Lexus GS gets second hybrid powertrain; CO2 sinks to 109g/km
The Lexus
GS will become the car maker’s first car to be offered with a choice of
two hybrid powertrains when the latest luxury saloon arrives in UK
showrooms from January.
The 2.5-litre petrol-electric GS 300h is set to join the GS 450h from early 2014 with considerably stronger fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions than its more powerful sibling which packs a 3456cc petrol engine.
Carbon output has been trimmed back to 109g/km, returning 60.1mpg combined, if ordered in the newly added SE trim with 17-inch wheels (£31,495 OTR).
To put that into context, the most efficient GS 450h emits 141g/km.
The GS 300h SE’s low CO2 secures an annual tax disc for just £20 after an initial free 12 months. The SE also offers the best coefficient drag (Cd) of 0.26; the other GS models boast a Cd of 0.27.
Luxury and top tier Premier models receive larger 18-inch alloys and consequently push CO2 to 113g/km (£30 tax disc) at 57.6mpg combined. The F Sport model also promises attractive fuel economy with 56.5mpg at 115g/km on 19-inch wheels.
The GS 300h’s 178bhp 2.5-litre petrol engine is paired with a 105kW electric motor to allow a 9.2second 0-62mph time and 119mph top speed.
Luxury models (£37,495 OTR) throw in leather upholstery and Lexus’ Premium Navigation with 12.3-inch display as standard, 18-inch alloys and a Blind Spot Monitor pack with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which alerts the driver to vehicles approaching from either side when reversing out of a parking.
F Sport (£41,745 OTR) adds extra exterior and interior styling elements, perforated leather sports seats, 10-spoke 19-inch wheels and Adaptive Variable Sports Suspension.
The range-topping Premier GS300h (£43,745 OTR) gets louder with a 17-speaker Mark Levinson hifi system, 18-way electric front seat adjustment with memory, a new colour head-up display, AVS and LED fog lamps.
You can order the GS 300h now. The first models will meet UK roads from January 2014.
The 2.5-litre petrol-electric GS 300h is set to join the GS 450h from early 2014 with considerably stronger fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions than its more powerful sibling which packs a 3456cc petrol engine.
Carbon output has been trimmed back to 109g/km, returning 60.1mpg combined, if ordered in the newly added SE trim with 17-inch wheels (£31,495 OTR).
To put that into context, the most efficient GS 450h emits 141g/km.
The GS 300h SE’s low CO2 secures an annual tax disc for just £20 after an initial free 12 months. The SE also offers the best coefficient drag (Cd) of 0.26; the other GS models boast a Cd of 0.27.
Luxury and top tier Premier models receive larger 18-inch alloys and consequently push CO2 to 113g/km (£30 tax disc) at 57.6mpg combined. The F Sport model also promises attractive fuel economy with 56.5mpg at 115g/km on 19-inch wheels.
The GS 300h’s 178bhp 2.5-litre petrol engine is paired with a 105kW electric motor to allow a 9.2second 0-62mph time and 119mph top speed.
SE models (£31,495 OTR) come on 17-inch alloys with 10 airbags, electric steering wheel adjustment, 12-speaker sounds system, DAB radio and DVD player, cruise control, push button start, parking sensors HID (xenon) headlamps, and electrically adjustable, heated front seats.
Luxury models (£37,495 OTR) throw in leather upholstery and Lexus’ Premium Navigation with 12.3-inch display as standard, 18-inch alloys and a Blind Spot Monitor pack with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which alerts the driver to vehicles approaching from either side when reversing out of a parking.
F Sport (£41,745 OTR) adds extra exterior and interior styling elements, perforated leather sports seats, 10-spoke 19-inch wheels and Adaptive Variable Sports Suspension.
The range-topping Premier GS300h (£43,745 OTR) gets louder with a 17-speaker Mark Levinson hifi system, 18-way electric front seat adjustment with memory, a new colour head-up display, AVS and LED fog lamps.
You can order the GS 300h now. The first models will meet UK roads from January 2014.
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