2008 Lexus GS 450h

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Likes:
- Awesome acceleration
- Very responsive and refined hybrid powertrain
- Lots of active and passive safety features

Dislikes:
- Real-world mileage is no better than the GS 350's
- Tight backseat
- Limited headroom all around
- Steering feel in fast driving

A performance-focused hybrid system in the 2008 Lexus GS 450h combines a 292-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 with an electric motor system, driving the rear wheels. Altogether, the hybrid powertrain makes 339 horsepower and can push the GS 450h to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds--faster than the V-8-powered GS 460.