Hybrid Drive Systems: Application and ID

GS450h Identification
In appearance, the 2007 GS450h is nearly identical to the conventional, non-hybrid Lexus GS430/300. The GS450h is a 4-door sedan. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are provided to assist in identification.




The alphanumeric 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is provided in the front windshield cowl, driver door pillar, and engine compartment.

Example VIN: JTHBC96S840020208

A GS450h is identified by the first 6 alphanumeric characters JTIIBC9




Exterior
1. Lexus GS 450h logos on the rear trunk.
2. HYBRID logos on the rear door molding.
3. Gasoline fuel filler door located on the driver side rear quarter panel.




Interior
4. The instrument cluster (speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights) located in the dash behind the steering wheel, is different than the one on the conventional, non-hybrid GS43O/3OO.
5. In place of a tachometer, a power meter showing kW output is used.

NOTE:
If the vehicle is shut off, the instrument cluster gauges will be "blacked out," not illuminated.




Engine Compartment
6. 3.5 liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine.
7. Logos on the plastic engine cover.