2016
Lexus GS 200t

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  • 4dr Sdn F Sport RWD
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    $45,615
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn RWD
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    $45,615
    22 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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Notable features

New GS 200t version with turbo four-cylinder engine
Updated front-end styling with standard LED headlights
Choice of gas engines or gas-electric hybrid model
Rear- or all-wheel drive
12.3-inch multimedia screen available

The good & the bad

The good

Ride and handling
Braking feel, gas mileage for GS 450h
Seat comfort
Interior quality
Large backup camera screen

The bad

No folding rear seat
Small moonroof
Mouselike multimedia control
Transmission smoothness (GS 450h)
Disappointing Mark Levinson stereo
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Expert 2016 Lexus GS 200t review

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Vehicle Overview

The Lexus GS is a five-seat midsize luxury sedan. It comes with a choice of gas engines and is also offered as a gas-electric hybrid in GS 450h form. The V-6-powered GS 350 is available with all-wheel drive. Competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
New for 2016
A new GS 200t version is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and has rear-wheel drive. The GS 350’s V-6 engine makes slightly more power and torque. New front-end styling incorporates standard bi-LED headlights.
Significant Standard Features

  • 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (GS 200t)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Distinctive spindle grille
  • Bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights
  • Power moonroof
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 311-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (GS 350)
  • Gas V-6 and electric motors team to produce 338 hp total (GS 450h)
  • Six-speed automatic transmission (all-wheel-drive models)
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Full-color head-up display
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Mark Levinson premium audio
  • Power rear sunshade
  • Navigation system with 12.3-inch screen
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Precollision system with pedestrian detection
  • Lane keeping system

2016 Lexus GS 200t review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Lexus GS is a five-seat midsize luxury sedan. It comes with a choice of gas engines and is also offered as a gas-electric hybrid in GS 450h form. The V-6-powered GS 350 is available with all-wheel drive. Competitors include the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
New for 2016
A new GS 200t version is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and has rear-wheel drive. The GS 350’s V-6 engine makes slightly more power and torque. New front-end styling incorporates standard bi-LED headlights.
Significant Standard Features

  • 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (GS 200t)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Distinctive spindle grille
  • Bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights
  • Power moonroof
  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 311-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (GS 350)
  • Gas V-6 and electric motors team to produce 338 hp total (GS 450h)
  • Six-speed automatic transmission (all-wheel-drive models)
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Full-color head-up display
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Mark Levinson premium audio
  • Power rear sunshade
  • Navigation system with 12.3-inch screen
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Precollision system with pedestrian detection
  • Lane keeping system

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase.
Basic
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase. Coverage begins after completion of the 4-year / 50,000 new vehicle Basic Warranty.
Dealer certification
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.3
Value 4.9
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

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  • By Albert Dean from Washington State
    Owns this car
    October 16, 2023

    Lexus GS 200T 37k miles company car

    First of, I’m Infiniti Guy who loves Nissan since I was little , meanwhile back in college we always do Lexus and Toyota engine (overhauling ) wiring and chassis assembly to pass the finals , in short I know Lexus and Toyota from the bottom so then I decide to save up for couple of years and dropped it to get Lexus GS 200T , I had Honda Toyota Camry 1989 and Infiniti G35 2003 and this particular Lexus GS beats all of them base on performance luxury and agility, it suits me the moment I lay my eyes on it , I knew it is going to be our ( mines) car , the most spacious leather interior I alway wanted soft welcoming and warm,easy to clean too, and has rear privacy curtain only can be found in Mercedes high AMG class , and plus every time I look at the bumper it grows on me like it’s going to bite someone, overall we love the car and in a near future will be purchasing another one , possibly GS-F
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By DrD from Goose Creek
    Owns this car
    May 29, 2021

    Great Get Around Car

    Great for short trips and general driving - enjoy driving quite a bit! Used primarily by my wife, but I also enjoy using this vehicle when I need it. Good investment overall!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dee from Algonquin, IL
    Owns this car
    June 6, 2018

    Dream Car

    This is a beautiful car inside and out. It really stands out, handles well and fun to drive. The hp is more than adequate, I can't find one thing I'm not completely satisfied with in the 1 month I've had the car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Raheem02 from Elk Grove, CA
    Owns this car
    March 5, 2018

    Luxurious and reliable...all in one package!

