrol | 260 g/km | 18 |
| 2013–2016 | 2.5 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Other fuel | 110–112 g/km | 160 |
| 2013–2016 | 3.5 L | 215 kW (292 PS) | Other fuel | 140–144 g/km | 166 |
| 2016 | 2.5 L | 48 kW (65 PS) | Hybrid | – | 23 |
| 2016 | 2.5 L | 48 kW (65 PS) | Petrol | 111 g/km | 19 |
| 2013–2014 | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 113 g/km | 954 |
| 2012–2014 | 2.5 L | 154 kW (209 PS) | Petrol | 209 g/km | 2,356 |
| 2012–2014 | 3.5 L | 215 kW (292 PS) | Hybrid | 141–143 g/km | 84 |
| 2012–2014 | 3.5 L | 233 kW (317 PS) | Petrol | 204–237 g/km | 264 |
| 2014 | 2.5 L | 154 kW (209 PS) | Hybrid | 208 g/km | 22 |
| 2014 | 3.5 L | 233 kW (317 PS) | Hybrid | 237 g/km | 14 |
| 2014 | 3.5 L | 183 kW (249 PS) | Petrol | 145 g/km | 12 |
| 2012–2013 | – | – | Petrol | 148–157 g/km | 104 |
| 2013 | 2.5 L | – | Other fuel | 208 g/km | 14 |
| 2012 | 3.5 L | 215 kW (292 PS) | Electric | 139 g/km | 56 |
| 2012 | 3.5 L | 218 kW (296 PS) | Petrol | 180 g/km | 19 |
United Kingdom 21 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018GS300h F Sport · F Sport · GS 300h Premier 19" wheels | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2015–2018GS300h Luxury · GS300h Premier · GS 300h Premier 18" wheels and 1 more trim | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 2016–2018Executive Edition | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 104 g/km |
| 2015–2018GS450h Luxury · GS450h Premier · Premier 18'' wheels | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 2015–2018GS450h F Sport · F Sport · Premier 19'' wheels | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2016–2018GS F | 5.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 260 g/km |
| 2015GS300h SE | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2015GS250 SE | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2015GS250 F Sport | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2015GS250 Luxury | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 209 g/km |
| 2014GS300h SE | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2014GS300 Premier · GS300h Luxury | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 2014GS300h F Sport | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2013–2014GS250 SE · GS250 F Sport | 2.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2014GS250 F Sport | 2.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2014GS250 Luxury | 2.5 L | Petrol | Automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2013–2014GS450h F SPORT · GS450h F Sport | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2013–2014GS450h Luxury & Premier · GS450h Luxury · GS450h Premier | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 2012GS250 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2012GS450h 18 inch wheels | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 2012GS450h 19 inch wheels | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
France 6 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015GS 300h | – | 133 kW (181 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.7–5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 109–115 g/km |
| 2013–2015GS 250 | – | 154 kW (209 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.9–9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 207–211 g/km |
| 2013–2015GS 450h | – | 215 kW (292 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.9–6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 137–145 g/km |
| 2013–2015GS 450h | – | 218 kW (296 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 179–180 g/km |
| 2012GS 450h | – | 215 kW (292 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.9–6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 137–145 g/km |
| 2012GS 450h | – | 218 kW (296 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 179–180 g/km |
United States 7 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2020SIDI & PFI | 3.5 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 241–252 g/km |
| 2014–2020SIDI & PFI | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 253–262 g/km |
| 2016–2020SIDI & PFI | 5.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 293 g/km |
| 2016–2019SIDI & PFI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 24–26 MPG (9.0–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 214–229 g/km |
| 2013–2018SIDI & PFI | 3.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Rear-wheel drive | 31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA | 176 g/km |
| 2013 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 244 g/km |
| 2013 | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 256 g/km |
Canada 5 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2020Mid-size | 3.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.6–11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 175–257 g/km |
| 2016–2020Compact | 5.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 293 g/km |
| 2014–2018Mid-size | 3.5 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.5–7.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 172–177 g/km |
| 2016Mid-size | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 9.0–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 212–227 g/km |
| 2014–2016Mid-size | 3.5 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 237–251 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.