What makes the Lexus GS 450h so special?
The GS 450h may be identified as the high-performance flagship of the GS range by the addition of a rear spoiler to the boot lid, discreet ‘Hybrid’ badging to the rear of the rocker plates and bespoke 18” alloy wheels. The GS 450h platform comprises a highly rigid body structure featuring a weight saving aluminum bonnet.
Is the Lexus GS hybrid a good car?
This affects rear passenger comfort. The GS hybrid is a genuine four-seater but the sloping roof, space-stealing battery and large transmission tunnel, all mean legroom and to a lesser extent headroom are not quite as generous as they should be. Given the car’s performance, fuel economy is very good.
How big is the boot on a Lexus GS430?
One thing you don’t get with the car is a big boot. Other Lexus models like the GS300 and GS430 offer 420-litres of room in the boot but the space-stealing battery in the hybrid leaves a boot of only 280-litres, nor can you fold down the rear seats should you need more space. This affects rear passenger comfort.
When did the Lexus GS 450h Hybrid come out?
The launch of hybrid technology in this GS back in May 2006 was not a gamble or a marketing ploy. The technology adopted on the GS450h had been tried and tested on the Toyota Prius so beloved by California celebs.
Which is better Lexus GS450h or BMW 5 Series?
The only puzzle regarding the Lexus GS450h is why it doesn’t do much, much better in a market dominated by the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Jaguar XF and Mercedes E-Class.
This affects rear passenger comfort. The GS hybrid is a genuine four-seater but the sloping roof, space-stealing battery and large transmission tunnel, all mean legroom and to a lesser extent headroom are not quite as generous as they should be. Given the car’s performance, fuel economy is very good.
Is there a recall on the Lexus GS450h?
In 2010 Lexus announced a recall affecting the GS450h after concerns were raised about the engine valve operating system in some models and fears that degraded springs could break, causing engine misfires and rough engine performance.