There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus LS600h of 2009. There are one trim levels to the LS600h, including L. The L version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2008 the popular 5.0 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

2009 Lexus LS600h L Specs

Standard equipment in the LS600h for 2008 and 2009 includes the 5.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 4-speed Automatic CVT Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the LS600h.

The fuel system for the 2009 LS600h is a SFI system, running on ELECTRIC/GAS . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The LS600h uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses air and air springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The LS600h is 186.20 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 66.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $37,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,188. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The LS600h L received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a electric/gas-powered green car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Lexus LS600h

The 2008 model began the promise of the Lexus LS600h. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the LS600h L will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, L, Lexus LS600h, Sedan, United States market

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