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2009 Lexus GS 450h Features Review

June 15, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

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a comprehensive array of power assists
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a full array of standard premium luxury features
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dual-zone automatic climate control
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The 2009 Lexus GS 450h should satisfy virtually anyone who likes power assists and high-tech extras; audiophiles will definitely want the Mark Levinson sound system.

According to Edmunds, the 2009 GS hybrid "comes equipped with a full array of standard premium luxury features such as 18-inch wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, adaptive xenon headlights and a sunroof," as well as "leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, interior wood trim, Bluetooth, a back-up camera, keyless ignition and a 10-speaker audio system with in-dash CD changer and auxiliary audio jack."

Cars.com notes "additional sound dampening and an acoustically tuned windshield" are available, and reports that options on the 2009 Lexus 450h "include a navigation system and a 14-speaker audio system." Edmunds calls the Mark Levinson audio system "phenomenal." This source states that "conventional summer (performance) tires are standard," but remarks that Lexus 2009 buyers "have the option of getting either summer or all-season run-flat tires"—a reminder that some will want two sets of tires.

Conclusion

TheCarConnection.com notes a full range of standard equipment and luxury extras available for the 2009 Lexus GS 450h.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:a comprehensive array of power assistsKelley Blue Booka full array of standard premium luxury featuresEdmundsdual-zone automatic climate controlCars.com The 2009 Lexus GS 450h should satisfy virtually anyone who likes power assists and high-tech extras; audiophiles will definitely want the Mark Levinson sound system. According to Edmunds, the 2009 GS hybrid "comes equipped with a full array of standard premium luxury features such as 18-inch wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, adaptive xenon headlights and a sunroof," as well as "leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, interior wood trim, Bluetooth, a back-up camera, keyless ignition and a 10-speaker audio system with in-dash CD changer and auxiliary audio jack." Cars.com notes "additional sound dampening and an acoustically tuned windshield" are available, and reports that options on the 2009 Lexus 450h "include a navigation system and a 14-speaker audio system." Edmunds calls the Mark Levinson audio system "phenomenal." This source states that "conventional summer (performance) tires are standard," but remarks that Lexus 2009 buyers "have the option of getting either summer or all-season run-flat tires"—a reminder that some will want two sets of tires. ConclusionTheCarConnection.com notes a full range of standard equipment and luxury extras available for the 2009 Lexus GS 450h. 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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