Seamless anticipation, the discreet anticipatory hospitality which is another central tenet of the L-finesse design philosophy and fundamental to the Lexus ownership experience, is reinforced on first contact with the new GS 450h by bespoke, entry sequenced illumination. The illumination system coordinates nothing less than eleven different light sources, many of them of the LED-type, before, during and immediately after the access of the occupants to the cabin, anticipating each move through discrete illumination located in places like footwells, directly over the steering wheel and seats, engine start button or even the door handles.


The 10 way electrically powered front seats, available with both heating and ventilation, present a back board-type headrest which, in anticipation, automatically raises as the seat base is retracted to accommodate taller occupants.

Going much beyond conventional notions of perceived quality like, for instance, component gap management, 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 interior is equipped with a comprehensive range of technologically advanced equipment designed to both simplify and enhance life on board. "Seamless Anticipation", a central tenet of the L-finesse design philosophy, lies at the heart of a Lexus ownership experience founded on the principles of discreet hospitality and carefully considered driver interaction. It is exemplified within the new GS 450h, for instance, 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.


ELECTRO MULTI VISION WITH BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY

The intuitive 7" Electro Multi Vision touch-screen display is standard equipment on all GS models, providing information on the air-conditioning system, audio, maintenance menu, calendar and indications on the hybrid system. Also standard is Bluetooth phone connectivity, providing a precious handsfree system for most mobile phones adopting Bluetooth. The user can make and receive hands-free cellular phone calls by operating the touch-sensitive LCD screen, or the steering pad switches. Moreover, the system can store up to 1,000 contact numbers from a mobile phone.


SMART KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

The Electronic Key allows the driver to leave the key of new GS 450h in a pocket throughout any drive. When the Electronic Key comes within 0.7-1 metre of the locked door, the key communicates with a transmitter built into the door handle, whereupon a touch of the handle unlocks the door. The key also automatically activates the GS 450h's sequential entry illumination, first switching on the door mirror puddle lights, followed by the cabin interior dome lighting.

On board, the Electronic Key ID is again automatically recognised, and the engine can be switched on via the start button without further use of the key. Each GS 450h is provided with two Electronic Keys for different drivers. These may be programmed to store the preferred settings of each driver, such as electrically adjustable seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel positioning. The system may also be programmed to unlock one, two or all four doors via one press of the Electronic Key. For precaution, a warning message is posted on the Multi-Information Display when the Electronic Key battery runs low.

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