The 2018 Lexus GS 450h is a Rear-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve + electric motor engine which outputs 338 hp @
6000 rpm and is paired with Continuously variable transmission gearbox. The 2018 Lexus GS 450h has cargo capacity of 450 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1865 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2018 Lexus GS 450h has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Clearance and backup sensors and Backup camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independant suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independant suspension. The car also features a Tire pressure monitoring system with auto location It has 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 369 N.m of torque and a top speed of 256 km/h. The 2018 Lexus GS 450h accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and hits quarter mile at 12.5 seconds. Fuel consumption is 8 L/100km in the city and 6.9 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 77,300
Acceleration tests 0 km/h to 100 km/h new Lexus GS 450 Hybrid years 2014 to 2018
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Our time in the V6-powered GS 350 left us with a positive impression of a smart midsize-luxury sedan delivering competent handling, impressive acceleration, a smooth ride and, when equipped with the F-Sport package, thrilling cornering abilities. The GS’ rigid architecture, lightweight aluminum suspension and wide track all aid in the car’s on-road performance, as does the 3-setting Drive Mode (Eco, Normal and Sport) that allows the driver to vary the degree of steering response and throttle input. The F-Sport package opens the door to even better options like Lexus’ Dynamic Handling system. If you’re comparing apples to apples, we’d place the GS slightly below the BMW 5 Series but on par with the ride and handling abilities of the Audi A6 and Jaguar XF.
LEXUS SAFETY SYSTEM+ Inattentive driving has led to an upsurge in fender-benders, so it’s nice to know the 2018 GS includes a state-of-the-art driver-assist system featuring a Pre-Collision System, High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Intelligent High Beam and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist. HYBRID POWERTRAIN The hybrid GS 450h combines the performance and acceleration of a small-block V8 with the fuel economy of a 4-cylinder turbo. The Atkinson-cycle 3.5-liter V6 and electric motor pump out a combined 338 horsepower resulting in faster acceleration times than the GS 350 with a combined city/highway rating of 31 mpg.
Although edgy on the outside, Lexus’ 2018 GS luxury sedan is all about comfort on the inside. Both front occupants enjoy 10-way-power seats, and LED ambient lighting is integrated into the door ornamentation and the console. Soft leather is everywhere and nice touches and details abound, from “Lexus”-stamped scuff plates on all doorsills to contrast stitching on the upper instrument panel, door panels and shift boot. The attractively shaped instrument panel includes analog Optitron gauges with a color Multi-Information Display and an 8- or 12.3-inch color high-resolution central-control screen that operates with the 2nd-generation Remote Touch Interface (RTI) control function.
Not for the shy, the Lexus GS luxury performance sedan is a boldly styled piece of road-going art. It leads with an aggressive front-end treatment with an oversized grille, deep chin spoiler and intense expression. Distinctive headlights and LED taillights fit its sporting image, as do its muscular lines, highly defined shapes and low stance. The GS 350 and 450h are fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels, while the F Sport Package and GS F add 19-inch wheels. Rich and varied paint options are a pleasant departure from the ubiquitous sea of silver, white and black.
The Lexus Safety System+ package comes standard on the GS 300, GS 350 and GS 450h. The state-of-the-art system includes Pre-Collision System Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Intelligent High Beam and High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. All 2018 Lexus GS models include leather upholstery (NuLuxe simulated leather on the GS 300), wood/metallic accent trim, power moonroof, multifunction steering wheel and energy-saving S-flow automatic climate control. The standard Lexus Premium Audio System has 12 speakers, AM/FM/DVD with HD Radio and WMA/MP3 capability, Bluetooth streaming, 5.1 Surround Sound and numerous other features.
The 2018 Lexus GS with a Premium Package includes heated and ventilated front seats; a Luxury Package with Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), rear audio and climate controls and semi-aniline leather upholstery; a Cold Weather Package with heated steering wheel; and the F Sport Package, which makes any Lexus more fun to drive. It adds a 16-way driver’s sport seat, custom-tuned AVS, bigger wheels, tires and brakes along with Variable Gear Ratio Steering. Stand-alone options include an HDD 12.3-inch Navigation system, power trunk release, an 835-watt, 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround-sound audio system and a Head-Up Display.
