Lexus introduced the GS450h Base in late 2006 to regain its grip on the Sedan market. There are 1 trim levels for the GS450h in 2007: . With four doors and spacious seating for five, the rear-wheel drive GS450h makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Sedan market, including strong offerings from Nissan.

2007 Lexus GS450h Base Specs

The restyled GS450h Base is equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2006 version.

The GS450h uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2007 GS450h is a SFI design, using ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 17.20 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the GS450h Base are 71.70 inches wide by 190.00 inches long. It sits 56.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the GS450h is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $54,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $48,312. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

The 2007 GS450h gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 25 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

In 2006 and 2007 the GS450h Base was availble in the exterior colors of Black Onyx, Blue Onyx Pearl, Crystal White, Flint Mica, Glacier Frost Mica, Matador Red Mica, and Mercury Metallic. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Lexus GS450h Base sold well in 2007. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a GS450h.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GS450h, Sedan, United States market

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