buy wow gold Lexus GS 450h

Lexus GS 450h

The standard Lexus GS was around 1,100 units sold last year not a mega seller. However, when Toyota precious daughter but it is satisfied. Step by step you want to nibble piece by piece of the pie of the German competitors. And the GS hybrid will play a significant role.

The GS is also as something primarily for design-oriented individuals. However, the new hybrid variant, top model, positioned above the GS 430 is to make it all the more interesting. This is particularly squints toward Ingolstadt and Munich. Because the performance of the Lexus GS 450h is a temptation for those who otherwise have to V8 power. 0 to 100 km / h in less than six seconds and a top speed of 250 km / h with an average fuel consumption of just 7.9 liters of Super per 100 kilometers - has become the reality sounds like squaring the circle.

The 450h combines tradition and modernity. Thus, the 3.5-liter six-cylinder operates with electric drive and petrol engine - depending on load operation with suction and injection. One second fuel and exhaust still be saved - a second later, the Lexus of thundering pace 80 to 120 in 4.7 seconds. Made possible by the impressive performance of a successful overall propulsion concept gently säuselndem six-cylinder engine and an electric engine that delivers 14,400 rpm if needed. The bottom line then no Normalo only 296 hp from the V6, but up to 253 kW/345 hp from both drives. The care by continuously variable automatic transmission for plenty of power under the hood.

No front-wheel drive like the Prius, not inclined front-wheel drive like the RX - the new GS 450h is driven traditionally via the rear axle. The power delivery is after a short delay more than impressive. And at the start there is only known once the wow factor: Is the internal combustion engine still alive or he already? buy wow gold At idle and at low speeds you can hear only the birds chirping - and perhaps the creaking of the leather chairs. Very important: The GS 450h not only consumes little fuel. He also stingy with pollutants. Here he offers even the Toyota Prius. Nitrogen oxides are not measurable at 450, for example.

See what you do not hear

The hybrid drive is closely related to that of the Lexus RX 400h, but considerably smaller and lighter. Whence comes the power to propel straight, drivers and passengers can track on the excellent multi-function screen. Image display and touch-screen operation are exemplary. Unfortunately, Lexus continues to hold firmly that the main functions of the navigation device in the drive are not operable. That annoys.

On the screen you can see what one usually does not hear: how it runs under the sheet metal. In a quiet ride, the electric motor is sufficient. When braking, the battery will bring back valuable energy.

Otherwise, the Lexus GS 450h is noted nothing unusual. The ride is very comfortable. But about two tonnes of live weight quickly get noticeable when driving. The GS is anything but agile and therefore plays only in terms of performance cheap rs 3 gold in a class with BMW 550i or Audi A6 4.2 FSI. Also, the electric power steering system may not be completely satisfactory. When parking, it is difficult, at higher speeds, one misses the feedback from the road. The variable automatic evident, however well adapted to double heart and engine performance. Anyone who wants can even access in sport mode to six speeds. This makes them particularly at peaks and troughs sense.

Little space in the trunk

The passengers of the 4.83 meter long Lexus GS 450h indulge in a luxury interior, which still leaves little to be desired. Electric leather seats with heating and ventilation, they can enjoy every mile. The good service is marred only by the light switch on steering column and hidden behind a flap switch.

And in the rear you can enjoy the comfortable leather chairs, must itself with Gardemaß only slightly move the hairstyle. The coupe-like roof line of elegant GS just to claim victims. Unusually closely dimensioned to the trunk. Instead of the usual class 450 to 500 liters are in Japanese thanks to the battery pack not just 280 liters available. This is clearly not enough.

So much extravagance, high-tech and luxury has its price - at least 57,600 euros. These are 1,000 euros more than the GS 430 Both models feature an impressive standard features: Ten airbags, keyless go, xenon with cornering lights, electric leather seats with heating and ventilation are just some of the valuable amenities. Those who do not opt ​​for the expensive euro 8,400 Luxury Package, orders should in any case the navigation system that beats with lush 4,450 euros. Then you can still save fuel consumption. Future will be a hybrid model, every third GS. Tips, tricks and techniques knowledge car automotive auto motor und sport compact car technology currently Dictionary of Automotive Engineers Handbook of Automotive Engineering, 2 volumes search for Lexus about.