New 2008 Lexus GS 450h - Price, Photos, Reviews & Features

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Most people would not associate powerful acceleration numbers with a hybrid vehicle, but the 2008 Lexus 450h combines excellent fuel efficiency with amazing thrust, redefining hybrid vehicle performance.

The 450h is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 gasoline engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing combined with a high-output electric-drive motor, generating a total of 340 horsepower for rapid acceleration and excellent fuel economy while achieving Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle status. A standard electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) provides smooth, seamless gear shifts and variable gear ratios for optimum performance. One of the key features of the hybrid system is Regenerative Braking, which captures energy normally lost during braking to recharge the battery when the vehicle stops.

The available Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System adjusts the vehicle’s sway resistance to help keep the vehicle flat in a turn. Standard ultra-sensitive performance four-wheel disc brakes and an Anti-lock Braking System enhance braking power and prevent wheel lockup. With the standard Adaptive Variable Suspension, the driver can adjust the firmness and damping rates of the shock absorbers to customize ride comfort and handling precision. A total of 10 standard airbags, including dual front, front and rear side curtain, front and rear side seat-mounted, and dual front knee airbags add up to an amazing safety package. Standard Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control work together to enhance traction and lateral stability during turns or emergency maneuvers. The Direct Tire Pressure Monitor automatically checks tire pressure and notifies the driver of critically low pressure.

Available high-intensity discharge headlamps and integrated foglamps provide better nighttime visibility, while the Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System allows both headlamps to turn, providing better illumination around curves. Standard Intuitive Parking Assist uses sensors to help to park the vehicle. Available Dynamic Radar Cruise Control helps to maintain a pre-set following distance from the car in front of you. The available Navigation System offers voice activation and a high-resolution screen to offer detailed maps and directions. A DVD/CD auto-changer and Mark Levinson® 14-speaker sound system offers amazing acoustic quality, while an Audio Port allows a digital media player to be used. Available Bluetooth® technology allows hand-free operation of your cell phone, while the available Backup Camera allows the driver to view objects behind the vehicle when backing up.

For luxury vehicle buyers who want the efficiency of a hybrid with no sacrifice in performance or luxury, the 2008 Lexus GS 450h is the ultimate in hybrid performance vehicles.