If you're impressed by the performance, you'll be even more impressed by the GS 450h's amazing fuel consumption figures. While it's true
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| If you're impressed by the performance, you'll be even more impressed by the GS 450h's amazing fuel consumption figures. (Photo: Lexus Canada) |
that fuel costs have previously hardly been the concern of most buyers in the premium segment, attitudes are slowly changing, and a trend to environmental issues makes going hybrid the "thing to do". Therefore, Lexus seems to be riding an environmentally conscious luxury curve, and the GS 450h's capabilities of returning EPA figures in the high 20s - equivalent to that of a compact sedan powered by a conventional 2.0-litre inline-four - should make it quite popular at the country club. The GS450h is the only vehicle in its class predicted to obtain SULEV (Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle) rating, and achieved some of the lowest results ever during
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| Even though the V8-powered GS 430 may include two extra cylinders, it is being dethroned as the model flagship by the GS 450h. (Photo: Lexus Canada) |
pre-launch emissions tests. With the GS, you can have your performance, use less fuel and save the environment all without sacrificing high-end luxuries.
Even though the V8-powered GS 430 may include two extra cylinders, it is being dethroned as the model flagship by the GS 450h. To give it this distinction, many of the extra additional features found even on the 430 model will be featured as standard equipment on the 'h'. Options such as heated and ventilated seats, a reverse back-up camera, a power-operated rear window sunshade, active AFS xenon headlamps, radar-adaptive cruise control, VGRS variable assist steering, variable performance dampers, a premium sound system, and perhaps even the touchscreen navigation system, could be on the standard equipment list.
