This high performance hybrid luxury sedan first appeared at the New York auto show in March 2005.It is undeniably the first rear - wheel drive hybrid offered. It is bound to achieve 28mpg and offer some of the lowest emissions of any hybrid. The sedan is able to achieve 339hp and has an electric motor torque which would help the sedan achieve 0-60 mpg in 5.2 seconds.
The fuel type being diesel it offers a city mileage of 22 kmpl and a highway mileage of 25 kmpl. The fuel capacity is however 65 liters. The Lexus 450h Hybrid (Diesel) comes with power steering, vehicle speed sensor and progressive power rack. Cars with hybrid technology may be preferred over the non hybrid variety as it is eco - friendly and also by virtue of the low maintenance cost involved.
It introduces hybrid power and delivers exceptional performance to its rival, the conventional v8 competition. It provides fuel economy and low emissions that yield subsequent ownership benefits.
The all new Lexus GS 450h follows the RX 400h luxury SUV. It gives the driver a technically advanced and realistic alternative to the high power petrol and diesel models that control the premium segment.
About Lexus:
Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of world`s largest automaker Toyota. First introduced in the United States, it has now become the highest selling make of luxury cars and the Lexus brand name is available throughout the world. The first Lexus car, the Lexus LS was introduced in the year 1989 and wore the first Lexus marquee.
In 2005, Lexus separated from parent company Toyota, with dedicated Lexus design, engineering, training, and manufacturing centers working exclusively for the luxury division. This effort coincided with the launch of Lexus in its home market of Japan, and an expanded global launch of the brand in prominent world markets. The sale of Lexus outside US comprised 63.5% of the global Lexus sales in 2007. The all inclusive worldwide Lexus sales reached 500,000 vehicles in 2007. Statistics denote that the largest Lexus sales markets, in order of size, were the U.S., Japan, U.K., China, Canada, and Russia.