Press Release
Page 1: Short Version (I)
Page 2: Short Version (II)
Page 3: Product Concept
Page 4: The Hybrid Drive
Page 5: Body and Chassis
Page 6: Safety
Page 7: Design
Page 8: Convenience
Page 9: Specifications
DESIGN AND REFINEMENT
The GS 450h can be identified as the high performance flagship of the GS range by its discreet bootlid spoiler, ?????????????????????????????????Hybrid?????????????????????????????????????? badging to the rear of the sills and bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels.
Inside the cabin, the GS 450h benefits from the same attention to detail applied to the other models in the GS range, with the design and operation of controls and features with optimum ease and refinement.
CONVENIENCE AND ENTERTAINMENT
The GS 450h is equipped with a comprehensive range of technologically advanced equipment, designed both to simplify and enhance life on board. These include Smart Key access, sequenced interior lighting as driver or passengers enter or leave the vehicle, push-button engine start-up and steering-sensitive parking sensors.
It also features the only fully electric climate control air conditioning system in its segment, reducing the impact on fuel economy and performance compared to conventional systems.
In the cabin, the instrument panel remains clearly visible in all light conditions, thanks to the new Electronic Chromatic Device (ECD). This uses a light sensor in the high-mounted stop light to gauge the ambient light level and adjust the brightness of the Optitron instrument dials accordingly.
SE and SE-L models are fitted as standard with the new Lexus Multimedia and Navigation package. This includes a 14-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround System with six-disc DVD autochanger, Bluetooth connectivity and the Lexus Parking Assist Monitor.
The latest generation Lexus Navigation System delivers faster route calculation and clearer graphics, using enhanced display technology via a seven-inch Electro Multi Vision (EMV) touch-screen. Voice commands can be used to control navigation, audio, air conditioning and hands-free telephone functions.
INNOVATIONS
Reflecting Lexus??????????????????????????????????????s pursuit of perfection, the GS 450h marks a number of world and European firsts in powertrain technology, safety and equipment.
D-4S (Direct-injection 4-stroke Superior version)
The 3.5-litre V6 is the world??????????????????????????????????????s first production petrol engine to feature two injectors per cylinder, combining the benefits of direct injection and port injection and achieving better performance and fuel efficiency and lower exhaust emissions.
E-CVT with Sequential Shift Brake Mode
The GS 450h is equipped with the first hybrid transmission to offer a sequential operation mode, giving performance like that of sequential selection in a conventional automatic gearbox.
Electric Climate Control
The Lexus GS 450h is the first car in its segment to be equipped with a fully electric climate control system, with an electric compressor and water pump. This reduces the burden on the car??????????????????????????????????????s performance and fuel economy.
Electronic Chromatic Device (shared with GS 300/430)
A light sensor in the high-mounted stop light monitors local light conditions and automatically adjusts the intensity of the Optitron display to ensure the instrumentation can be clearly seen under all conditions.
Knee Airbags (shared with GS 300/430)
Driver and front passenger knee airbags are fitted as standard, part of a class-leading airbag package.
Lexus Hybrid Drive
The GS 450h is the first car in its class to be powered by a hybrid system.
Parking Assist Sensors ??????????????????????????????????????? Steering Guided (shared with GS 300/430)
The front parking sensors adapt their scanning direction in line with the vehicle??????????????????????????????????????s steering angle, giving better detection of obstacles. The system also gives the driver visual guidance on steering into parking places.
Parking Assist Monitor (shared with GS 300/430)
A rear colour camera feeds a real time view of the area behind the vehicle to the dashboard display screen to make reversing easier and safer. The driver can also follow superimposed guidelines indicating the vehicle??????????????????????????????????????s path for simpler and more accurate parking manoeuvres.
Surround Sound System with DVD Player
The Mark Levinson hi-fi is the first in-car audio system in its class to feature Dolby digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 surround sound capability. It can also play movie and audio DVDs via a six-disc DVD autochanger.
Two-stage Motor Speed Reduction Gear
Using a two-stage motor speed reduction gear ??????????????????????????????????????? a mechanism that is similar to a very compact automatic gearbox ??????????????????????????????????????? it is possible to choose between two different gear ratios, which maximises low-speed torque for significantly improved acceleration, and extended high gear performance for quiet, high speed cruising with better fuel efficiency.
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (shared with GS 430)
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) is the world??????????????????????????????????????s most sophisticated stability control system. As well as increasing safety through co-ordinated activation of the Adaptive Variable Suspension and Variable Gear Ratio Steering, it can predict dynamic instability and intervene to avoid or minimise the risk of a loss of vehicle control.
