All lexus cars are expensive but not overpriced because if you see how they build their cars compared to other brands, the lexus always run a quality check at every assembly line from the first line to the final assembly lexus does a very strict quality control compared to other manufacturers which runs a quality check only at the end of the assembly line also lexus has the highest quality ratings and nothing can beat the lexus quality
TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes Fair enough. But it seems more like a rapid limo to me. Along the lines of a BMW 550i or a Mercedes S500. Sporty conjures up images like an RX7 or a Porsche 911, etc, etc. 2 seaters with hard suspension. The only thing sporty about the GS450h is its acceleration if you ask me. I have one and before that I had turbo RX7s for 25 years. They're like night and day (except for acceleration).
The IS and GS are meant to be Lexus' "Sporty luxury sedans" so a little sporty is expected, seems thats exactly what this car gives. Want more sport and still stay with Lexus? There is the IS 350 F Sport, ISF and RCF...and then the LC 500, and now the IS 500. They pretty much cover the spectrum from ultra luxury (LS 500) to supercar. (LFA) However if you dont already have one of the latter it cant be bought new...and will cost quite a lot on the "used" market😂
Why the hell did Lexus put a 450 badge when all they had to do is put a "H" after 350. What does it make the power of a 4.5l V8? It's a nice car but I don't get why Lexus does that. Good video
BEST car in its class. Lexus just gets better and better. I saw one of these in black but it was the F Sport model... all I can say it I would buy this car.
@@najroen I agree! I listened to Burmester in Mercedes. Mark Levinson in Lexus still sounded better even though I wanted to like Burmester more but couldn't come up with any reason.
0:41 First review I've seen with good footage on the cars special low beam light design, which looks like a vertical strip and extends the day time running lights design. From the inside you would never imagine how the low beam looked from the outside, I was surprised myself the first time I notice this on my own Lexus GS 450h. Have'nt seen any review point out this low beam design, but maybe the Lexus marketing didn't mentioned it in the press material either?
The GS outsells the A6. It's funny how Audi always tries to align itself with the other two Germans but its sales are miniscule in the US and mainly FWD econoboxes globally.
this is my favourite interior combo of this car ! And here in germany noone drive them and if you find a good used one its always shit black interior which went fucking hot in summer so quickly !
well if nissan calls their maxima a "4-door sports car" i think this would be a sports sedan. if your looking for "sports" its all on the GS350. this is just basically an option to get that GS350 with better fuel economy
For some reason I do not like the inside of this car....I'm not saying its bad it just looks cheap compared to the last Gen...Good review though Steve!!!
Hey steve I remember watching your review of the BuickLaCrosse where you were trying a different technique to see if you got more views.I was wondering if the "flaw" was a certain "flair" that is lacked in your reviews(please take no offence).Say, if you watch a review by EmmeHall of RoadflyTV or a review bySteve from RosenthalAutomotive, their videos grasp me with humour as well as facts - your reviews do not grasp me, but maybe a "grasp" (not necessarily humour) is needed to pull in the views.
Ha, ha! No, no...it's not the sound of some squeaky components that haven't been lubed in a while. When you're crusing at 70 on uneven I-88 you can hear that German-like, mechanical precision of rapidly working shocks subtly permeating the cabin as the car remains completely unnerved. There - that's how I should have stated it in the first place ;-)
I was interested in the M35 Hybrid, but the 2013 GS 450h is superior in every way. The Infiniti is a little feminine for my taste, but is a very nice vehicle.
not if you had brain issues, otherwise, the remote touch is easy and fun to use. The only system requires patience is anything Jaguar and Land Rover put in their shitty cars
The people that can afford this $68K hybrid can easily afford gas at $5 if it ever gets there so why make a car like this, other than being green, it makes no sense. It's so bland that plain white toast looks more appealing.
No thanks. I like technology in my car as much as the next person, but this overdone. Much like the new ES, this GS is just too busy.Styling is mediocre to me. Not crazy about the dash. Not drawn to the exterior. And a mouse? Screens? Knobs? Too much! I think this car would be a pain to drive because of all the attention I'd have to pay to screens, knobs, buttons. And a car this big should have more room inside; my same complaint about the GS I used to own.It's all outside, no inside.Too tight.
well its not like this isnt more powerful and faster than the 3.5 V6, cause it doesnt matter what ampount of cylinders it has... its just a v6 with a big battery...
