Lexus GS450H Irish Launch first drive

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12 жыл бұрын

Bob takes a rather extended first drive in the new Lexus GS450 H, actually he still isn't back from that test drive. Sit back and watch 15 mins of pure joy as Bob talks us through the new 3.5ltr V6 monster.

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@Hwoarang121 10 жыл бұрын

Lexus GS is not very close to BMW or Audi - It is MUCH BETTER.

@andylie7699 9 жыл бұрын

Lexus fanboy

@Hwoarang121 9 жыл бұрын

Andreas Lie I'm not. I'm driving Mercedes Benz E-class. :)

@bighands69 9 жыл бұрын

Andreas Lie My Lexus has never broken down and it has 150k on the clock. My friends and families have had to visit the garage a few times in there BMW's, Audi's and VW's. Lexus offers the quality of Mercedes at half the price.

@MrSpeedy99 8 жыл бұрын

People say BMWs, Audis and Mercs must be of high quality and be reliable because of their price. Nope, just check out the reliability index website, they're at the bottom! They just inflate the price because of the badge, but it doesn't go into creating the quality or reliability.

@wilk1901 2 жыл бұрын

Finally some voice of reason 👍

@julianschmidt4905 4 жыл бұрын

The 450h is the ultimate underdog. No one know that something like this exists. Pure performance and decent economy. Perfect daily driver!

@enibedmo 2 жыл бұрын

this is not a car, it's a relaxing luxury roaring exploding nuke

@espritv12 8 жыл бұрын

Much higher quality than the equivalent German saloon

@wilk1901 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, therefore I can't understand Bob's excitement over German competitors. 🤔

@henrysniper8481 Жыл бұрын

@@wilk1901 He's a real Enthusiast I think he just likes all cars, he's having fun. I like it.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

The GS450h manages everything that's thrown at it. The roads I was on were full of man hole covers and bumps which you won't notice, on the motorway the car just glides along. It's right up there in terms of suspension and handling. 4 Wheel steering is weird at first and then you'll wonder why no one else does it, so sharp and responsive.

@MrSpeedy99 8 жыл бұрын

Bob, great job yet again! Just love the way you don't make your reviews so sterileised like other review channels, and I couldn't help but crack a smile when you kept flooring it XD

@CovesPhotographyBrampton 12 жыл бұрын

I love watching these reviews! Keep up the good work.

@jgh548 5 жыл бұрын

"IT'S A BLOODY HYBRID!" Love it and having driven one of these, I'm with you all the way.

@nkgudih 4 жыл бұрын

Own one, it's unbelievable fast

@anthonyblore1651 10 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. Great review.

@fransb8543 Жыл бұрын

This review is one of the reasons I ended up buying one of these

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm here all week!

@eliaszdoulan5750 Ай бұрын

"Destroy as much of the environment as I can, as quickly as possible" - iconic

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@natnut2008 12 жыл бұрын

I would love a head-to-head comparison between a GS450h F-Sport vs a A6 3.0TDI , XF 3.0TDI and a 535d.

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

You are too kind, thanks very much!

@procyontv 11 жыл бұрын

Man you're definitely as good as mr Clarksson when it comes to this. Keep it up, loving all the reviews!

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chitpaul 3 жыл бұрын

There are videos of a GS450h on a track and out dragging a load of pimped us sports cars.. people can’t believe the take off.

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

That's what happens when car companies put their thinking hats on, it'll only get better too

@bassicuk1986 5 жыл бұрын

beautiful car. Funny review too!. I love Lexus

@mito155 12 жыл бұрын

Bob is the man!!!

@lariberaaltamalc 3 жыл бұрын

Amuch higher quality review than the equivalent other reviews.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

My bad, I'll be getting the car for test in a few weeks so I'll get some footage of the boot. On the plus side it's big, they've changed the way the batteries are mounted so there's more space in the boot.

@sherali9347 5 жыл бұрын

So when you put it into sport plus mode does it just use petrol engine or does it uses the hybrid also?

