Getting 22 Miles a Gallon: Is the 2008 Lexus LS600h L Better than Last Year?
Standard equipment in the LS600h for 2007 and 2008 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. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LS600h uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by air front springs and air in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the LS600h L are 73.80 inches wide by 202.80 inches long. It sits 58.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 121.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the LS600h is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 LS600h is a SFI system, running on ELECTRIC/GAS . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 22.20-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The LS600h L received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty two when it came to highway driving. Being a electric/gas-powered green car, this was exceptional.
What We Think of the Lexus LS600h
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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