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GS Hybrid 450h Model Details
2008
The powerful and efficient GS 450h brings a new level of performance and driving feel to a sport sedan. A Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV II) that goes to 60 mph in a mere 5.2 seconds [1] [2] is as inspiring as it is impressive. Features include:
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) [3] with cutoff switch
- Lexus Hybrid Drive with a V6 gasoline engine
- Blue-accented badging and head/taillamps
- Available Mark Levinson 14-speaker Premium Surround Sound Audio System [4]
- Intuitive Parking Assist
- Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
- 10 standard airbags [5]
- Hybrid Vehicle System Warranty: 8 years/ 100,000 miles
- 2008 EPA-estimated 22 city/25 hwy fuel economy [6]
New For 2008
Standard Features:
- VDIM [3] cutoff switch
- Overall length revised: 190.7 inches
- New blue front and rear badges
- New "HYBRID" side badges with blue background
- New engine cover with blue highlight
- Headlamps adopt blue tint
- Taillamps adopt blue tint
- New front grille
- New front bumper and lower intake area
- New outside mirrors (with integrated turn signal)
- New rear bumper
- Revised door handles
- New exterior color Black Opal
- New exterior color Opaline Pearl
- Obsidian exterior not available with Light Gray interior
- Matador Red Mica exterior not available with Light Gray interior
- Black Sapphire Pearl, Smoky Granite Mica and Glacier Frost Mica discontinued
- Revised instrument panel
- Revised combination meter (gauge) design
- Revised shift-plate surround
- Revised steering-wheel design
- Additional wood trim added to door switch plate area
- Light Gray leather interior with dark gray bird's-eye maple trim replaces Ash interior
- Trunk and gas door switch moved outside switch box
All Detailed Specs
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| Engine & Performance | ||
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| Engine Type | 3.5-liter V6 | |
| Electric-Drive Motor | High-output, permanent-magnet, electric-drive motor | |
| Horsepower | 340 (Total System) [1] | |
| Displacement (L /cu in) | 3.5 / 211 | |
| Valves | 24 | |
| Cam Type | Four cam | |
| Electronic Timing | Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | |
| Emissions | Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) | |
| Performance | ||
| 0 - 60 mph (sec) | 5.2 [1] [2] | |
| Top Track Speed (mph) | 131 (electronically limited) [1] [2] | |
| Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient | 0.27 | |
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| Fuel Economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| City (mpg) - estimated | 22 [6] | |
| Highway (mpg) - estimated | 25 [6] | |
| Fuel-Tank Capacity (gal / L) | 17.2 / 65 | |
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| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive | |
| Traction Control | Traction Control (TRAC) | |
| Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management with cutoff switch (VDIM) [7] (includes Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [8]) | |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.769:1 | |
| Electronic Transmission | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) | |
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| Body & Chassis | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body Type | Five-passenger hybrid luxury sport sedan | |
| Doors | Four | |
| Construction | Welded-steel unibody | |
| Suspension | ||
| Suspension, Front | Independent, double-wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar | |
| Suspension, Rear | Independent, multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar | |
| Electronic Suspension | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with electronically modulated damping | |
| Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System | Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System |
Optional |
| Steering | ||
| Steering | Electronic vehicle-speed-sensing, progressive-power rack-and-pinion | |
| Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS) | Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS) | |
| Turning Circle (ft) | 36.7 | |
| Steering Turns (Lock to Lock) | 2.7-3.2 | |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Four-wheel, ventilated, power-assisted disc brakes | |
| Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) | Four-sensor, four-channel (integrated with VDIM) [7] | |
| Braking Assist | Brake Assist [9] | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| Regenerative Braking | Energy captured during braking that is used to recharge the battery | |
| Discs, Front (in) | 13.1 ventilated [10] | |
| Discs, Rear (in) | 12.2 ventilated | |
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| Wheels & Tires | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Type | 18-in five-spoke aluminum alloy with chrome accent | |
| Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.0 [11] | |
| Tire | 245/40ZR18 summer tires [11] | |
| 245/40VR18 all-season run-flat tires [11] [12] |
Optional |
