2014 Lexus GS 450h 4-Door Sedan Review - Automoblog.net (blog)

This week we’ll be testing the 2014 Lexus GS 450h 4-Door Sedan that is unique because it’s a full-size sedan that offers impressive performance while delivering the fuel economy of a much smaller vehicle. But the new GS 450h doesn’t come cheap and costs over $10,000 more than a similarly equipped GS 350. Unless gas prices spike significantly higher, it would take decades to recoup the difference. But if you want a luxury sedan that is fuel-efficient and powerful, GS 450h has some very impressive features. What’s New for 2014. The 2014 GS 450h gets an upgrade to its continuously variable transmission (CVT) and gets a new Sport mode for driving enthusiasts. Siri Eyes Free voice control function has been added along with a full color readout for the optional head-up display, rear cross-traffic alerts for the optional blind-spot monitoring system and power trunk opener is a new option. Options on this 2014 GS 450h This tester ($59,600) came loaded with the Blind Spot Monitor ($700), Luxury Package with heated rear seats ($5,695) that included a 17-speaker 835-watt Mark Levinson sound system ($1,380), HDD navigation ($1,735) with... Interior features The 2014 GS 450h is all about luxury as you would expect from Lexus and is as comfortable as any luxury sedan on the market. Source: www.automoblog.net