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The 2011 Lexus GS 450h hybrid is not your typical . Sure , it had a gasoline engine that runs in concert with an additional electric motor , but its really where the similarities end . Alone , 3.5 - liter V6 under the hood making 292 horsepower . Electric motors to increase the total output to 340 hp . With this kind of power on tap , it is clear that the hybrid is geared more towards performance improvement rather than reducing fuel consumption .

Choosing a hybrid GS 450 will set you back an additional $ 12,000 over the GS 350 and GS 460 $ 3500 above . To the owner driving 15,000 miles per year and are buying premium fuel at $ 3 per gallon , it would take about 57 years to close the GS 450 s price higher over the GS 350 and about 11 years to cover the difference in price to the GS 460 . So if the point is the only motivator drawing you into the GS 450h , maybe you should look elsewhere . As a luxury sedan with acceleration spirit , the GS 450h is an awesome choice with no penalty in fuel economy .

Lexus has a reputation to uphold finely crafted interior , 2011 GS 450h cabin that surrounds the occupants with supple leather and rich wood and aluminum trim . The average adult size will fit comfortably , but higher passenger might want a little more headroom - at least compared to other sedans in this class . This is especially true for those relegated to the rear center seat , which is slightly higher than the seat paste .

Some luggage space must be sacrificed for the hybrid battery , the GS 450h only accommodate 10.6 cubic feet of luggage compared with 15 cubes for conventionally powered GS models .