The Lexus sedan is rear wheel drive only (the first rear wheel drive hybrid ever offered) and uses hybrid technology that is similar to the Lexus RX400h SUV currently on the market. The price of the Lexus 450h GS Hybrid Sedan is in the $40,000 – $50,000 range with gas mileage equivalent to a 2-liter, 4-cylinder vehicle (25 mpg city / 28 mpg highway) and rated as a super ultra-low emission vehicle (SULEV).
The Lexus hybrid car employs a 3.5 liter V6 engine combined with an electric motor and horsepower equivalent to a 4.5 liter V8 (300+ hp). Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 6 seconds. By comparison, the Lexus Hybrid RX400h SUV will do 0-60 mph in just 7.3 seconds, which is quite peppy for an SUV.
Scribbled on December 25th 2008 in Lexus