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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 28, 2008 - 29 Get into the new Lexus GS 450h Continued from Page 28 · cruise control; · power tilt/telescopic steering column with drive memory; · power moon roof; · tire pressure monitoring system; · Lexus Adaptive front lighting system with headlamp washers; · DVD-based navigation system; · 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels; · multi-information display featuring a kilowatt power meter and voltmeter. And the list goes on... On the road, the GS 450h does everything well. There's powerful acceleration that takes it from 0-100 km/h in about 5.2 seconds. Handling is pretty good for a car that weighs in at 1,875 kg (4,134 lb), thanks in part to an array of Lexus technological goodies including the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management System. This system uses sensors to help anticipate vehicle slippage on cornering and helps to correct it through a combination of braking, steering and throttle control. The system employs various stability and safety systems built into the car Anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control (TRC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Electric Power Steering (EPS) - to varying degrees. Suspension is independent double-wishbone style up front and an independent multi-link rear control arm, both with stabilizer bars and adaptive variable suspension that allows the driver to choose one of two settings--normal or sport. The system automatically senses the character of the terrain and constantly monitors your steering and braking movements, then adjusts the suspension damping to maintain your selected comfort level. Only one transmission is offered, an Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential multi-mode shifter and even a snow mode setting that would be useful during winters like this past one. The transmission works with the vehicle's rear-wheel drive electric motor to deliver smooth acceleration and more than adequate passing power when needed. Inside the cabin, the typical Lexus luxury touches abound in the GS 450h including the plush heated and cooled leather seats, beautiful wood trim and polished-metal accents. If you're the nit-picky type, one drawback with this hybrid Lexus, and most hybrids for that matter, is limited trunk space. The hybrid batteries are located behind the rear seat and take up a good chunk of the trunk area. That being said, if lack of trunk space is the biggest drawback, the GS 450h obviously has a lot going for it. And what sedan in its class can offer the same measure of performance, luxury and environmental friendliness? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR STRONG CANADIAN DOLLAR THE ALL NEW TO CASH CREDITS UP2008 $ SX4 6,000 ON SELECT MODELS PURCHASE FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS LEASE RATES AS LOW AS SEDAN ON SELECT MODELS 0% ON SELECT MODELS 1.5% THE ALL NEW 2008 SX4 SEDAN Air Conditioning / Power Windows / Power Locks / Power Mirrors / Remote Keyless Entry LEASE FROM PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MOS. FINALIST BEST NEW SMALL CAR 2008 0.9% $ DOWN PAYMENT ON LEASE 0 $ 205 @ 1.5% FOR 60 MONTHS ** MSRP $17,195* SPORT MODEL SHOWN 2008 GRAND VITARA 4WD / V6 / Power Windows / Power Locks / Power Mirrors / Remote Keyless Entry / Air Conditioning PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 60 MOS. MSRP $25,595* JLX MODEL SHOWN 0% $ DOWN PAYMENT ON LEASE 0 LEASE FROM $ 329 @ 1.9% FOR 60 MONTHS ** 2008 SWIFT+ Cargo Area Cover / Standard Front & Seat Mounted Side Airbags / 5-year Unlimited KM Roadside Assistance / AM/FM/CD/MP3 player (4 speakers) 2008 MSRP $20,695* JLX AWD MODEL SHOWN PURCHASE FOR $85.06 BI-WEEKLY *** $ DOWN PAYMENT ON PURCHASE 0 SX4 CROSSOVER Intelligent AWD / Power Windows / Power Locks / Heated Power Mirrors / Cruise Control / Remote Keyless Entry LEASE FROM PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MOS. S MODEL SHOWN* MSRP $13,995 0.9% $ DOWN PAYMENT ON LEASE 0 $ 225 @ 1.9% FOR 60 MONTHS ** Visit Suzuki of Oakville and suzuki.ca today Suzuki of Oakville 2219 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 905-469-2429 · Toll Free 1-866-229-3897 fax 905-469-4562 suzuki.ca CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. *Limited time lease and purchase finance offers available to qualified retail customers on approved credit (O.A.C.) on a new 2008 Swift+ with manual transmission (MODEL STR48C8)/as shown $16,295 MSRP for 2008 Swift+ S with manual transmission, SX4 sedan with manual transmission (MODEL S3L83J8)/as shown $18,995 MSRP for 2008 SX4 sedan sport with manual transmission, SX4 JX AWD with manual transmission (MODEL H3N80J8)/as shown $22,695 MSRP for 2008 SX4 JLX with manual transmission, Grand Vitara JA with manual transmission (MODEL LLN81S8)/as shown $29,745 MSRP for 2008 Grand Vitara JLX (Destination and delivery of $1,195/$1,250/$1,250/$1,395, administration fee, taxes, license, insurance, and registration are extra). ** For SX4 sedan, SX4 JX AWD and Grand Vitara lease offers, monthly payment is $205/$225/$329 (including $1,250/$1,250/$1,395 destination and delivery). $0/$0/$0 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $0 security deposit, $72 PPSA, $350 acquisition fee, administration fee, $75/$75/$400 fuel conservation tax and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $12,298.55/$13,497.02/$19,733.45 including down payment. Taxes, license, insurance, applicable fees and registration are extra. 20,000 km / year total mileage allowance ($0.10/km for excess mileage). *** For special bi-weekly purchase finance offer on the Swift+ MSRP is $13,995 with $0 down financed at 2.9% APR equals $85.06 per bi-weekly period for a total of 182 bi-weekly payments, $1,195 destination & delivery, taxes and fees are extra. 0.9% purchase financing is available for 48 months on any 2008 SX4 sedan and any 2008 SX4 hatchback. 0% purchase financing is available for 60 months on any 2008 Grand Vitara. Finance example: $10,000 at 0.9% APR for a 48 month term; the monthly payment is $212.18; cost of borrowing is $184.64; total obligation is $10,184.64. Administration fee, $75/$75/$400 tax for fuel conservation, other taxes, license, insurance, and registration are extra. Cash credit of: $2,000 on all 2008 Swift+, $1,000 on all 2008 SX4 sedans, $1,500 on all 2008 SX4 hatchbacks, FWD & AWD, $3,000 on all 2008 Grand Vitara's, and $6,000 on all 2007 XL7's. Cash credits cannot be combined with special finance or lease rate offers. Cash credits will be deducted from negotiated price after tax. Retailers are free to set individual prices. These offers cannot be combined with any other offer except for the Suzuki Graduate Program. With the Suzuki Graduate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. Dealers may lease or sell for less. See participating dealers for details. : Inside the cabin, the typical Lexus luxury touches abound in the GS 450h including the plush heated and cooled leather seats, beautiful wood trim and polished-metal accents.