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2007 Lexus GS450H Review
A hybrid joins line of high-performance sedans.
2007 GS450H Review Summary & Specifications
The Lexus approach to high performance isn't easily grasped by everyone, so it's easy to overlook the genuinely rewarding road manners of the Lexus GS sedan. This car has the calm, intuitive personality we associate with the Lexus brand, yet it has capability to get you to your destination as quickly as you dare. Even during a morning commute, you can seize a few moments of driving enjoyment. At the same time, the GS never feels heavy or clumsy like its German competition. Although the third-generation GS doesn't have the styling presence of its predecessor, this remains a first-rate driver's car. The Lexus GS is more like a Bentley than a BMW, a unique character that sets it apart from its sport-sedan competition.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Lexus GS 350 ($44,150); GS 350 AWD ($46,100); GS 430 ($52,375); GS 450h ($54,900) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 with hybrid electric motor |
| Engines (optional) | 303-hp V6; 290-hp V8; 340-hp hybrid V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | CVT with three modes (Power, Normal, Snow) |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic (V6 and V8); CVT (hybrid V6) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | driver and front-passenger front airbags; front and rear side-curtain airbag; seat-mounted side-impact airbag for front seats; driver and front passenger knee airbags; force-limiting seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver, front passenger and outboard rear seats; 3-point belts for all seating positions, including rear center position; height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors; automatic locking retractor (ALR)/emergency locking retractor (ELR) seat belt function on all seating positions except driver (ELR only); Vehicle Stability Control system (VSC); four-channel, four-sensor anti-lock brakes (ABS) integrated with Brake Assist, VSC and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); tire pressure warning system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) integrates and manages ECB, ABS, BA, EBD, VSC and Electronic Power Steering (EPS) for total-vehicle dynamics control; Electronic Controlled Brake system (ECB); Pre-Collision System (PCS) |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tahara, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-USA-LEXUS |
| Manufacturer URL | www.lexus.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 44150 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Lexus GS 450h ($54,900) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic dual-zone climate control with smog sensor and micro dust/pollen removal filter; Regency leather-trimmed seats; wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob; aluminum alloy stamped scuff plates on all door sills; carpeted floor mats; 10-way power driver's and front passenger's seat; heated front seats; 7-inch multi-information touch screen; steering wheel audio and multi-information display controls; electronic digital quartz clock; headlamp washer; rear sunshade; Bluetooth wireless telephone technology; push-button engine start; power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-away; three-position memory system for driver and front passenger seats; one-touch up/down function with jam protection on all four windows; trunk pass-through; power door locks with anti lock-out feature; cruise control; electrochromic rearview mirror with compass and Homelink programmable garage door opener; retained accessory power feature for operation of power windows and moonroof; electric trunk and fuel filler door releases with valet lockout feature for trunk; rear A/C vents on the back of center console; sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors; individual front and rear reading lamps |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | active stabilizer suspension ($3400), Lexus pre-collision warning system with radar-type cruise control ($2850), navigation system with voice recognition including backup camera with park-assist warning ($1900), Mark Levinson 330-watt audio system with surround sound ($1780), rear spoiler ($200), Lexus Link ($900), summer run-flat tires ($480) |
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| Price as Tested | 65237 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 340 @ 6400 |
| Torque | 267 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 25/28 |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.0/71.7/56.1 |
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| Turning Radius | 36.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.8/54.4/43.5 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.0/51.4/36.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 7.5 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbones with high-mount upper arms, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, Adaptive Variable Suspension with driver selectable shock absorber damping |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with high-mount upper arms, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar, Adaptive Variable Suspension with driver selectable shock absorber damping |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 |
| Curb Weight | 4134 |
| Stock Tires | 245/40WR18 summer tires |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist; ECB brake-by-wire; VDIM electronic stability control |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 |
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