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  • Lexus Adds New Hybrid Engine to the GS 300h Range

    Lexus-GS-300h-THUMBLexus will add to GS 300h vehicle line-up four drivetrains by doubling the hybrid offering. The new drivetrain comes to improve the active safety and driveability while at the same time delivering higher levels of standard equipment.

    The GS 300h is being offered in Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury trim levels equipped with a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain. The latter produces 223 hp (164 kW) and at the same time manages to deliver fuel efficiency of 5.2 litres per 100km and 121 grams of CO2 per kilometre on the combined cycle.

    What is more, the luxury brand has also boosted the overall range offering with new and improved specification. To be more precise, Lexus GS 350 receives a new eight-speed transmission which improves drivability and response.

    In addition, there is also enhancement in terms of safety thanks to the Lane Keep Assist which now comes as a standard across all GS Line Sports Luxury variants and is featured as an option on GS 350 and GS 450h F Sport models.

    An upgrade to the head up display (HUD) is present. HUD projects navigation, audio and vehicle speed information onto the windshield in full colour. Next, Sports Luxury variants run on brand new 19-inch alloy wheels and sport LED fog lamps.

    With the addition of GS 300h brings the total number of Lexus hybrids on sale up to seven. Lexus GS Line now consists of four different models – the hybrid four-cylinder GS 350h, the V6-engined GS 250 and GS 350, and the hybrid V6-engined GS 450h.

    Lexus GS Pricing and Model Line-up:

    Drivetrain Model RRP^ Notes
    GS 450h Sports Luxury $123,500 +$1,600
    F Sport $112,100 +$200
    Luxury N/A N/A
    GS 350 Sports Luxury $111,600 +$2,555
    F Sport $99,900 +$855
    Luxury N/A N/A
    GS 300h Sports Luxury $102,000 New
    F Sport $87,000 New
    Luxury $79,000 New
    GS 250 Sports Luxury N/A N/A
    F Sport $85,000 -$45
    Luxury $77,000 -$45
    Lexus GS 300h
    Lexus GS 300h
    Lexus GS 300h

    Source: Lexus

  • Lexus Teases New Concept Vehicle Ahead Of Frankfurt Premiere

    lexus-concept-THUMBLexus has just announced that it is going to stage the world premiere of a new concept vehicle at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Next to this announcement, the brand also published the first teaser image of the forthcoming car.

    The picture focuses on part of the front of the concept, revealing how its headlights will look like. The details around the vehicle are scarce so far and we will probably have to wait until September, when more will be unveiled.

    Furthermore, next to the new concept there will be displayed full hybrid GS 300h saloon, which will be presented for the first time in Europe. This car will be introduced in the markets by the end of the year.

    In fact, Lexus GS 300h offers low emissions and high fuel efficiency with refined and comfortable performance. It has a rear-wheel drive and is equipped with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine. The unit develops 223 hp (164kW).

    Lexus GS 300h
    Lexus GS 300h
    Lexus GS 300h

    Source: Lexus

  • Lexus To Introduce New ES 350, 300h and GS 300h Models

    Lexus-ES-300h-and-350-THUMBLexus is going to introduce three new models that are going to expand brand’s model range in the next twelve months. Two of the new cars will be hybrid models and one –a standard petrol model.

    To be more precise, the new vehicles will be the ES 350 petrol, the 300h and the GS 300h hybrids. The latter will be equipped with the 2.5-litre hybrid drivetrain, while the ES will be offered with the option of two drivetrain variants. In addition the luxury marque secured production of right-hand drive ES models for the first time in seven years.

    What is more, the introduction of GS 300h model will add one more to the three already available drivetrain options of the GS range – the 2.5-litre V6 of GS 250, the 3.5-litre V6 of GS 350 and the powerful hybrid drivetrain of the GS 450h.

    The new unit in ES 300h is expected to deliver 205 hp (151 kW) from its 2.5-litre four cylinder petrol-electric drivetrain, while the GS 300h will be capable of generating 223 hp (164kW) with the help of direct injection.

    The addition of the two new hybrid vehicles will bring the luxury brand’s total hybrid vehicle line-up to seven across the CT, GS, LS, RX and forthcoming IS and ES Lines. The third new model, the ES 350, is expected to generate 277 hp (204 kW) from its 3.5-litre all-alloy quad-cam V6 engine.

    Lexus ES 350 and 300h are designed with the aim to deliver spacious and comfortable ride, alternative to the dynamically focused IS and GS. At last, what has been disclosed as an expectation is that the GS 300h will deliver a sub-6.0-litre* per 100km fuel efficiency figure. It is going to be launch in the first quarter of 2014.

    Source: Lexus

  • Lexus Debuts GS 300h In China

    Lexus-GS-300h-THUMBLexus GS 300h has just been unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai International Auto Show. The rear-wheel vehicle is equipped with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine. The latter will make its official debut in the IS 300h later this year.

    The power that the engine generates is estimated at 223 hp (164kW). The drivetrain also includes D-4S direct injection technology that adds power delivery and helps improve the fuel economy. The efficient petrol-electric unit is expected to deliver a fuel consumption figure as low as 6.0-litres per 100km while emitting 110 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

    In this vehicle, Lexus also debuts the new full-colour head-up display (HUD). Here all the needed information is being displayed such as road speed, gear position, radio station, navigation and pre-collision safety system warnings on the windscreen. GS 300h also features new LED fog lamps.

    Lexus GS 300h will have its launch in late 2013.

    Lexus GS 300h Specifications:

    Engine
    Engine Type 2AR-FSE
    Cylinders and arrangement 4 cylinders, in-line
    Valve mechanism 16-valve DOHC with Dual VVT-i
    Displacement 2494 cm3
    Compression ratio 13.0:1
    Fuel injection system EFI, D-4S
    Max. output 133kW/6000rpm (178hp/6000rpm)*
    Max. torque 221Nm/4200-5400rpm*
    Fuel consumption Below 6.0L/100km
    CO2 emissions Below 110 g/km (Europe spec)
    Motor generator
    Motor type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (1KM)
    Hybrid battery
    Battery type Nickel-Metal hydride
    Nominal voltage 230.4V
    Total combined output 164kW*
    Measurements
    Overall length 4850mm
    Overall width 1840mm
    Overall heights 1455mm
    Wheelbase 2850mm
    Seating capacity 5
    Lexus GS 300h
    Lexus GS 300h
    Lexus GS 300h

    Source: Lexus