2018 Lexus GS 450h F-Sport - The Forgotten Luxury Hybrid

[@theredline]

Hey everyone, we had to re-upload this video due to an editing error that was corrected. Unfortunately, the rear seat clip was lost in the process. Please watch a review from either our GS 200t or GS F review for a demo of the space back there. Apologize in advance but thank you for letting us know so quickly about the issue.

[@dtay8913]

Redline Reviews i was actually just about to comment on why there was a random watch clip towards the middle of the interior review and next thing i know the videos deleted.

[@edwinandrade995]

The GS is getting discontinued production has cut down on those cars they will only make a few more that’s it!! 😢

[@devongee1776]

D Tay same lmfao

[@ALEX-sh3tx]

Edwin Andrade GOOD!!!!!

[@samsonokoro5036]

I'll like to know what you think is a wow factor that is in the A6 not in this GS?

[@ericnguyen7061]

I LOVE the look of the GS over the new ES, who else agrees?

[@gengstar09]

I would if it didn’t have those “Nike Swoosh” headlights. Lexus doesn’t even like them anymore (They’re away with them on the upcoming RC)

[@ericnguyen7061]

Michael Rafael I kinda like them cause it gives them that aggressive look

[@ciello___8307]

Definitely, but it's actually rwd so obviously it would

[@rlsjunior797]

Michael I like the headlights, that grille is a little over the top though.

[@tombuchanan7302]

The Gs preforms better than the Es as well

[@giofromtexas2679]

I'm probably the only person when I say this... I absolutely LOVE the GS!!! That styling and design I'm obsessed 🤩 I love the refresh!!! And I love the flaxen interior... I'm not a fan of these tablet display layouts that's going on now...

[@No_timezone77]

Gio S6 sane here

[@davidkinslow6923]

The car is beautiful. The fsport appearance package and front fender flares give it a unique look and the color combo are amazing. Slow selling vehicles are easy to get approved for this time of year. Closeout season making way for new models.

[@giofromtexas2679]

@@davidkinslow6923 you gave me an idea haha 👌

[@naveenthemachine]

I love the Gs too. I’m sad the Gs hybrid has been discontinued. I hope Lexus doesn’t cancel the Gs

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

@@naveenthemachine They're gonna cancel it soon, probably after this year. I currently drive a 2017 IS200t F-Sport, but been thinking of eventually upgrading to a GS350.

[@jordancatcher6663]

The review starts at 1:27

[@ndimlo2906]

You are both a star and a life saver...thank you

[@rjondadrank]

@@ndimlo2906not really Cuh saved u a minuite and 27 seconds 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@keithginyard7696]

This car is gorgeous despite what the hater's in the comment's are saying. Half of which probably couldn't even afford.

[@JH-qy7zw]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, not in the wallet of the beholder. Everyone gets an opinion.

[@KirkKreifels]

I still haven't seen one of these and I work for Lexus! Thanks sofyan.

[@ezeo.7315]

LEXUriouS Kirk I seen a couple in NYC

[@KirkKreifels]

Jordan Catcher we only get GS 350 f sports AWD where I work. 450h being rwd wouldn't sell in the Midwest, that's why I never see them.

[@KirkKreifels]

Bruce Mondrafon you're here too!

[@TheExotich1]

Jordan Catcher Which dealer?

[@KirkKreifels]

TheExotich1 Omaha

[@insu1569]

I drive a 2011 gs450h and i went for it because the acceleration is so quick and smooth with so much torque

[@rl9010]

same here~! The quickest slow feeling car ever. I feel like the 3rd gen was more performance focused and the 4th gen more economy focused...still fast...just not as quick as the 3rd gen.

[@ezeo.7315]

I never forgot it. My favorite Lexus.

[@Thissandthat]

I think part of the joy in the hybrid model is powersplit device that mimics a traditional CVT is able to just pull and pull almost like a freight train, even keep pulling hard far past 100 mph. Like yeah, it isn't like every other luxury sports car out there.. So what! Stand out, and enjoy the driving experience. I think too often automotive journalists want all the same things out of every car. I love your channel man, I've been subscribed for years and years, and I do know how you feel very strong about CVTs. I don't like them either, I can't stand the belt type, but Toyota lexus uses just a pair of electric motors and a plantary gear set to mimic a transmission. Pretty cool actually! Anywayyy just wanted to pop in. Keep up the good reviews :)

[@richardstephenson8072]

2015 GS450H is awesome. If it were AWD, 6 Speed manual would be the perfect sports sedan

[@googleleavemynamealone9145]

Yesssss! There arent many GS hybrid reviews! This is the best car lexus makes outside of the halo cars. (Meaning I could actually buy it) The best GS and only hybrid with RWD from a company that built the wonderful handling GS-F platform.