The 2018 Lexus GS 300 sedan is powered by a twin-scroll 2.0-liter turbocharged engine sending power to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. The GS 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 with dual variable-valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and direct fuel injection. In rear-wheel-drive (RWD) models it is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission and with all-wheel drive (AWD) it has a 6-speed automatic. The hybrid GS 450h employs an Atkinson-cycle version of the 3.5-liter V6, with the Lexus Hybrid Synergy Drive that combines the gasoline engine and the electric motor for a total system output of 338 horsepower. The rear-drive high-performance GS F is equipped with a 5.0-liter V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic with manual shift control.2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 (GS 300) 241 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm 258 lb-ft of torque @ 1,650-4,400 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/32 mpg, 21/30 mpg (F-Sport) 3.5-liter V6 (GS 350) 311 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm 280 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/28 mpg (RWD), 19/27 mpg (F-Sport), 19/26 mpg (AWD) 3.5-liter V6 + electric motor and battery pack (GS 450h) 286 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm 180-horsepower electric motor -- 338 net system horsepower 254 lb-ft of torque @ 4,600 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 29/34 mpg 5.0-liter V8 (GS F) 467 horsepower @ 7,100 rpm 389 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800-5,600 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/24 mpg
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2018 Lexus GS 300 starts just a shade over $ 47,300. The GS 350 starts closer to $ 51,700, with the AWD version starting about $ 300 less. The hybrid GS 450h starts just over $ 64,600 and adding numerous options can push it considerably higher. The GS F starts just over $ 85,350. The GS 350’s likely European competitors, the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, tend to have starting prices above that of the GS and are fairly close to each other in resale values, but the GS 350 is expected to maintain both 3-year and 5-year residuals that are higher, thus paying benefits in the long term. Before heading off to the dealer, be sure to check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are actually paying for the 2018 Lexus GS 300, 350 or 450h.
A revised Lexus GS got introduced in August 2015, coming with a more aggressive styling, a new engine and more technology.
If American car-manufacturer heads had been warned about a Japanese take-over in the mid 80's, they would have almost certainly laughed at the prospect. Humorous or not, the Japanese did conquer US, not through mecha led wars but rather through anime and cars. However, before the mild-assault began, there were a series of weird meetings held in secrecy in chairman chambers.
Such a meeting was held in 1983 between Toyota chairman Eiji Toyoda and his company executives. Toyoda had not invited his enforcers over for cookies and tea but to question them about the possibility of developing a luxury-car line that could successfully compete with American brands. The project was labeled as F1 -Flahship 1- and proved to be a most lucrative endeavor. The result was a vehicle that later became known as the Lexus LS 400 prior to its US premier.
The LS 400 was not just a car that took time and resources to built. In researching American luxury-product consumer habits and lifestyles, the Japanese went as far as renting a house in Laguna beach in order to observe their “subjects” closely. Offspring of long-gestating consumer research and cutting-edge engineering, the LX 400 was a hit.
Endorsed by insightful advertising, the LS 400 made its entrance at the North American Auto Show in Detroit, 1989 where it was one of the main attractions. And how could it not have been after 24 engineering teams and a few thousands employees worked on 450 prototypes at the cost of a paltry $ 1 billion investment?
The main advantage Lexus had over Acura, that had reached US markets 3 years before, was its uniqueness. Unlike the first Acura models which were sold as rebadged Hondas, the Lexus held little connections to Toyota design patterns.
Silent, ergonomic, powerful and reliable, the LS became a fierce competitor for European imports such as Mercedes Benz and BMW, whose sales drastically dropped following Lexus' trumpeting market entrance.
Models like the ES 250 followed which along the LS registered enough sales to allow the brand expanding through an 81-dealership network. During those first years of sales, Lexus became the top-selling luxury car in the U.S. Things were going smoothly for the Japanese manufacturer, just like its cars, and in 1991, two new models were released: the SC400 coupe and the ES 300 sedan. The latter was marketed as a replacement for the ES 250 and quickly became the company's best selling sedan.
Following the release of a heir to the LS 400 and the Toyota Aristo-based series of the GS, Lexus entered the sport utility vehicle segment in 1996 with the launch of the LX 450, a large car based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 100. By 1998, Lexus would release the RX, a top-selling crossover based on Toyota's Camry model as well as a new series of the GS. During the following years, further technological improvements such as the introduction of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system on the 2005 RX 400h, resulted in an even greater sales increase.
Things were so good for Lexus that it has constantly grown since its inception. The brand has been introduced to the Japanese home-market in 2005 as well as it has in other regions of Asia and South America as well as Australia and Europe. By 2007, Lexus had spread in over 50 countries and it continues to grow. The company's “pursuit of perfection” is fronted by its current line-up, comprised of the IS, LS and RX series among others as well as the avant-garde LF-A concepts.
Tire pressure monitoring system with auto location
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Option)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Auto Location
Turning Circle
10.6-meter turning circle diameter
Wheel Locks
Yes
Wheel Type
18-inch aluminum alloy wheels
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19-inch aluminum alloy F SPORT wheels
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