The LS series has been the paramount car in the Lexus product line since the beginning of the brand in 1989. What the big cars are short of in Pizazz, or sports, the LS series made up for it in elegance, dependability, and technology. The LS 600h is available in four distinctions, LS 460, LS 460L, LS 460 Sport, and now the LS 600h L hybrid model.
The LS is available in four variations — LS 460, LS 460 Sport, LS 460L and now the LS 600h L hybrid model.
LS 600h hybrid powertrain system merges 5.0-litre V8 gasoline engine with two powerful electric motors, and a large-capacity battery pack fixed in the trunk. The exclusive hybrid train system generates 438 horsepower, and can accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in a minimum period of 5.5 seconds.
The LS 600h L hybrid powertrain system uniquely combines a 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engine with two powerful electric motors and a large-capacity battery pack in the trunk. The hybrid powertrain generates a peak combined output rating of 438 horsepower and can accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in just 5.5 seconds.
Despite being a performance-oriented hybrid, the LS 600h L meets the Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (SULEV II) certification, emitting nearly 70-percent fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new car.
Many more innovative and re-engineered features like traction and stability control, electronic brake force distribution, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, and 10 airbags are of course a standard. The power steering is based on electrical-energy, and high-intensity discharge (HID) front headlights with dynamic auto levelling are added.
In adding up to the active safety traits, the LS 600h L is standard-equipped with eight airbags, with a maximum of 11 airbags accessible through option packages.
Traction and stability control, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist and 10 airbags are of course a standard. The power steering is electrical and high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights with dynamic auto levelling are included.
In addition to the active safety features, the LS 600h L is standard-equipped with eight airbags, with a maximum of 11 airbags available through option packages. The first low-beam LED headlamps provide road illumination, and the standard Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) helps to illuminate around turns as the steering wheel is engaged.
It is equipped with a Reference badge, Hard Disk Drive with the ability to store up to 2,000 songs, 7.1-channel surround sound support, and an in-dash six-disc DVD/CD changer capable of DVD video playback.
Total system power is 450 Watts divided among 19 speakers.
The Lexus LS 600h hybrid car is available for a free test drive; visit the Lexus website to book online.
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