2008 lexus gs hybrid
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2008 lexus gs hybrid power in its purest form there s a certain feeling you get when you re behind the wheel of a gs hybrid it s a feeling that can only be described as electric of course it may have something to do with what you ll find underneath its sculpted hood the forces behind this rear-wheel drive performance sedan a powerful potent electric-drive motor harmoniously paired with a v6 gasoline engine but then again as soon as your foot touches the accelerator you tend to forget about all that together they provide incredible power at a moment s notice and a 0-to-60 time more comparable to that of a v8 power performance luxury and lower emissions when lexus designs a hybrid vehicle there are no compromises 2
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2008 lexus gs hybrid performance how long does it take to turn a hybrid-technology skeptic into an avid devotee about 5.2 seconds .1,2 that s the amount of time required for the gs 450h to accelerate from 0-to-60 miles per hour contrary to what some might believe it s not the v6 gasoline engine that s solely responsible for such a feat nor is it the high-output electric-drive motor it s a seamless mixture of the two a mixture so potent it can churn out a total of 340 horsepower 1 and do so while maintaining a super ultra-low emission vehicle sulev rating in addition the gs hybrid is equipped with an exclusive set of 18 x 8.0-inch five-spoke alloy wheels 3 along with 245/40zr18 tires 3 for better handling and performance another feature variable gear-ratio steering vgrs automatically adjusts the rack-and-pinion steering ratio for optimum maneuverability and control desire even more performance while cornering then consider upgrading to the available active power stabilizer suspension s
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2008 lexus gs hybrid technology as you might expect the gs hybrid is equipped with the latest in automotive technology to begin with there s the powerful v6 gasoline engine featuring dual variable valve timing with intelligence vvt-i by continually monitoring the engine s valves the vvt-i system provides optimum performance at any speed paired with this extraordinary engine is a high-output permanent-magnet electric-drive motor and ensuring a smooth transition from gasoline to electric power is an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission ecvt another important feature is regenerative braking with it kinetic energy that is normally lost as heat during braking coasting or deceleration is captured and used to recharge the battery and to help you keep an eye on all that power the conventional tachometer has been replaced with a power meter allowing you to quickly monitor the level of electrical output with just a glance at the optional equipment shown instrument panel
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2008 lexus gs hybrid luxury optional equipment shown of course no matter how impressively the gs hybrid performs it just wouldn t be a lexus without an equally notable list of luxuries these include heated and ventilated front seats a perforated leather-trimmed interior a power rear sunshade and a power moonroof that automatically opens and closes with just a tap of a button then there s the added convenience of smartaccess.4 by keeping a key-sized transmitter in your pocket or purse all that s required to unlock the door or trunk is a simple touch of the handle and starting the vehicle is just as easy simply step on the brake and press the power button another extraordinary feature is intuitive parking assist it uses a combination of eight sensors to help determine whether the vehicle is going to make contact with an object in close proximity when parking if contact appears imminent the system promptly alerts you helping you avoid any marring of the exterior of your lexus and should t
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2008 lexus gs hybrid dvd navigation system backup camera and bluetooth® technology another luxury the gs hybrid affords you is the freedom to leave your maps at home simply tell the available voice-activated dvd navigation system5 where it is you d like to go and follow the verbal and visual cues to your destination the system can understand more than 100 spoken english commands the language shown on the accompanying in-dash lcd screen can easily be switched to either french or spanish you ll also appreciate the higher resolution monitor this new system provides not to mention the 32,000 vivid colors it displays for added convenience a compatible bluetooth®6 mobile phone can wirelessly connect to the system making hands-free calls quick and easy another ingenious standard feature is the backup camera.7 the moment the gs 450h is placed in reverse a tiny video camera at the rear of the vehicle transmits a wide-angle image of what the camera can detect to your navigation screen helping yo
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2008 lexus gs hybrid mark levinson® premium audio system optional equipment shown the gs 450h is also available with a mark levinson® premium surround sound audio system.8 designed exclusively for the gs this system features 14 meticulously positioned speakers driven by 330 watts at less than 0.1 thd 20-20,000 hz9 for crystal-clear sound regardless of volume level and to ensure those speakers have more than enough audio to flawlessly reproduce the system also includes an in-dash single-feed six-disc dvd/cd auto-changer with 7.1-channel architecture surround sound 8 9 see page 14 for more information 7
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2008 lexus gs hybrid safety after driving the gs hybrid you might assume that performance and luxury were all we were concerned about truth be told there is always something more important to us the well-being of you and your passengers that s why in addition to the impressive basic components driver s and front passenger s airbags srs 10 front seat-mounted side airbags srs 10 rear seat-mounted side airbags srs 10 driver s and front passenger s knee airbags srs10 and front and rear curtain airbags srs10 you ll find a range of other safety features things like vehicle dynamics integrated management vdim 11 which uses a series of sensors to help predict loss of traction in a turn if a problem is identified a combination of individualwheel braking throttle activation and steering assistance can seamlessly help correct the situation of course a vehicle as powerful as the gs 450h also needs an equally impressive braking system that s why it s equipped with electronic controlled braking ec
