Makes LexusGS

Lexus GS MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 31 MPG combined in 2013–2018, the hybrid GS 450h. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1993–1997 and 2001).

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652.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2020 version, the GS 350. Put it next to its 1993 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Lexus GS has EPA ratings for 27 model years, 1993–2020, most often among midsize cars. In 2018 its most efficient version still placed second from the bottom of 44 compact cars, where the Rolls-Royce Dawn rated lowest.

The first hybrid version of the GS arrived in 2007, when 7 of 164 cars offered one. Of the 991 car nameplates on this site, few have had a hybrid version (73 of them); this one has.

Among 55 midsize cars, 2020

The GS placed 45th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 56 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

The GS, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1994–9825th of 33midsize cars

1999–0328th of 45midsize cars

2004–0826th of 44midsize cars

2009–1330th of 41compact cars

2014–1819th of 53midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

2001
New: 4.3-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 18 MPG.
2007
New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder, 3.5-liter 6-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 22 → 23 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1993–2011 and 2013–2020.
Hybrid
Rated in 2007–2011 and 2013–2018.

All 27 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2020	GS 350	23	20 / 28	19	4
2019	GS 300	26	22 / 32	19	6
2016–2018	GS 450h hybrid	31	29 / 34	19	7
2013–2015	GS 450h hybrid	31	29 / 34	21	3
2009–2011	GS 450h hybrid	23	22 / 26	20	4
2008	GS 450h hybrid	23	22 / 27	20	4
2007	GS 450h hybrid	23	22 / 26	19	4
2006	GS 300/GS 430	22	19 / 27	19	3
2002–2005	GS 300/GS 430	19	16 / 23	18	2
2001	GS 300/GS 430	18	16 / 22	18	2
2000	GS 300/GS 400	19	17 / 23	18	2
1999	GS 300/GS 400	20	18 / 23	18	2
1998	GS 300/GS 400	19	17 / 23	18	2
1995–1997	GS 300	18	16 / 22	18	1
1994	GS 300	18	16 / 21	18	1
1993	GS300	18	16 / 21	18	1

Version names in the EPA list: GS 200t, GS 200t F Sport, GS 300, GS 300 4WD, GS 300 F Sport, GS 300/GS 400, GS 300/GS 430, GS 350, GS 350 AWD, GS 350 F Sport, GS 430, GS 450h, GS 460, GS F, GS300.

Same class, 2020

Toyota Prius56 MPG Infiniti Q5023 MPG Audi S622 MPG Bentley Mulsanne12 MPG