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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus introduced the fourth model—and the second hybrid—in the GS range, the GS 300h hybrid, which will be launched at the end of 2013. The new GS 300h is equipped with a second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system similar to that installed in the IS 300h. l/100 km (50 mpg US ).

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GS 450h Lexus 2013 Hybrid 240

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

Cumulative global sales of all Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)-produced hybrid vehicles—i.e., Succeeded by the RX 450h in 2009, it has claimed the largest share of Lexus hybrid sales (51.2%), with 259,000 units sold through to November this year. RX 400h/450h. Today, hybrids account for about 25% of all Lexus sales.

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LS 600H HS 250h Lexus GS 450h 246

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

2013 Lexus GS 450h. Lexus has introduced its all-new 2013 GS 450h hybrid at the Frankfurt motor show. The hybrid version of the 2013 GS 350 incorporates improvements to its hybrid powertrain and is equipped with a second generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system. Click to enlarge.

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GS 450h Lexus 2013 Hybrid 268

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AUGUST 24, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 450h. Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, Click to enlarge.

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GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA 265

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2013

Cumulative global sales of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC’s) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— topped the 5 million unit mark as of 31 March 2013, reaching 5.125 million units. —Tony Markel, senior engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Click to enlarge. Hybrids Plug-ins Sales'

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Toyota LS 600H Global GS 450h 244

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MARCH 11, 2009

Total combined Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicle sales in the US have topped the one million mark, according to Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA. One year later in April 2006, the Lexus GS 450h made its debut as the world’s first front-engine, rear-wheel drive, full-hybrid performance sedan.

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HS 250h Lexus LS 600H GS 450h 150

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FEBRUARY 26, 2022

liter 4-cylinder engine. When combined with the electric motor, there is a total system 215 horsepower. The hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine and gasoline-only engine power. Road Test: 2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81