1998-2005 Lexus GS 300/400/430: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1998-2005 Lexus GS 300/400/430. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1998-2005 Lexus GS 300/400/430.
Year to Year Changes
1999 Lexus GS:
Addition of standard Daytime Running Lights was the sole change for 1999.
2000 Lexus GS:
A standard Brake Assist feature went into both models for 2000, as part of the Vehicle Stability Control system. It automatically provided full hydraulic power in response to quick, strong brake-pedal movement. Child-seat anchors were added to the rear parcel shelf.
2001 Lexus GS:
Subtle styling revisions and a larger V8 engine mark a mild freshening of Lexus midline model. The GS 400 becomes the 430 as a 4.3-liter V8 replaced the 4.0-liter unit. All models get side curtain airbags, wood interior trim, and an electronic compass. New audio and navigation systems and high-intensity-discharge headlamps are optional.
2002 Lexus GS:
For 2002, the navigation system got revisions including multiroute calculation, simplified graphics, and route preview, along with a faster computer and the ability to play DVD movies on its dashboard screen.
2003 Lexus GS:
Lexus' midrange sedan gets only minor trim and equipment changes.
2004 Lexus GS:
The GS 300/430 received no major changes in 2004.
2005 Lexus GS:
Lexus' midrange sedans are little-changed for 2005. New-design '06 models are expected by summer '05.
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