Lexus GS third generation

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The Lexus GS third generation (2005–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 49 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: S190

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,850 mm RDW	4,830 mm TC	4,826–4,844 mm
Width	1,820 mm RDW	1,820 mm TC	1,821 mm
Height	1,430 mm RDW	1,430 mm TC	1,425–1,435 mm
Wheelbase	2,850 mm RDW	2,840–2,850 mm TC	2,850 mm
Front track	1,535–1,540 mm ASTRA	1,540 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,545 mm ASTRA	1,530 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,595–1,840 kg RDW	1,755–1,875 kg TC	–
Mass in running order	1,695–1,940 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,125–2,355 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	2,000 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	227–368 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,775 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	240–250 km/h RDW	–	250–270 km/h
Torque	310–460 Nm ASTRA	–	253–370 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 265/35R19, 245/40R18, 225/50R17

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
9–12 years	89.9% (88.4–91.1)	77.9%	1,925
13 years and older	81.8% (80.9–82.7)	69.2%	7,184

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	26.5%	31.2%
Brakes	24.6%	34.5%
Suspension	21.8%	38.6%
Lights and electrics	14.9%	26.4%
Body, chassis and structure	9.2%	16.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	6.4%	11.1%

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)

357 complaints for model years 2006–2012. 41 crashes · 4 fires · 23 injuries · 1 death

Engine 66
Lights 55
Brakes 35
Fuel system 30
Speed control 30
Electrical system 25

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 49 versions of the Lexus GS third generation

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European Union 14 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
2012	3.5 L	215 kW (292 PS)	Petrol	142 g/km	2,465
2012	2.5 L	154 kW (209 PS)	Petrol	209 g/km	1,084
2012	3.5 L	233 kW (317 PS)	Petrol	204 g/km	94
2012	–	–	Petrol	157 g/km	74
2012	3.5 L	215 kW (292 PS)	Electric	139 g/km	56
2012	3.5 L	215 kW (292 PS)	Hybrid	143 g/km	36
2011–2012	3.5 L	218 kW (296 PS)	Petrol	180 g/km	507
2011	3.0 L	183 kW (249 PS)	Petrol	226 g/km	10
2011	3.5 L	218 kW (296 PS)	Electric	180 g/km	10
2010	3.5 L	–	Petrol	181 g/km	1,058
2010	3.0 L	–	Petrol	225 g/km	350
2010	3.5 L	–	Electric	183 g/km	40
2010	–	–	Other fuel	193 g/km	34
2010	4.6 L	–	Petrol	251 g/km	28

United Kingdom 16 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
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
2010GS450h	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.9 L/100 km NEDC	185 g/km
2010GS450h 17" wheels	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.9 L/100 km NEDC	179 g/km
2010GS450h 18" wheels	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.9 L/100 km NEDC	180 g/km
2009GS300 MY09	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.5 L/100 km NEDC	224 g/km
2009GS300 MY08	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.6 L/100 km NEDC	226 g/km
2009GS450h MY09	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.6 L/100 km NEDC	180 g/km
2009GS450h (08)	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.9 L/100 km NEDC	185 g/km
2008–2009GS460h · GS460 MY08	4.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.0 L/100 km NEDC	258 g/km
2009GS460 MY09	4.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	11.0 L/100 km NEDC	258 g/km
2006–2008GS300	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.8 L/100 km NEDC	232 g/km
2006–2008GS450h · GS450h (05)	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.9 L/100 km NEDC	186 g/km
2008GS450h (08)	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.9 L/100 km NEDC	185 g/km
2006–2007GS430	4.3 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.4 L/100 km NEDC	269 g/km

France 2 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
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 11 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
2010–2011Hybrid; PR · SIDI	3.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
2010–2011PR · SIDI	3.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2011SIDI	3.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2008–20112MODE CLKUP · PR · SIDI	4.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2009–20102MODE CLKUP · PR	3.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2007–2009HEV · HEV, VMODE VLKUP	3.5 L	Hybrid	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
2007–20092MODE CLKUP	3.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2007–20082MODE CLKUP	3.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2006–20072MODE CLKUP	4.3 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
20062MODE CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
20062MODE CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km

Canada 6 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
2007–2011Mid-size	3.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.7–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	246–265 g/km
2009–2011Compact · Mid-size	3.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	223 g/km
2008–2011Mid-size	4.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	276 g/km
2007–2008Compact	3.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	223 g/km
2006–2007Mid-size	4.3 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	12.4–12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	285–288 g/km
2006Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.5–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	242–255 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.