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2015 Lexus GS 450h

With even more brilliance, 2015 Lexus GS 450h now hits the road with even more speed, style and luxury. This particular model is one of five other hybrids that the company now offers.

The four-door Sedan is equipped with gasoline engine, an electric motor, and a battery pack. The engine is a 3.5L V6 with a 338 hp (252 kW) and 254 torque lb-ft (344 Nm); the car uses fuel efficiently with 29 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined fuel economy. It reaches from 0 to 60 mph (96 kph) in 5.6 seconds.

Looking at the interior, we immediately notice slight blueish lines on the Lexus emblem on the front, with “Hybrid” badges on the side of the car as well.The cabin is really amazing. Lexus’ has added more than their usual luxury accessories. Bamboo pieces are placed for the trim inside in the interior. Another cool and rare feature rare in lots of car brands is the automatic seat cooling and heating systems. There are different drive modes which you can choose from a dial controller on the console. There are two sport settings: Sport, Eco mode and Sport+. One interesting little feature is that the instrument cluster’s interface changes depending on the current mode you are set in.

The infotainment system is controlled by using the “Remote touch”, a computer mouse-like device which you move around the pad to navigate the cursor on the huge 12.3 inch screen which is mounted deep inside the center stack, away from sun glare.

The rear view camera on the Lexus has predictive lines, but those lines are static. Unlike other luxury cars, the predictive back up lines do not move when you are turning the steering wheel.The base price of the Lexus comes around $60,430.

Overall, 2015 Lexus GS 450h is suitable for a city drive but the car can pretty much handle a drive on the highways across a country. With very nice driving feel and very economical with a hybrid system, this Lexus is appropriate for both families and for those who just seek comfort, style, luxury and high speed.

Source: Lexus

September 8, 2014

2012 Lexus GS 450h features 254kW Atkinson cycle hybrid drivetrain

2012 Lexus GS 450h is the most efficient GS ever created by the brand. It includes an advanced petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain which will contribute the model to become of the most efficient vehicles in its class.

Thank to its unique hybrid system, the Lexus’ efficient hybrid powerplant consumes just 6.3 litres of fuel per 100km. This means in fact that the new customers will save circa twenty percent from fuel in comparison to the outgoing model. At the same the CO2 emissions have been also reduced significantly to the number of 147g/km.

The performance of this Lexus hybrid vehicle is reassured by a combined power output of 254kW. Thank to it, the 450h can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 5.9 seconds.

What is more here, compared to its predecessor, the GS 450h also offers greater space and onboard technology. This is mainly due to the redesigned chassis. There is also forty-five percent more boot space which now is increase from 320 to 465 litres.

Another interesting fact here is that the GS 450h is actually the first hybrid vehicle, which comes equipped with all-wheel steering. And in particular, it is the first one to include an Atkinson cycle engine driving the rear wheels, and the first Atkinson cycle engine to feature direct and port injection.

In terms of security and safety features, there are some innovations included, such as: an advanced Pre-Collision safety System (PCS), a Driver Fatigue Monitor camera, and a complementary Adaptive Cruise Control system (ACC). The latter now operates at all speeds down to 0km/h.

Additionally, the safety suite is enhanced by a Blind Spot Monitor, which now comes as a standard to detect vehicles in adjacent lanes, and an expanded Head Up Display (HUD) unit. This unit shows the road speed, cruise control, gear position, turn-by turn navigation and tachometer.

GS 450h models will be offered in three trim levels: Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury, which are expected to be launched in June this year.

2012 Lexus GS 450h Technical Specifications:

Engine
Engine type		2GR-FXE 3.5L V6
Capacity (cm³)		3.456
Cylinders/valves		V6/24
Engine configuration		Atkinson cycle, six cylinders, V-formation, 24-valve, DOHC, four valves per cylinderand alloy cylinder block. Featuring direct and port injection
Bore x stroke (mm)		94.0 x 83.0
Compression ratio		13.0
Max. combined output		254kW
Max. engine output		215kW @ 6,000rpm
Max. engine torque		352Nm @ 4,500rpm
Hybrid battery	type	Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
	voltage	650V
Max. motor output		147kW
Max. motor torque		275Nm
Transmission
Type		Six-step E-CVT (Electronic Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission) with paddleshift
Steering
Turning diameter (m@body)		11.2, or 10.8 with rear steer
Luxury		Rack and pinion, Electric Power Steering (EPS)
F Sport		Rack and pinion EPS with Variable Gear Ratio Steering and Dynamic Rear Steering
Sports Luxury		Rack and pinion EPS
Seating capacity
No of seats		5
Exterior dimensions (mm)
Overall length		4,850
Width		1,840
Height		1,455
Wheelbase		2,850
Interior dimensions (mm)
Front to rear couple distance		945
Front legroom		1,075
Rear legroom		935
Driven wheels
Type of drive		Rear-wheel drive
Wheels and tyres
Luxury		18 x 8J alloy (F/R) Dunlop 235/45 R18 94Y (F/R)
F Sport		19 x 8J (F), 19 x 9J (R) alloy Bridgestone 235/40 R19 96Y (F) 265/35 R19 94Y (R)
Sports Luxury		18 x 8J (F/R) alloy Dunlop 235/45 R18 94Y (F/R)
Brake type
		Ventilated front and rear disc with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-forceDistribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Managementsystem (VDIM)
Luxury		334 x 30mm front 310 x 18mm rear
F Sport		356 x 30mm front 310 x 18mm rear (Two-piece rotors front with four piston calipers)
Sports Luxury		334 x 30mm front 310 x 18mm rear
Performance
0 – 100km/h (s)		5.9
Max. speed (km/h)		250 (limited)
Fuel consumption (L/100 km)^*
Combined		6.3
Urban		6.9
Highway		5.8
^* Fuel consumption will vary depending on driving conditions/style,vehicle conditions and options/accessories. Source of fuel consumption data: ADR81/02 combined cycle.
CO₂ emissions (g/km)
Combined		147

