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Lexus LS 600h L
Lexus has announced that the LS600h L (a performance hybrid version of its flag ship sedan) is scheduled to go on sale in North America by spring 2007. It will be the world's first vehicle to feature a full hybrid V8 powertrain. The LS 600h L will combine an all new 5.0 liter V8 gas engine with high-output electric motors and a newly designed "large capacity" battery pack. It will provide an estimated combined 430 horsepower. As a SULEV-rated (Super Low Emissions) vehicle, the LS600h L is estimated to produce just 20 per cent of the pollution that causes smog than that of conventional V8 power plants. The vehicle will use a 2-stage ECVT transmission.
Since there is inherent noise, vibration and harshness (NHV) generated by most hybrid power plants, Lexus engineers have turned their attention to this area. Their efforts were so focused on cabin quietness that they had to extensively re-engineer many of the accessory motors and switches to compensate for such quiet running.
With "quiet-ride" ranking as one of the top reasons to purchase a luxury vehicle, the LS 600h L is poised to please even the most exacting luxury car buyer. According to Lexus, the LS 600h L has NVH levels that are about half that found in conventional cars, making the hybrid LS one of the quietest automobiles ever built.
When it hits North American dealers in the spring of 2007, only the long-wheelbase version will be offered.
Preliminary dimensions are available on the Lexus website.
Pricing
Pricing is expected to be around $115,000 USD.
Gas Mileage
The 2008 Lexus LS 600h L hybrid is expected to have a combined city/highway mileage in the low-20 mile per gallon range.
Unique Attributes
The Lexus LS 600h L has the first LED headlights of any production vehicle. The LS 600h L will also have a newly developed Advanced Pre-Collision System (APCS), a Lexus first. The APCS detects objects in its forward path such as other vehicles and even pedestrians. It will then warn the driver before making the necessary braking and steering actions to avoid a collision.
The vehicle is also capable of taking the control when it's time to squeeze into that tight city parking space. A parallel-park-assist function parks the car at the push of a button, requiring just a little brake work from the driver.
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