Carworks.com. Review for 2008 Lexus LS 600h L

Lexus LS 600h L
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Luxury Cars
Engine Type: 5.0-liter dohc 32-valve V8 w 221-hp Electric Motor Generator
Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission
Safety Equipment (standard): dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags; front passenger twin chamber airbag; curtain shield airbags, side airbags for driver and front passenger; knee airbags for driver and front passenger; front passenger occupant classification system; force limiters and seatbelt pretensioners; three-point seatbelts and headrests for all three rear seating positions; adaptive front lighting system; Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM); Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB) system, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control, Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Fuel Economy: 20/22

Lexus LS 600h L Lineup

The Lexus LS 600h ($104,000) comes with leather upholstery, automatic climate control, heated wood steering wheel, heated rear seats, Smart Card key, Park Assist, 16-way power driver seat, Gen-5 navigation system, Bluetooth with steering wheel controls, and charcoal-activated dust. All LS 600h models include Mark Levinson Audio, XM Satellite Radio, and the NavTraffic display with traffic navigation rerouting.

Upgrades are based upon a choice of three rear seat configurations, which include an executive Class Seating package that converts the interior into a four-seat configuration and includes a 45-degree reclining right rear seat with massage feature, infrared body-temperature sensors and 18-inch wheels.

An Active Power Stabilizer package enhances handling and includes 19-inch wheels.

A unique Launch Edition LS 600h were sold through the summer issue of the Neiman Marcus InCircle catalog. About 100 units came with a three-piece set of leather luggage custom-designed to fit into the trunk by an Italian leathersmith. The Launch Edition models include exclusive exterior paint, detailed interior seat trim in white leather, 19-inch wheels and distinctive badging.

Safety features include the latest integrated safety system from Lexus, called Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management. However, the Advanced Pre-Collision System is optional.