Hybrids have an additional electric motor, I think this gs electric motor is an additional 30ish horse power, and electric motors have that instant torque
that is no v8 performance, that is for certain. a v8 that only gets 340hp? that's pathetic. even a crappy american made dodge challenger makes 305hp with a NA v6. if you think this is a v8 performance class vehicle, the japanese have certainly fooled you.
"BMW design cues"? you mean the ones Lexus first introduced on the fourth generation LS460 then BMW and other copied? yeah thought so...
2:25 if you are talking about the tail lights, Lexus actually had that design breakthrough first
Impossible to find one now
All lexus cars are expensive but not overpriced because if you see how they build their cars compared to other brands, the lexus always run a quality check at every assembly line from the first line to the final assembly lexus does a very strict quality control compared to other manufacturers which runs a quality check only at the end of the assembly line also lexus has the highest quality ratings and nothing can beat the lexus quality
It's a luxury, high performance limo but "it just doesn't feel like a sports car".
What was he expecting?
+Warren NZ "Some Lexus drivers like their hybrids sporty, and the 2015 GS 450h delivers." - Lexus And that's what I was expecting.
TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes
Fair enough. But it seems more like a rapid limo to me. Along the lines of a BMW 550i or a Mercedes S500.
Sporty conjures up images like an RX7 or a Porsche 911, etc, etc. 2 seaters with hard suspension.
The only thing sporty about the GS450h is its acceleration if you ask me. I have one and before that I had turbo RX7s for 25 years.
They're like night and day (except for acceleration).
+Warren NZ The Mercedes S-klass is about the same size as the 7 series BMW's, while the E-klass is the size of the 5 series. ;)
The IS and GS are meant to be Lexus' "Sporty luxury sedans" so a little sporty is expected, seems thats exactly what this car gives. Want more sport and still stay with Lexus? There is the IS 350 F Sport, ISF and RCF...and then the LC 500, and now the IS 500. They pretty much cover the spectrum from ultra luxury (LS 500) to supercar. (LFA) However if you dont already have one of the latter it cant be bought new...and will cost quite a lot on the "used" market😂
best car ever, still going strong
Sweet Car ! Looks even better with the optional 19 inch wheels.
I REALLY like the new Lexus interiors.
I care about mpg and luxury so I'm loving this car
Why the hell did Lexus put a 450 badge when all they had to do is put a "H" after 350. What does it make the power of a 4.5l V8? It's a nice car but I don't get why Lexus does that. Good video
i agree, it depends person to person. the old interior had a classic Lexus layout where it all focused into the middle of the dash.
"...feel good when they seem to enjoy the flogging, and the GS merely submits to it." We're still talking about cars right?
BEST car in its class. Lexus just gets better and better. I saw one of these in black but it was the F Sport model... all I can say it I would buy this car.
a 400.000 mile luxury GT, with V8 performance and 4 cyl. economy. Nuff said.
From this car forward, there' s no going back! It is just the begining.
is mark levinson worth the extra money?
Yes! Best sound system on the market!
@@najroen I agree! I listened to Burmester in Mercedes. Mark Levinson in Lexus still sounded better even though I wanted to like Burmester more but couldn't come up with any reason.
EXCELLENT car.
Trust me when i say this, Lexus only has one competitor amd thats Lexus its self
Nice review Steve, as usual. I enjoyed you previous reviews of the Cadillac CTS series was wondering when you'll do the ATS and XTS models.
0:41 First review I've seen with good footage on the cars special low beam light design, which looks like a vertical strip and extends the day time running lights design.
From the inside you would never imagine how the low beam looked from the outside, I was surprised myself the first time I notice this on my own Lexus GS 450h. Have'nt seen any review point out this low beam design, but maybe the Lexus marketing didn't mentioned it in the press material either?
The GS outsells the A6. It's funny how Audi always tries to align itself with the other two Germans but its sales are miniscule in the US and mainly FWD econoboxes globally.
lol my C-class's wood door trim fell off cause the glue melted. i wouldnt say german cars are the best, they all have their flaws.
this is my favourite interior combo of this car ! And here in germany noone drive them and if you find a good used one its always shit black interior which went fucking hot in summer so quickly !
Thanks - just a suggestion from a long time subscriber.
well if nissan calls their maxima a "4-door sports car" i think this would be a sports sedan. if your looking for "sports" its all on the GS350. this is just basically an option to get that GS350 with better fuel economy
for the 300th episode, you should do the new Ferrari FF or a Lexus LFA, those are cool :)
I looks great, but hearing that it has a CVT makes me question whether it truly is a "sports sedan"
He has such a good voice!
