DESIGN AND REFINEMENT

The GS 450h is the high performance flagship of the third generation GS model line up, a range which represents the first production vehicle presentation of a radical new "L-finesse" Lexus design philosophy.

The GS 450h may be identified as the high-performance flagship of the GS range by the addition of a rear spoiler to the boot lid, discreet 'Hybrid' badging to the rear of the rocker plates and bespoke 18" alloy wheels.

Going much beyond conventional notions of perceived quality, engineers of the Lexus Development Centre have focused on detail aspects that denounce the marque's path in the pursuit of perfection - like the activation of all the buttons, lids and mechanisms found within the cabin of GS 450h. For instance, several components were redesigned in order to reduce the noise originated when opening compartments to levels below 45 dB. Similarly, the opening speed variation of the glovebox was reduced from 25 to 10% by minimising mechanism frictions.

In addition, simple items like the ashtray were carefully studied to make sure their operating feeling was less dependent from aspects like temperature variation.



CONVENIENCE AND ENTERTAINMENT

The GS 450h is equipped with a comprehensive range of technologically advanced equipment designed to both simplify and enhance life on board. The Lexus ownership experience is founded on the principles of discreet hospitality and carefully considered driver interaction, and this is exemplified within the new GS 450h, from the moment of initial approach to the vehicle, through convenient, Smart Key access, and bespoke illumination sequenced to correspond with the entry or egress of driver and passengers. Push button engine start-up further negates the use of a key, and steering sensitive parking sonar offers a unique, steering angle related aid to low speed manoeuvring.

The new Lexus features the only fully electric climate control system in the segment, equipping the GS 450h with an electric compressor and water pump that minimise the loss in fuel economy and performance in comparison with conventional systems.


Electronic Chromatic Device (ECD) uses the information provided by a light sensor built into the high mounted rear stop lamp to automatically adjust the intensity of the Optitron instrument dials to optimise visibility under all conditions.


The Lexus Multimedia and Navigation System features a Mark Levinson Premium Surround system capable of reproducing a complete, discrete 5.1 DVD home theatre experience, and a new satellite navigation system which includes traffic avoidance technology and incorporates both a 7" Electro Multi Vision touch-screen display and a voice command system for control of audio, air-conditioning, navigation and Bluetooth wireless phone operation. The system further incorporates the Lexus Parking Assist Monitor, a feature unique to this automotive segment.



LIST OF INNOVATIONS

Reflecting Lexus' pursuit of perfection, the new GS 450h features numerous world and European firsts in the field of powertrain technology, safety and user-friendly technology.

D-4S (Direct-injection 4 stroke Superior-version)
The 3.5 litre V6 engine of GS 450h is the first production engine in the car industry to benefit from two injectors per cylinder, also combining the benefits of direct injection and port injection, achieving better performance that is combined with fuel efficiency and emissions.

E-CVT with Sequential Shift Mode
For the first time ever, Lexus GS 450h incorporates a hybrid transmission that offers a sequential operation mode, similar to what happens in an automatic transmission with sequential mode.

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