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The highly rigid body structure with refined structural braces contributes to handling stability and ride comfort. Innovative production technologies include laser screw welding and body adhesives that enhance the rigidity of panel joints.
With sufficient battery charge, EV-Drive Mode lets you driveat low speeds using just electric power. EV-Drive Mode iswhisper quiet, emissions-free and consumes no fuel. It issuitable for driving in slow-moving traffic or residential areasat night, as well as tunnels or enclosed car parks.
The two-tier, 40-module Ni-MH (Nickel-MetalHydride) 288V battery is installed in the luggagecompartment behind the rear seats. Its compactstructure helps ensure there is ample trunk capacity.
The brain of the Lexus Hybrid Drive, the power controlunit constantly optimizes the allocation of powerresources – electric, gasoline, or a combination of both.It also manages the process of charging the compacthybrid battery while the GS450h is being driven.
With innovative D-4S (Direct-injection 4-strokeSuperior-version) and Dual VVT-i (Variable ValveTiming-intelligent) technology, this highly efficient. For exhilarating driving and exceptional environmental performance, Lexus Hybrid Drive intelligently combines gasoline and electric power. The result is a total system output of 340HP, together withreduced CO2 emissions.
When braking or decelerating, kinetic energy whichwould otherwise be lost as heat is recovered by the high-output generator as electric energy. This is storedin the hybrid battery for later use when driving inEV-Drive Mode or accelerating hard.
PKSA detects stationary objects such as walls in the direction of travel, as well as vehicles and pedestrians approaching from behind while reversing*2, and alerts the driver on the display and with a buzzer in the event that a collision is determined to be likely.
When the quasi-millimeter-wave radars in the rear bumper detect vehicles in adjacent lanes that aren’t visible in the door mirrors, the system activates an LED warning indicator in the relevant door mirror the moment a vehicle enters this blind spot.
To help check areas surrounding the vehicle that are difficult to see from the driver’s seat, the system shows a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle in real time on the 12.3-inch or 8-inch EMV displays, using a composite image taken by cameras mounted on the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle.
The ES features dual-stage SRS airbags (Front seats), SRS knee airbags (Front seats), SRS side airbags (Front and outboard rear seats) and SRS curtain shield airbags (Front and rear seats).
