Lexus Announces Certified EPA-Estimated Mileage Figures for GS 450h
Luxury Performance Gas/Electric Hybrid Sedan

03/17/2006 Torrance, CA

March 17, 2006 – Torrance, CA - Lexus today announced the certified
EPA-estimated mileage figures for the GS 450h, the world's first
luxury performance hybrid sedan. The GS 450h has an EPA-estimated
combined fuel-economy rating of 26 miles-per-gallon (mpg), with EPA-
estimated fuel economy of 25 mpg city/28 mpg highway.

With 80 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new
car, the GS 450h delivers an estimated 28 percent better fuel
efficiency than its V8 competitors. A Super Ultra-Low Emission
Vehicle (SULEV)/Tier 2-BIN 3 emissions rating is expected.

A completely new Lexus hybrid powertrain propels the new GS 450h.
The system combines a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a new compact, high-
output, permanent magnet electric motor that drives the rear wheels.
The transmission utilizes an advanced two-stage motor torque
multiplication device for the Electronic Continuously Variable
Transmission (ECVT) motor, delivering responsive and seamless
acceleration with no power loss.

With a combined system output of 339 horsepower, the new 3.5-liter
V6 hybrid delivers the dynamic performance of a modern 4.5-liter V8
engine and is nearly as quick or quicker than every V8-powered
competitor in its class. The GS 450h accelerates from zero-to-60
miles per hour in approximately 5.2 seconds.

Since the GS 450h is driven by its electric motors when starting,
traveling slowly and during low-load driving, the Noise, Vibration
and Harshness (NVH) level is about half that of a conventional
gasoline-powered engine, providing an extremely quiet ride.

The GS 450h goes on sale in early May with a base Manufacturer's
Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $54,900.