Thank you for the review Chadwick!For those that are interested...Modifications in detail: Suspension: tanabe nf210 springs stock shocks, F-sport sway bar front only due to rear links, Toms: strut tower brace, front suspension member brace, underbody brace, rear 6link suspension member brace, Megan’s rear camber kit, top speed rear toe bar. Wheels: Volk racing G27 in dark prism metallic. 18x8.5 Et 45 Tires: Michelin pilot sport 4S 245/40 zr 18 Exterior: Kisho glasscoat sil701 +sil901+ topcoat 24 plus, oem rain guards, oem mudguards, seibon carbon fiber trunk panel. Lights: carmate dualx version 2.0 hid 6000k Led yellow/white switchback fog lights V3 triton led turn signals front, carmate led turn signals rear. Interior: blitz throttle controller, blitz brain obd2 computer, grom vline for apple CarPlay etc. Exhaust: Tanabe touring medallion Intake tube: 4th gen gs350 fsport intake tube with sound generator. Toms air filter Brake pads by Toms.
Your car is goals Terry! Nice video and I'm surprised you didn't get a faster time closer to official numbers. I wonder if its because conditions and elevation.
Smacksmack206 real world testing is usually a heartbreaker when compared to testing on a prepped track. The positive is that the numbers way more closely reflect what the actual performance of the car is.
Smacksmack206 we just ran acceleration tests without paying much attention to the battery levels. I am sure if we took time and charged the battery a little more we could squeeze more time out. But these were real world conditions, so more reflective of what is running around vs being prepared for a run.
Hi. Nice car. I have same but in white :) Im going to put 19" on my car. I like how back is but front have to be lowered. Its 450h problem with front seating too high . Can i buy only front springs and lower it, or do i need to buy all four springs? Im afraid that back will be too low if i change all 4. Sorry im complete noob in this.
You've earned a subscriber. I loved this video. Looking to purchase a used GS myself next year. My brother had an 08 GS years ago, and I can't shake off that awesome driving experience no matter how many modern cars I drive these days.
Awesome Daren, welcome to the auto obsessive garage. Yeah, I was legitimately shocked on how well rounded the 450H is. They are certainly difficult to find due to rarity...not like I'm looking for another car or anything...maybe. Let me know if you track one down.
@@autoobsessivegarage indeed, I think my neighbor and this auto dealership are the only two places I've seen them outside of TH-cam. It's a 2011 model for a little under 9,000 and good milage for the year.
I have one of these. Great car. Check the HV battery in time and get a refurbished one if necessary. Biggest problem I had was bolts of the vvti getting loose. Worth it to check and get some thread locking glue. The car is very quiet, and very torquey. Very comfortable ride. If the front suspension needs to be replaced you can use gs300 suspension
stopdrpnro thank you sir and a great call out. That was a super rare and super pricey car at its release. You are spot on...that was a fantastic performance hybrid!
True, I have a 2012 one and still my friends don't believe it's that old, and boy it's fast as hell. There were only 400 in the country(South Africa) Zero issues except for rear tyre finish quickly (less than 30 000km) but is because of the instant electric torque
Yep I have the same but mk4 and very nice delivery on motorway don’t see my car very often in the road very rare. Love the Mark Leverson 835watt speaker system. My previous car was a money pit Audi A4 b7 2.0tfsi. Was totally unreliable.
I've got a 2006 GS300 here in the UK. To be honest, my acceleration, braking and general handling figures are much the same as the GS450h that you tested. Comfort levels are simply fantastic, the car is a joy to drive....anywhere! The difference lies in fuel consumption I imagine, you didn't mention that, but mine returns 40+ miles per UK gallon and between 21 & 31 mpg around town. I was pleased that you were impressed; I've been thinking about upgrading to a gs450h but I'm not so sure now
Those are absolutely stunning numbers from a GS300. I’m not sure with my testing equipment the cars are all that close. This tuned GS450h put down acceleration numbers on par with many 400hp cars I’ve tested. In fact, I believe the GS450h nearly matched the GS460 out of the box. I do love that 3.0 Liter though.
