It is common to find buyers of the Lexus GS430 enthusiastic about their purchase. The GS430 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2001 model is no exception. The Lexus GS430 falls into the sedan for the family category. The GS430 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Lexuss year after year

Under the Hood

Standard equipment in the GS430 for 2000 and 2001 includes the 4.3 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The GS430 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 GS430 Base are 70.50 inches wide by 190.20 inches long. It sits 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $31,505, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,724. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 GS430 is a traditional SFI, 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 GS430 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty eight when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2000 model began the promise of the Lexus GS430. 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 GS430 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GS430, Sedan, United States market

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