[@b.f.378]

Also you said: "there's a blue Lexus badge to show that this is the F-Sport model"; you mean to show that it's a hybrid* lol

[@aayangoverski3437]

0:52. Ayeee look at that beautiful Silver Play Button. Keep up the awesome work Redline Reviews. I find your Reviews so helpful. Once again, I love the efforts Sofyan and his team put in order to post awesome, useful content for us. Much love from aayan goverski

[@theredline]

We’re hoping to reach the Gold Play button by this time next year!! ☺️

[@SJYu0804]

I still own an 2015 GS350 Fsport. Its a great balance between luxury comfort and sporty feeling. So sad it's discontinued.

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

Agreed! I bought a used 2016 GS350 F-Sport six months ago & has a very nice balance of everything. Deserved way more attention than what it actually got.

[@BRADLEEFOR3]

ES would be perfect if it wasn't front wheel drive!! GS450h FTW

[@rickjohnson9856]

The wow factor over Mercedes is the fact that it’s way more reliable!-

[@kristians2704]

Reliability doesn’t matter to 95% of people who are buying new cars. They will lease them or even if buy keep them for 3-6 years and get rid of them

[@alh06]

@@kristians2704 I see this copy and pasted comment everywhere from you. It’s clear you’re a German fanboy. The average person keeps their car 7-10 years and buys used. Don’t speak for others and your made up 95 figure

[@bentleygt3716]

thank you for the review. there's a world of difference between the GS and ES model. i just hope they won't discontinue the GS. it's Sporty, got Soul, style, and kick ass performance.

[@alinmatti786]

I have a GS350 F sport crafted line AWD and I love it.

[@javionize]

MATTI MATTI How is the acceleration? Some reviews rant about the car needing more power

[@emsss78]

2006 GS 430 was the best ever...I still have one and it's running smooth as butter

[@LifeISMagix]

why are you complaining about the pickup of the car while comparing to a FULL electric car such as Tesla? It makes absolutely no sense. Also, the manual shifters are not plastic fool. 👎🏻

[@esteemedenergy]

HugFest He was being nice instead of saying the Lexus is slow as shit on frozen ice.

[@Usef320]

calm down fanboy if you dont wanna hear anything negative about a car dont watch reviews

[@jevgeniardassov]

RIP GS. You will be sorely missed.

[@insu1569]

Who you callin forgotten. I would never forget this car, it would always stay as the one car that stays in my heart forever. Its the car that made me love lexus and appreciate the other models.

[@sonicthehedgehogfan2264]

18:00 And I have to say the paddles are useless. It doesn’t really do a great job of mimicking gears. It also takes forever when I actually pull the paddle.

[@23isbackcl]

One of the most reliable cars I know it's pricey but it past a long time

[@Roysphotos8]

Maybe dont make ur ads spots that long. Deter viewer ship with such long ads. Make em short and sweet imo.

[@Eeaotc02]

Such a shame the GS is suffering while the ES is taking the crown. I hope Lexus keeps the GS for a redesign. Only time will tell. Also the new ES looks better than the GS.

[@normt5463]

Double JJ The new ES with no AWD and no heated rear seat?

[@gengstar09]

AWD is coming to Europe. And Lexus confirmed that the ES will have heated rear seats. As soon as the GS is discontinued, I can only imagine that those ES variants will also come to the states.

[@walkingblur]

is there a source on the awd coming to europe?

[@SouthParkStudio]

The sale is happening right now! *me watching this two years later 👁👄👁”

[@leevanqueef2658]

The paddles are great for engine braking into corners. It'll also hold 'the gear', allowing to push the engine. This car is fast, elegant, and superior to most in the class. Fuel economy UK average 38mpg, long journeys on motorways I've had 47mpg! Brilliant car. Excellent review 👏

[@rufusade4294]

what year did you have?

[@leevanqueef2658]

@@rufusade4294 2015 👍

[@francisjtuk]

I've just got one and love it - never been able to get your mpg numbers though - more like 35mpg average for me.

