Lexus GS 450h reviews

2009 Lexus GS 450h Review Summary

What reviewers liked most about the 2009 Lexus GS 450h:

• The hybrid system in the GS450h is so highly evolved that its only remaining unusual behaviors are positives.- Automobile

• Blistering performance, seamless hybrid operation, super-silent ride, fine build and materials quality, athletic handling.- Edmunds.com

What reviewers liked least about the 2009 Lexus GS 450h:

• Passenger room is very tight, and the driving position is flawed because of the tight head room.- Consumer Reports

• The GS sedan has secure handling but it isn't as sporty or engaging as some of its competitors.- Consumer Reports

• Small trunk, excessive reflection off interior surfaces, some awkwardly placed controls.- Edmunds.com

2009 Lexus GS 450h Comparisons:

• The Lexus GS is more like a Bentley than a BMW, a unique character that sets it apart from its sport-sedan competition.- New Car Test Drive

• The EPA ratings of 27 mpg city and 28 mpg highway aren't exactly a quantum leap over the GS300's 22/30 mpg or even the GS430's 18/25. Nor are they as good as the Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI's 27/37 mpg.- Automobile

Best one-liners about the 2009 Lexus GS 450h:

• This car has the calm, intuitive personality we associate with the Lexus brand, yet it has capability to get you to your destination as quickly as you dare.- New Car Test Drive

• The GS450h is a technological tour de force. - Automobile

• A hybrid with a slightly different focus, the Lexus GS 450h delivers all-out sport sedan performance while offering the fuel economy of a midsize family sedan.- Edmunds.com