It's a pity you weren't testing a stock GS450h. That would have been a better comparison. My fuel consumption is not all that unusual as far as I can determine. I think it has to do with how the car is driven. I happen to be a highly trained chauffeur driver, (now retired), so my style of driving is focussed upon a smooth, but rapid and comfortable ride. Of course, I can thunder the car if I wish, and I'm certainly no slouch; but why bother when I can travel smoothly and quickly without drama. That amazing 6 speed transmission is a big help. I think I'll have to borrow a GS45Oh and see how it performs as a standard car - then make up my mind.
Hi I'm thinking about getting this very car very soon. You defo getting 40 mpg + on motorway? That's impressive for 3ltr v6 ! I thought it would be much lower than that!
@@FredericFreedom: it's all about how you drive. The UK gallon is of course larger than its USA counterpart, my figures are based up a UK gallon using 99 octane fuel. (These cars must NEVER be run on low octane fuels) On the open road (motorways) I use the car's cruise facility extensively, it works very well indeed. You'll find that, in winter conditions, fuel consumption is a little higher than in warmer weather. This is due to the way in which the Lexus engine management computer works. A few essentials for ownership. Check very carefully before you buy, (pretty obvious I know, but I've seen excitement take over far too often to ignore it). Once you have your car, no matter what you've been told; find a reliable mechanic and have the oils (0 - W30 fully synthetic) changed alomg with filters, including air-filter, and ensure that the Massed Air-flow Sensor is cleaned. This oil service, if carried out every 5,000 miles, will ensure your engine runs at full efficiency for up to a million miles! Service every 15,000 miles. You're buying one of the finest cars ever made, (as good or better than a Rolls Royce), it deserves to be cared for. Now, these cars are fast...very fast indeed! A 2006 GS300 will do 160mph! You can hoon it around like crazy and it'll keep coming back for more; but I find great comfort in cruising well within the limits and nust enjoying the ride. After all, with that kind of power under your right foot - you've got nothing to prove! Enjoy my friend
@@davidmwood560 wow! Thanks so much for this info! This is great knowledge to have! I am also stunned by how low the prices are for theses against what you get in terms of performances and features. The thing that concerned me was the mpg but 40 mpg is very very good for a car of thus type. Thanks so much for the info. I have copied it down for future reference so when I get the car I can action everything suggested. You're a legend. Godspeed
I'll take that review! lol. Mine is a 2008 on 125k miles, so far no issues. Just got Techstream figured out so really happy with that. Totally standard, although it does need stiffening side to side. The handling can feel a bit awkward if you're even slightly off line/ balance in the corner, I put that down to the relative high position of the battery. With 5 adults on board it recently delivered 42mpg over 800 miles, and it was not going slow.
Great info, may I ask how often your hybrid battery kicks in and ice engine shuts off? My 2006 rx400h uses ice engine about 80% of time, so maybe hybrid batteries need replacement.
@@Lee-vb4vh Ever since my battery pack replacement my ice stays off most of the time. Cruising below 34mph allows for non-ice intervention. It is a pricey piece, but battery replacement can truly revive these cars.
I am considering buying one, but am concerned with handling performance. It sounds like this one is dialed in very well. I know you briefly went through the mods. Do you mind listing them please? Also your friends car here has stock brakes? Or did I miss that? tyia
Tom's Front lower and upper front brace, Middle brace, rear 6 link brace, f sport sway bar (front only), Tanabe n210 springs for gs450h, Tanabe medalion exhaust, Brake pads Tom's, air filter Tom's, rear camber kit megan racing and top speed toe kit, most suspension bushings. Now spoon rigid collar subframe centering washer.
Great GS video, I am a Lexus fan too! I used to own a 2007 IS 250 and now have a 2019 CT200h and 2004 SC430. Great reliable cars! Ps all of my channel is dedicated to Lexus content if you fancy it?
You don't need to convert to Gas, Hybrid feels amazing, you don't need to replace the whole battery, the battery has 40 cells, some of the 40cells might need replacement, they are not expensive, depending on which country you live in the labour charge is what costs the most, if you live in a GCC country then labour charge wouldn't be that much.
@@autoobsessivegarage when speaking of the hybrid system, that's generally just talking about the battery correct? Or other things usually go wrong too?
@@Hazan12345 yes, the actual hybrid batteries are what tend to fail in older/higher mileage hybrid vehicles. BUT, Toyota has one of the best hybrid systems, and many owners have seen very long lives out of their batteries.