I prefer the ES's interior, even though its cheaper
Last GS was not backseat friendly.... An Xtra 4ft is needed in backseat four additional passengers.......
For some reason I do not like the inside of this car....I'm not saying its bad it just looks cheap compared to the last Gen...Good review though Steve!!!
Steve, when you make those proclamations about ride and noise, would you even say more so than a Maybach or Phantom
Hey steve I remember watching your review of the BuickLaCrosse where you were trying a different technique to see if you got more views.I was wondering if the "flaw" was a certain "flair" that is lacked in your reviews(please take no offence).Say, if you watch a review by EmmeHall of RoadflyTV or a review bySteve from RosenthalAutomotive, their videos grasp me with humour as well as facts - your reviews do not grasp me, but maybe a "grasp" (not necessarily humour) is needed to pull in the views.
its not a V8, its a 3.5 liter v6 with an electric battery... its a hybrid...
they should make a 600h kinda like the 600L?
Love Lexus.
$60,007? Why the $7?
@fantomtuba What adpectz of the interior do you think are horrendous? Not getting upset, just asking. :)
I think that's a great idea! Can you make it happen for me, because I doubt that I can ;-)
Ha, ha! No, no...it's not the sound of some squeaky components that haven't been lubed in a while. When you're crusing at 70 on uneven I-88 you can hear that German-like, mechanical precision of rapidly working shocks subtly permeating the cabin as the car remains completely unnerved. There - that's how I should have stated it in the first place ;-)
a $68k 2012 lexus can compete with a $43k 2004 corvette, fantastic!
if this came in the F sport package i couldn't see my self buying anything else for my net car
I'd go for a 2013 Audi A6
that would be the ES not the GS
Infiniti M35h - this car everyday. CVT and Lexus = awn. Plus Infiniti has nicer interior
I was interested in the M35 Hybrid, but the 2013 GS 450h is superior in every way. The Infiniti is a little feminine for my taste, but is a very nice vehicle.
@@REBUKED1 Plus, for long term use, GS450h will come away with more pleasant and it will perform just like the day one when you drive it.
I like everything except the grill. I want something that won't fall apart after a couple years and the Germans cant do that.
That steering wheel has to go
not if you had brain issues, otherwise, the remote touch is easy and fun to use. The only system requires patience is anything Jaguar and Land Rover put in their shitty cars
i love the interior, not a fan of the rest of the car, blaaaaaaaa.
Great
*aspects
The people that can afford this $68K hybrid can easily afford gas at $5 if it ever gets there so why make a car like this, other than being green, it makes no sense. It's so bland that plain white toast looks more appealing.
No thanks. I like technology in my car as much as the next person, but this overdone. Much like the new ES, this GS is just too busy.Styling is mediocre to me. Not crazy about the dash. Not drawn to the exterior. And a mouse? Screens? Knobs? Too much! I think this car would be a pain to drive because of all the attention I'd have to pay to screens, knobs, buttons. And a car this big should have more room inside; my same complaint about the GS I used to own.It's all outside, no inside.Too tight.
c'mon toyota, make the 38mpg 3.0l v6 prius
well its not like this isnt more powerful and faster than the 3.5 V6, cause it doesnt matter what ampount of cylinders it has... its just a v6 with a big battery...
Hybrids have an additional electric motor, I think this gs electric motor is an additional 30ish horse power, and electric motors have that instant torque
If I could afford it, I'd buy it. Especially if I want to remain anonymous. In the meanwhile, I'll continue to enjoy my Mazda 3 :-)
Beautiful car but it looks best in Liquid Platinum Silver. Silver GS450h = teh sex.
LEXUS
Lol Lexus is outselling Audi by a lot, like its not even close.
In germany noone drive a Lexus.....exept me i think :-)
this along with the new RX, lexus interiors are starting to look horendous.
Hey look a souped up camry......
Whats a M35h ? GTFO
hybrid luxury sports car? what's the point? penny pinching gas money on a $68k car?
what's next, a hybrid bmw m3?
For almost 70,000$ this just isn't worth it.
that is no v8 performance, that is for certain. a v8 that only gets 340hp? that's pathetic. even a crappy american made dodge challenger makes 305hp with a NA v6.
if you think this is a v8 performance class vehicle, the japanese have certainly fooled you.
rather buy a 2013 bmw 550i m sport for $73000
boring