[@leevanqueef2658]

@francisjtuk I use the EV button quite a bit for town driving. Also, it's better to accelerate up to desired speed fairly quickly and then back off the throttle and let the engine settle into hybrid mode. It's possible to cruise at 70mph at 1500 rpm, even up to 80mph.

[@christamu2]

Sofyan is kicking ass this year. Keep em coming!

[@gogutzy]

I'd say it's the perfect car. Enough power, great transmission, reliable, efficient, refined, more exclusive than a Ferrari, too bad it's been discontinued...

[@805NAVE]

I already watched the original upload. I didn’t find any error or anything. Also I think the Lexus GS460h is the best car in the segment, although I wouldn’t get a hybrid. I’m already considering a GS350 or an older gen GS460.

[@normt5463]

DIAMLER CTS Vsport and V-Series run rings around the GS.

[@Brighteyes95866]

I have an older generation gs350 absolutely in love with it!

[@b-dollasign6826]

I haven’t watched a video in 360p since 2004. I fuck with the nostalgia tho.

[@naveenkrishnamurthy7576]

I love the GS. Reliability, and it’s RWD dynamics. The feel and handling is superior although I don’t know how it’s comparable to a 5 series or e class. But I know that the CTS V sport would out handle the Gs I believe

[@georgipopov8989]

I have loved the GS 450h since the 3rd gen GS. It would be good to see more onboard videos like that.

[@Zeczam]

I've got that car and I love it

[@kevingreene7607]

Blue Lexus logo means hybrid, not F-Sport. Just FYI. Great review as always!

[@clover7359]

I don’t have any issues with cvts like you have. I prefer it to hold to the revs constant or build slowly as you accelerate. I can’t stand fake shifts because it defeats the purpose of the cvt, reduces smoothness, and is extremely unnatural. The responsiveness is not an issue at all either. 1 second to wait for is nothing. Automatics from the 90s and earlier would not downshift out of overdrive at all, and simply unlock the torque converter and inefficiently make more power. The whole point of cvt is smoothness and efficiency. Most modern cvts are excellent transmissions, and any complaints people have are just because they don’t understand the how or why of cvt. If you complain about cvt, try to do a better job than the engineers who designed them. Put yourself in the the engineer’s shoes and then reconsider how you think about cvt. Electric _is_ extremely responsive, but that’s a benefit of electric motors. This is a hybrid setup which is more complicated and the gas engine is still the dominant powerplant.

[@boggy81]

Don't electric motors fill the lag before V6 kicks in? So the lag & sluggishness is just you thinking it is laggy because you hear V6 with a delay, but the car catapults immediately.

[@fixandtests]

if that car feels slow on kickdown , then there is something strange with the car ,, kickdown in sport mode should really give you fast and instant acceleration. Exception is before the engine and battery have the correct temperature, it will feel more sluggish indeed..

[@HookahPhene]

Every video he mentions red interior like its a must have for every car and if not its a deal breaker.

[@blexy350]

I hope they do not discontinue the GS. It is a beauty, Lexus will really need to redesign this asap with the new ES and LS out now.

[@emptystreets130]

The GS will always be a better-looking vehicle over the ES. The GS is a proper Luxury or Luxury Sports Sedan. The ES is made for folks who think they're getting a Lexus but just overpaid for an overdressed Avalon. Especially the new ES; looks way too much like the new Camry from the rear quarter view.

[@phillylumberjak]

I'm a big fan of the ES350, however You might have a valid point concerning the es350 looking very similar to the Avalon. With that said, both cars are great!

[@chronoreverse]

It's interesting how you felt about the nimbleness. The GS450h has a tighter turning circle compared to the 2019 ES, smaller dimensions as well as objectively better lateral grip. I wonder if it's perhaps a difference in the driver's relative position in the car as well as visibility that makes it feel like that for you.

[@KnightIndustries572]

I LOVE this car, it will be missed when it's gone. The 6 cylinder gasoline engine and GS F V8 are my pick.

[@Jia1337]

I hope they don't discontinue the GS lineup and just improve upon it. Otherwise people will have to look somewhere else for a mid-sized RWD/AWD luxury sedan. And once people get hooked/addicted to the BMWs/AUDIs/MERCs driving experience, its hard to get them back.

