Lexus GS 450h hybrid testimonials

GS 450h hybrid reviews and testimonials

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Saturn hybrids and GS450h not allowed in HOV

No carpool lane access for you

The EPA has determined that both the Saturn Vue hybrid and the Saturn Aura hybrid, in addition to the Lexus GS450h, will not be allowed the hybrid exemption for HOV access.

All other current hybrid vehicles retain HOV rights, at least as far as the Federal government is concerned. Some states, such as California, already have far stricter HOV access requirements.

Toyota's FT-HS hybrid closer to reality?

Built on the GS450h hybrid powertrain?

After the Chevy Volt, Toyota's FT-HS hybrid concept was my favorite hybrid at the North American International Auto Show. This potential Supra replacement is nearing reality according to the Winding Road and rumors out of Japan.

The 400 hp FT-HS will probably be built on the GS450h hybrid powertrain - possibly utilizing the next generation Hybrid Synergy Drive, and thus lithium-ion batteries.

3 Hybrids make Forbes hottest cars for 2007

Forbes magazine picked three hybrid cars as part of their Hottest Cars for 2007. Granted two of their picks are luxury hybrids, but they are still hybrids and fuel economy did affect Forbes' decision. The Lexus GS 450h "can do zero to 60 mph in only 5.2 seconds — better than many sports cars — yet it has EPA fuel-economy ratings of 28 mpg city/27 mpg highway. This sexy-looking Lexus is both fast and efficient." The other luxury hybrid was the Lexus LS 600h L "Rather than developing a 12-cylinder version of its top luxury sedan to compete with Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Lexus opted for a gas/electric hybrid powertrain and invented the world's first full-hybrid V8." Rounding out Forbes hybrid picks was the Toyota Camry hybrid, which Forbes said, "All together the system makes 192 hp and up to 203 pound-feet of torque and runs through a continuously variable transmission to provide performance that beats a standard four-cylinder Camry."