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The 2008 Lexus GS 450h is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in one trim only, the Sedan. The GS 450h has a VAR speed automatic transmission, 3.5-liter, V6, 340-horsepower, hybrid engine, and is equipped with a completely new Lexus hybrid powertrain which has 80 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new car. "From a stop, acceleration and low speed is all electric power. It's silent. It's eerily silent. Sometimes you think the car isn't running, but once you get going, the transition between the electric and gas [motors] is very smooth..."

 

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By John G.

Hybrid Power Without Compromise – Lexus GS 450h

Up:

• Luxurious yet not ostentatious, inside and out: that’s the Lexus way
• Ridiculous torque makes passing easy and high-speed cruising a pleasure
• Hybrid drive means a performance car that doesn’t feel silly stuck in traffic
• Keyless entry and exit done right

Down:

• “Quick start guide” is 58 pages long
• Weighs over two tons and it isn’t even AWD
• Map lights are really dim, light switches are hard to find in the dark
• Batteries for the hybrid drive don’t leave much trunk space

Sideways:

• Really a 4-door Grand Touring car, not a sports car Read the rest of this entry »

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The 2007 Lexus RX 400h is the first luxury car to feature a gas-electric hybrid drivetrain. The 2007 Lexus RX 400h has luxury and quality throughout. So if you're in the market for an SUV and are environmentally conscious, the Lexus could be a perfect choice! Watch the video review as Alex sums up the character of this environmentally friendly, luxury SUV.

 

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by Alex Kramer

Pros

• Excellent acceleration
• Lexus luxury and quality
• Silky smooth ride
• Seamless hybrid powertrain

Cons

• Overly cautious handling
• All that hybrid technology sure is pricey
• Not a true fuel sipper

The Lexus RX 400h brings Toyota’s award winning hybrid technology to the realm of luxury SUVs. While most hybrids sacrifice some performance for increased fuel efficiency, the RX 400h is one of a few hybrids to offer not only increased fuel-efficiency, but also increased performance over it’s gas only siblings. Add to that the fact that all this technology is mated to the best selling mid-size luxury SUV on the market, and the result is another winning effort from Lexus.

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December 20, 2007 – Torrance, CA - Lexus introduces the all-new, more powerful, more capable and more luxurious 2008 LX 570 premium luxury utility vehicle. With a host of technological advancements and a new high-strength chassis, the third-generation LX offers significantly increased performance and new safety features over the LX 470 model it replaces. The all-new roomier eight-passenger LX 570 casts about the same footprint as its award-winning predecessor.Lexus established the paradigm for full-size, full-capability luxury utility vehicles when it debuted the original LX in January 1996. Since that time, the LX has won a multitude of awards for quality and value. For the third generation LX, Lexus retained the basic formula of the previous model, amplifying and enhancing its core attributes. The new LX 570 offers perhaps the most compelling combination of luxury, safety, on-road smoothness and off-road performance of any vehicle in its segment. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Lexus ES 350 is all new for 2007. Offering more comfort, safety and performance features, the ES 350 is no longer just an upscale Camry. Upon introduction, the ES 350 is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 272-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

 

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Official site for information on Lexus luxury cars, sports sedans, utility vehicles, and hybrids: www.lexus.com

 

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by John G.

Up:

-Disturbingly smooth and pleasant driving experience

-Subtle yet strong styling, much improved over previous generations

-Very quiet interior, great sound system

-Strong motor and transmission perfectly set up for freeway duty

-Doesn’t feel like the “cheap” Lexus at all

 

Down:

-This is not the car for pushing limits

-Visor and low roofline get in the face of tall drivers

-Computerized climate and navigation controls take a while to figure out

 

Sideways:

-Luxury package is basically mandatory

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The Lexus flagship steams into port at full throttle

by Natasha M.

Pros

• Responsive handling, yet smooth as a limousine ride
• Super luxurious interior design
• Innovative features (i.e. 8-speed auto-transmission, Advanced Parking Guidance System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control)

Cons

• Exterior styling – more subtle, less “flashy” than its competitors
• Does not fit in those compact car parking spaces
• You might get a speeding ticket!

The Lexus LS 460L has the look and comfort of a luxury sedan, the energy of an SUV and the heart of a sports car. And what I enjoyed most was that it evoked euphoric feelings instantaneously by doing exactly what I wanted it to do and with such ease. Whether it was to quickly reach high speeds at a moments notice or cruise quietly with grace and style, the LS 460L definitely reminds you that cars can really have great physical and expressive design that is so desirable by any discerning car lover. Add to that a reputation of reliability and safety, and then you really have something that’s really close to perfection.

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The all-new flagship from Lexus boasts a 380 HP V8 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Watch the video as Alex covers some notable features of the 2007 Lexus LS 460 L brought to you by www.CarReview.com.

 

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Official site for information on Lexus luxury cars, sports sedans, utility vehicles, and hybrids: www.lexus.com