The 2008 LS600h is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The L is a member of a series of one trim levels for the LS600h which include L. The four-door car with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

Performance

The LS600h L is equipped with a Toyota 5.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 2008 LS600h is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 22.20 gallons.

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.

LS600h L Statistics

The LS600h is 202.80 inches long, 73.80 inches wide, and 58.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 121.70 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $104,000, with an invoice cost of $90,480. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the LS600h is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 LS600h gets 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

The 2007 model began the promise of the Lexus LS600h. The 2008 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, Canada market, L, Lexus LS600h, Sedan

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