New Lexus Hybrid Drivers Save £17 Per Day On Revised London Congestion Charge
Published: 13th February 2008
Lexus GS450h saves £17 per day on revised London Congestion Charge
Revisions to the London Congestion Charge announced today (12th February, 2008) mean buyers of new Lexus hybrid models driving into the city will save £17 per day compared to those driving many similar saloons and SUVs from other brands.
From 27th October 2008, new Lexus hybrid drivers will be required to pay the £8 daily charge. Existing owners will continue to have a complete exemption, so long as their car remains in the same ownership, until January 2010.
The three Lexus Hybrid Drive models: the RX 400h SUV, the GS 450h performance saloon and the LS 600h limousine, all produce CO2 emissions below the 225g/km cut-off level for VED (car tax) Band G. Under the new charging system, cars in Band G will have to pay £25 per day – potentially more than £6,000 over a full year.
The exemption for less polluting cars is recognition of the lower emissions and fuel consumption benefits of Lexus Hybrid Drive. Owners also appreciate the unrivalled refinement and quietness offered by hybrid power Lexus models, and the surprisingly smooth acceleration provided by the powerful electric motors that supplement the highly efficient petrol engine.
Lexus GS 450h
Our Lexus GS 450h Guide lists the full specification of the current UK GS 450h range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £39,965 - £45,085
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Models in the range: 3
We have road tested the Lexus GS 450h, to read our in-depth car review:
Lexus GS 450h Review - Mar 2007
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 25th Jun 2008
