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2007 Lexus GS 450h First Drive
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Specifications
The Lexus GS 450h’s key competitors include the Acura RL, Audi A6, Audi S4, BMW 5-Series, Cadillac STS, Infiniti M45, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS 430, Mercedes-Benz E500, Volvo S80
Test Vehicle: 2007 Lexus GS 450h
Base Price: $55,595 (including the $695 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 3.5-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 292 hp at 6,400 rpm
Engine Torque: 267 lb.-ft. at 4,800 rpm
Primary Electric Motor: 650V; 180 max hp; engine starting and engine speed
Secondary Electric Motor : 650V; 197 max hp; drives rear wheels; regenerative braking
Battery Pack: 288V; 35 kW output; sealed nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH)
Total Estimated Horsepower: 339
Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission
Curb Weight, lbs.: 4,134 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 25/28 mpg
Length: 190 inches
Width: 71.7 inches
Wheelbase: 112.2 inches
Height: 56.1 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 43.5/36.4 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 37.8/37.0 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 7.5 cu.-ft.
Competitors: Acura RL, Audi A6, Audi S4, BMW 5-Series, Cadillac STS, Infiniti M45, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS 430, Mercedes-Benz E500, Volvo S80 Photos courtesy of Lexus
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About Brian Chee
Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.
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