Used 2011 Lexus GS 450h Base for sale 

The 2011 Lexus GS 450h comes in a single trim starting at $58,950. It comes with a 3.5 L V6 engine combined with two electric motors outputting a combined 340 hp of maximum power and 267 lb-ft of maximum torque. The GS 450h comes equipped with a plethora of features, including Lexus memory system to control the power driver’s seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel, power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close, and sliding sunshade, and much more. 

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The 2011 Lexus GS 450h comes in a single hybrid trim option costing $58,950 and stands without competition at the price point as the only available 4-door luxury hybrid with sleek styling. The GS 450h comes equipped with a wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, 10-way driver’s and front passenger’s power seats along with other luxury features.

The 2011 Lexus GS 450h comes equipped with a 3.5 L V6 engine that puts out a maximum power of 340 hp and a maximum torque of 267 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to the rear wheels through a 6-speed shiftable automatic.

The GS 450h reaches 60mph in 5.1 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 13.2 seconds, which are not very impressive numbers. 

In comparison, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the fastest of the lot, with a 5.5 L V8 under its hood putting out 382 hp and 391 lb-ft, pulling the Mercedes to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and crossing the quarter-mile mark in 13.4 seconds. The Lexus comes in at second place taking 5.2 seconds to reach 60mph, while the Audi takes 5.9 seconds. 

We know that fuel efficiency is the turf of a hybrid like the GS 450h. But the 2011 Lexus GS 450h doesn’t deliver a fuel-efficiency that is expected from a hybrid. The 450h delivers an efficiency of 22 mpg in the city, 25 on the highway, and 23 mpg of combined fuel economy. The GS 450h gets a 17.2-gallon of fuel capacity, outputting a range of 378 miles in the city, 430 on the highway, and a combined range of 395 miles. The efficiency figures are on par with other performance-oriented vehicles in the segment.

Being a hybrid, the Lexus does deliver the best combined fuel efficiency of 23 mpg, against its gas-powered rivals. The Mercedes E-Class and the Audi A6 deliver a combined efficiency of 18 and 19 mpg, respectively. The Mercedes and the Audi have an identical fuel capacity of 21.1 gallons, followed by the Lexus with a lower 17.2 fuel capacity. The Audi delivers the best-combined range of 400 miles, followed by the Lexus and the Mercedes providing 395 and 379 miles of range, respectively.

The GS 450h provides a very luxurious and comfortable cabin, which is noise isolated exceptionally well. The GS 450h features uber-luxurious elements, including soft leather and wood inside its premium cabin.

The front row seats are extremely comfortable and supportive, while the second-row seats also offer lots of legroom. The added legroom in the rear row is provided at the cost of a lower cargo capacity of 10.3 cu-ft.

The Lexus is the most spacious option, followed by the Audi A6 and the Mercedes E-Class. When it comes to second-row space, the Lexus again has the edge as it provides the best legroom of 36.4 inches. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Lexus has the least 10.3 cu-ft, followed by the Mercedes and Audi with an identical 15.9 cu-ft of cargo area. Major interior features include-

• Dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor, and automatic recirculation mode
• Lexus Memory System to control power driver’s seat (except lumbar), outside mirrors, and steering wheel
• Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
• Semi-aniline perforated leather-trimmed interior 
• Heated and ventilated front seats 
• Steering-wheel-mounted audio and display controls

How intuitive is the 2011 Lexus GS 450h ’s infotainment unit?

The 2011 Lexus GS 450h features a 10-speaker Premium Surround Sound System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer as standard. The navigation central screen is intuitive and easy to use. The infotainment system is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with XM Radio with a 90-day trial subscription. The audio system sounds phenomenal as expected. Few key features include-

• Lexus 10-speaker Premium Surround Sound System with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer 
• XM Radio with a 90-day trial subscription 
• USB audio input for iPod compatible music player integration with audio system 
• Bluetooth technology 
• Bluetooth audio profile for wireless integration of compatible music players with in-vehicle audio system 
• In-glass antenna with FM-diversity system 
• Liquid-crystal multi-information console display
• Backup camera

The GS 450h looks elegant and beautiful on the outside. The front end looks pretty with the sleek grille and HID headlamps but the auxiliary lights integrated inwards to each headlight look quite boring and do affect the overall beauty of the otherwise nice-looking exterior.

The GS 450h weighs 4,134 lbs, which is on the lower side of the spectrum. It also has a decent ground clearance of 5.1 inches.

The 2011 Audi A6 is the longest among the competition, while the Mercedes is the heaviest weighing at 4,145 lbs. The Lexus has the highest ground clearance of 5.1 inches, while the Audi has a bit lower 4.6 inches of clearance, whereas the Mercedes has the lowest clearance of 3.8 inches. Few key exterior features of the GS 450h include-

• Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade
• Power windows with one-touch auto-open/close feature
• Adaptive Front Lighting System
• Power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with defoggers, puddle lamps, integrated turn indicators, and auto tilt-down in reverse
• High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto-leveling
• Integrated fog lamps
• LED taillamps

The 2011 Lexus GS 450h comes equipped with many standard safety features, including Driver’s and front passenger’s dual-stage airbag system, front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbags, rear-seat side airbags, four-wheel ventilated power-assisted disc brakes, Electronic Controlled Braking coupled with 4-wheel ABS, and more. It has not been tested or rated by NHTSA or IIHS yet due to its expensive price tag. Major safety features available with the GS 450h are-

• Four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Smart Stop Technology
• Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) with cutoff switch
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
• Traction Control (TRAC)
• Brake Assist
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System

The 2011 Lexus GS 450h is a superb-looking machine delivering an ultra-luxurious interior along with comparatively better fuel efficiency than its entirely gas power rivals. It also manages to offer great driving dynamics and impressive handling. The GS 450h should only be the primary option if what you want is the added fuel economy of a hybrid, as there is no competition for this machine in that sense, otherwise, better options are available in the gas-powered segment.