Standard equipment in the GS430 for 2001 and 2002 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 front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The GS430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The GS430 is 191.10 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 57.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 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 listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $31,505, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,935. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 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 one in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2001 model began the promise of the Lexus GS430. The 2002 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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