The Lexus LS 600h

The Lexus LS 600h is the best and innovative model produced by Lexus, luxury division of Toyota. Sedan 4th generation by Sedan has produced rear-wheel drive with v8 engines. Initially, LS 400 was introduced in the market in 1989. After the first model introduction, redesigned model, with a lot many changes in the designs, were introduced in 1995.

LS L30 was introduced in 2001, later; LS 460 and LS 460 L series were introduced in 2006. LS430 of Toyota was marketed in Japan only. After the launch of Marque by Lexus in 2006, in 2007 Lexus introduced 4th generation LS 460 with eight-speed automatic transmission and automatic parking. In 2007, the first Lexus Hybrid model was introduced as LS 600h.

LS 600h is the most advanced luxury hybrid in the market, with adaptive safety technology, low emissions and stunning acceleration, featuring 5.0-liter, 32-valve, V-8 with VVT-iE and a high-output electric-drive motor, bringing the output to a 438 horsepower, along with improved fuel consumption mph in the city and 22 mph on the highway.

There are many safety features in LS 600h; it has a four-channel anti-lock braking system with high friction brake pads that provide an utmost stopping power. Dual-stage front and seat-mounted side airbags, dual front knee airbags, rear seat-mounted side airbags and rear-seat side curtain airbags create safety from an accident or clash. Front lighting system is built with the advanced LED headlamps. The Advanced Parking Guidance System assists the vehicle for safe parking.

LS 600h is distinguished by the new four bar grille; front bumper is designed with air intakes and fog lamps. Lower bumper is designed with vertical fins to control the air-flow from beneath the car. A variety of exterior colours are introduced with Mesa Red, Vanilla Mist, Richmond Green, Atlantic Blue and Crystal Sapphire. The paint has the self-restoring coat treatment that helps to maintain a superb finishing over the lifetime of the vehicle.

The driving seat can be adjusted in 16 different ways with the touch of a button. The other front seat can be adjusted in 12 different ways with the touch of a button, and the front seats can be both heated and cooled. There is a system that shows the pressure of tyres and bluetooth connectivity.

The LS 600h has a navigation system that is supported by a 40 GB hard disk drive, which can record letters from passengers or play MP3 songs. Its stereo system is manufactured by Mark Levinson, which includes 19 speakers and a CD/DVD player. It provides sound library function; it can store and transfer music flies up to 10 GB, which is equal to 2000 music tracks.

Lexus LS 600h is featuring automatic high beam system. There is a camera censor in the rear view mirror, which is quite helpful in detecting the oncoming traffic, street lamp and traffic moving ahead. It includes automatic light beam system, which becomes high and low automatically, according to the driving situation. With all the above mentioned features, Lexus LS 600h has become very popular among all hybrid models.

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