New Lexus GS450h revealed
17.05.2010 - Rhian Angharad Jones
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Lexus has introduced a series of styling, technical and equipment updates for its hybrid GS450h. New exterior styling details include an updated front grille design and larger hybrid-blue rear lamp clusters.
On the inside is a new hybrid-blue backlit stop/start button and the option of Venaro Grey semi-aniline leather upholstery, with contrasting black stitching and grey bird's eye maple wood grain trim.
The GS450h is now available in two trim levels - SE (£43,035) and SE-L (£47,280). It comes with 17-inch alloys as standard, with the option of five-double-spoke 18-inch wheels in a combined package with parking sensors. SE-L buyers get a new design of 18-inch alloys.
It also gets a new 40GB hard disc drive (HDD) navigation system and a choice of 10-speaker Lexus or 14-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound system, with USB and Bluetooth connectivity. A DAB digital radio system is available.
The range of 11 exterior colours includes three new shades: Vanilla Mist, Richmond Green and Atlantic Blue.
The GS450h is powered by the previous generation's efficient 3.5-litre petrol V6 and a compact 650V electric motor, and is capable of going from 0-62mph in less than six seconds and on to a top speed of 155mph.
Safety updates include a revised Pre-Crash Safety system - which now features pre-crash braking technology as well as pre-crash seatbelt and brake assist functions - and new, inflator-operated active headrests, which projects the headrest forwards and upwards to support the head and reduce the risk of whiplash injuries in a crash.
