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2004 Lexus GS300 Review
Lexus luxury in a big sports sedan.
2004 GS300 Review Summary & Specifications
The Lexus GS 430 delivers inspiring performance and a head-turning exterior design. The six-cylinder GS 300 offers the same refined chassis with a superb six-cylinder engine. Both offer Lexus quality, a rich, comfortable interior with excellent ergonomics, and a smooth ride.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Lexus GS 300 ($38,725); GS 430 ($47,825) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.3-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 220-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6; 300-hp 4.3-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, seat-mounted front side-impact airbags, ABS with Brake Assist, Vehicle Skid Control, three-point seat belts for all positions including rear center, front seat belt force limiters and pretensioners; child restraint seat tether anchor brackets |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tahara, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-USA-LEXUS |
| Manufacturer URL | www.lexus.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 38725 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Lexus GS 430 ($47,825) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning with dual zone control, electrochromic mirrors, walnut trim, leather seating surfaces and interior trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel (with audio controls), memory system for seats, mirrors and steering column, outside temperature gauge, one-touch power windows, power locks, remote entry, power front seats, high-intensity discharge headlamps, AM/FM/cassette stereo |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Mark Levinson audio w navigation system ($3,250) |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 51700 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 300 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 325 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/23 |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.0/70.9/56.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/55.0/44.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.4/56.1/34.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.8 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3707 |
| Stock Tires | 225/55VR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 |
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