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2008 lexus gs hybrid ownership experience the lexus ownership experience is a magnificent journey within itself measured not in mileage but in moments flashes in time that in whatever small way enrich your life you ll feel it in the peace of mind you get from our well-earned reputation for unparalleled vehicle quality and dependability you ll feel it in the pride of knowing that lexus puts a high priority on the wise use of natural resources as shown in the certification of every vehicle we build and you ll feel it in our award-winning customer service where every dealership goes to great lengths to accommodate you this journey of lexus ownership is the reason our owners are some of the most satisfied drivers on the road today and why so many of them return again and again because we understand that whether your travels take you to the vineyards for a weekend or simply around the block for errands the miles of road left behind optional equipment shown you will be a distant memory but t
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2008 lexus gs hybrid options accessories individual options and accessories mark levinson ® 14-speaker 330-watt less than 0.1 thd 20-20,000 hz 9 premium surround sound audio system 8 with 7.1 architecture and in-dash single-feed six-disc dvd/cd auto-changer featuring dvd-audio and dvd-video playback 12 voice-activated dvd navigation system 5 13 pre-collision system pcs and dynamic radar cruise control tires 14 active power stabilizer suspension system requires run-flat rear spoiler 245/40vr18 all-season run-flat tires 14 lexus link ®15 xm ® or sirius ® satellite radio capability 16 all-weather floor mats trunk mat cargo net car cover 18-in g-spider alloy wheels 3 wheel locks window sticker lexus hybrid drive 3 5 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 see page 14 for information please see page 14 for more information regarding options/accessories/packages 10
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2008 lexus gs hybrid specifications chassis vehicle dynamics integrated management vdim11 advanced stability and traction management system designed to proactively but seamlessly integrate separate vehicle dynamic functions to help enhance driver control and vehicle performance under a variety of adverse conditions vdim11 manages the integration of electronic controlled braking ecb electronic power steering eps variable gear-ratio steering vgrs vehicle stability control vsc 11 traction control trac anti-lock braking system abs electronic brakeforce distribution ebd and brake assist17 suspension front independent double-wishbone with coil springs gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar rear independent multi-link with coil springs gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar adaptive variable suspensions avs with electronically modulated damping steering electronic vehicle-speed-sensing progressive power-assisted rack-and-pinion variable gear-ratio steering vgrs 2
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2008 lexus gs hybrid specifications continued gs 430 engine performance type displacement valvetrain compression ratio electric-drive motor horsepower luxury golden bird s-eye maple dark gray bird s-eye maple or red walnut interior trim · perforated semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior · wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob · steering-wheel-mounted audio and display controls · power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with automatic tilt-away · lexus 10-speaker premium sound system with automatic sound levelizer asl and in-dash single-feed six-disc cd auto-changer · auxiliary ipod®19/mp3/windows media® audio wma port · bluetooth® technology6 · in-glass antenna with fm-diversity system · 10-way driver s and front passenger s including lumbar power seats · heated and ventilated front seats · height-adjustable headrests for all seats including rear-center · lexus memory system to control power driver s and front passenger s seat except lumbar outside mirrors and steeri
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2008 lexus gs hybrid colors ext e r ior colo r s cashmere or black leather cashmere light gray or black leather starfire pearl obsidian light gray or black leather cashmere light gray or black leather black opal mica mercury metallic light gray or black leather opaline pearl cashmere or black leather matador red mica i n ter ior color s wood trim cashmere leather with perforated inserts light gray leather with perforated inserts black leather with perforated inserts golden bird s-eye maple cashmere leather dark gray bird s-eye maple light gray leather red walnut black leather see your lexus dealer for exact vehicle colors 13
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2008 lexus gs hybrid warranty warranty four-year/50,000-mile lexus limited warranty six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty six-year/unlimited-mileage corrosion perforation warranty all warranties with zero deductible see the gs hybrid warranty and services guide at your lexus dealer for details footnotes disclaimers 1 ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher if premium fuel is not used performance will decrease 2 performance figures are for comparison only and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures do not attempt 3 18-in tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires tire life may be substantially less than 15,000 miles depending on driving conditions 4 the smartaccess system may interfere with some pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators if you have one of these medical devices please talk to your doctor to see if you should deacti
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