The 2007 Lexus GS 450h is the world's first hybrid luxury sedan and the
first full hybrid vehicle with a front engine and rear wheel drive.
'Once
again, we've applied our formula of no compromise engineering - this time
to a luxury sport sedan which proves to us that hybrid power trains can work
superbly in virtually any application,' said Lexus Vice President of Marketing
Mark Templin. 'It's very important to continue pursuing substantial reductions
in fuel consumption and emissions, while continuing to improve performance
and driving pleasure. Our customers wouldn't have it any other way.
It
will be a rear wheel drive full hybrid making it able to travel at low speeds
under electric propulsion alone. Lexus says the GS 450h will have gas mileage
similar to the average 2-liter, 4-cylinder compact sedan.
The Lexus GS 450h is a Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle. A SULEV-rated vehicle is 90% cleaner than the average new car.
The
GS 450h will have a 3.5-liter V6 engine combined with a high-output electric
motor--all driving the rear wheels--to pack horsepower at the level of a
V8 engine. Lexus says it will have horsepower equivalent to a 4.5 liter V8.
0-60 acceleration is expected to be less than 6 seconds. For perspective,
the 2006 GS 430 has a 4.3-liter V8 that has 300 horsepower.
It's built
on the GS 430 platform and offers similar standard equipment and options,
including a sunroof and perforated leather seats. It is visually identical
to the GS 430, except for a large air dam on the front bumper to cool the
electric motor, a power meter on the dashboard instead of an odometer, and
18-inch light-alloy wheels.
Hybrid technology, driving dynamics, motoring
comfort and generous space inside redefines the new Lexus GS450h. Featuring
more powerful and fuel efficient engines, innovative assistance systems,
a wide range of safety features, as well as a superior standard of equipment,
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Jenny
McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars
and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst
for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.
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