[@bryanmarquez8329]

Do manufactures have a specific reason why they don’t offer a red interior with a red exterior color?

[@theredline]

Bryan Marquez Most people would say it’s TOO much red. But for those who don’t think that, a few luxury brands will offer it as a special order, and we believe GM offers it on the Corvette and Camaro.

[@bryanmarquez8329]

Redline Reviews I was going to order the new Camry xse , I wanted the red paint with the red interior and the dealer would not do it

[@bryanmarquez8329]

Redline Reviews you should review the new Mercedes s class

[@ManchesterUnited1071]

One time where I work I cleaned a bmw 328 blue exterior and red interior, wtf he was thinking

[@rairadrai]

Bryan Marquez That’s a smart dealer. Red cars with red interiors are eye sores. A grey or white exterior with red interior is proper.

[@blackice7408]

Is the Dyson v10 workin for you? I saw it in the beginning of this vid. It's awesome and powerful

[@dragondadvoodoo]

Did you floor the accelerator? If not then it is limited to 150kw. If you floor it, then you can hear a button clicked, it then goes into 250kw mode.

[@rondhole]

It is one of the car that we will miss. Reliable, decent fun, and not disposable like Tesla and all kind of EV

[@LilRick96]

I'm just being haunted now smdh. I was planning on getting a 15 GS F Sport Sports crafted line for my birthday next month as buying my first car, but the insurance for me would just eat me alive and it ruined every thing. Now I'm just haunted by seeing GS350 f sports everywhere, now even by you Sofyan God damnit 😂😭

[@geo745don]

Lilrick96 how old are you and how much is the insurance, thanks

[@LilRick96]

geo745don 21 and 2 insurance companies quoted $513 and $555 a month full coverage

[@geo745don]

Lilrick96 sorry , I payed $400 mouth back in the days in NY. Your rates go by age, record, location and credit report. Shop.around and try another carrier also

[@ek5967]

Here in Michigan they quoted my 44 year old father $450 a month so $500 a month for a 21 yr old isn’t that bad here in MI lol

[@ManchesterUnited1071]

How about you ask an older relative to insurance the car for you? It should be a bit cheaper bacause of their age

[@logicalnerd1517]

k super important question here: do the watches come with one touch automatic windows?

[@russelllange2037]

I would love to see a watch reviewer be sponsored by the Dodge Nitro for a Grand Seiko video.

[@lungulet]

Does it have a limited slip diff?

[@DELOS13]

Thanks God they took off those damn horn look a like switches right on top of the gauges.

[@MrVroom1]

TOTO Cult They didn't take them off because this car never had them to begin with. This is an older Lexus model on their older platform. The new ones have it.

[@sandybeachsean6880]

This is a great Lexus GS Hybrid to buy period. I do not understand why he is comparing it to the ES (Front Wheel Drive Car) & Electric cars as it is a hybrid with descent speed (300 HP plus) and great gas mileage (high 20s mpg and low 30s mpg). What more can you ask for?

[@complex2034]

the part under the hood of the video shows your knowledge by heart of all the stats of the cars and every competing car or sibling cars. Well done sir very nice review

[@calvinsung6161]

Traction control and VIDM Off is how you unleash the power in this car at the touch of the pedal.

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

I have the 2013 gs450H in starfire white, mint condition with low AF miles. It is quick as all f#ck.

[@rufusade4294]

i dont really care for the traditional shifting transmission, i love how the cvt feels like a jet engine

[@Por4ik]

Hello friend. What is the actuall fuel economy during different speeds? Thank you.

[@kodessa]

Which Vincero watch model are you wearing in the review?

[@ghost1103]

Don’t think there’s any other RWD CVTs on the market?

[@churchillcoins8519]

I have liked the look of the GS but it’s an old style, it’s in need of a major refresh.

[@alltheway99]

... Out of production

[@Kevin27182]

I dont know about you guys but I dont mess with my infotainment system while i drive

[@kevtheecurious]

Hey Sofyan, the upload quality of the vid is 360p. I thought my connection was bad, lol. Plus there is some knocking sound ever so often in the audio.

[@andrewwhite5422]

daddy doug stole his mojo

[@user-Christine_Ya]

I had drive 2012 GS450H , It's really a great car.

[@ruthballadares5820]

The Lexus gs350 f spot looks very I catching and great in the interior

[@ManchesterUnited1071]

Lexus premium triple led headlamps are fucking sexy. I just hope that one day I find a 16' and up GS F-Sport with the options that I like

[@dan5979]

Beautiful car but...$75,000.00?!