Bhakta Singh I believe the owner claimed to get in the mid-20 mpg range. We didn’t try without traction control off. Given how grippy the tires were, we didn’t experience any wheel spin.
I'm now officially an owner of a clean 2011 Obsidian Black GS450h with 94,000 miles. The car is sick, it is better than I expected, it feels like a rocket on highway. And gotta love silently moving through downtown on electric power
@@Flying_Lexus I replaced my pack and it restored new car performance . I viewed as preventative maintenance since I know I am keeping this car for a long time. Get the pack changed and continue to enjoy this beast!
@@autoobsessivegarage went in to drive it. I loved everything about it but it didn't have enough headroom. I'm 6'8". If you're over 6'5" you're going to have problems.
Basically the same car. As with every used car it really is up to how well the previous owner(s) maintained them. Check it out though, should still be amazing.
Hi, I ride 2011 Gs450h all the way in South Korea. I just wonder if you had installed both front and rear sway bars.? and are they of f-sport ? I was told that sway bar mods change suspension geometry, and sometimes badly affect it. Have you ever felt uncomfortable or nervous with the new sway bars particularly when you run the corner at high speed ? Because.. I am looking to install one to modify unstable handling.
Sway bars don't change the geometry of the suspension. It simply replaces a thinner stock bar. I have front installed and the rear sway bar is stock. The reason for this is the Tom's brace kit for the rear does not fit the f-sport sway bar. If you are looking for higher speed stability for cornering, this is a mod to do. You will feel less body roll and a more direct feeling during side to side weight transitions. I feel far more confident cornering with a sway bar equipped gs450h. When I had both front and rear installed it was "good enough" but I did want a stiffer chassis. TL:DR :makes care MORE stable compared to stock. Recommend for a more solid cornering experience.
@@terryharada5194 Thank you for the reply. speaking with GS450h, I am also wondering about how you guys are dealing with the hybrid battery death issue. In Korea, it is a huge problem amongst a lot of GS450h. Most of GS450h hybrid batteries run out dead when they reaches the mileage 150000~20000 km. It is so serious that even some owner has dumped his lexus car to save the cost for scrapping. I would like you to share how you guys are dealing with the problem.. It stresses out so many lexus hybrid car owners here particularly because no one knows how to fix or recycle the battery. The dealer only gets the super expensive genuine battery from Japan.
Hdover real the hybrid battery issue is also a concern amount owners here. However, we have hybrid battery specialist shops that are able to source new battery packs. It is a pricey repair, but I see the hybrid battery as a consumable part. Expect to pay 3-4,000.00 dollars for replacement. Gs450h battery pack is essentially two Prius packs put together.
@@terryharada5194 thank you for your answer! I appreciate it. It was great help. Could I bring up one last question ? How is Tanabe nf210 with GS450h ? Doesn't it ruin the stock shock absorbers because of lowering ??
This thing recored 0-60 and 1/4 mile times matching those of V8 performance cars I've tested. Certainly not a slow car at all. Be mindful of the magazine performance numbers you read...they are always adjusted and on prepped track surfaces. My data is real world.
@@autoobsessivegarage well I just bought a 2010 with 89k for 7500. It’s clean and all but I just hope I didn’t get ripped off being it’s a 10 year old car
Johnny Blaze 2011 was the end of the third generation GS450H. The forth generation which started in 2012 changes the hybrid system (to Atkinson cycle) which improved the fuel economy performance of the engine.
auto obsessive garage i went to the dealer looking to buy a corvette, $80,000 cash was my budget, my friend took me to his friends dealer and he went ape Shitttt over this 2013 Lexus gs450h. After test driving it and it surprisingly hauled ass and had low low low AF mileage on it, I went to the bank and got a cashiers check for $18,000 and took it home. That was 2 weeks ago, I’m still loving it, and so do the women. th-cam.com/video/7FjeES4Q4Fc/w-d-xo.html
Almost, I had to add a rubber reducer tube and clamp. I believe the size was 3.5 inches to 2.5 inches. Don't quote me on that, I took multiple visits to the auto store to find the perfect fit. The GS450h intake box has a slightly smaller circumference than the gs350 intake box. It would be a direct fit for the gs350.