Source: Lexus

May 15, 2012

2010 Lexus GS 450h with better equipment at lower price

Lexus revealed a lot of styling, technical and equipment revisions for GS 450h – full hybrid car. The model line-up is rationalized to just two trim levels – SE and SE-L. There are new exterior colour choices, alloy wheels and interior equipment.

GS 450h is powered by 3.5 liter petrol V6 and compact 650V electric motor, which provides extraordinary good fuel economy and low emissions.

Another feature is revised Pre-Crash Safety system and active headrests. It includes pre-crash brake technology, pre-crash seatbelt and brake assist functions.

Both front seats have new, inflator-operated active headrests, which are activated by a signal from the ECU should the car suffer a rear-end impact. The inflator slides a piston into the headrest, unlocks the mechanism and projects the headrest forwards and upwards to support the head and reduce the risk of whiplash injury.

Some of the interior upgrades include a new 40GB hard disc drive (HDD) navigation system, which gives Europe-wide coverage with traffic information data capture in each country. Additionally, the HDD provides 10GB of storage space for sound files.

There are two available audio systems: a 10-speaker Lexus premium package and a 14-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System giving 5.1-channel surround sound on selected CDs and DVDs. Both systems have USB port and audio jack plug for wide range of portable music players. The Bluetooth, provided as standard, includes an audio streaming function. DAB digital broadcasts can be received by the audio system, but it is an option.

In the cockpit there is a new hybrid-blue backlit stop/start button and the choice of a new Venaro Grey semi-aniline leather upholstery option, with contrasting black stitching and grey bird’s eye maple wood grain trim.

The exterior features new front grille design, hybrid-blue rear lamp clusters, a new 18-inch alloy wheel design has been introduced for the SE-L model. The SE version rides on 17-inch alloys, with five-double-spoke 18-inch wheels available in a combined package with parking sensors.

The range of colours includes three new shades: Vanilla Mist, Richmond Green and Atlantic Blue.

GS 450h pricing, VED and insurance groups

MODEL	OTR PRICE	VED BAND	INSURANCE GROUP
GS 450h SE	£43,035	I	41E
GS 450h SE-L	£47,280	I	41E
GS 450h SE-L with ACC/PCS and sunroof	£50,185	I	41E

Option prices

18in wheels and parking sensors (SE grade)	£1,000
Maru 18in wheels	£1,500
Baransu 18in wheels	£1,500
DAB audio reception	£360
Metallic/mica paint	£595

May 15, 2010

2010 Lexus GS 450h

Lexus introduces 2010 Lexus GS 450h at Frankfurt Motor show. The model is freshened up – minor styling changes, new colours, revisions to the Pre-Crash Safety system and more sophisticated navigation and audio packages.

Revised Pre-Crash Safety system and new active headrests

The Pre-Crash Safety system in the Lexus GS 450h has been revised to support the pre-crash seatbelt and brake assist functions with pre-crash brake technology. Both front seats are fitted with new, inflator-operated active headrests, activated by a signal from the ECU in the event of a rear-end impact. The inflator slides a piston into the headrest, unlocks the mechanism and projects the headrest forwards and upwards to support the occupant’s head and reduce the risk of whiplash injury.

The new Navigation system is now available with 40GB Hard disk drive, which is divided on two parts – 30GB for road maps and 10GB for music storage.

There are also two audio systems included in the GS 450h range: a 10-speaker Lexus premium package and a 14-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System giving 5.1-channel surround sound on selected CDs and DVDs. Both systems are now DAB ready and provide USB and audio jack plug connection for fully controlled use of portable music players, and Bluetooth with an audio streaming function.

The exterior changes include new front grille, hybrid-blue rear lamp clusters and new 18” wheels. The range of 11 exterior colours has three new shades: Vanilla Mist, Richmond Green and Atlantic Blue.

The price list will be announced later this year.

September 21, 2009

New Lexus Rx 450h To Make European Debut At Geneva

The all-new RX 450h will make its European debut as the centrepiece of the Lexus stand at the Geneva motor show on 3 March.

Significant revisions to the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain will deliver substantially lower carbon dioxide emissions when the luxury crossover goes on sale in the UK this summer, setting a new benchmark in its class, well below the figures achieved by the current best-performing diesels. At the same time it will also be more fuel efficient and more powerful than its predecessor, the RX 400h, the model which first introduced hybrid power to the premium market. (more…)

February 19, 2009

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