Lexus was on the verge of conquering the U.S. market and introduced the GS range in 1993 based on the 1991 Toyota Aristo. Toyota didn't want to take any risks and ordered the design at Italdesign and introduced the Aristo on its home market to see if there were any design or engineering faults.

The GS 450h performance hybrid joined the lineup in 2006. The production GS was built on a newly designed mid-size platform which would also be used on the second-generation IS. Production of the third generation began on 24 January 2005 in the city of Tahara, Aichi, in Japan, where all GS models would be built.

The 2017 IS200t is well-equipped at a base price of $38,800 - a mere $500 more than last year - and climbs to $42,945 in F Sport trim, which also requires buyers to spec blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert systems ($600).

2.0-liter four-cylinder engine The base IS 200t is powered by a 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the mid-level IS 300 gets a 255-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 and the top IS 350 uses a 306-hp, 3.5-liter V-6.

Grand Sedan The GS name stands for Grand Sedan. However, some Lexus importers use the backronymic name, Grand Sport. The first generation Lexus GS began sales in the United States, Europe and selected Asian markets in 1993.

Intelligent Sport IS 300, IS 350 & IS 300h. Our mid-size Sports Sedan, the Lexus IS stands for Intelligent Sport. Redesigned in 2021, the all-new Lexus IS outperforms its predecessor in every way capturing the hearts of younger drivers seeking a bold, intelligent drive.

Grand Sedan Check your knowledge on these Popular Lexus Models… What does GS stand for? GS= Grand Sedan. What does LS stand for? LS= Luxury Sedan.

Meanwhile, the cabin is roomy, comfortable, and nicely furnished. Our only complaint is the mouselike controller used to operate the cumbersome infotainment system. We'd stick with the regular GS 350 and get all-wheel drive if winter poses a problem where you live.

With a fuel capacity of 66 litres, the IS200t has a claimed fuel economy of 7.5 litres/100km, or 13.3km/litre. Owners have instead reported consumption figures ranging from 8.8 litres/100km (11.4km/litre) to 13.3 litres/100km (7.5km/litre), with an average of 10.2 litres/100km (9.83km/litre).

Your Lexus IS 200t battery will typically last between 3 to 5 years, but that can vary heavily depending on battery size, type of battery, weather conditions and driving habits. Even still, just because your battery isn't completely dead, doesn't mean it's operating at optimal levels.

Toyota makes Lexus cars. Lexus is the luxury brand owned by Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp.

Japan's Best Car magazine reports that the next-generation Lexus IS will offer BMW's B58 3.0-liter inline-six as one of four powertrain options. That's the same engine found in the new Toyota Supra with 335 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque.

Blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert was standard. This version of the rear-wheel drive GS offers powerful engines, but it isn't a great sports sedan. Handling is unexceptional and the suspension transmits stiff kicks from road bumps.

That said, if you're new to the Lexus brand then you might be wondering what the letters at the end of the Lexus model names stand for. “S” means Sedan or Sport. “C” means Coupe. “T” means Touring. “X” means SUV.

Grand Sedan The GS name stands for Grand Sedan.

All Lexus in Europe are sold to those that know/buy Toyota. Marketing wise Lexus has no brand value/image/recognition in Europe (except Eastern Europe.) But Eastern Europe also like German cars, Lexus would sell even more there if they were more competitive (more models, powerful versions).