If Lexus LS can be described in one word, it would be called the king of hybrid vehicles. Lexus LS range has achieved this position because of its consistent good performance and fuel efficiency. Lexus LS 600h, in particular, has wooed its buyers due to its great performance on road. Following is a brief overview of this car.
Exterior
The exterior of Lexus LS comes in a great variety of colour schemes. Lexus LS 600h combines the elements of Rolls Royce and Limousine in both its exterior and interior. Lexus LS 600 h cars have an exuberant and bright exterior. The exterior of Lexus 600 h combines a vintage look with the most modern and contemporary designs. The lighting system is maintained through computer software that conserves energy while brightly illuminating your surroundings.
An excellent parking assistance system in most of the new models helps a driver in determining the position of other vehicles and enables an effective parallel parking. New cars have 19-inch diameter meals that are manufactured with aluminum alloy and perform much better on road. The door locking system is also automated and coordinated through software.
Interior
Interior of Lexus LS 600 h is designed aesthetically with all modern features in mind. These cars boast of luxurious seating that is modern yet elegant. Each seat is equipped with DVD entertainment system (mounted on LCD displays of the front seat but is an addition and not factory-made), power rear seat recliner, a rear-seat concealed table and an infrared temperature sensor.
Navigation system used in these cars is one of its own kinds. A voice-activated Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation System is also equipped with a backup camera and Bluetooth technology. Gauges and communications systems are integrated with the latest technology that gives the driver a constant update on the car’s performance.
Engine
Lexus LS cars have dual engine system: one regular gasoline engine and the other is an electric driver-motor. Electric motor is used for ordinary driving and is good for all road surfaces. Gasoline engine is used on mountains or steeper grades. The hybrid vehicles also combine the use of these two engines to maximise the efficiency while minimising emissions. The gasoline engine is a standard 4.6 liter V8 with a power of up to 368 hp and 367 lb-ft of torque.
Braking system is electronic with high friction front brakes. New models come with Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS) that enforces a tighter steering ratio during high speeds.
The car has eight-speed automatic transmission system that is the first of its kind in the automobile world. This transmission system is currently available in the Lexus LS 2009 cars. Adaptive Variable Air Suspension (AVS) is present in this model that offers three levels: comfort, normal and sports. You can select any mode depending on the road condition. Lexus LS cars have excellent security and safety features that include three point seatbelts, reinforced car body, electronic brakes and Pre-Collision System (PCS), among the other things.
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