[@dan5979]

Sebbythecannibal how crazy & sad is that???

[@bennettvu957]

Daniel N and the back seats don’t even fold

[@rxonmymind8362]

😱

[@meshalksa2858]

Daniel N to much for Lexus

[@AntLive29]

buy used

[@andywong6477]

Is the gs the same size as the Toyota Camry?

[@BeanieNinjay0]

Sounds like you get screwed over if you get the hybrid version....

[@expectthabest951]

Good job on re-editing because the first video had us looking like 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@Catalina._]

It's funny how car manufacturer can make simple gorgeous car like LC500 and overly designed car like GS at the same time...

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

I currently drive a white on red 2016 GS350 F-Sport that I bought almost four years ago which I still love & is easily my best car so far, but would want to buy a 450h next if I bought another GS. They're very hard to find though since very few people bought them & I would get one in the same color combo as the one in this video.

[@timebandit711]

The new ES looks better but the GS gets the edge in interior design and options. Let’s hope they don’t discontinue it, the ES can’t compete with the Mercedes E, BMW 5 series and Audi A6.

[@bonafide5689]

Great review! THANK YOU

[@devongee1776]

Definitely right about the title... I totally forgot about the GS. I hate the fish hook LEDs on the GS, IS, and the Lexus SUVs; separate from the headlights. The ES and LS are way better looking!!

[@A_guan]

I actually don't mind the exterior of this car. Looove the red on this but I can't deal with the Infotainment

[@WesLey-yv8vi]

Yeah this car is way more attractive than the ES...and it's very reliable so I think it's a go get it before it's gone

[@gamalierperez-torres5908]

Beautifull driving machine !!! 👍🏽

[@TheTritan408]

Ever want to roll on a ninja stars? Now you can with this car.

[@williamcolon3647]

Hi !! Great work as always, very nice car but my favorite GS was the one that had a straight six engine, that car was awesome 👌🏽.

[@iheartgs400]

It’s sad where this model is going. I might end up keeping my 2G GS430 till wheels fall off. I might as well switch to MB.

[@fantomtuba]

This generation has the same issue that the 2005-13 RL had. It size prints very small compared to what it actually is.

[@TheSuperhoitin]

Is gs lineup going to be discontinued?

[@blexy350]

I think so on the GS

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

Officially discontinued after 2020.

[@tommy13965]

The new ES is nice but it is just a couple inches to long length wise this GS is just the right size imo.

[@ashwinkrishna]

Lexus needs to have a relook at their front end design and their infotainment system

[@001spring]

Ashwin Krishna Coming in 2020

[@sexycani562]

LEXUS NEEDS TO MAKE THIS CAR A GRAND COUPE LIKE THE BMW 6 SERIES OR AUDI A5. THIS CAR SHOULD BE A STRAIGHT UP PERFORMANCE CAR WITH A COUPE LIKE SHAPE. MORE HORSEPOWER AND A TON OF FEATURES. Lexus YOU have failed this car, not the consumers. And Lexus does not even have a SUV coupe like the Mercedes, BMW, or Tesla. Lexus is reclining. And remove the over abrasive looking grill. Its too big for the car so make it smaller with bigger aggressive air ducts.

[@blujitsu2180]

The lower cluster with the radio/climate control displays looks really dated. It sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the rest of the front (which is pretty nice-looking).

[@samsonn25]

Great in depth review

[@JetFeng]

why i was heard GS is discontinued?

[@ashs3380]

Jet Feng the Lexus GS is discontinued in Europe. North America is still selling it for the time being.

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

@@ashs3380 It's officially being discontinued after 2020. Thank the ES for stealing its sales over the years. I just bought a 2016 GS350 F-Sport (white exterior, red interior) three months ago & it's been great so far. Better than even the current ES IMO. More powerful & more luxurious.

[@ashs3380]

@@DisneyMusicVideos yeah seen that. Sucks. Wish Lexus didn't charge as much as they did in premium pricing. It was a nice vehicle to have in their lineup that's RWD performance, a pure sports car. But having two mid-size sedans in that category will cannibalize one of the cars' sales. But I wish they advertised the GS the way they did the ES. But also everyone who wants RWD luxury tends to get a BMW, Mercedes or Audi unfortunately. They needed to market it better. They could've made the ES an Electric vehicle and the GS a performance luxury, but oh well. Hopefully the IS can continue on longer as well as the RC and LC. Infiniti is damn near all crossover now and their Q50 and Q60 barely sell. And for Acura, they only care about FWD just like Honda.

