Lexus LS 600H - Luxury For Environmentally Conscious ~ THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD BLOG

The hybrid luxury sedan is the flagship of the Japanese premium brand, while the flagship of their technological expertise.

As a hybrid ambassador and hybrid masterpiece could define the role of the LS 600h in the Lexus lineup. The flagship of the Toyota subsidiary to ensure that the issue remains current hybrid and thus is also the sales of two other hybrid models GS 450 and RX 450 h h increase. And the strategy seems to be: While two years ago just one third of all Lexus buyers have resorted to environmentally friendly alternative, there are the new RX 450h SUV now just over 80 percent.

Nevertheless, the battle for customers in the premium segment is not easy - it is still dominated by the German premium manufacturers. Consequently, the registrations of Lexus in freefall. Much more than 3,000 units is the premium brand of 2009 do not market well overall, some 100 units of which are likely to account for the LS. Much more can the supply situation to not. Up to one year waiting period, the customers of the LS 600h accepted.

Performance of a twelve-cylinder engine, a six-cylinder fuel consumption

The resounding sales arguments that the LS has 600 hours, especially among the low fuel consumption. For although afford the electric motor and the 5-liter V8 gasoline engine 327 kW/445 hp jointly significant and therefore about as much as a twelve-cylinder engine, equivalent to the combined consumption of 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers, the values of a six cylinder engine. The CO2 emissions are on a vehicle in this class unmatched value of less than 220 g / km.

Priced the LS 600h and the long wheelbase version LS 600 h L with a base price of 103,900 euros and 112,250 euros are despite a price adjustment upward still well below the factory barren eye upgraded German competition: The technical performance Audi with the LS 600h comparable top model cost a minimum of 116,250 euros, the flagship Mercedes-Benz even 155,354 euros.

Infrared system detects animals

The comprehensive package of preventive active and passive safety systems in luxury hybrid model include not only a radar and an infrared system that registers even people and animals, a field monitor, which warns the driver of dangerous situations, and an emergency steering assistant. This helps the driver during sudden evasive maneuvers. The rear Pre-Crash Safety system ultimately protects the occupants in the event of a rear impact.

As the first production vehicle in the world of Lexus LS 600h has a LED low beam, which are characterized by a faster response, higher reliability and durability, and better light output than conventional headlights.

As far as comfort allows the Lexus LS 600h nothing to be desired. Especially for top managers who can drive from her chauffeur, the Japanese manufacturer has developed a second body variant with a twelve centimeters longer wheelbase and a much electrically adjustable comfort in the rear seat with reclining position, retractable footrest and massage function.

For the 2009 model year Lexus has incidentally responded to customer criticism and increases the boot capacity by design changes by 65 liters. The LS 600h is now shipping volume to 390 liters.

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