Montreal Auto Show: 2007 Lexus GS450h

2007 Lexus GS450h

No manufacturer is more committed to bringing Hybrid vehicles to the mass market than Toyota. To prove this point, Lexus is officially launching their newest addition to their fleet of green vehicles: the GS450h.

Combining Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive and the 3.5L V6 from the GS and IS 350, output is rated at 335 hp and 320 lb/ft of torque. This is in fact the first production RWD hybrid. The transmission is of the continuously variable type (CVT).

As with other Hybrids, fuel consumption is low (estimated average of 8.5L /100 km) and performance is high. Lexus expects the big sedan to reach 100 km/h in less than 6 seconds.

Now, if you think this is impressive, wait until you get a closer look at the LS600h hybrid. Rumour has it that it might put out around 500 hp.