With sufficient battery charge, EV-Drive Mode lets you driveat low speeds using just electric power. EV-Drive Mode iswhisper quiet, emissions-free and consumes no fuel. It issuitable for driving in slow-moving traffic or residential areasat night, as well as tunnels or enclosed car parks.
The two-tier, 40-module Ni-MH (Nickel-MetalHydride) 288V battery is installed in the luggagecompartment behind the rear seats. Its compactstructure helps ensure there is ample trunk capacity.
The brain of the Lexus Hybrid Drive, the power controlunit constantly optimizes the allocation of powerresources – electric, gasoline, or a combination of both.It also manages the process of charging the compacthybrid battery while the GS450h is being driven.
With innovative D-4S (Direct-injection 4-strokeSuperior-version) and Dual VVT-i (Variable ValveTiming-intelligent) technology, this highly efficient. For exhilarating driving and exceptional environmental performance, Lexus Hybrid Drive intelligently combines gasoline and electric power. The result is a total system output of 340HP, together withreduced CO2 emissions.
When braking or decelerating, kinetic energy whichwould otherwise be lost as heat is recovered by the high-output generator as electric energy. This is storedin the hybrid battery for later use when driving inEV-Drive Mode or accelerating hard.
Since Lexus first introduced Lexus Hybrid Drive to the world, we havecontinued to lead luxury car manufacturers by offering a comprehensiverange of hybrid vehicles. Generally, there are two types of hybrid vehicles:Mild Hybrids and Full Hybrids. In Mild Hybrids, the gasoline or diesel engineis usually the major power source, while the electric motor merely assists theengine. In the more advanced Full Hybrids, like the GS450h, the V6combustion engine and powerful electric motor work seamlessly alongsideeach other. At Lexus, all our hybrid vehicles are Full Hybrids.
Benefiting from Lexus leadership and innovation in Full Hybrid technology, theGS450h delivers breathtaking performance, thanks to its powerful Lexus HybridDrive. Comprising a 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection Atkinson Cycle engine and ahigh-output electric motor, this intelligent partnership develops a total system outputof 340HP for an exciting drive. Acceleration is smooth and incredibly rapid, yet fuelconsumption and CO2 emissions have been significantly reduced. It also featuresEV (Electric Vehicle)-Drive Mode.
