Lexus GS S160
Second generation · 1998–2005 · 8 model years · 3 trims
Photo: 1998 Lexus GS400 in Black Onyx, Front Right, 06-17-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: LEXUS GS (S160) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lexus GS 300 SportDesign side by M. Pannone, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Lexus GS400, Rear Right, 10-02-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VIPGSInterior2 by Terrence O'leary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1998 Lexus GS400 in Black Onyx, Front Right, 06-17-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: LEXUS GS (S160) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus GS 300 SportDesign side by M. Pannone, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Lexus GS400, Rear Right, 10-02-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VIPGSInterior2 by Terrence O'leary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | |||||||
| 300 · Sedan | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE in-line 6, iron block, aluminum head, LEV certified | 220 | 220 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); overdrive, flex-lockup torque converter, E-Shift with steering-wheel controls, auto-select shift program | RWD | 18/25 (21) | $38,875 |
| 430 · Sedan | 4.3 L 3UZ-FE 90-degree V8, aluminum block and heads, Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (U-LEV) certified | 300 | 325 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); overdrive, flex-lockup torque converter, engine/transmission networking | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $47,975 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| 300 · Sedan | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE in-line 6, iron block, aluminum head, LEV certified | 220 | 220 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); overdrive, flex-lockup torque converter, E-Shift with steering-wheel controls, auto-select shift program | RWD | 18/25 (21) | $38,875 |
| 430 · Sedan | 4.3 L 3UZ-FE 90-degree V8, aluminum block and heads, Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (U-LEV) certified | 300 | 325 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); overdrive, flex-lockup torque converter, engine/transmission networking | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $47,975 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| 300 · Sedan | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE in-line 6, iron block, aluminum head, LEV certified | 220 | 220 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic transmission w/OD & power/normal/snow modes, lock-up torque converter, E-shift with steering-wheel controls, auto-select shift program | RWD | 18/25 (21) | $38,725 |
| 430 · Sedan | 4.3 L 3UZ-FE 90-degree V8, aluminum block and heads, Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (U-LEV) certified | 300 | 325 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic transmission w/OD & power/normal/snow modes, lock-up torque converter, engine/transmission networking | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $47,825 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| 300 · Sedan | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE in-line 6, iron block, aluminum head, LEV certified | 220 | 220 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); E-shift with steering-wheel controls, overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, flex-lockup torque converter | RWD | 18/25 (21) | $38,605 |
| 430 · Sedan | 4.3 L 3UZ-FE 90-degree V8, aluminum block and heads, Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (U-LEV) certified | 300 | 325 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $47,405 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| 300 · Sedan | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE in-line 6, iron block, aluminum head, LEV certified | 220 | 220 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); E-shift with steering-wheel controls (new for GS 300 this model year), overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, flex-lockup torque converter | RWD | 18/24 (20) | $38,605 |
| 430 · Sedan | 4.3 L 3UZ-FE 90-degree V8, aluminum block and heads, Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (U-LEV) certified | 300 | 325 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $47,405 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| 300 · Sedan | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE in-line 6, iron block, aluminum head, LEV certified | 220 | 220 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, flex-lockup torque converter | RWD | 19/24 (21) | $37,805 |
| 400 · Sedan | 4.0 L 1UZ-FE 90-degree V8, aluminum block and heads, T-LEV certified | 300 | 310 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); E-shift with steering-wheel controls, overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter | RWD | 17/24 (20) | $46,305 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| 300 · Sedan | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE in-line 6, iron block, aluminum head, T-LEV certified | 225 | 220 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, flex-lockup torque converter | RWD | 20/25 (22) | $37,305 |
| 400 · Sedan | 4.0 L 1UZ-FE 90-degree V8, aluminum block and heads, T-LEV certified | 300 | 310 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); E-shift with steering-wheel controls, overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter | RWD | 17/24 (20) | $45,505 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| 300 · Sedan | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE in-line 6, iron block, aluminum head | 225 | 220 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, flex-lockup torque converter | RWD | 20/25 (22) | $36,900 |
| 400 · Sedan | 4.0 L 1UZ-FE 90-degree V8, aluminum block and heads | 300 | 310 lb-ft | Five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i); E-shift with steering-wheel controls (GS 400 only), overdrive fifth gear, auto-select shift program, engine/transmission networking, flex-lockup torque converter | RWD | 17/23 (19) | $44,950 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | — |
| 2004 | 1 | — |
| 2003 | 1 | — |
| 2002 | 1 | — |
| 2001 | 1 | — |
| 2000 | 1 | — |
| 1999 | 1 | — |
| 1998 | 1 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.