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| Safety & Security | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airbag | ||
| Driver | Dual-stage front (SRS) [5] | |
| Side seat-mounted (SRS) [5] | ||
| Side curtain (SRS) [5] | ||
| Knee (SRS) [5] | ||
| Front Passenger | Dual-stage front (SRS) [5] | |
| Side seat-mounted (SRS) [5] | ||
| Side curtain (SRS) [5] | ||
| Knee (SRS) [5] | ||
| Rear Passenger | Side seat-mounted (SRS) [5] | |
| Side curtain (SRS) [5] | ||
| Traction Control | Traction Control (TRAC) | |
| Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management with cutoff switch (VDIM) [7] (includes Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [8]) | |
| Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) | Four-sensor, four-channel (integrated with VDIM) [7] | |
| Braking Assist | Brake Assist [9] | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| Pre-Collision System (PCS) | Radar [13] |
Optional |
| Electronic Tire Pressure | Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System [14] | |
| Frame | Rigid body structure | |
| Impact Resistance | Side-impact door beams | |
| Crumple Zones | Front and rear | |
| Seatbelts | Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions with front shoulder-belt anchor-height adjusters | |
| Front and outboard rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters | ||
| Locking Seatbelt Control | Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts for all passenger seating positions. Driver's seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) only for driver's seat | |
| Child Restraint | Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets for rear outboard seating positions | |
| Child Safety Locks | Manual for the rear passenger doors. Window lock button on driver door control | |
| Backup Camera | Full-color display [15] | |
| Electronic Park Assist | Intuitive Parking Assist | |
| Anti-Theft Protection | Theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer [16] system | |
| Headlamps | Automatic on/off projector-beam High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling and 30-second delay | |
| Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) | ||
| Headlamp Washers | Headlamp washers | |
| Running Lights | Daytime running lights | |
| Foglamps | Integrated foglamps | |
| Taillamps | LED taillamps | |
| Defogger | Auto-off timer for rear window | |
| Windshield Wipers | Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers | |
| Mirrors | Power-adjustable, electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors with turn indicators, defoggers and auto tilt-down in reverse | |
| Glass | Water-repellent front-door glass | |
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| Exterior Specs | ||
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| Length (in / mm) | 190.0 / 4,826 | |
| Width (in / mm) | 71.7 / 1,821 | |
| Height (in / mm) | 56.1 / 1,425 | |
| Wheelbase (in / mm) | 112.2 / 2,850 | |
| Curb Weight (lb / kg) | 4,134 / 1,875 | |
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| Exterior Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Automatic on/off projector-beam High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling and 30-second delay | |
| Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) | ||
| Headlamp Washers | Headlamp washers | |
| Running Lights | Daytime running lights | |
| Foglamps | Integrated foglamps | |
| Taillamps | LED taillamps | |
| Windshield Wipers | Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle | |
| Mirrors | Power-adjustable, electrochromic (auto-dimming) outside mirrors with turn indicators, defoggers and auto tilt-down in reverse | |
| Glass | Water-repellent front-door glass | |
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| Interior Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | Five | |
| Headroom, Front (in / mm) | 37.8 / 960 | |
| Headroom, Rear (in / mm) | 37.0 / 940 | |
| Legroom, Front (in / mm) | 43.5 / 1,105 | |
| Legroom, Rear (in / mm) | 36.4 / 925 | |
| Shoulder Room, Front (in / mm) | 56.3 /1,430 | |
| Shoulder Room, Rear (in / mm) | 55.1 /1,400 | |
| Hip Room, Front (in/ mm) | 54.4 / 1,382 | |
| Hip Room, Rear (in/ mm) | 51.4 / 1,306 | |
| Trunk Capacity (cu ft/ L) | 7.5 / 212 | |
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| Interior Features | ||
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| Dash Trim | Golden or dark gray bird's-eye maple or red walnut | |
| Center Console Trim | Golden or dark gray bird's-eye maple or red walnut | |
| Center Console | Center console with sliding armrest and storage bins | |
| Door Trim | Golden or dark gray bird's-eye maple or red walnut and leather | |
| Seat Trim | Perforated semi-aniline leather | |
| Steering-Wheel Trim | Wood and leather | |
| Shift Knob Trim | Wood and leather | |
| Power Seats | 10-way controls (including lumbar) for driver and front passenger | |
| Heated Seats and Ventilated Seats, Front | Heated and ventilated seats with multi-stage fan | |
| Headrests | Height-adjustable headrests for all seating positions including rear center | |
| Memory Systems | Lexus Memory System to control power driver's and front passenger's seats (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel | |
| Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) [17] to customize select electronic functions | ||
| Electronic Releases | Trunk-lid and fuel-filler door releases | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted floor mats | |
| Sunshade | Power rear sunshade | |
| Cupholders | Front and rear | |
| Storage Pockets | Foldable front-door storage pockets | |
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| Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Cruise control | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Control Dynamic Radar Cruise Control [18] |
Optional |
| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic climate control and automatic recirculation mode | |
| Air Filtration | Interior air filter with smog sensor | |
| Navigation System | Voice-activated DVD Navigation System [19] |
Optional |
| Bluetooth® Technology | Bluetooth® technology [20] | |
| Backup Camera | Full-color display | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | SmartAccess [21] [16] | |
| Remote Keyless Ignition | SmartAccess [21] [16] | |
| Push-Button Ignition | Push-button ignition | |
| Remote Windows | Remote-linked windows | |
| Moonroof | Power tilt-and-slide remote-linked moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade | |
| HomeLink® Transceiver | Operates compatible garage, gate, home lighting and home security systems | |
| Lexus Link® [22] [23] | Dedicated cellular phone, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology and 24-hour live support provide assistance at the touch of a button. Services include Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Emergency Services Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Driving Directions and Personal Calling. |
Optional |
| Anti-Theft Protection | Theft-deterrent and engine-immobilizer [16] system | |
| Power Windows | Power windows with one-touch auto open/close | |
| Power Door Locks | Power door locks | |
| Power Mirrors | Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror and outside mirrors | |
| Power Seats | 10-way controls (including lumbar) for driver and front passenger | |
| Heated and Ventilated Seats, Front | Heated and ventilated seats with multi-stage fan | |
| Power Trunk Closer | Power trunk closer | |
| Electronic Park Assist | Intuitive Parking Assist | |
| Adjustable Steering Wheel | Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away | |
| Steering-Wheel-Mounted Controls | Audio and display controls | |
| Sunshade | Power rear sunshade | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Retained accessory power for windows and moonroof | |
| Instrumentation | Electronic Chromatic Device (ECD) instrumentation | |
| Illuminated Entry | Illuminated entry system | |
| Temperature Gauge | Outside temperature gauge | |
| Compass | Included on rearview mirror [24] | |
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| Audio & Entertainment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audio System | Lexus Premium Sound System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and in-dash, six-disc CD auto-changer | |
| Speakers | 10 | |
| Auxiliary Port | Auxiliary iPod® [25] [26]/MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) port | |
| Audio System | Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound Audio System [4] with 7.1 architecture and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc DVD/CD auto-changer |
Optional |
| Speakers | 14 | |
| Watts | 330 at less than 0.1% THD; 20-20,000 Hz [27] | |
| Antenna | In-glass antenna with FM-diversity system | |
| Satellite Radio | XM® Satellite Radio [28] [26] capability |
Optional |
[1]Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease.
[2]Performance figures are for comparison only and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures. Do not attempt.
[3]Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VDIM will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details.
[4]Mark Levinson® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
[5]All the airbag (AB) systems are Supplemental Restraint Systems. All ABs (if installed) are designed to inflate only under certain conditions and in certain types of severe collisions: frontal and knee ABs typically inflate in frontal collisions; side and side curtain ABs in side collisions; Roll-Sensing Curtain ABs at a severe tilt degree, roll or lateral G-force. In all other accidents, the ABs will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from an inflating AB, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an AB or around the seatback. Do not use a rearward-facing child seat in any front passenger seat. The force of an inflating AB may cause serious injury or death. Please see your Owner’s Manual for further information/warnings.
[6]EPA MPG Estimates. Actual mileage will vary.
[7]Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) are electronic systems designed to help the driver maintain control under adverse conditions. They are not substitutes for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC and VDIM will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner’s Manual for further details.
