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The Lexus GS450h is a model in the mid size luxury sports sedan lineup of Lexus, the Lexus GS. The Lexus GS450h has proved to be an impressive car, putting to rest criticisms of the car being unable to find the right balance between economy and power as a hybrid.
The Lexus GS line of cars has always focused on fast, powerful cars on the road being that the focus of this particular line of Lexus cars is the id size luxury sport sedan car market. Thus, the Lexus GS450h was up against a considerable challenge. The car was first introduced to the public during the New York International Auto Show of 2005. Upon its release, the Lexus GS450h proved to be quite a capable sports car with a respectable hp output and even beating the 0 to 60 mph rating of the Lexus GS460 model. In terms of fuel economy, the Lexus GS450h achieved fuel consumption ratings similar to that of 4 cylinder engined cars. Although it did not compare with the fuel economy that other hybrids were capable of, it was still a considerable achievement considering the high level of performance that the Lexus GS450h gives. The Lexus GS450h does have a relatively higher price tag than the other Lexus GS models. However, this has not stopped the market success of the car. In fact, when several special editions of the car were offered in the Neiman Marcus catalog of 2005, all the units, 17 in total, were sold within 2 hours. Sports car critics have also been impressed by the high performance of the car in spite of its hybrid power plant.
The Lexus GS450h uses a power plant that combines a naturallay aspirated 3.5 litre V6 engine with a electric motor. The system used on the power plant of the Lexus GS450h is the Lexus Hybrid Drive system which is in turn based on the Hybrid Synergy Drive developed by Toyota. The transmission of the Lexus GS450h uses a continuously variable transmission. The Lexus GS450h is the first ever rear wheel hybrid vehicle to receive mass production. The impressive power plant of the Lexus GS450h is capable of an output of 339hp. The Lexus GS450h has been tested to be capable of achieving 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. The fuel economy of the Lexus GS450h is also rated at 22 mpg in city driving and 25 mpg which is are curious numbers as most fuel mileage ratings usually give a higher mpg rating for city driving than for highway driving. The Lexus GS450h also has a Driver Monitoring System available. This system monitors the attentiveness of the driver via a camera that is mounted on the steering wheel of the car. If the system detects that the driver is losing focus, it sounds an alarm.
Sport sedans have always been known to be gas guzzlers but this has been something that enthusiasts of sport cars have put up with in exchange for the high performance of the vehicle. With the Lexus GS450h, sport car enthusiasts don't need to put up with it any longer. Thus, the Lexus GS450h is the perfect choice for those who want luxury sports sedan performance and regular sedan fuel economy ratings. Headlights by State:
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