Saturday, April 14, 2012

The Lexus GS Hybrid – Uses Bamboo For Eco-Friendly Steering Wheel

The Lexus GS Hybrid – Uses Bamboo For Eco-Friendly Steering Wheel



From the beginning, and even today – Lexus has been all about the details. From craftsmanship to performance, the passionate pursuit of perfection has always been a true motto for Lexus. But the pursuit doesn’t stop with engineering – it is shown in their innovative ways to utilize sustainable materials and processes, and keep the brand luxurious.


The new Lexus GS 450h is no exception, and being a hybrid, required some innovative ideas beyond the norm to make sure it was earth-friendly. One way Lexus Global was able to contribute to this effort was to create the steering wheel and interior trim areas from bamboo. Watch this video to learn more about they how and why behind this concerted effort.