Lexus GS Transmission Specifications
The 2020 Lexus GS uses Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8), Automatic (AV-S8) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2020):
The Lexus GS comes with Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8) depending on engine and trim.
Lexus GS Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Lexus GS Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Lexus GS have?
The Lexus GS is offered with Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8), Automatic (AV-S8) (2020 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Lexus GS come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Lexus GS in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.