@CavanRail001 12 жыл бұрын

Bob, How do you like them apples? I couldn't stop laughing at your expressions for the first 7minutes from the fact its a V6,Tax band C,3.5ltr you were having wayyy too much fun doing this review.When the siren behind you (ambulance) I thought you were going to be pulled by Garda for speeding as Im sure you did too.That's one serious piece of powerd motor. Giving you the choice of a free night on the rip or this car for an hour you'd take the hour I reckon.Good stuff as ever and the funnies yet

@natnut2008 11 жыл бұрын

The car that the reviewer is driving is BOTH : it's the hybrid GS450h AND it has the F-Sport package - rear wheel steering, variable gear ratio steering, adaptive F-Sport tuned dampers, 19 inch staggered rims for better grip, F-Sport seats with side adjustable bolsters. Global perspective : GS250 : F-Sport and non F-Sport GS350 : F-Sport and non F-Sport GS450h : F-Sport and non F-Sport Basically, the GS450h F-Sport is the current top of the range model. Until the GS-F arrives...that is :)

@storyclips 12 жыл бұрын

Great review greetz from the netherlands.

@SuperCosminache 11 жыл бұрын

whats the consumption for this hybrid?

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

You best your life I rather a thrilling drive than a night in the pub, there's all the excitement and none of the hangovers!

@espritv12 8 жыл бұрын

Tree point 5 litre engine

@sushidynamite842 4 жыл бұрын

I HE HE HE

@warrenharding103 10 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 GS450 which is more than half a second quicker then the one in this video (5.2 seconds to 62) and my mate who has a BMW 545i just drove it and was mighty impressed. He says his feels quicker so we'll have to have a drag but according to the published stats mine is much quicker. The CVT transmission gives a constant pull whereas a normal gearbox gives you acceleration peaks with dips either side of maximum torque which might make it feel like it's quicker but on _average_ it isn't. So I think I'll win this. 8^)

@andylie7699 9 жыл бұрын

You havent tried the 8 speed ZF, have you?

@warrenharding103 9 жыл бұрын

Andreas Lie No, I'm not American and I'd never own another American car. I did have a 66 Valiant in the old days though. Very reliable but a gas guzzler even with a 225 cu.in. slant six. The Chrysler Torqueflight automatic transmission was arguably the best American gearbox in the USA back then. As for the 8 speed, that demonstrates my point. Car makers are headed towards more and more gears in order to keep the engine in its sweet spot (whether it's for acceleration or economy). The CVT has an infinite number of ratios so it's the ultimate refinement of this goal. And perfectly executed by the best car maker in the world... Lexus.

@andylie7699 9 жыл бұрын

Well, personally I think the CVT is just so bad... I tried a Toyota once and there was a constant engine wine when you accelerated

@warrenharding103 9 жыл бұрын

Andreas Lie The engine noise is a detail for the engineers and probably a cost/benefit trade off. The Lexus CVT doesn't whine. I think the problem is that we've grown up with engines revving in sync to the acceleration and some people like that. But the fact remains that a CVT is better in every way because it has an infinite number of gear ratios so the engine can sit in its sweet spot.

@andylie7699 9 жыл бұрын

Thats also the case with the 8 speed ZF auto in BMWs and Audi's, the shifts are quick and smooth at all times.

@natnut2008 12 жыл бұрын

How does the torque and acceleration compare to a Jag 3.0 diesel, Audi 3.0TDI or BMW 535d ?

@petitflocon647 7 жыл бұрын

My second gs450h f sport actually. I like Serie 5 G30 or E class 2016.. but even if the Lexus is a little under for a few hard plastics and a few finish built... all the rest is over the top and the price much more attractive for better equipments and hybrid motors than the germans. And the reliability and the leathers sits are over the over top.

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

Nice, you know your stuff.

@HunBela 11 жыл бұрын

I would live this car, in case of lotto win, this gone be the first buy. BTW Very nice test, i love your stily!

