subject: Boston Used Lexus Gs 450 Hybrid Continues To Impress The Experts [print this page] Formula 1 racing and hybrid technology seem to be at odds, but the Lexus GS 450h sedan has the flavor of a Formula 1 race car, which now, incidentally, permits hybrid technology in competition. Boston Lexus customers will be beyond impressed with this gas-electric hybrid.
Even in electric mode this model is silent but speedy. Without a sound this $55,000 beauty can rocket to 60 mph in just five seconds. Dont worry, it goes much faster try 131 mph. Remember, this is in full electric mode.
In place of a tachometer, the GS 450h has a kilowatt gauge and the speedometer registers the amount of battery charge. Toyota merged a high-output electric motor-generator with 197 horsepower with a 297-horsepower, 24-valve, 3.5-liter gas engine to come up with a 339-horsepower beast disguised as a luxury car. Oh, and the variable transmission has modes for normal, snow and sport. Boston Lexus drivers cant help but have a fun driving experience with those choices.
As the first rear-wheel-drive sedan the Lexus GS 450h has more decadent features than I can mention, but lets start with the leather interior which seats five and has your usual luxury amenities such as voice-activated navigation system; Bluetooth; satellite radio; back-up camera; 10-way power adjustable drivers seat complete with heating element; wood-trimmed, electric tilt and telescope steering wheel; and a seven-inch electronic screen with touch-screen controls operating the climate, navigation and audio systems.
The EPA rating is 24 mpg highway and the GS 450h has been certified by California as a Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle, which means it is 90 percent cleaner than the average new car sold there. Pretty impressive! Boston used Lexus GS 450 owners have to be happy with that.
A sleek shape and F1-worthy aerodynamics along with high-intensity-discharge headlights featuring a system that compensates the aim of the headlights automatically depending on the passenger load makes it worthy of a test run. The GS 450h also rear brake lights with fast-acting LEDs, power-adjustable mirrors with heat defogging, rain-sensing wipers and can be had with 18-inch wheels.
Unmatched safety features include 10 airbags, with dual front, and front and rear seat-mounted, front seat knee airbags and full-length head curtain airbags. A Pre-Collision System even prepares seatbelts to tighten and takes other precautions.
Yes this luxury comes at a price, but where else can you find such a plethora or luxury and safety features in a powerful package - thats a hybrid? Good luck! By the way, if youre on a budget, the standard model GS price begins at $44,915 as opposed to the $55,000 for the GS 450h. Boston used Lexus GS dealers will no doubt have a deal you cant pass up.
