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One of the staples of the Sedan segment is the Lexus GS300. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the GS300 with one versions: Base. Sales for the GS300, especially the GS300 Base, were brisk during 1997 and 1998. The improved vehicle quality and the classic styling were responsible for the boost in sales.
In 1999 Infiniti released the G20 Base to the car-buying market. The G20 came in two configurations: Base and T. The Base configuration is powered by the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 28 - 31 highway miles and 22 - 23 city. The G20 competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
The 2003 GS300 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the GS300 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Nissan.
There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus GS300 of 1997. There are one trim levels to the GS300, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1996 the popular 3.0 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.