GS 450h 0-60 in 5.2 seconds( nuff said!!) $54,900 (pg 3)
03-01-06, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
batteries themselves are not that "big" actually. All depends how well was it designed from start and how much space there is at back. There might not be that much since it is RWD. They might used run flats and spare tire space for batteries.
03-01-06, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
From a post in the GS450H thread in the 3GS forum :
03-01-06, 04:06 PM
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Well I can't say for sure, but with technology, in time things always get more powerful and smaller. There is a good chance the batteries in the LS are smaller than in the Prius and GS but more powerful.
This trend will continue as each hybrid is developed.
This trend will continue as each hybrid is developed.
03-01-06, 08:56 PM
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The GS450h is no doubt a technical marvel 
but the tiny trunk with the tiny opening is a pretty big drawback. Not sure of the point of having such a large sport sedan without the ability to carry much luggage or golf bags or scuba gear or whatever. No way 4-5 people are going on vacation in it. That's kinda why I'm finding many sports sedans neither that sporty or that practical.
But the GS450h is still a major accomplishment for Lexus.
but the tiny trunk with the tiny opening is a pretty big drawback. Not sure of the point of having such a large sport sedan without the ability to carry much luggage or golf bags or scuba gear or whatever. No way 4-5 people are going on vacation in it. That's kinda why I'm finding many sports sedans neither that sporty or that practical.But the GS450h is still a major accomplishment for Lexus.
03-01-06, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
The GS450h is no doubt a technical marvel but the tiny trunk with the tiny opening is a pretty big drawback. Not sure of the point of having such a large sport sedan without the ability to carry much luggage or golf bags or scuba gear or whatever. No way 4-5 people are going on vacation in it. That's kinda why I'm finding many sports sedans neither that sporty or that practical.
But the GS450h is still a major accomplishment for Lexus.
but the tiny trunk with the tiny opening is a pretty big drawback. Not sure of the point of having such a large sport sedan without the ability to carry much luggage or golf bags or scuba gear or whatever. No way 4-5 people are going on vacation in it. That's kinda why I'm finding many sports sedans neither that sporty or that practical.But the GS450h is still a major accomplishment for Lexus.
03-02-06, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
The GS450h is no doubt a technical marvel but the tiny trunk with the tiny opening is a pretty big drawback. Not sure of the point of having such a large sport sedan without the ability to carry much luggage or golf bags or scuba gear or whatever. No way 4-5 people are going on vacation in it. That's kinda why I'm finding many sports sedans neither that sporty or that practical.
But the GS450h is still a major accomplishment for Lexus.
but the tiny trunk with the tiny opening is a pretty big drawback. Not sure of the point of having such a large sport sedan without the ability to carry much luggage or golf bags or scuba gear or whatever. No way 4-5 people are going on vacation in it. That's kinda why I'm finding many sports sedans neither that sporty or that practical.But the GS450h is still a major accomplishment for Lexus.
03-02-06, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
The GS450h is no doubt a technical marvel but the tiny trunk with the tiny opening is a pretty big drawback. Not sure of the point of having such a large sport sedan without the ability to carry much luggage or golf bags or scuba gear or whatever. No way 4-5 people are going on vacation in it. That's kinda why I'm finding many sports sedans neither that sporty or that practical.
But the GS450h is still a major accomplishment for Lexus.
but the tiny trunk with the tiny opening is a pretty big drawback. Not sure of the point of having such a large sport sedan without the ability to carry much luggage or golf bags or scuba gear or whatever. No way 4-5 people are going on vacation in it. That's kinda why I'm finding many sports sedans neither that sporty or that practical.But the GS450h is still a major accomplishment for Lexus.
I have had to "make it work" but the 2nd gen gs trunk is small.... I had 3-4 sets of clubs STUFFED into it. I use to cart around my tennis ball machine, heavy bag.... I did make it work....
And we just talked about this a couple days ago as a lot of people don't only have 1 car. Yeah I beat my GS up daily but even if it had a bigger trunk, I am not packing 4 people into it for the weekend. Someone in the family usually has a SUV or Van or something.......
03-02-06, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by newr
Both the GS450H and GS460 are going to be out soon...
03-02-06, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I thought there was word that the 460 engine can't fit the new Gen GS? Can anyone confirm this? If so, the engines that will be available are the 350 and 430, with the V6 being more powerful and expensive than the V8!!!
03-02-06, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by newr
Both the GS450H and GS460 are going to be out soon, and especially with the MSRP of the 450H starts at $54,900, I wonder who are going to buy the current GS430? 
03-02-06, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I thought there was word that the 460 engine can't fit the new Gen GS? Can anyone confirm this?
03-03-06, 08:40 PM
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