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Bengt Halvorson, Editor
The automotive experts at TheCarConnection.com have perused the most respected Web reviews to bring you the most useful information in this review of the 2008 Lexus GS 450h. TheCarConnection.com's editors also drove the GS 450h and are able to integrate their impressions into this ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 LEXUS GS 450H STYLING | [8 out of 10] Autoblog: "features, including dimensions, match with the standard GS 430 " Cars.com: "Virtually identical to the GS 350 and GS 460 sedans " ForbesAutos: "Its styling is sexier than that of many other hybrids " Car and Driver: "Like other Lexuses , this one features a beautifully finished interior" Outwardly, TheCarConnection.com spies few differences between the hybrid 2008 Lexus GS 450h and its gasoline-powered sibling. 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 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.” Autoblog says "visual differences, for the astute Lexus admirer, ...
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"I purchased my GS 350 in January, this year. This vehicle is equipped with the most sophisticated and ergonomical technology on the market. The NAV system is very basic and self... Read full review
"I bought this car for the gorgeous red color, but found that wasn't a good enough reason! The headlights are aimed poorly, the interior lighting is insufficient, the control panel on the... Read full review
"Traded an '06 GS430 with high miles. What an improvement! Average 26 from LA to Vegas versus 24 with the GS 430, yet nearly a full second faster 0-60 than the V8. Have surprized a couple... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lexus GS 450h: 4dr Sedan Hybrid | $55,800 / $49,104 | City: 22 Hwy: 25 |
The automotive experts at TheCarConnection.com have perused the most respected Web reviews to bring you the most useful information in this review of the 2008 Lexus ... Read full bottom line
2008 LEXUS GS 450H STYLING | [8 out of 10] Autoblog: "features, including dimensions, match with the standard GS 430 " Cars.com: "Virtually identical to the ... Read full review
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2008 | 2007
MSRP: $55,800 - $55,800
"I purchased my GS 350 in January, this year. This vehicle is equipped with the most sophisticated and ergonomical technology on the market. The NAV system is... Read more
"I bought this car for the gorgeous red color, but found that wasn't a good enough reason! The headlights are aimed poorly, the interior lighting is... Read more
"Traded an '06 GS430 with high miles. What an improvement! Average 26 from LA to Vegas versus 24 with the GS 430, yet nearly a full second faster 0-60 than the... Read more
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