The Lexus GS 450h was unveiled to the world at the New York International Auto Show in 2005, but it made its appearance on the roads in 2007. The Lexus 450h is a rear drive hybrid vehicle that derives its power from a combination of a 3.5 Liter V6 engine and an electric motor. The combined engines give the vehicle 330 horsepower that is maintained through a continuously variable transmission. The GS 450h weighs 1875 kilograms and can achieve a speed of 97 kilometers per hour in 5.2 seconds. The vehicle is equipped with a system that has a camera mounted on the steering wheel that checks on the alertness of the driver and sends out an alarm if it feels that the driver has missed an oncoming danger.
The GS is equipped with leather seats, a stereo system with CD player located in the dashboard, Bluetooth technology and a moon roof. The vehicle has an option of a 330 watt surround sound stereo system which is manufactured by Mark Levinson, a system that helps the driver park the vehicle, wipers that sense rain, headlights that adjust according to the light conditions outside, and all-weather tires. All vehicles have air bags in the front, airbags on the side and air bags that protect the heads of all the passengers. The Lexus GS 450h is also provided with a system that calculates the angles of the steering wheel and speed of the vehicle so that it can help the driver stop the vehicle in an emergency.
2010 Lexus GS 450h2 separate electric motors add their power to that of the 292-horsepower 3.5L V6 gasoline engine of the 2010 Lexus GS 450h hybrid in order to generate a total horsepower rating of 340. It's the fastest GS sedan in the Lexus lineup and is able to take lucky drivers from 0 to 60 MPH in just 5.2 seconds! And thanks to the innovative Lexus hybrid technology engineers, it delivers all of this power as an ULEV-II (ultra-Low Emission) vehicle capable of delivering 22/25 mpg city/highway, as estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The rear wheel driven 450h Lexus 2010 has a 17.2-gallon fuel reservoir which enables travel up to over 400 miles between fill ups. It's a basic carryover from last year, but is sporting a new stylish grill, freshened taillights and new alloy wheels. In competition with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the new 450h retails for $57,450. It's loaded with standard features for safety, convenience and luxury including:.
2-zone automatic climate control;.
Parking assist with rear view camera;.
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2009 Lexus GS 450hSensible speediness with more than adequate luxury levels are the standards for the 2009 Lexus GS 450h. It's a gasoline hybrid that delivers you 22/25 mpg city/highway for one MSRP at $56,400.
2008 Lexus GS 450hThe 2008 Lexus GS450h is equipped with a customized version of the Lexus Hybrid Drive System that has resulted in a premium midsize sedan that achieves V8 style acceleration, the fuel efficiency typical of 6 cylinder engines and exhaust emissions usually associated with an eco-friendly 4 cylinder.
2007 Lexus GS 450hThe 2007 Lexus GS 450h has room for five and an opening MSRP of $54,900. There are two engines, a 3.5-liter V6 and a high-output electric motor. Total horsepower for the system is 340 with the zero to sixty leap taking only 5.2 seconds.