Overview
Cars like the 2014 Lexus GS 450h might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness must not be overlooked. The GS 450h uses its 3.5L gasoline V6 engine and two electric motors powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack to produce 338 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque via a continuously variable transmission. This gives the GS 450h a 0-60 of 5.6 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the GS 450h achieves a combined fuel economy of 31 MPG. As part of the midsize sedan, the GS 450h competes with the Mercedes Benz E400 Hybrid, the Acura RLX Hybrid, and the BMW ActiveHybrid 5. It offers one trim, starting off at an MSRP of $60,430.
