• Hybrids claim impressive fuel economy
• No frugal diesel options, though
• Shouldn’t be too costly to run

Thanks to the hybrid powertrains on offer, running costs for the GS may be lower than you might expect. Most impressive of the range is the GS 300h, claiming up to 64.2mpg on the combined cycle. You’ll need a careful right foot to achieve this, though, driving as much as possible with just electric power assisting the car. In reality, you’re more likely to see between 45 and 50mpg in every day driving.

The GS 450h returns a claimed 45.6mpg due to its higher power output and greater performance. You don’t have to work it as hard as the 300h, so 45mpg should be achievable if you’re not too enthusiastic with the accelerator pedal.

Unsurprisingly, the high-performance GS F undoes the hard work of the hybrids to keep running costs low, with claimed fuel economy of just 25.2mpg. Drive it like a performance saloon and you’ll struggle to even hit 20mpg. 

• No recalls for the Lexus GS
• Solidly built and high quality
• Should be nothing to worry about 

Lexus boasts a strong reputation for building reliable cars, and the GS is a shining example of that, with no recalls for the current model issued.

That should mean that any potential problems will be rare if you’re buying a new or used example, giving plenty of peace of mind for buyers.

And if you do need to take the car back to the dealer, Lexus also has an excellent reputation for providing great customer service.