We went through a complete org restructure of our audio editing department some years back, and I’m happy to update you that our overall audio quality has improved marginally since then.
www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-3rd-gen-2006-2011/847491-4gs-intake-pipe-with-sound-generator-fits-3gs-350-perfectly.html intake tube is actually an oem part from the newer (4th generation) gs350 fsport. That link should provide more information as I purchased after researching that post.
Ramell Hourmez there are a few CVT transmissions out there that also have this feature. It’s basically simulated gears. My 2015 Forester XT also had a similar feature with paddle shifters even.
Cvt gearbox, no one liked them, and people buying hybrids, want superb economy, they are not interested in 0 to 60, or BHP. Hence why it didn't take off
Ban Powel no one had accepted how a hybrid system could be utilized to gain better performance...and now look at some of our hyper car power plants. This thing was faster than the V8 option and had better fuel economy, a literal win/win.
Thank you for the review Chadwick!For those that are interested...Modifications in detail:
Suspension: tanabe nf210 springs stock shocks, F-sport sway bar front only due to rear links, Toms: strut tower brace, front suspension member brace, underbody brace, rear 6link suspension member brace, Megan’s rear camber kit, top speed rear toe bar.
Wheels: Volk racing G27 in dark prism metallic. 18x8.5 Et 45
Tires: Michelin pilot sport 4S 245/40 zr 18
Exterior: Kisho glasscoat sil701 +sil901+ topcoat 24 plus, oem rain guards, oem mudguards, seibon carbon fiber trunk panel.
Lights: carmate dualx version 2.0 hid 6000k
Led yellow/white switchback fog lights
V3 triton led turn signals front, carmate led turn signals rear.
Interior: blitz throttle controller, blitz brain obd2 computer, grom vline for apple CarPlay etc.
Exhaust: Tanabe touring medallion
Intake tube: 4th gen gs350 fsport intake tube with sound generator. Toms air filter
Brake pads by Toms.
rl9010 Thank you for allowing me to review the car. It is set up really well and the numbers show that.
Your car is goals Terry! Nice video and I'm surprised you didn't get a faster time closer to official numbers. I wonder if its because conditions and elevation.
Smacksmack206 real world testing is usually a heartbreaker when compared to testing on a prepped track. The positive is that the numbers way more closely reflect what the actual performance of the car is.
Smacksmack206 we just ran acceleration tests without paying much attention to the battery levels. I am sure if we took time and charged the battery a little more we could squeeze more time out. But these were real world conditions, so more reflective of what is running around vs being prepared for a run.
Hi. Nice car. I have same but in white :)
Im going to put 19" on my car. I like how back is but front have to be lowered. Its 450h problem with front seating too high . Can i buy only front springs and lower it, or do i need to buy all four springs? Im afraid that back will be too low if i change all 4. Sorry im complete noob in this.
This car is so sick. It's generally a unicorn in the used market so if you ever find one, snatch it up.
Frontlaven 100% agreed.
I got one myself and absolutely love it. Such a sleeper and not many know about it so its a pleasure to smoke all the fake M5s.
Hahaha such a sleeper. Hybrid badges fool everyone.
how much did you pay for yours?
@@rockman547 about 5k euro
@@mariuspmWOW. excellent price
@@rockman547 High miles though as well as I bought it with missing TPMS sensors.
Just got one. Praying I get to hand this over to my future child
Take good care of it and that shouldn’t be a problem.
You've earned a subscriber. I loved this video. Looking to purchase a used GS myself next year. My brother had an 08 GS years ago, and I can't shake off that awesome driving experience no matter how many modern cars I drive these days.
Awesome Daren, welcome to the auto obsessive garage. Yeah, I was legitimately shocked on how well rounded the 450H is. They are certainly difficult to find due to rarity...not like I'm looking for another car or anything...maybe. Let me know if you track one down.
@@autoobsessivegarage I just tracked one down, that's actually what brought me to your video
MrBochie Da2nd that’s awesome man! They are getting harder and harder to find for sure.
@@autoobsessivegarage indeed, I think my neighbor and this auto dealership are the only two places I've seen them outside of TH-cam. It's a 2011 model for a little under 9,000 and good milage for the year.
MrBochie Da2nd wow, that’s a great deal!
