The 1999 GS300 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the GS300 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.

Performance

The GS300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 1999 GS300 is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The GS300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

GS300 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the GS300 Base are 70.50 inches wide by 190.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $30,905 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,844. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the GS300 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The GS300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty six when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 1998 model began the promise of the Lexus GS300. The 1999 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the GS300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GS300, Sedan, United States market

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