Lexus GS 450h

The world’s first hybrid performance luxury sports sedan is a Lexus. The GS 450h merges the Lexus Hybrid drive with a powerful gasoline engine for an optimally efficient drive that doesn’t sacrifice performance. The GS 450h, like the HS 250h, is a Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEVII), but it packs a 3.5 liter V6 engine that performs like a V8, delivering 340 horsepower and accelerating from 0-60 in 5.2 seconds.

Lexus RX 450h

Lexus knew that it wasn’t only sedans that could benefit from hybrid technology, which is why they created the RX 450h, the world’s first luxury utility hybrid. Its Atkinson Cycle gasoline engine converts more energy generated during engine combustion into mechanical energy which, combined with the RX 450h’s hybrid engine, allows this luxury sport utility vehicle to lead its class with 29 mpg. Those miles are cleaner miles too, as the RX’s produces 70% less smog-forming emissions than its competitors.

The RX 450h doesn’t concede performance in order to achieve its efficiency—its 295 horsepower V6 engine performs like a V8 when needed. However, when seeking to conserve more energy, there’s ECO Mode, which alters the air conditioning’s drain on the engine and regulates throttle response to deliver more efficient acceleration. There’s even EV Mode, where the RX 450h can rely solely on battery power. That’s the flexibility provided by the RX, allowing the driver to choose either power or efficiency depending on the situation.

Lexus LS 600h L

The LS 600h L redefines what a hybrid can be—in fact it’s the world’s first premium luxury hybrid. This means that, in addition to being the most-fuel efficient vehicle in its class, the LS 600h L is rated a Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEVII). It achieves this level of efficiency despite having a muscular 5.0 liter V8 engine that, when paired with its high-output electric-drive motor, gets 438 horsepower and does 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds.