marcpitch

Did I see someplace that the fuel tank of the new GS will only hold 15-16 Gallons (perhaps the Canadian specs page - which had metric and gallons)? If that is the case, that is not good. I have a long commute, driving 23,000 miles per year, and I will be filling up every other day practically.

The current GS has a capacity of 19-20 gallons I think. The new Infiniti M has a 20 gallon capacity. Please tell me this new GS is similar. Thanks.

2SAVVY

According to the e-brochure on Lexus.ca the '06 GS430 has a 15.6 gallon tank. Hope that helps!

marcpitch

That stinks! Isn't this VERY small for a car in this class? I am really disappointed. I know many of you will think this is minor, but I do not want to become best friends with my gas station attendant. I do not care about mileage, but I do care about having to fill up constantly.

This is not a deal breaker, but it sure doesn't help the Gs in my GS vs. M decision this spring/summer, which is very close right now.

Anybody else agree? Disagree - am i being much too picky?

akbergq

I think if its only 15 gallons or so, then its a pretty ****ty a$$ capacity. What the hell were lexus thinking in making it only 15 freakin gallons...


major thumbs down!

LexFather

Not sure. the current car has a 18.9 gallon tank. If fuel economy increases due to the dual VVTi and direct injection, maybe you will get equal mileage out the smaller tank.

2SAVVY

Mike,

I think you hit the nail on the head. From what I read it should be much better fuel economy with Direct Injection so even thou it has a smaller tank your mileage will be the same if not better than the Infiniti M cars. Food for thought!

Ken

XeroK00L

Yup...if the new Avalon gets 22/31mpg with a 3.5L dual VVT-i direct injection engine, I don't see why the new GS can't get similar if not better results with a smaller 3.0L engine and a 6-speed transmission even though it weighs slightly higher (3,615 lbs vs. Avalon's 3,490-3,600 lbs). The current GS300 gets only 18/25 BTW.

Car Freak

Maybe it's because they wanted to dump so weight. I don't know how much three extra gallons of gas weight(15gallon capacity compared to 18 gallon capacity), but it seems that Lexus has been cutting weight from everything. They apparently shaved a piece of metal from every screw in the car which took off some pounds, maybe the smaller tank has something to do with that to.

I mean, not only would it be 3 extra gallons of gas weight, but also the metal that would have went into making the tank bigger.

Hey less weight, quicker acceleration, it's fine with me. Especially if this VVTi thing getting the car good gas milage.

P.S. I'm not saying that this is why they are only using a 15 gallon tank, but just a possibility.

JHStrange

Does Canada use Imperial Gallons?

1 British Imperial gallon = 1.201 U.S. gallons (15 Imperial = 18 U.S.)

XeroK00L

Great catch, JHStrange!!

There's no way the tank size on ES330 is also 15.4 gallons according to the Canadian site!! In the US site it's listed as 18.5 gallons, exactly 1.201 x 15.4.

All the rants here can be put to rest now.

Car Freak

Darn I thought I was on to something.

LexFather

Wow, so it is 18 gallons then in US measurements? That means even less gas station stops, I am sure the fuel economy will be near tops in class.
Car freak, your still on to something. Maybe

XeroK00L

Actually as I said, it's 18.5 gallons to be exact, just the same as in the ES.

LexFather

HAPPY 1,000th POST!!!

XeroK00L

That was my 999th...

Now, thanks to you making me reply to your post....1,000!!!!!!

P.S. Okay so you were right after all.