GWS191 .282007.29 Lexus GS (S190)




cutaway model showing gs 450h powertrain.


unveiled @ 2005 new york international auto show, hybrid gs 450h (gws191) joined gs line in 2006 2007 model year. first mass-production rear-wheel drive luxury hybrid car. powertrain included naturally aspirated 3.5-liter 2gr-fse v6 engine mated electric motor , continuously variable transmission. powertrain made use of lexus hybrid drive system of integrating electric , gasoline engine motors, giving gs 450h super ultra low emissions vehicle (sulev) emissions rating. in markets, however, car purchased @ least 1 option package, raises price several thousand dollars. rear-mounted battery consumed significant trunk space, improved in 2009 when lexus redesigned trunk area increase space forty percent, 7.5 cu ft (210 l) in 2007 , 2008, 10.6 cu ft (300 l). gs 450h went on sale in japan on 16 march 2006.



2006–2009 lexus gs 450h (gws191; europe)


the gs 450h weighed 1875 kg (4134 lb), combined hybrid powertrain produced 253 kilowatts (339 hp), allowing gs accelerate 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.2 seconds, according manufacturer data, compared gs 460 s 5.4 seconds. u.s. environmental protection agency-rated highway fuel economy 25 mpg (8.4 l/100 km), while city fuel economy rated @ 22 mpg, unusual hybrid vehicles of type (as have higher city fuel economy ratings).



2009–2011 lexus gs 450h (gws191r; australia)


motoring journalist jeremy clarkson, famous critic of hybrid vehicles , toyota prius especially, admitted loved gs 450h. after claiming spent of time on prius chewing lot of fuel , making green statement, described lexus drove , down piccadilly day. great. felt gs 450h balanced nicely styling, quality , sense in little bit different. clarkson positively referred benefit of hybrid car being exempt london congestion charge (for £10 1 off administration fee register it). in 2009, gs 450h received new hybrid-only grille , refreshing.








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