Best review for this car I have seen on TH-cam. I own this car and it is incredible. Very common to find in the UK used market.
jon middleton thank you very much. These things are a steal right now and we all no about Lexus/Toyota reliability. Such a safe purchase.
@@autoobsessivegarage I just picked one up for £3800, 2006, 112k miles, and a new battery put in last year. I absolutely love it.
I have one of these. Great car. Check the HV battery in time and get a refurbished one if necessary. Biggest problem I had was bolts of the vvti getting loose. Worth it to check and get some thread locking glue. The car is very quiet, and very torquey. Very comfortable ride. If the front suspension needs to be replaced you can use gs300 suspension
Fantastic tips, thank you.
I believe you guys forgot the other Lexus performance hybrid . The ls600hl had a faster 1/4 mile time than the gs.great car and great video too.
stopdrpnro thank you sir and a great call out. That was a super rare and super pricey car at its release. You are spot on...that was a fantastic performance hybrid!
Cool mods. Love this car. Power. Economy. Reliability. A bit of style. What else could you ask for!
Agree fully.
I wonder how this would perform with the regular 3.5V6 instead of the detuned version🤔
I bought a 450h on kind of a whim and I love the car. It will have to be a keeper I think!
They are fantastic all around cars. Being a sneaky fast hybrid is a huge bonus.
It’s even more rare that it is a 2011. One of the best generation Lexus cars, IMO
True. This is also one of the cleanest modified examples I’ve ever seen.
Yea it truly is a collectors item. Very nice car!!!
What does the hybrid component maintenance look like? I’m looking at an 08 with 150k miles and I assume all of that will need to be replaced soon
I had a 07 GS450h. I bought it used and I had Hybrid battery replaced at 130000km.
I have a 2013 gs450h, and I can’t tell you how many people I left scratching their head when my battery is full and dust dafuk out of them!😁
Legit V8 quick.
Yep I have the same and very nice delivery on motorway don’t see my car very often in the road very rare.
True, I have a 2012 one and still my friends don't believe it's that old, and boy it's fast as hell. There were only 400 in the country(South Africa) Zero issues except for rear tyre finish quickly (less than 30 000km) but is because of the instant electric torque
@@nkgudih mines 2012 to 😊
Lexus GS 450h my favorite car 🚗 for me 😀👍🏼
It is a very amazing machine!
Yep I have the same but mk4 and very nice delivery on motorway don’t see my car very often in the road very rare. Love the Mark Leverson 835watt speaker system. My previous car was a money pit Audi A4 b7 2.0tfsi. Was totally unreliable.
I've got a 2006 GS300 here in the UK. To be honest, my acceleration, braking and general handling figures are much the same as the GS450h that you tested. Comfort levels are simply fantastic, the car is a joy to drive....anywhere!
The difference lies in fuel consumption I imagine, you didn't mention that, but mine returns 40+ miles per UK gallon and between 21 & 31 mpg around town. I was pleased that you were impressed; I've been thinking about upgrading to a gs450h but I'm not so sure now
Those are absolutely stunning numbers from a GS300. I’m not sure with my testing equipment the cars are all that close. This tuned GS450h put down acceleration numbers on par with many 400hp cars I’ve tested.
In fact, I believe the GS450h nearly matched the GS460 out of the box.
I do love that 3.0 Liter though.
It's a pity you weren't testing a stock GS450h. That would have been a better comparison. My fuel consumption is not all that unusual as far as I can determine. I think it has to do with how the car is driven. I happen to be a highly trained chauffeur driver, (now retired), so my style of driving is focussed upon a smooth, but rapid and comfortable ride. Of course, I can thunder the car if I wish, and I'm certainly no slouch; but why bother when I can travel smoothly and quickly without drama. That amazing 6 speed transmission is a big help. I think I'll have to borrow a GS45Oh and see how it performs as a standard car - then make up my mind.
Hi I'm thinking about getting this very car very soon. You defo getting 40 mpg + on motorway? That's impressive for 3ltr v6 ! I thought it would be much lower than that!
@@FredericFreedom: it's all about how you drive. The UK gallon is of course larger than its USA counterpart, my figures are based up a UK gallon using 99 octane fuel. (These cars must NEVER be run on low octane fuels)
On the open road (motorways) I use the car's cruise facility extensively, it works very well indeed. You'll find that, in winter conditions, fuel consumption is a little higher than in warmer weather. This is due to the way in which the Lexus engine management computer works. A few essentials for ownership.