    Coming from a 2012 Nissan Maxima Special Edition with 290 horsepower, I thought that the 2016 Lexus GS 200t would be a huge downgrade performance wise. However, the 241 horsepower turbocharged motor is more than adequate. There is a slight delay when you initially press the pedal (turbo lag), but it gets going once the turbo kicks in! Even with the upgraded premium Lexus wheels, the car delivers a smooth, noise-insulated ride. I purchased this vehicle in Thousand Oaks (398 miles from my home), and drove it back home. With a full tank, on "ECO" mode, I arrived in Sacramento with a little less than a half tank left! Talk about fuel efficiency! Definitely night and day from my Maxima that returned 26 MPG highway/19 City (versus 33 Highway/22 City with the GS 200t). I was fortunate to find a model equipped with the Navigation and Premium packages. I absolutely love the huge 12.3 multi-function display (you can view audio information on one half while viewing your GPS), interior lighting (pretty much every button is illuminated), comfortable leather seats, retracting power mirrors (perfect for conveniently parking in tight spaces), power rear sunshade, ventilated driver's and passenger's seats, and the crystal clear audio system (it almost sounds like you're in the studio with the artist). On the outside, I can't get enough of looking at this car! The Nebula Gray Pearl is gorgeous, and looks clean even when dirty (I came from a black car that collected dust within minutes of being washed). The spindle grille (revised for 2016+ models) gives the car an aggressive look. Like most luxury vehicles, the doors close with ease. The LED daytime running lights provide adequate lighting during dusk and dawn. I have only had the vehicle for 4 days, so I am still discovering new features (the rear passengers have their own center console)! This is my first time having a vehicle with all of the bells and whistles! Hopefully I'm not speaking too soon, but I feel like Lexus has hit this one out of the ballpark.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Raheem A from Sacramento, CA
    Owns this car
    February 14, 2018

    Nebula Grey beauty!

    Coming from a 2012 Nissan Maxima Special Edition with 290 horsepower, I thought that the 2016 Lexus GS 200t would be a huge downgrade performance wise. However, the 241 horsepower turbocharged motor is more than adequate. There is a slight delay when you initially press the pedal (turbo lag), but it gets going once the turbo kicks in! Even with the upgraded premium Lexus wheels, the car delivers a smooth, noise-insulated ride. I purchased this vehicle in Thousand Oaks (398 miles from my home), and drove it back home. With a full tank, on "ECO" mode, I arrived in Sacramento with a little less than a half tank left! Talk about fuel efficiency! Definitely night and day from my Maxima that returned 26 MPG highway/19 City (versus 33 Highway/22 City with the GS 200t). I was fortunate to find a model equipped with the Navigation and Premium packages. I absolutely love the huge 12.3 multi-function display (you can view audio information on one half while viewing your GPS), interior lighting (pretty much every button is illuminated), comfortable leather seats, retracting power mirrors (perfect for conveniently parking in tight spaces), power rear sunshade, ventilated driver's and passenger's seats, and the crystal clear audio system (it almost sounds like you're in the studio with the artist). On the outside, I can't get enough of looking at this car! The Nebula Gray Pearl is gorgeous, and looks clean even when dirty (I came from a black car that collected dust within minutes of being washed). The spindle grille (revised for 2016+ models) gives the car an aggressive look. Like most luxury vehicles, the doors close with ease. The LED daytime running lights provide adequate lighting during dusk and dawn. I have only had the vehicle for 4 days, so I am still discovering new features (the rear passengers have their own center console)! This is my first time having a vehicle with all of the bells and whistles! Hopefully I'm not speaking too soon, but I feel like Lexus has hit this one out of the ballpark.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jlvslxus from Denton, TX
    Owns this car
    May 18, 2017

    I would buy another one again tomorrow!

    This car is awesome! I love the way it drives and it gets great gas mileage for my long commute. It has everything I need in a car!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Allen from LA, CA
    Owns this car
    February 16, 2016

    2016 Lexus GS200t

    We just leased this car for my mom, traded in her 13' BMW 328i convertible for the 16' Lexus GS200t last night. Its a beautiful car and all but it does not come anywhere close to BMW or Mercedes. The Germans really are on a different level when it comes to cars. The interior of the Lexus is beautiful but noticed today that one of the interior leather molding where the right knee touches on the drivers side has popped out and everytime I push it in its popping out. Im sure it will be a quick fix for Lexus, but we havent had it for 24 yet and already its going to the dealer. The engine is very underpowered for the size of the car. Lexus you should have bumped up the HP and torque on the car. This 200t engine is meant for a small body such as the IS, def not for the GS. Lets see if my moms gets anything close to 33mpg since all she does is drive highway. Lexus your rear view camera quality sucks a**. But beautiful car. Know wonder the Germans charge a little more, you really do get a higher quality car for the money.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Lexus GS 200t?

The 2016 Lexus GS 200t is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • F Sport (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Lexus GS 200t?

The 2016 Lexus GS 200t offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Lexus GS 200t reliable?

The 2016 Lexus GS 200t has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Lexus GS 200t owners.

Is the 2016 Lexus GS 200t a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Lexus GS 200t. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 5.0
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.9
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 5.0

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