Advanced performance and intelligent refinement: safety, design, convenience<br>and luxury equipment enhance the remarkable Lexus GS 450h performance hybrid<br>luxury sedan for the 2010 model year

TORONTO, Dec. 9 /CNW/ - Advanced performance from a next generation powertrain meets the intelligent refinement of a fully-equipped luxury sedan. For 2010, the Lexus GS 450h performance hybrid luxury sedan receives upgraded systems and more luxury than ever, making the revolutionary hybrid even more exhilarating.

"The Lexus Hybrid Drive delivers proven performance - from advanced acceleration to reduced emissions and remarkable fuel efficiency," said Larry Hutchinson, Director of Lexus in Canada. "For 2010, the GS 450h now delivers even more luxury to drivers, through new style elements, and additional standard safety, comfort and convenience features."

For 2010, the GS hybrid enjoys a new front grille and wheel design, and added standard features including:

    
    - A rear spoiler,
    - The safety of Rear Seat Side Airbags and Active Front Headrests with
      Whiplash Protection,
    - Hard drive-based (HDD) navigation system,
    - Lexus Intuitive Parking Assist system,
    - High performance Mark Levinson audio system.
    

The 2010 Lexus GS 450h is built around the Lexus Hybrid Drive. This performance vehicle has as its heart a 3.5L V6 with lightweight aluminum alloy block and a full suite of Lexus engine management technologies, coupled to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission with sequential multi-mode shifter and snow mode. Together, these deliver 339 net horsepower for remarkably smooth and confident acceleration and peak torque of 267 lb-ft, making the rear wheel drive GS hybrid a thrill to drive.

The Lexus Hybrid Drive achieves a combined city/highway fuel efficiency of just 8.2L/100km and a Tier 2 Bin 3 emissions rating, and contributes to the GS hybrid's quiet cabin.

The 2010 Lexus GS hybrid is on sale at Lexus dealers across Canada now, with a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price starting at $71,600.