As a subscriber to the Lexus hybrid newsletter, you were one of the first to be informed about the innovative RX 400h and the groundbreaking GS 450h. This issue is no exception. Lexus is thrilled to introduce the LS 600h L. The world's first production hybrid with a V8 engine makes the LS 600h L one of the most advanced luxury sedans available. Redefining performance is the 5.0-liter engine, with a combined output in excess of 430 horsepower [1], making it

comparable to a 12-cylinder engine. Equally impressive is the electric-drive motor capable of delivering maximum torque upon demand. Along with possessing all-wheel drive, this exceptional sedan also boasts an impressive Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT). Even with all of this power, the LS Hybrid continues to be groundbreaking and planet-sensitive with excellent gas mileage and extremely low emissions.
Lexus engineers had the lofty goal of giving drivers the ability to make a positive contribution without having to make any compromises. This goal was clearly achieved. The LS Hybrid has a long list of luxury features, including the world's first available four-zone automatic climate-control system with infrared sensors. It's also the world's first vehicle to be equipped with low-beam LED headlamps, not to mention the available, all-new, Four-Seat Premium Package with reclining ottoman seat, adjustable legrest and center-console table. In addition, the LS 600h L also comes with a factory-installed XM® Satellite Radio [2] which offers real-time traffic reports. There's also the Mark Levinson® Reference Surround Sound Audio System [3], with 19 speakers and a 15-channel amplifier with DVD/CD auto-changer.
So what do you give the hybrid that has everything? Our engineers insisted on innovative safety features such as an available Advanced Pre-Collision System (PCS) [4] and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) [5] that can anticipate the loss of vehicle control and help correct the condition.
No vehicle on the road or drawing board can compare to the LS Hybrid. Its exterior styling is the epitome of refined, sophisticated design, where no detail is overlooked. Even the new doors were inspired by Japanese shoji screens to shut gently and quietly. These subtle differences in the exterior style give this vehicle a more luxurious look and feel.
The LS 600h L is the hybrid flagship that embodies performance, luxury, style and a substantial reduction in fuel consumption.

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[1] Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease.
[2] Functioning XM® Satellite Radio requires XM Satellite Radio compatibility, XM Satellite Radio receiver and satellite monthly service fee. See your Lexus dealer for further details.
[3] Mark Levinson is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
[4] The Advanced Lexus Pre-Collision System is designed to help reduce the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. It is not a collision avoidance system and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors. See your Owner's Manual for further information.
[5] Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VDIM will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details.