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2009 Lexus GS 450h Review

June 15, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Like other Lexuses, this one features a beautifully finished interior
Car and Driver

Its styling is sexier than that of many other hybrids
ForbesAutos

Virtually identical to the GS 350 and GS 460 sedans
Cars.com

features, including dimensions, match with the standard GS 430
Autoblog

The 2009 Lexus GS 450h retains the styling cues of the gasoline-powered version.

Because it shares so much with the good-looking GS line, this Lexus 2009 model's styling "is sexier than that of many other hybrids," says the reviewer at ForbesAutos. Autoblog points out "visual differences, for the astute Lexus admirer, include 18-inch light-alloy wheels," adding that "the badge on the trunk will also reflect the [Lexus 2009] hybrid powertrain"; beyond this, "all other features, including dimensions, match with the standard GS 430." Cars.com also remarks that the 2009 Lexus GS 450h is "virtually identical to the GS 350 and GS 460 sedans...[sporting] Lexus' now-familiar face with its steeply raked headlights and thick C-pillars."

Edmunds reports the GS hybrid has "rakish styling." Cars.com feels "the GS is more futuristic than its predecessor, touting its long hood and set-back cabin.” Kelley Blue Book says "the GS brings a legitimate sense of design passion to its sleekly flowing sheetmetal that arguably qualifies it as the best-looking Lexus sedan."

Edmunds also describes the interior of the 2009 Lexus in glowing terms: "genuine wood and aluminum trim complements the rich leather seating surfaces," though "the highly polished wood can reflect glare annoyingly at times." Cars.com notes this Lexus 2009 model's interior "is identical to other GS models." This is not necessarily a bad thing, as Car and Driver points out: "like other Lexuses, this one features a beautifully finished interior."

Conclusion

Outwardly, TheCarConnection.com spies few differences between the hybrid 2009 Lexus GS 450h and its gasoline-powered sibling.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Like other Lexuses, this one features a beautifully finished interiorCar and DriverIts styling is sexier than that of many other hybridsForbesAutosVirtually identical to the GS 350 and GS 460 sedansCars.comfeatures, including dimensions, match with the standard GS 430Autoblog The 2009 Lexus GS 450h retains the styling cues of the gasoline-powered version. Because it shares so much with the good-looking GS line, this Lexus 2009 model's styling "is sexier than that of many other hybrids," says the reviewer at ForbesAutos. Autoblog points out "visual differences, for the astute Lexus admirer, include 18-inch light-alloy wheels," adding that "the badge on the trunk will also reflect the [Lexus 2009] hybrid powertrain"; beyond this, "all other features, including dimensions, match with the standard GS 430." Cars.com also remarks that the 2009 Lexus GS 450h is "virtually identical to the GS 350 and GS 460 sedans...[sporting] Lexus' now-familiar face with its steeply raked headlights and thick C-pillars." Edmunds reports the GS hybrid has "rakish styling." Cars.com feels "the GS is more futuristic than its predecessor, touting its long hood and set-back cabin.” Kelley Blue Book says "the GS brings a legitimate sense of design passion to its sleekly flowing sheetmetal that arguably qualifies it as the best-looking Lexus sedan." Edmunds also describes the interior of the 2009 Lexus in glowing terms: "genuine wood and aluminum trim complements the rich leather seating surfaces," though "the highly polished wood can reflect glare annoyingly at times." Cars.com notes this Lexus 2009 model's interior "is identical to other GS models." This is not necessarily a bad thing, as Car and Driver points out: "like other Lexuses, this one features a beautifully finished interior." ConclusionOutwardly, TheCarConnection.com spies few differences between the hybrid 2009 Lexus GS 450h and its gasoline-powered sibling. 2009 LEXUS GS 450H STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Like other Lexuses , this one features a beautifully finished interior" ForbesAutos: "Its styling is sexier than that of many other hybrids " Cars.com: "Virtually identical to the GS 350 and GS 460 sedans " Autoblog: ...

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The Mercedes E320 BlueTec might also be considered a competitor by some accounts; it has an attractive, luxurious interior that's roomier than that of the GS, and its torquey turbodiesel engine provides surprisingly good acceleration and conservative EPA highway estimates of 23 mpg city, 32 highway. The Camry Hybrid and Altima Hybrid are the closest competitors, perhaps, but they're both about half the price of the GS 450h and don't provide anything close to the driving experience. Each of them, however, returns mileage in the 30s. Because no competitor hybrid models that emphasize performance exist, the 2009 Lexus GS 450h is in a class of its own.

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