Lexus GS 450h

Lexus GS 450h
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The Lexus GS 450h is a five-seat sedan produced from 2012 onwards, featuring a 3.5-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with 218 kW of power. It measures 4,841 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,941 kg.

Technical data
ManufacturerLexus
ProductionFrom 2012
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
Displacement3,500 cc
Cylinders6
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)8.6 l/100 km

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Lexus GS 450h (from registration data). 3 variants.

Engine variants for Lexus GS 450h
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
3.5 l ยท 6-cylPetrolAutomaticโ€“10.2 l/100 km2007โ€“2009
3.5 l ยท 6-cylPetrolAutomaticโ€“9.2 l/100 km2010โ€“2013
3.5 l ยท 6-cylPetrolAutomaticโ€“7.6 l/100 km2014โ€“2018

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 1 complaints for the Lexus GS 450h, most often about service brakes. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 82% of Lexus GS 450hs pass their MOT test first time, based on 1,354 inspections.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data โ€” not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Lexus GS 450h in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lexus recalls.