Hybrid Lexus combines luxury, fuel economy

**Tideland Prius** · 05-18-2006, 11:54 PM

Toyota's lead in the hybrid race is now all but unassailable thanks to the launch of the latest Lexus.

When the GS 450h lands, Toyota will have six hybrids on the road if you count the upcoming LS flagship, which is twice as many as its nearest competitor -- Honda.

While many tend to dismiss hybrid technology as something rather fanciful and not the most practical solution to a looming problem, the fact is it works and, in the case of the GS 450h, very nicely so.

The GS is also somewhat different than all other hybrids -- it drives its rear wheels (all others are front-drive vehicles). This twist makes the GS the most dynamic hybrid yet in terms of its driving feel.

It's also somewhat of a sleeper as only the 450h badge on the back and two small hybrid badges at the rear of the side sills give away the game.

Even if you peek inside, you'll only notice a power metre in place of the tachometer. All very subtle stuff until you drive the GS 450h.

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Drift Motion · 05-19-2006, 12:19 AM

the new GS is SEXY!!!
i love it
but the price tag is lil high IMO

**Tideland Prius** · 05-19-2006, 01:28 AM

mmhmm. Makes you wonder why have the GS 430 at all (aside from the fact that a new GS 460 is on the horizon)

V8Cobrakid · 05-19-2006, 02:51 AM

Nice review. I kinda like this review more:

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/...09/pageNumber=1

only because it has video. have fun.

05-18-2006, 11:54 PM	#1
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,771 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Toyota's lead in the hybrid race is now all but unassailable thanks to the launch of the latest Lexus. When the GS 450h lands, Toyota will have six hybrids on the road if you count the upcoming LS flagship, which is twice as many as its nearest competitor -- Honda. While many tend to dismiss hybrid technology as something rather fanciful and not the most practical solution to a looming problem, the fact is it works and, in the case of the GS 450h, very nicely so. The GS is also somewhat different than all other hybrids -- it drives its rear wheels (all others are front-drive vehicles). This twist makes the GS the most dynamic hybrid yet in terms of its driving feel. It's also somewhat of a sleeper as only the 450h badge on the back and two small hybrid badges at the rear of the side sills give away the game. Even if you peek inside, you'll only notice a power metre in place of the tachometer. All very subtle stuff until you drive the GS 450h. Full Article __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package as of 25th Oct 2004 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, OEM All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Interior Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Integration Kit, LED licence plate lights, Phillips Vision Plus 2008 smart fortwo passion coupé as of 28th Apr 2008 Foglights, dash pods, leather seats, OEM rubber mats, BRABUS alum. handbrake, LED licence plate lights & dome lamp

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05-19-2006, 12:19 AM	#2
Drift Motion RMS13 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pasadena/Riverside, CA Posts: 178 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	the new GS is SEXY!!! i love it but the price tag is lil high IMO

05-19-2006, 01:28 AM	#3
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,771 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	mmhmm. Makes you wonder why have the GS 430 at all (aside from the fact that a new GS 460 is on the horizon)

05-19-2006, 02:51 AM	#4
V8Cobrakid some guy... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,530 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Nice review. I kinda like this review more: http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/...09/pageNumber=1 only because it has video. have fun.