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The new Lexus GS 450h full
hybrid makes its world debut at
the 2011 Frankfurt motor show,
marking the start of further
expansion of the GS range in the
near future.
The GS has an all-new exterior
and interior which reflect
development of Lexus’s L-finesse
design philosophy. The bold and
dynamic exterior design includes
a stronger frontal treatment
which gives the new GS a
commanding road presence that is
appropriate for a Lexus
performance saloon.
Inside, the next-generation
interior design theme is carried
forward, with an ergonomically
designed, driver-focused cockpit
with advanced human-machine
interface technologies to help
keep the driver alert and
everyone on board comfortable
over long periods of time.
Several highly innovative
technologies are making their
first appearance in the new GS:
a new, energy saving air
conditioning system with S-Flow
and ‘Nano-e’ technologies; a
second-generation Remote Touch
Interface (RTI) linked to the
world’s largest on-board
multi-information display
screen; and a choice of audio
systems that offer unparalleled
power and clarity.
The GS 450h uniquely uses a V6
Atkinson cycle petrol engine,
with a two-motor hybrid system
in a front-engine/rear-wheel
drive configuration.
Improvements have been made to
every aspect of its
second-generation Lexus Hybrid
Drive system, achieving both
significant reductions in fuel
consumption, CO2, NOx
and PM emissions with
performance that is on par with
comparable V8-powered rivals.
The new, fourth-generation GS
has been designed for an
engaging driving experience,
with sharp, accurate steering,
excellent body control,
high-speed stability and a level
of ride comfort that befits a
Lexus performance model.
Singificant improvements to the
car’s driving dynamics have been
achieved through a re-engineered
bodyshell, new suspension, more
powerful brakes and leading-edge
technologies such as Active
Variable Suspension (AVS) and
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS).
The GS 450h can also be equipped
with the Lexus Dynamic Handling
System, which provides a
world-first integration of AVS,
DRS, Variable Gear Ratio
Steering (VGRS) and Step 5 of
Lexus’s Vehicle Dynamics
Integrated Management, to
co-ordinate every aspect of
front and rear wheel control and
provide agile, sharp and
confident driving behaviour with
more direct response to driver
inputs.
The new GS is equipped with the
most technologically advanced
active safety and driver
assistance systems available on
the market today. VDIM Step 5
now integrates the new DRS
system, while the Advanced
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS)
incorporates a Driver Monitor
Camera and a complementary
Adaptive Cruise Control system
(ACC). On the new GS, the ACC
will function at all speeds down
to 0mph.
Additional active safety
features include Lane-Keep
Assist (LKA), a Blind Spot
Monitor (BSM), the Lexus Night
View system and a Head-Up
Display (HUD) with an expanded
content menu.
EUROPEAN DEBUT OF THE
NEW CT 200h F-SPORT
The 2011 Frankfurt motor marks
the first appearance in Europe
of the new F-Sport version of
the CT 200h, designed to extend
the model’s appeal to an even
wider customer base.
The F-Sport is easily identified
by a number of new, bolder
exterior and interior design
elements and a higher standard
equipment specification. |