Check very carefully before you buy, (pretty obvious I know, but I've seen excitement take over far too often to ignore it). Once you have your car, no matter what you've been told; find a reliable mechanic and have the oils (0 - W30 fully synthetic) changed alomg with filters, including air-filter, and ensure that the Massed Air-flow Sensor is cleaned. This oil service, if carried out every 5,000 miles, will ensure your engine runs at full efficiency for up to a million miles! Service every 15,000 miles.
You're buying one of the finest cars ever made, (as good or better than a Rolls Royce), it deserves to be cared for. Now, these cars are fast...very fast indeed! A 2006 GS300 will do 160mph! You can hoon it around like crazy and it'll keep coming back for more; but I find great comfort in cruising well within the limits and nust enjoying the ride. After all, with that kind of power under your right foot - you've got nothing to prove! Enjoy my friend
@@davidmwood560 wow!
Thanks so much for this info!
This is great knowledge to have!
I am also stunned by how low the prices are for theses against what you get in terms of performances and features.
The thing that concerned me was the mpg but 40 mpg is very very good for a car of thus type.
Thanks so much for the info.
I have copied it down for future reference so when I get the car I can action everything suggested. You're a legend. Godspeed
Loved my buddies 08 GS350. Great power from 0-60 and fwy mpg is great
Wonderful cars with any of the available power train options…and great looking too.
I'll take that review! lol. Mine is a 2008 on 125k miles, so far no issues. Just got Techstream figured out so really happy with that. Totally standard, although it does need stiffening side to side. The handling can feel a bit awkward if you're even slightly off line/ balance in the corner, I put that down to the relative high position of the battery. With 5 adults on board it recently delivered 42mpg over 800 miles, and it was not going slow.
That is some very solid fuel economy and this certainly a hybrid that delivers on the performance front.
Great info, may I ask how often your hybrid battery kicks in and ice engine shuts off? My 2006 rx400h uses ice engine about 80% of time, so maybe hybrid batteries need replacement.
@@Lee-vb4vh Ever since my battery pack replacement my ice stays off most of the time. Cruising below 34mph allows for non-ice intervention. It is a pricey piece, but battery replacement can truly revive these cars.
Was that battery ever replaced or rebuilt? If so, at what mileage
Best car i ever owned
I am considering buying one, but am concerned with handling performance. It sounds like this one is dialed in very well. I know you briefly went through the mods. Do you mind listing them please? Also your friends car here has stock brakes? Or did I miss that? tyia
Hopefully mood good friend, and this great car's owner @terryharada5194 can add some details.
Tom's Front lower and upper front brace, Middle brace, rear 6 link brace, f sport sway bar (front only), Tanabe n210 springs for gs450h, Tanabe medalion exhaust, Brake pads Tom's, air filter Tom's, rear camber kit megan racing and top speed toe kit, most suspension bushings. Now spoon rigid collar subframe centering washer.
Great review.
Thank you!
Great GS video, I am a Lexus fan too! I used to own a 2007 IS 250 and now have a 2019 CT200h and 2004 SC430. Great reliable cars! Ps all of my channel is dedicated to Lexus content if you fancy it?
Niiiiice, I will have to check it out.
@@autoobsessivegarage thanks
I have this car and i love it!
Never heard a bad thing about this model…they offer so much all in one package.
Hi if battery got damaged or ended due to age are they costly to replace? can you convert it to work only in fuel?
Not sure how costly that would run to replace, but I’m nearly certain that a conversion to all gas would be very costly.
You don't need to convert to Gas, Hybrid feels amazing, you don't need to replace the whole battery, the battery has 40 cells, some of the 40cells might need replacement, they are not expensive, depending on which country you live in the labour charge is what costs the most, if you live in a GCC country then labour charge wouldn't be that much.
@@adelaseeri768 Thanks Adel for the feed back very kind of you
I am considering buying one of these with ~100k. Ate there any issues with the hybrid system? Thanks in advance.
At 100k miles the hybrid system should still be in good condition. Some shops can test the health of the system if you really want to make sure.
@@autoobsessivegarage Thank you
@@autoobsessivegarage when speaking of the hybrid system, that's generally just talking about the battery correct? Or other things usually go wrong too?
