Lexus Facts » Lexus LS600h http://www.lexusfacts.com Information on Lexus Cars and Trucks Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:10:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Our Take on the 2008 Lexus LS600h L http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/06/our-take-on-the-2008-lexus-ls600h-l-canada-market/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/06/our-take-on-the-2008-lexus-ls600h-l-canada-market/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:10:22 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/our-take-on-the-2008-lexus-ls600h-l-canada-market Lexus LS600h

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.

]]> http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/06/our-take-on-the-2008-lexus-ls600h-l-canada-market/feed/ 1 Overview 2009 Lexus LS600h L http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/05/overview-2009-lexus-ls600h-l/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/05/overview-2009-lexus-ls600h-l/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 21:10:22 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/overview-2009-lexus-ls600h-l 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.

]]> http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/05/overview-2009-lexus-ls600h-l/feed/ 0 First Impressions 2008 Lexus LS600h L http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/05/first-impressions-2008-lexus-ls600h-l/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2009/05/first-impressions-2008-lexus-ls600h-l/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 03:10:22 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/first-impressions-2008-lexus-ls600h-l Lexus LS600h

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 Acura.

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 dimensions of the LS600h L are 73.80 inches wide by 202.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 58.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 121.70 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $104,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $90,480. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-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 LS600h L received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty two when it came to long-distance. Being a electric/gas-powered hybrid car, this was subpar.

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.

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