Overview
The 2013 Lexus GS 450h Sedan fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding $12,200 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the GS 450h hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $59,450 and is offered in a single trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 3.5L V6 supported by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack. Mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), it makes 338 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 23 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 31 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. Performance of the GS 450h hybrid also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. Lexus offers the same 9 colors for the GS 450h hybrid. The GS 450h mainly competes against the Mercedes Benz E400 Hybrid, the Infiniti M35h, and the BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
