Lexus GSh: 1st Generation

Today, we have some seriously short video clips of the Lexus GS 450h currently racing around the Targa Newfoundland course. There's quite a few on Youtube, but these two here are the best indication of the speed and conditions:

As far as the race itself, Team Lexus had a great showing yesterday:

Results for Day One were finally posted and Team Lexus has now officially finished a day at Targa Newfoundland with a perfect score of zero penalty points, along with thirteen other teams. So we can say we led the overall standings at Targa – an honour shared with a baker’s dozen of other teams – for a day.

Realistically, this perfect score might very likely soon become a memory to cherish for some of the teams, because things will get more difficult for everyone today. They certainly will for us, as we tackle two tight stages to start the day. With the weight of our trusty Gs450h, these are typically the most difficult in conditions that reward great agility and fierce acceleration.

I'm not sure how much stock you can put in an award given to an unreleased vehicle, but that didn't stop WealthTV viewers from awarding the 2008 Lexus LX 570 "The Most Luxurious SUV" award. There wouldn't be much to see here if the Lexus spokesman Paul Williamsen hadn't pull the engine cover off :

The award given at the end is a hoot, as well. I can't say I'd ever heard of WealthTV before this, but one thing's for sure, they don't skimp on their trophies.

The GS 450h was also recognized in the Most Advanced Use of Hybrid Technology category, but really, what kind of category is that?

[Source: The Automotive]

G Living, a lifestyle magazine/net show dedicated to living green, has posted up a very complimentary video review of the Lexus GS 450h:

It's hardly an analytical review, with host Sarah Backhouse declaring she has a crush on the car, "If this car was a bloke, it would be a stock broker, or a talent agent, or some other kind of cocky go-getter." The car ended up with a 28/30, losing points for its gas mileage.

A little different than usual, that's for sure, but it's a quick watch and review from a non-traditional source, which is always interesting.