Lexus Gs 450h Hybrid Exterior And Interior Review
Exterior
The staple of a Lexus vehicle is the strong emotional reaction people have to the car be it passion or awe and in the case of the GS 450h we see that easily. This hybrid sedan has a style to it that accentuates the advanced and ecofriendly future that Lexus has seen without sacrificing the quality language of the brand. In simply looking at the exterior the GS 450h is a much more elongated and stretched vehicle in design with a long sleek hood and a lower setting to the ground. The rear deck of the vehicle is shorter than other Lexus sedans and there is a more setback greenhouse capacity.
The lines are clean and fluid giving the vehicle a very sleek yet simple sensation. There is a sense of class quite clearly evident when looking at the aesthetic of the car’s design but Lexus doesn’t ignore functionality. While maintaining the luxurious style Lexus is known for the hybrid still manages to reflect its practicality and usability.
Like many other hybrid cars on the market the GS 450h is built to be aerodynamic and utilizes engineering to create a body that can fend off wind resistance. The car’s drag coefficient is substantially reduced giving the vehicle a much smoother drive without havin to deal wit the effect of air pressure. This isn’t just an exterior feature either the lessening of air resistance translates to a quiet ride.
In looking at the exterior aside from body there are several features to take note of one being the unique highdensitydischarge headlights. These lights can more than compensate for what are standard headlights. The wipers on the GS 450h actually sense the rain and activate which is a mustsee and the mirrors have heat elements to reduce fogging and are poweradjustable. The 18inch wheels are stylish and functional and the grill and front fascia are gorgeous. Also LCDs in the vehicle work as rear brake lights while the turn signals are integrated into the mirrors.
Interior
Given that the GS 450h hybrid sedan is a luxuryclass vehicle you would expect nothing less than a plush comfortable interior. That is exactly what you get with the GS 450h. The leather interior is soft smooth and comforting and the stainless steel scuff plates aren’t overly prominent. These and a great collection of accessories that are advanced and stylish make this vehicle truly one of the top luxury cars on the market hybrid or conventional.
To be expected the driver’s seat feels incredibly comfortable and is set higher to enable increased visibility and to relieve painful strain from lowered seats. The seat is a 10way power adjustable bolstered driver’s seat with heating capabilities. The steering wheel is telescopic and tilting and the interior also has fine wood trimming with an exquisite dashboard. The dashboard also has wood trim and is home to the instrumentation panels with multiple controls and buttons that are centralized and sensitive for the driver’s comfort and convenience.
One of the best features of the Lexus line is the center console located right above the audio system which holds a 7inch electronic screen. The screen allows the navigation system backup camera and dual climate control are operated and viewed. Convenient at your fingertips and safer the only feature that could make this better is the voice recognition software that is available. With that the only thing is do is sit back and drive as the features make for a handsfree ride.
As with any vehicle the safety of yourself and your passengers is permanent and Lexus doesn’t go lean on safety. With 10 different airbags in the vehicle all placed in specific locations to maximize efficiency and provide a safe environment. With dualfront airbags on both front as well as rear seats there are also several side airbags designed to prevent fatalities in any given situation.
If space is a concern for you don’t let it be. The seats are incredibly roomy and the rear passenger seat can easily fit three passengers. While the center seat would be elevated from the center cushion hiding the battery pack rest assured that there is still plenty of shoulder or leg room.
If there is anything to criticize about this luxury sedan it would be the trunk space. Due to the battery pack’s location at the rear of the vehicle the trunk is only 7.5 feet which is smaller than conventional sedans.
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