2016 Lexus GS 200t

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Rating8.5

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$45,615 - $53,285
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exceptionally crafted cabin with superior interior quality

Unintuitive and confusing infotainment interface

All-new model for 2016

Potent turbocharged engine with good efficiency

Limited practicality as the rear seats can't be folded down

Comfy seats and supple ride quality

Competitors offer more power and are more engaging to drive

Specs & Features

$45,615

price

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize luxury sedan segment, the 2016 Lexus GS 200t Sedan is a direct competitor to the Audi A6 Sedan, the Cadillac CTS Sedan, and the BMW 5 Series Sedan. With a single trim in the lineup, the GS 200t Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $45,615. It is offered with a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the GS 200t Sedan manages a 0-60 of 6.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG.

Buying Advice

The 2016 Lexus GS 200t Sedan is a luxurious and premium sedan in its segment. There is only a single trim offered while there are some packages available. We would recommend the Luxury Package which adds many luxury features including heated and ventilated front seats, automatic wipers, 18-way power-adjustable front seats with butterfly headrests, Lexus Memory System, and three-zone automatic climate control.

Trims

    Base
    $45,615 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Nuluxe interior trim
    F Sport
    $45,615 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 241 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$45,615- $53,285

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.5

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8

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182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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Gasoline

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325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

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Gasoline

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252 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

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Gasoline

8.29

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

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Gasoline

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264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

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Gasoline

7.97

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295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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Gasoline

8.19

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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2016 Lexus GS 200t vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.6 sec17 sec-
    4.4 sec12.6 sec177 mph
    2016 Audi A7

    Ranked #2

    5.2 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    5.2 sec13.6 sec155 mph
    5.3 sec13.9 sec-
    5.4 sec14.0 sec-

    2016 Lexus GS 200t vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/574.2 mi.
      28 mpg42 mpg33 mpg21.1 gal.-
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.412.8/602 mi.
      2016 Audi A6

      Ranked #2

      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.475.2/693 mi.
      23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg20 gal.460/620 mi.

      2016 Lexus GS 200t vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        192.1 in.72.4 in.57.3 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.
        200 in.73.8 in.58.1 in.5.1 in.116.9 in.
        196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        2016 Audi A7

        Ranked #3

        196.2 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.4.4 in.114.7 in.
        195.5 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.6 in.114.6 in.
        195 in.74 in.57.4 in.4.1 in.116.5 in.

        2016 Lexus GS 200t vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.2 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          13.3 cu.ft.142.7 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          18 cu.ft.100.4 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.
          13.7 cu.ft.93.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.

          2016 Lexus GS 200t vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            72.6 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.-
            12.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.-
            12.4 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.-

            2016 Lexus GS 200t vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1155 lbs.3805 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3719 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3895 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3655 lbs.
              -865 lbs.4034 lbs.
              -1182 lbs.4233 lbs.

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