@1989rs500 12 жыл бұрын

Again in confusion Mondeo is too big Passat and Octavia too expensive due service cost and luxury tax, so i hope you can help me out with this tooo this time, i test drove Honda civic but sadly it dosent have diesel, does thr new ford focus have same back seat space and comfort as of a civic, some reviews posted focus back seat cramped and suspension to be tight, so is it better or worse than a Honda Civic.(Honda Jazz)

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Good question, there's the new Avensis, Kia Optima, A1 Sportback, Merc B Class and currently filming the new 3 Series. In between all that I'm filming an end of the world movie, busy busy lol

@jakemalatesta9592 8 жыл бұрын

It's difficult to imagine Bob as a motor journo at a posh hotel, he strikes me as the type of fella you'd see at a budget hotel kicking the shit out of the vending machine because it stole his change.

@BobFlavinVideo 8 жыл бұрын

+Jake Maletesta I have been both these people!

@jakemalatesta9592 8 жыл бұрын

Bob Flavin You never let me down Bob, legend.

@roshanpanchal8889 12 жыл бұрын

Since I'm from UK, im aware the GS tend to cost more than Jag and the German rivals if we consider the base prices, how's it in Ireland, is it worth paying more?

@fergussmith8389 10 жыл бұрын

So, do you like it or not?

@rayaanshaikh5830 11 жыл бұрын

It sounds sooo quiet inside! Can hear you when youre wispering

@ThePetrolhead94 12 жыл бұрын

Ye cant beat the purrr of a v6 what reviews are coming up in the next few weeks bob

@tyraela115 12 жыл бұрын

OK. A nice test from you as always. So what about the suspension experience. When I watched developers videos months ago they said that they wanted to develop something more sporty than previus GS offered so that young people would also enjoy in driving the new GS. My question would be: how does the suspension deal with less smooth surfaces than motorway etc. Is it still comfortable when you need it to be? Thanks for a reply. P.S. It`s nice to see 4 steering mechanism again in cars.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

You are right but the torque from the diesel is coming from the Turbo. If neither engine had turbo help then the 5ltr petrol would be much better to have. All engines have a turbo these days, I'm in the Ford Focus Ecoboost 1.0ltr this week and it's great but its turbo again

@arcadyt 12 жыл бұрын

not that I am going to buy this car, but you forgot to show us the boot.. you said that the electric engine is back in there, so i am wondering how much place is left back there..

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

I don't think Citroen have one for test, they seem to be a bit focused on the DS range.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Take my answer in the context of the question, it was about torque. A standard diesel with no turbo has very little torque as opposed to pulling power. To get the same torque from a diesel engine as you do from a petrol engine you either need a huge diesel or a turbo. A diesel engine needs to be heavier to withstand the stresses put on which will be a factor when it comes to power to weight ratio and torque. I answer all questions, technical or not

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

Did you wipe your keyboard before typing that?

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good test, one petrol against 3 diesels. Hmmm, might look into this

@Rage4Liberty 11 жыл бұрын

Bob reminds me of Mrs. Brown from "Mrs. Brown's boys". I love that show lol

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

yes, I'm currently filming a movie that will be out in later in the year. It's all about the end of the world as we know it. It's also a bit of an action movie but there's no cars in it!

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Because of the hybrid engine I don't think there's plans for a manual version, to be honest a luxury car needs a decent auto box and the GS has one.

@cianinthesack 12 жыл бұрын

Nissan have been at four wheel steering for years and rightly so because it's brilliant. Their HICAS system is something to behold. Great review here, it's always good to see some Japanese luxury in the country. I've never been into German stuff so I get very bored in this country sometimes.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Dude I would love to have a go in something State Side, anything over 6ltr will do nicely :D

@ThePetrolhead94 12 жыл бұрын

One main problem i see is there is no diesel engine which an executive car needs hybrides are great nd all but diesels are much more economical it needs a 4 cylinder diesel to make money this is something jaguar realised only recently and a v6 diesel for people who want it to be cheap to run but dont want it to be slow once again great video

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Vroom vroom!

