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 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 GS300 is 190.20 inches long, 70.50 inches wide, and 54.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $31,505 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,724. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 GS300 is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The 2001 GS300 gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

The 2000 model began the promise of the Lexus GS300. The 2001 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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