Performance and fuel economy are not mutually exclusive with hybrid models, does not it? Unfortunately, this was not true with most hybrid cars, which managed to achieve excellent economy in fuel consumption, but often lack the ability to move the hearts of drivers. Lexus is trying to change all that with the publication of its 2013 GS 450h, a mixture of five passenger Sedan, which is on sale in spring this year.
New look
First things first: Lexus GS 450h has a new look as it combines the brand in the language of the current design includes pin grid or an hourglass. New treatments, light and a conduit. Sportier set this model apart from previous
Under the hood, the 3.5-liter gasoline V-6 engine powers sedan to 306 horses. The engine is mated to continuously variable electronic transmission that provides two-speed limit, put the snow, and comes with paddle shifters. Yes, performance is the norm, this model can move from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds, a tenth of a second form of gas only.
Hybrid electric
The gasoline engine supplemented by an electric motor that adds 32 horsepower to 338 horses in total. Lexus Hybrid Drive is characterized by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack, allowing the show to work on energy and gas only, electric power alone, or both. Buttons will not pay for the transfer of energy sources whether search is designed to optimize fuel efficiency of car at all times.
This sedan was rated miles per gallon city, 29 mpg highway and 34, much higher than the standard fuel economy sedan in its class to achieve. It also takes regular gasoline to 17.2 gallon fuel tank has a range of about 585 miles off. It's more than enough range to take you from Denver to Salt Lake City, without stopping for gas.
Significant changes
Among the changes included in the 450h is the braking system, electronically controlled, designed to provide a greater response. This car also benefits from 17-inch wheels that have been identified with all-season tires or optional 18-inch wheels.
450h is based on the GS350, but there are important differences between the two models, at least for a hybrid system itself. At home, 450h and offers advanced routing bamboo and bamboo interior accents, and both are working on calling cards to prove the powers of the green form.
Hybrids generally have a higher price of $ 5000 or more on similar models, but buyers looking to push the ecological qualities Lexus probably will not mind.
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