@rossgoodwin2700 2 жыл бұрын

Savage review....even though its 9 years old - how would you compare this car with the newer gs300h or even the is300h ?

@kubanskiloewe 2 жыл бұрын

all new Lexus in this class have small and noisy 4cyl. I drive this old V6Hybrid in my RX450H and its growl is the real deal. Economy is in the 4cyl. 2ltr better but again the V6 is worth it ! I think Toyo/Lex did a huge mistake to drop all V6Hybrid out of their cars ! Big, luxury and heavy cars like my RX or Highlander or GS or even ES should definately have an V6Hybrid as a option !

@foxdmulder 12 жыл бұрын

The instrument cluster is out of the new Avensis! Nice car but I wouldnt change from my 2010 citroen c5 2.0 D, you should do a review on one of them

@TeddyTedson013187 12 жыл бұрын

Will Ireland ever get the new model Honda Legend? Much nicer car compared to the GS in my opinion. My Dad taxied a 99 Legend 3.5 V6 in Dublin a few years back. Bloody loved that car.

@natnut2008 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Where I'm from, we don't get many diesel cars and I keep hearing about all the benefits of diesels (low end torque and fuel efficiency). Apparently Lexus is relying on their petrol hybrids to compete head-on with the Germans/Jaguar diesels in Europe. So I was wondering how the GS450h fares against it natural diesel rivals i.e the cars I mentioned in my previous post.

@nkgudih 4 жыл бұрын

7 years later, the diesel is dead in sedan cars, and almost all cities are banning it, and guess what all who were pushing diesel are going the hybrid way, but first through wasted hype of EV that won't last till 2025. Hybrids are the future, period

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say the focus has a cramped back seat, if anything it's more comfortable than the Civic. Suspension is different in every country so you'd have to test that one but in Ireland it's one of the most comfortable cars. I'm not a big fan of the new Civic so I'd have the Focus over it any day.

@GeorgeFalls 12 жыл бұрын

Solely on the back of this review. I am off to purchase one of these. Hang on though, I almost forgot. I'm skint..! Off to purchase a Lotto ticket instead.. :0(

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with the lotto, if you manage to win and buy the car I want pictures!

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Work is always hard just some days are harder than others..

@sparky6996 4 жыл бұрын

I want

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

F-Sport has rear wheel steering and more horsepower, there's also more kit hence more price

@henrysniper8481 5 ай бұрын

No more horsepower

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

The cars you're mentioning are all diesel which means they don't have the same torque feeling as any petrol. That said the Lexus has the torque just right so there's plenty of it, if anything it feels more urgent than the other 3.

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

hmmm not sure if that's a complement or...

@TeddyTedson013187 12 жыл бұрын

Your opinion.

@petitflocon647 7 жыл бұрын

lol dude you so funny 😀

@ktktsun 12 жыл бұрын

Ok I get it... 3.5 v6 dat engineeee

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

On public roads that would be mental, not on camera :D

@yabbayabbadoooh 12 жыл бұрын

take off at traffic lights sweet!!!

@jakemybigblackdog 12 жыл бұрын

Funniest video yet....does it come in a manual??

@thomaspowell3739 5 жыл бұрын

I found the Citroën DS5 much more exiting especially the wonderful interior and superb drive

@kubanskiloewe 5 жыл бұрын

french have the worst quality from all the carmakers !

@TeddyTedson013187 12 жыл бұрын

Yes, I am serious.

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

Only it's not a Mini...

@uqh95 11 жыл бұрын

lol, big V6, my man you need to come to the states!

@alek908 12 жыл бұрын

there is not going to be the end of the world .. but ok good luck mate :D

@tranhien121989 11 жыл бұрын

F SPORT use a part of hybrid, i mean a half Hybrid and half fuel...lol

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

That debate is on going, MPG from petrol is starting to equal diesel around city or big town. The 3.5ltr in the Lexus cruised at 5ltrs per 100kms on the motorway which is what I'd expect from a diesel. either way there is a diesel version on the way, won't be as good though lol