2016 Lexus GS Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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If you're in the market for a midsize luxury sedan and want one that'll treat both you and the environment well, check out Lexus' GS 450h. Part of the popular GS line, the 450h is the range-topping hybrid version of Lexus' excellent midsize luxury sport sedan.
Available in 2 trims, Base and F SPORT, the GS 450h boasts impressive fuel economy of 29 mpg city/34 highway/31 combined. Both versions pack a raucous 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine under the hood, sending 338 hp to the rear wheels by way of a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Those numbers come with the help of the GS 450h's 228-volt nickel-metal hydride battery, which, according to Lexus, not only helps improve fuel economy, but also gives the hybrid powertrain the approximate power of a 4.5-liter engine. That's good for a 0-to-60 time of 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 137 mph. Not too shabby for a 5-person sedan with a cavernous 15.9-cubic-foot trunk.
Underpinning those impressive performance stats are an independent double-wishbone front suspension and an independent multilink rear suspension, allowing for excellent performance and a smooth ride. Lexus has fitted the GS 450h with an electronic power steering system that allows for quick and precise wheel placement while also providing enough driver feedback to give the sedan the feel of a serious gasoline-powered car.
Jump into the Base and you'll find yourself in a world of luxury. Perforated leather seats, a power moonroof, 10-way power front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control are all standard fare on the Base, as are selectable driving modes, a 12.3-inch color touchscreen with navigation, auto-dimming mirrors, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, push-button start/stop, and Lexus' Enform infotainment system. On the safety front, 4-wheel antilock brakes, a backup camera, traction control, electronic stability control, and a blindspot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert are all standard. If you're looking for an even more pampered ride, you can add a Mark Levinson 15-speaker premium sound system, a power trunk, and park assist.
With the GS 450h F SPORT, Lexus has created a truly interesting beast (and we mean that in a good way). Not often is a hybrid turned into a sporty performance model--at least not when the hybrid system is meant to increase fuel efficiency--but Lexus has done just that with the GS 450h. The first thing you'll notice about the F SPORT is a much meaner and more aggressive look compared to the normal GS 450h. That design isn't meant to just look intimidating—it's meant to warn of the monster lurking within. Add that F SPORT badge and you'll get all sorts of performance goodies, like 19-inch alloy wheels, 14-inch ventilated front brakes, an adaptive suspension, sport-bolstered front seats, and, of course, aluminum sport pedals. Also standard on the F SPORT is Lexus' Dynamic Handling system, which gives the car 4-wheel steering--at high speeds the wheels turn together for better handling, while at low speeds the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction of the front wheels to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces. A Mark Levinson 15-speaker premium audio system is also an option on the F Sport, as are a power trunk, park assist, and a color heads-up display.
All in all, the Lexus GS 450h is an excellent choice for buyers in the midsize luxury sedan market who want a reliable, economic car that looks awesome inside and out and has some serious performance abilities as well.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · IHeartRadio internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.1 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brake width: 0.7 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.27
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 197 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 147 · Electric Motor Torque: 203 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 286 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 257 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4500
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: memory card navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse