A Better 2008′s Model: The Lexus GS450h for 2009
The Lexus GS450h is a 4-door car available at your Lexus dealer. The GS450h came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 18 city. The GS450h competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.
Under the Hood
The GS450h Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The GS450h comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The GS450h is 186.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $37,500, with an invoice cost of $33,188. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 GS450h is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.
The GS450h Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a electric/gas-powered green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2008 model began the promise of the Lexus GS450h. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the GS450h Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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