2009 Lexus GS 450h
The 2009 Lexus GS 450h Review and Overview
The 2009 Lexus GS 450h offers the high performance of a V8-powered sport sedan while expending fuel like a V6 family cruiser, which makes it the best (and the only) midsize luxury sport sedan with a hybrid powertrain on the market! By combining the Lexus Hybrid Drive system with a sporty 3.5-liter V6 engine, the Lexus GS 450h ensures a performance typical of a powerful V8 engine, but with a fuel economy typical of an average V6. Thus, the GS 450h achieves the 0-60 MPH gap in a mere 5 seconds, while still retaining a fuel economy estimated at 23 mpg. Also, the GS 450h achieves the status of Super-Low-Emissions Vehicle (SULEV), making it very clean, safe, and environmentally friendly to drive.
The differences between the GS 450h and its GS 350 and GS 460 cousins are very minor, aside from its hybrid intrumentation and badging that is. This means that you'll still get to enjoy the top-of-the-line precision handling and performance of any other luxury sedan made by Lexus. Also, you'll enjoy the great safety features, such as antilock brakes (with brake assist), traction control, stability control and a total of 10 airbags. Another safety option available with the vehicle is a pre-collision system (PCS) that comes packaged with adaptive cruise control, which uses a radar sensor to detect obstacles in front of the car. If the computer determines that a collision is inevitable, it pre-emptively stiffens the suspension, provides pretension in the front seatbelts and initializes brake assist so increased braking can be applied the instant the brake pedal is pressed.
The GS 450h sports a luxurious and well-crafted cabin, which is typical of Lexus fashion. The genuine wood and aluminum trim as well as the rich leather seating offers a plush and comfortable feel, and the spacious interior has room enough for five adults.
Offering great value at affordable pricing, Lexus satisfies the consumer demand for high quality and performance with its luxury performance hybrid sedan, the 2009 Lexus GS 450h.