@@Hazan12345 yes, the actual hybrid batteries are what tend to fail in older/higher mileage hybrid vehicles. BUT, Toyota has one of the best hybrid systems, and many owners have seen very long lives out of their batteries.
This one certainly hits all the sleeper boxes! If i ever find one in decent I'll be pulling the trigger as the family of 4 grocery getter!
Sleepers that are totally slept on and can still be had for a decent price. Love this car.
eCVT is not a CVT. It's a planetary gear.
Thank you.
I want this car!!!
This was one of the cars I was considering, before ultimately going with an IS F.
Can't go wrong with either of them honestly.
I got a gs as I’m 6’3 tall Gs more space.
whats the gas mileage? did you try with traction off? Hold the traction button for 5 secs it will turn off the traction.
Bhakta Singh I believe the owner claimed to get in the mid-20 mpg range. We didn’t try without traction control off. Given how grippy the tires were, we didn’t experience any wheel spin.
Summer time 8.2 L/100km average. Winter 9.5-10 L/100km. 98 octane . If you drive it like you stole it, it will take a lot more ofcourse
@@PerformanceY what's that in mpg
@@colinparks619
28 mpg US
I'm turning off 100% traction control . Gs450h 2007
Check my channel 👍👍👍
Best I got is 45mpg on highway
Looks like a great motor!
Luke Harley conformed that it really is.
I'm so getting one of those.
You won’t regret it.
I'm now officially an owner of a clean 2011 Obsidian Black GS450h with 94,000 miles. The car is sick, it is better than I expected, it feels like a rocket on highway. And gotta love silently moving through downtown on electric power
@@Flying_Lexus Heck yeah man! Low mileage for sure. Simply fantastic car. Congrats!
@@Flying_Lexus congrats! I still love mine!
@@Flying_Lexus I replaced my pack and it restored new car performance . I viewed as preventative maintenance since I know I am keeping this car for a long time. Get the pack changed and continue to enjoy this beast!
The intake Will work for a gs450h 2013?
yes it is a stock f-sport intake tube from the 4th gen gs model lineup
I'm buying one tomorrow.
Awesome...update us on how it goes!
@@autoobsessivegarage went in to drive it. I loved everything about it but it didn't have enough headroom. I'm 6'8". If you're over 6'5" you're going to have problems.
is the 2010 version just as good? there is one for sale where I am.
Basically the same car. As with every used car it really is up to how well the previous owner(s) maintained them. Check it out though, should still be amazing.
Imagine Lexus making a Never Version of this Powertrain but with The 3.5TTV6 in the LC RC & LS F Variants🔥
I can actually see a performance oriented hybrid doing well in today’s market.
Hi, I ride 2011 Gs450h all the way in South Korea. I just wonder if you had installed both front and rear sway bars.? and are they of f-sport ?
I was told that sway bar mods change suspension geometry, and sometimes badly affect it.
Have you ever felt uncomfortable or nervous with the new sway bars particularly when you run the corner at high speed ?
Because.. I am looking to install one to modify unstable handling.
Hdover real let me get the owner to chime in. He is waaaay more knowledgeable than me on the GS450H.
Sway bars don't change the geometry of the suspension. It simply replaces a thinner stock bar. I have front installed and the rear sway bar is stock. The reason for this is the Tom's brace kit for the rear does not fit the f-sport sway bar. If you are looking for higher speed stability for cornering, this is a mod to do. You will feel less body roll and a more direct feeling during side to side weight transitions. I feel far more confident cornering with a sway bar equipped gs450h. When I had both front and rear installed it was "good enough" but I did want a stiffer chassis. TL:DR :makes care MORE stable compared to stock. Recommend for a more solid cornering experience.
@@terryharada5194 Thank you for the reply. speaking with GS450h, I am also wondering about how you guys are dealing with the hybrid battery death issue. In Korea, it is a huge problem amongst a lot of GS450h. Most of GS450h hybrid batteries run out dead when they reaches the mileage 150000~20000 km. It is so serious that even some owner has dumped his lexus car to save the cost for scrapping.
I would like you to share how you guys are dealing with the problem.. It stresses out so many lexus hybrid car owners here particularly because no one knows how to fix or recycle the battery. The dealer only gets the super expensive genuine battery from Japan.
