Lexus GS 450h Review and Used

The Lexus GS 450h this four-door sedan mounted the second generation of the Lexus Hybrid Drive hybrid system, developed together with Toyota.

This drive hybrid system consists of a 290-HP V6 gasoline engine and an electric motor of 147 KW. Together they give a combined output of 345 HP, and lie to this model as the second most powerful Lexus range, just below the magnificent LS600h of 445 HP. The Lexus GS 450h is the saloon half Japanese brand offering best value power consumption.

The Lexus GS 450h is a little smaller than the LS, since it does not reach 5 meters in length. The GS 450h is a car that comes into direct competition with other hybrids with similar characteristics, such as the BMW ActiveHybrid5, Audi A6 Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz class E300 Blue Tech Hybrid or Infiniti M35h Japanese. With the exception of the Mercedes, which mounted a diesel engine, compared with the rest of the hybrids gasoline engine Lexus GS 450h is presented as the most efficient, i.e., which has the best power/consumption.

Aggressive front and original interior

Your body has a fairly classic line, very representation car. The back is not very original and vaguely reminiscent of the BMW, with these optics flowing fins and a very low bumper, designed to improve the aerodynamics.

Here we see a great Grill with "double-tipped arrow" shape, divided into two areas and accompanied by aggressive headlamps with LED daytime running lights. The interior shows chord with personality this Lexus transmitted from outside. We found a very original cockpit, well designed, constructed with high quality materials: leather abound throughout the cabin, wood moldings top dashboard, and touch and appearance of the few plastics to the view is outstanding.

To hop on the car surprised two things: on the one hand, the large center console, that divides the space between the driver and passenger in a very clear manner. Another huge 12.3-inch screen, the largest in the market, which used to see and control the operation of the browser, Mark Levinson audio equipment, the air conditioner or phone.

These systems are handled with a small remote control that simulates a computer mouse. Further down we find another remote control shaped dial, corresponding to the Lexus Drive Mode, the system that allows you to modify the operation of the car based on three programs: ECO Sport S Sport S +, and the latter the more sporty.

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