The Lexus GS300 Base for 2005
In 2005 Lexus released the GS300 Base to the car-buying market. The GS300 came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 29 highway miles and 21 city. The GS300 competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.
Lexus GS300 Engine Specs
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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the GS300 Base are 71.30 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 57.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $32,175, with an invoice cost of $28,528. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 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 2005 GS300 gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
We Think...
The 2004 model began the promise of the Lexus GS300. The 2005 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.
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