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Lexus GS450h petrol-electric hybrid
Stand 11
By combining a 3.5 litre petrol engine with a 199bhp electric motor Lexus has produced an executive sports saloon with performance of
0-62mph in 5.9 seconds, combined mpg of 35.8 and just 185g/km CO2.
Electric motors produce maximum torque instantly which allows the electric motor to fill in the gaps of the petrol unit. The result is instant push-in-the-back acceleration at any speed.
Whilst the performance is attention-grabbing, the GS performs all the usual Lexus tricks with amazing refinement on offer. At any speed the interior remains whisper quiet. The ride is good whilst body roll is well controlled. The Lexus feels very surefooted thanks to a next generation stability programme.
The GS450h moves hybrid technology into a new area, it isn’t the most expensive model in the range and yet it is quicker than the 4.3 V8 and more efficient than the 3.0 V6.
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