[8]Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details.
[9]Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenance and tire and road conditions.
[10]High-friction brakes are standard equipment for the front brakes only and require periodic inspection and measurement as outlined in the Warranty and Services Guide. The pads and rotors are expected to experience greater wear than conventional brakes. Pad life may be less than 20,000 miles, and brake rotor life may be less than 50,000 miles depending on driving conditions.
[11]18-in performance tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may substantially be less than 15,000 miles, depending upon driving conditions.
[12]Run-flat tire technology is designed for limited emergency use only. If air pressure is lost, vehicle speed must remain below 55 mph; cornering, braking and accelerating must be done with extreme caution; and the tire should be replaced within 100 miles. See your Lexus dealer for details.
[13]The Pre-Collision System is designed to help reduce the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. It is not a collision-avoidance system and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as speed, driver input and road conditions. Please see your Owner's Manual for further information.
[14]The Tire Pressure Monitor System alerts the driver when tire pressure is critically low. For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge; do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Owner's Manual for details.
[15]The backup camera does not provide a comprehensive view of the rear area of the vehicle. You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm rearward clearance. Cold weather may limit effectiveness and view may become cloudy.
[16]The engine immobilizer is a state-of-the-art anti-theft system. When you insert your key into the ignition switch or bring a SmartAccess fob into the vehicle, the key transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will only start if the code in the transponder chip inside the key or SmartAccess fob matches the code in the vehicle's immobilizer. Because the transponder chip is embedded in the key or SmartAccess fob, it can be costly to replace. If you lose a key or SmartAccess fob, your Lexus dealer can help. Alternatively, you can find a qualified independent locksmith to perform high-security key services by consulting your local Yellow Pages or by contacting www.aloa.org.
[17]The Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) can be programmed in two ways: For most models equipped with the available Navigation System, the driver can modify the settings themselves; for other models, including those without a Navigation System, programming is done by your Lexus dealer via a one-time, complimentary offer during the first 12 months from the date the vehicle is sold. Please see your Lexus dealer for more information.
[18]Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is designed to assist the driver and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving practices. Please see your Owner's Manual for important instructions and cautions.
[19]The Navigation System is designed to assist in locating an address or point of interest. Discrepancies may be encountered between the system and your actual location. Road system changes may affect the accuracy of the information provided. Rely on your common sense to decide whether to follow a specified route. Detailed coverage not available in every city or roadway. Periodic updates available at an additional cost. Please see your Navigation System Owner's Manual for further details.
[20]The Bluetooth® technology phones listed on lexus.com have been tested for compatibility with Lexus vehicles. Performance will vary based on phone software version, coverage and your wireless carrier. Phones are warranted by their manufacturer, not Lexus.
[21]The SmartAccess system may interfere with some pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators. If you have one of these medical devices, please talk to your doctor to see if you should deactivate this system.
[22]Lexus Link® is a factory-installed option and is available for LS 600h L and LX 570 (2008 model year and later), LS 460, GS 430/350, GS 450h (2007 model year and later) and LX 470 and GX 470 (2006 model year and later).
[23]An active Lexus Link® subscription (including a signed Lexus Link Service Subscription Agreement) is required in order to receive Lexus Link services. Lexus Link services require vehicle electrical system and wireless service to be available and operating for features to function properly. Lexus Link uses existing emergency service providers as well as wireless and satellite technologies. A one-year subscription to the Safety Plan is included with the purchase of a new vehicle. Other plans are available at an additional cost.
[24]On vehicles equipped with the available Lexus DVD Navigation System, the compass is displayed on the navigation screen.
[25]iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
[26]Interface kit for iPod® and XM® Radio services are not compatible and are not available in conjunction with one another.
[27]Continuous average power, all channels driven, at less than 0.1% THD; 20–20,000 Hz.
[28]Satellite Radio requires an XM® or SIRIUS® compatible receiver and a subscription service fee after trial. Vehicles without a factory-installed radio receiver require hardware purchase and installation. Please see your Lexus dealer for further details. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to the XM Customer Agreement available at www.xmradio.com or the SIRIUS Terms & Conditions available at www.sirius.com. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia.
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