flipside909

From what is rumored the 3.5L V6 2GR possible FXE (F=head design X = Hybrid designation E=Electronic Fuel Injection) will have the output of a V8 but tremedous fuel economy. A V8 hybrid sounds very promising, but that would be a very expensive direction for Toyota or Lexus to mass produce at this point. Since the 3.0L 3GR-FSE V6 found in the new GS300 gets a phenomenal 22 City and 30 Hwy, you can probably bet the GS450h sedan coming out as a 2007 in 2006, will have around 30mpg avg or better fuel economy.

clexusking

We have been told by Lexus that the GS450h will have the 300+ horsepower V6 shared with the upcoming IS350. The goal of the vehicle will be to demonstrate the performance capabillity of a hybrid, less emphasis on fuel economy.

flipside909

Exactly.

fever

Fair enough about the 300+ V6 hybrid. However, if this is what Lexus presents then what place does the 430 have?

Maybe this has been addressed but are you guys thinking this V6 hybrid will be considered the GT or do you believe that is another matter altogether?

flipside909

There will be a place for the 430 when it is later replaced. The talk of the 450h going as a GT version has been talked about. At this point we can only hope and wish for the best until we get the real word from Lexus. It's definitely going to be an interesting next couple of years for the Lexus nameplate.