2009 Lexus GS 450h Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Lexus GS 450h:

The hybrid system in the GS450h is so highly evolved that its only remaining unusual behaviors are positives.

-- Automobile

Blistering performance, seamless hybrid operation, super-silent ride, fine build and materials quality, athletic handling.

-- Edmunds.com

What reviewers liked least about the Lexus GS 450h:

Passenger room is very tight, and the driving position is flawed because of the tight head room.

-- Consumer Reports

The GS sedan has secure handling but it isn't as sporty or engaging as some of its competitors.

-- Consumer Reports

Small trunk, excessive reflection off interior surfaces, some awkwardly placed controls.

-- Edmunds.com

Lexus GS 450h Comparisons:

The EPA ratings of 27 mpg city and 28 mpg highway aren't exactly a quantum leap over the GS300's 22/30 mpg or even the GS430's 18/25. Nor are they as good as the Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI's 27/37 mpg.

-- Automobile

The Lexus GS is more like a Bentley than a BMW, a unique character that sets it apart from its sport-sedan competition.

-- New Car Test Drive

Best one-liner about the Lexus GS 450h:

The GS450h is a technological tour de force.

-- Automobile

A hybrid with a slightly different focus, the Lexus GS 450h delivers all-out sport sedan performance while offering the fuel economy of a midsize family sedan.

-- Edmunds.com

This car has the calm, intuitive personality we associate with the Lexus brand, yet it has capability to get you to your destination as quickly as you dare.

-- New Car Test Drive