Hdover real the hybrid battery issue is also a concern amount owners here. However, we have hybrid battery specialist shops that are able to source new battery packs. It is a pricey repair, but I see the hybrid battery as a consumable part. Expect to pay 3-4,000.00 dollars for replacement. Gs450h battery pack is essentially two Prius packs put together.
@@terryharada5194 thank you for your answer! I appreciate it. It was great help. Could I bring up one last question ? How is Tanabe nf210 with GS450h ? Doesn't it ruin the stock shock absorbers because of lowering ??
I don't if he had the performance controls set but that time is not correct. He was over a second slower than actual numbers
This thing recored 0-60 and 1/4 mile times matching those of V8 performance cars I've tested. Certainly not a slow car at all.
Be mindful of the magazine performance numbers you read...they are always adjusted and on prepped track surfaces. My data is real world.
What would be a good price to buy one of these used???
I’ve seen them all over the place for price. Mileage and condition are major factors.
@@autoobsessivegarage well I just bought a 2010 with 89k for 7500. It’s clean and all but I just hope I didn’t get ripped off being it’s a 10 year old car
@@rockman547 thats an amazing deal dude.. you did not get ripped off
@4:30 What? They ended when? My baby is a 2013 gs450h in mint condition.
Johnny Blaze 2011 was the end of the third generation GS450H. The forth generation which started in 2012 changes the hybrid system (to Atkinson cycle) which improved the fuel economy performance of the engine.
auto obsessive garage i went to the dealer looking to buy a corvette, $80,000 cash was my budget, my friend took me to his friends dealer and he went ape Shitttt over this 2013 Lexus gs450h.
After test driving it and it surprisingly hauled ass and had low low low AF mileage on it, I went to the bank and got a cashiers check for $18,000 and took it home.
That was 2 weeks ago, I’m still loving it, and so do the women. th-cam.com/video/7FjeES4Q4Fc/w-d-xo.html
Johnny Blaze they really are such amazing cars.
auto obsessive garage do you know of any Mods for the gs450h as far as aesthetics or particular websites with aftermarket mods for it?
Johnny Blaze this was my friend Terry’s car @rl9010 he is pretty much the GS450h subject matter expert.
Was the intake tube a direct swap?
Almost, I had to add a rubber reducer tube and clamp. I believe the size was 3.5 inches to 2.5 inches. Don't quote me on that, I took multiple visits to the auto store to find the perfect fit. The GS450h intake box has a slightly smaller circumference than the gs350 intake box. It would be a direct fit for the gs350.
You had me until CVT. Ugghh
Come on....it’s not thaaaaaaat bad.
eCVT. Toyota's eCVTs don't even have a belt. They're a differential with two big electric motors. Very robust.
It's an h. Fuel consumption?
Don’t believe this “h” was ever meant for high mpg performance. I believe my friend was seeing right around 25mpg mixed.
correct. @@autoobsessivegarage
could the audio be any worse?
We went through a complete org restructure of our audio editing department some years back, and I’m happy to update you that our overall audio quality has improved marginally since then.
Hi everyone, can i get link for that intake.
Thank you
www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-3rd-gen-2006-2011/847491-4gs-intake-pipe-with-sound-generator-fits-3gs-350-perfectly.html intake tube is actually an oem part from the newer (4th generation) gs350 fsport. That link should provide more information as I purchased after researching that post.
Cvt transmission but why does it have a manual mode with + and -
Ramell Hourmez there are a few CVT transmissions out there that also have this feature. It’s basically simulated gears. My 2015 Forester XT also had a similar feature with paddle shifters even.
auto obsessive garage okay so it’s just for a more sportier feeling it doesn’t shift any gears if I’m right?
Ramell Hourmez thats right since technically there are not any real gears.
auto obsessive garage I like your content man!
Ramell Hourmez thank you sir! I like making it.
Nice Car 👏🏼
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Cvt gearbox, no one liked them, and people buying hybrids, want superb economy, they are not interested in 0 to 60, or BHP. Hence why it didn't take off
Ban Powel no one had accepted how a hybrid system could be utilized to gain better performance...and now look at some of our hyper car power plants. This thing was faster than the V8 option and had better fuel economy, a literal win/win.
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