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Lexus will be showing off its GS 450h hybrid-powered saloon next week at Tokyo.
Using the same engine and technology as the RX400h, the GS has a combined power output of 340bhp from its petrol and electric engines.
Lexus claims the GS 450h's set-up will deliver the same performance as a conventional 4.5-litre executive saloon combined with the economy of 2.0-litre engine.
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Source : http://www.topgear.com
(10/13/2005)
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