[@OvRAmaazing]

What’s the intro song redline

[@revmotor]

If the GS 450h F Sport had more power it would probably sell better.

[@omarbryant7930]

anasim agreed, Infiniti is killing them with their hybrid power

[@normt5463]

anasim 3rd out of 3 in recent MT comparison with CTS Vsport and Audi S6.

[@nameunko]

no, it's because everything about the GS is outdated, interior, powertrain, fit and finish, handling are all from 10 years ago, look at the LS, LC both car are not that powerful in class but everything else is on top

[@fldashxam]

Yuan And the new ES! The Lexus LC and LS are quick still.

[@nameunko]

Yes, you simply cannot expect an outdated model to perform well in its segment when there is no effort put into the redesign. Even something classic like Wrangler, G wagon, and Land Cruiser need constant model refresh and updates to survive well.

[@shopwithaaron]

Lexus might as well forge', or completely redesign this one to be competitive!!! Thanks for the update!

[@freedomvan2970]

The blue actually distinguishes it as a hybrid, not an F Sport

[@seanr4745]

That grill is humongous

[@2-Amino]

Sean R it looks way more stylish than the Avalon. IDK what Toyota was thinking there

[@No_timezone77]

Alexis Bravo true 😂 though

[@bigden2755]

GRILL ??? WHAT GRILL ??? lol

[@saltie.7783]

personally don't like the huge grill, I liked the 2013 one more

[@gengstar09]

To answer Sofyan’s question, sales took a nosedive when Lexus offered the 200t/300 as the entry level GS/RC/IS. Those entry models can not be had w/ AWD which took the value out those cars. Most Lexus buyers either go for the FWD ES or AWD sedans/crossovers.

[@Cole-nu8gh]

It needed it more power and less looks, this new & big ES was born to kill it.

[@muzguz7276]

Great review. When comparing you need to remember to compare 'apples for apples'. This is a 'Hybrid' and not an electric vehicle like the Tesla and this technology has been proven over time and time again by Toyota/Lexus. You get a taste of electric vehicle but it isn't a Tesla.

[@joa8593]

You're right, the hybrid premium on this is BS considering for Toyota and Honda it's less than 2k. I know the Lexus gets bigger motors etc. but it's (too) obvious they're gouging luxury buyers. FWIW hybrids don't have a real CVT, the gears are fixed so there should not be any lag from neutral and of course the motors have no mechanical delays at all. The lag you experience is probably a computer thing (it tells the motors to go first, then the engine spools up and you get full power or something).

[@marijnstollenga1601]

The lag is the momentum shift needed in the big electric motor. To accelerate the gas motor needs be spinning faster, so the electric motor has to slow down (since the wheels spin approx the same speed).

[@joa8593]

Wait, why would the large motor need to change speed? I thought the engine drove the small motor and the large motor is not directly connected to the speed of the engine at all.

[@marijnstollenga1601]

The motor generator 1, the engine, and the wheels are all three connected through a planetary wheel. Motor generator 2 in on top of the engine shaft (i might have switched numbers). But if you keep any of the three shafts constant, the other two are essentially directly connected. This video explains it well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5DbdKaph52kh6s

[@joa8593]

Marijn Stollenga According to that video though, the large motor is linked to the speed of the wheels so it wouldn't change. The small motor would just apply torque to start the engine and the two would speed up/slow down together.

[@marijnstollenga1601]

The thing is when cruising along the engine is at super low RPM or even off. Then when you want to accelerate the engine has to jump back to 5k rpm to get max power output and the electric motor has to correspondingly slow down (since wheel speed essentially doesn't change in the mean time). Regular engines don't have this speed up problem because they simply can't go to 0 or 1k rpm while driving which is why they are much more inefficient. Probably if you leave the sport setting on in the 450h the engine will stay at higher RPMs to speed up quicker, don't know what setting this dude is driving in.

[@Gian.J]

Very informative!

[@andrewwaite4510]

Awesome review! Hoping you review the XC40 r design by Volvo. Planning on buying that vehicle in the next few months