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GS 450h Offers V8-Like Performance with Low Emissions
After receiving stylish exterior changes in 2010, the GS 450h enters the 2011 model year as one of the most refined hybrid luxury sport sedans available today with a myriad of convenience features. The GS 450h features impressive fuel economy ratings for the smooth and powerful acceleration it provides. In its fifth model year, the GS 450h continues to be a favorite fun-to-drive vehicle. Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance Based on the GS platform and featuring Lexus Hybrid Drive technology,...
Lexus GS Sedans Offer Sporty Elegance in RWD and AWD Models
Quick and smooth acceleration combined with the luxurious amenities bestowed upon the Lexus GS 350 and GS 460 make the mid-size luxury sport sedans synonymous with refinement. After receiving several technology enhancements in 2010, the GS 350 and GS 460 receive standard a brake override system for 2011 as an additional measure of consumer confidence. The braking system enhancement will automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under...
GS 450h Rides on New Wheels and Receives Exterior and Technology Enhancements for 2010
The GS 450h hybrid luxury sport sedan enters the 2010 model year with stylish exterior changes. Several exclusive design features, including grille, clear taillamp covers and 18-inch alloy wheels, were updated for 2010 and add to the existing advanced technology, high performance and indulgent luxury of the rear-wheel-drive GS 450h. Unique, blue hybrid badging is shared across the Lexus hybrid line-up and also distinguishes the GS 450h from the gas-powered GS 460 and GS 350. To...
2010 Lexus GS Sedans Receive Technology Updates
The 2010 Lexus GS 350 and GS 460 deliver a unique combination of luxury and sport performance to the Lexus vehicle lineup. Several technology enhancements continue to keep GS models at the top of their segment for 2010. To further enhance the driving experience, iPod(R)/USB connectivity, streaming audio via Bluetooth(R) and an integrated XM(R) satellite radio receiver are added to the standard Lexus Premium Sound System. The optional Lexus Navigation system has been updated with Voice...
Lexus GS 450h Sport Sedan Remains the Only Hybrid in Its Segment
The Lexus GS 450h enters its third model year as still the only hybrid-powered luxury sport sedan in its segment. With its advanced technology, high performance and indulgent luxury, the rear-wheel-drive 2008 GS 450h is the premium model in the GS series. Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance Based on the new-generation GS platform and featuring Lexus Hybrid Drive technology, the GS 450h offers V8-like performance with greater fuel efficiency. In addition to boosting performance and fuel efficiency while lowering emissions,...
Lexus GS Sedans Offer Customers Four Performance Model Choices for 2009
The 2009 Lexus GS luxury sport sedan model line includes the V6-powered GS 350 and the GS 350 all-wheel drive (AWD), the V8-powered GS 460, and the only gasoline electric hybrid model in the segment, the GS 450h. Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance Optimized for low internal friction, the GS 350's 3.5-liter V6 engine produces 303 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 274 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 3,600 rpm. A direct fuel-injection system provides much finer fuel-mixture control to improve...