2018 Lexus GS for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.5 to 12.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.5 to 12.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Lexus GS for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2018 Lexus GS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.0 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km | 14.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 176 g/km | 221.5 g/km | 246.5 g/km | 253 g/km | 293 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.63 | $16.63 | $18.55 | $18.90 | $21.88 |
2018 Lexus GS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 2.0 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 29 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,650 | US$3,275 | US$3,650 | US$3,750 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,326 | $3,326 | $3,710 | $3,780 | $4,376 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Lexus GS
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (2), structure (1) and visibility (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V222000 | 2026-04-08 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
| 20V682000 | 2020-11-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus... |
| 20V012000 | 2020-01-13 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350... |
| 18V107000 | 2018-02-14 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2018 Lexus GS
No 2018 Lexus GS is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. The 2018 Lexus GS for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, structure and visibility; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the figures tell you
The 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 23 litres, from its 7.5 L/100 km rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $34.89 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,650 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What to expect from the GS
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Luggage space is rated at 368 litres: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who rents the GS
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Try before you buy
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the GS for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the GS answers the big questions.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,650 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.63 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $116.30 at our price setting.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2018 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Still deciding?
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 Lexus GS from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Lexus GS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Lexus GS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Lexus GS?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Lexus GS before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Lexus GS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Lexus GS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,650 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2326.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.