Difference between GS430 and GS450

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11-06-07, 03:24 AM

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Difference between GS430 and GS450

Hi Everyone!

Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere, but I haven't found it!

Is there any other difference between the GS430 and GS450 other than the hybrid part? Is the suspension, interior, body all the same?

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11-07-07, 10:10 AM

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In UK, the 450h is much better because of CO2 taxes, and London congestion fees !

The GS450h has the 3.5 V6 engine vs the 4.3 V8 on the GS430, but the electric motor is awesome for on demand torque (incredible pull from 0 to 120mph+ !)

I believe that the differences in suspension, interior, body and all are very minimal if any.

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11-07-07, 10:15 AM

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THis is correct. EVO magazine has a long term GS 450h in their fleet. In the U.K the GS 450h is the say to go.
Exterior is identical except badging and the GS 450h has different 18" wheels.
Interiors are identical except the 450h has a Volt meter (for batteries) instead of a Tachometer.
The GS 450h is faster (0-60 in 5.2) than the 430 (0-60 in 5.7) and 40% more fuel efficient.

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11-07-07, 10:16 AM

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Oh, one last thing, the GS 430 trunk size is a little over 13 cubic feet, the 450h about 7 cubic feet. (the battery is in the trunk)

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