Lexus Announces GS450h Pricing at $54,900

[scionlife]

Quote: February 28, 2006 - Torrance, CA - The 2007 Lexus GS 450h, the world’s first luxury performance hybrid sedan, goes on sale in early May with a base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $54,900. Beyond its advanced gas/electric hybrid powertrain and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) stability control system, the base price includes a wide array of premium standard features typically offered as popular options on the GS 300 and GS 430.

"The GS 450h is a top-flight luxury performance sedan designed to have class-leading acceleration and responsiveness," said Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager Bob Carter. "Like the RX 400h, it is a performance-luxury vehicle without compromise, with fewer emissions and improved fuel economy over competitive V8-powered luxury sedans."

A completely new Lexus hybrid powertrain propels the new GS 450h. The system combines a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a new compact, high-output, permanent magnet electric motor that drives the rear wheels. The transmission utilizes an advanced two-stage motor torque multiplication device for the Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) motor, delivering responsive and seamless acceleration with no power loss.

With a combined system output of 339 horsepower, the new 3.5-liter V6 hybrid delivers the dynamic performance of a modern 4.5-liter V8 engine and is as quick or quicker than every V8-powered competitor in its class. The GS 450h accelerates from zero-to-60 miles per hour in approximately 5.2 seconds.

With 80 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new car, the GS 450h delivers an estimated 33 percent better fuel efficiency than its V8 competitors with a manufacture-estimated combined fuel rating of 28 miles-per-gallon (MPG). A Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV)/Tier 2-BIN 3 emissions rating is expected.

Since the GS 450h is driven by its electric motors when starting, traveling slowly and during low-load driving, the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) level is about half that of a conventional gasoline-powered engine, providing an extremely quiet ride.

In addition to the Lexus Hybrid System, the base price includes VDIM, an advanced stability system designed to anticipate the onset of a vehicle skid or slide and then help to automatically correct the situation with a combination of braking, throttle and steering control in a way that is essentially transparent to the driver.

Other standard features include Electronic Power Steering (EPS) with Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS), electrically powered air conditioner, power moonroof and power rear sunshade, heated/ventilated front seats, rear side airbags, rain-sensing wipers, Intuitive Park Assist, rear back-up camera, a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system, Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with headlamp washers, 18-inch alloy wheels, and an eight-year/100,000-mile battery and hybrid system warranty.

[optional]

Geez... and I thought my dad's '02 GS300 was cool, then he swapped to the Volvo S60R in '04 and is currently looking at Corvette's, I'll point him this way, wow, amazing features list again from Lexus, can't beat that...

[em-de-em]

any pix?

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[em-de-em]

best (performance) looking hybrid yet!

[Scionara_tC]

:shock: :shock: :shock:

[atodak]

Where do I sign!

[reckless]

that's disgusting...can't wait to drive those babies!!

[ricexizxgood]

Thats sexy :P

[heyitznosaj]

optional wrote: Geez... and I thought my dad's '02 GS300 was cool, then he swapped to the Volvo S60R in '04 and is currently looking at Corvette's, I'll point him this way, wow, amazing features list again from Lexus, can't beat that...
C6 vette > GS

[hunterUnknown]

yes, indeed lets compare a large hybrid sedan to a pure sport car :P

anyway. GS and IS are my loves.

[seXAboy31]

lil off topic but does anyone know if they plan on making a IS hybrid

[typerhedlights]

im a technician for lexus mission viejo in california. ive had the pleasure of already driving a gs450H because i was sent to a class lexus holds for entry level technicians were we got to drive proto type cars and what not to lunch everyday for the week. let me tell you it gets off the line real quick. the only thing i didnt like was it lagged for a whole couple seconds when i slammed on the gas. my instructor told me to brake launch while holding the brake pedal and flooring the gas to trick the ecu and then it finally accelerated like a monster. but other then it being really quick. the one i test drove had a an optional electronically adjustable rear sway bar that would adjust to conditions. we took an onramp literally at 90 mph and the car held its own, he had his foot on the gas the whole time also. this is something optional that would be anywhere from 5k-7k extra of course. but oh well, if you have any other questions on lexus vehicles feel free to ask.

[Djbombsquad]

When will the LSH come out and the IS hybrid can I say mmmmmmmmm

[typerhedlights]

Djbombsquad wrote: When will the LSH come out and the IS hybrid can I say mmmmmmmmm

i dont think there was any talks of an LS hybrid except the new LS and talks of a IS convertable

[Djbombsquad]

There is very much a hybrid in talks. LS500GT http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/channels/index.cfm/channel/cartv_video/action/showvideo/vcat/Review/vid/e_0217/make/Lexus/MAKE_VCH/Lexus/MODEL_VCH/LS%20460/?s_prefs=s&vid=e_0217&vcat=Review&make=Lexus the end of the clip v8 hybrid http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/01/toyota_to_unvei.html

http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiasts/Spy_Shots/Spy_Shots_07_Lexus_LS_Sedan.S178.A8787.html

http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=4884 500hp

[Kilo6_one]

Toyota is really postioning itself to further dominate the market, I used to be a honda loyalist, but I honestly cant be. Honda cars are so underpowered, and lack alot of the design and quality that toyota is bringing to the market. I think its time to ditch my beloved accord and get that IS350 I test drove last week......

[Djbombsquad]

LSH all the way baby.