First Impressions of the Lexus GS450h for 2008
Lexus introduced the GS450h Base in late 2007 to regain its grip on the Sedan market. There are 1 trim levels for the GS450h in 2008: . 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.
Stop and Go
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 2007 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The GS450h uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the GS450h Base are 71.70 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits 57.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 109.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $33,820, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,987. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 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 18.50 gallons.
The 2008 GS450h gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
What We Think of the Lexus GS450h
There are several reasons why the Lexus GS450h Base sold well in 2008. 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.
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