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Lexus GS 450h vs. Infiniti M45 Review

How the Lexus GS 450h stacks up against the Infiniti M45 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Lexus GS 450h
Price: $56,550
2010 Infiniti M45
Price: $52,150
Lexus GS 450h vs. Infiniti M45 Review

Drivetrain
The GS 450h's engine is considerably smaller than the Infiniti M45's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Infiniti M45 is significantly more powerful than the Lexus GS 450h.

Utility
The Infiniti M45 and the Lexus GS 450h can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
The Infiniti M45's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Lexus.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Infiniti M45's front cabin compared to the Lexus GS 450h. While the rear of the Infiniti M45 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Lexus GS 450h, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h is significantly more bulky than the Infiniti M45. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Infiniti than the Lexus because of its larger tank. The Lexus GS 450h and the M45 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Infiniti M45 to the dealership as the Lexus. The Infiniti M45 consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the GS 450h. With respect to MSRP, the Lexus GS 450h costs about as much as the Infiniti M45 (though the Infiniti M45 is slightly cheaper). The M45 will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Lexus GS 450h. The Lexus GS 450h will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Infiniti M45.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Lexus GS 450h isn't quite as generous as the Infiniti M45's.

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