2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid

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Rating7.8

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Hybrid Sedan
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$63,635 - $68,680
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on December 21, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

A refined and smooth hybrid powertrain

The infotainment system is slightly complex to use

It gets no new changes for 2018

Well-appointed spacious and comfortable cabin

Trunk space is modest compared to the rivals

Commendable fuel economy for its class

Specs & Features

$63,635

price

338 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

257 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2018 Lexus GS 450h Sedan 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 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine and a large electric motor to produce 338 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. 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 Acura RLX Hybrid, the Mercedes Benz E400 Hybrid, and the BMW 5 Series Hybrid. It offers one trim, starting at an MSRP of $63,635

Buying Advice

The Lexus GS450h is a premium luxury car that is also potent enough to give its rivals a run for their money. Available as a standalone trim, it boasts all the Hitech and creature comforts you could ask for. However, we recommend optional features like a power-operated trunk, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system, and front and rear parking sensors.

Trims

    Base
    $63,635 onwards
    • Heated leather front seats w/ contrast stitching
    F Sport
    $68,680 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 338 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 257 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 143 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$63,635- $68,680

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.85

Horsepower

338 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

257 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

5

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$52,650- $73,900

Gasoline

8.81

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$54,095- $88,295

Gasoline

7.83

265 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$46,295- $71,095

Gasoline

7.8

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$68,350- $74,350

Gasoline

7.63

365 hp @ 6000 rpm

376 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$50,300- $67,600

Gasoline

7.18

330 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$41,820

hybrid

7.19

215 hp @ 5700 rpm

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-

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$79,510- $82,730

hybrid

7.39

354 hp @ 6600 rpm

257 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$45,000- $67,255

Gasoline

7.85

305 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$40,250- $53,200

Gasoline

8.05

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6 sec14.7 sec143 mph
    5.2 sec--
    5.2 sec--
    5.3 sec--
    5.5 sec--
    5.6 sec14.1 sec-

    2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg17.4 gal.504.6/591.6 mi.
      43 mpg44 mpg44 mpg13.2 gal.567.6/580.8 mi.
      41 mpg38 mpg40 mpg13.5 gal.574/532 mi.
      28 mpg33 mpg30 mpg17.8 gal.498.4/587.4 mi.
      25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg22.2 gal.555/732.6 mi.
      24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg17.4 gal.417.6/574.2 mi.

      2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        192.1 in.72.4 in.57.3 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.
        206.1 in.74.8 in.57.5 in.6.6 in.123 in.
        204.9 in.75.4 in.58.9 in.5.1 in.124.4 in.
        204.1 in.74 in.58 in.7 in.122.4 in.
        201.4 in.75.3 in.58.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        196.1 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.

        2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.2 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.99.4 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.
          13.7 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.
          12.6 cu.ft.88.2 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.106 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.106.4 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.

          2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.-
            48.9 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.48.9 cu.ft.-
            83.2 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.211 ft.
            11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.-
            1.5 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.79 ft.
            11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.-

            2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              825 lbs.4112 lbs.
              -4134 lbs.
              870 lbs.4850 lbs.
              -3871 lbs.
              1104 lbs.3666 lbs.
              1153 lbs.3652 lbs.

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