Overview
The 2012 Lexus GS HYBRID is a rear-wheel drive four-door sedan that was released to the Australian market on 274th October 2009 classified as a GWS191R MY09 UPGRADE. The Lexus GS is regarded as a 4d sedan built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $20,300.
The Lexus GS is a rear-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that has 218 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 368 Nm of torque (at 4800 rpm) via a Continuous Variable. Lexus claims the GS HYBRID uses 7.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 186g of CO2. It has a 65L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 823km per full tank.
The Lexus GS measures 1430mm (56.3 inches) in height, 4850mm (190.9 inches) in length, 1820mm (71.7 inches) in width with a 2850mm (112.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1930kg (4254.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The GS HYBRID comes standard with 245/40 R18 front tyres and 245/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 48 month, unlimitedkm warranty.
The 2012 Lexus GS HYBRID has a 102mm ground clearance It has a final gear ratio of 3.266.
The VIN number can be found on the Centre Eng Bay Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JTHBC96S005000112.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 3456 |
| Size (L) | 3.5L |
| Induction | V6 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 218kW |
| Power RPM | 6400 |
| Torque | 368Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8 |
| Transmission | CONTINUOUS VARIABLE |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.266 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 9.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 7.2 |
| Tank Size (L) | 65 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 186 |
| CO2 Urban | 217 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 170 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 245/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 245/40 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1430 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4850 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1820 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 102 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2850 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1930 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2355 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 0 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 0 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | JAPAN |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Centre Eng Bay Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JTHBC96S005000112 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 48 |
| Discontinued Date | 2012-03-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 4 |