GSh Performance Features
ECVT
This transmission provides smooth acceleration and allows the engine and motor to operate at peak efficiency.
Regenerative Braking
Energy that is normally lost as heat during braking is captured as electrical power to recharge the battery.
Variable Gear-Ratio Steering
Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS) adjusts the steering responsiveness based on the vehicle's speed.
Optimize Your Mileage
To learn methods for maximizing your gas mileage, download this helpful Driving Performance Guide.
Hybrid Performance
How does the GS 450h achieve such incredible acceleration yet run so efficiently? Click below for a demonstration.
Performance Brakes
The GS 450h has an aggressive braking system, including power-assisted disc brakes and high-friction front brake pads [1].
Dual Exhaust
The dual exhaust system increases performance and maximizes both efficiency and power.
Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence
The engine's valve timing is continuously adjusted to provide optimum power at any speed.
Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System
This available suspension system is designed to adjust the vehicle's sway resistance to help keep the vehicle flat in a turn.
Adaptive Variable Suspension
With Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), you can adjust the ride feel to either a Normal or Sport setting.
Super Ultra-Low Emission
The GS 450h is a certified Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV).
