2013 Lexus LS 600h L Review

The 2013 Lexus LS 600h L is a five-passenger luxury sedan that is offered in a single, very well-appointed trim level. Standard features include 19-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, adaptive LED headlights, running lights, foglights, automatic high beams, headlamp washers, heated mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, a power trunk lid, keyless ignition/entry, cruise control, auto-dimming mirrors and a blind-spot monitoring system with cross-traffic alert.

Powering the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L is a hybrid powertrain comprising a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 389 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque mated to two electric motor/generators; one acts a primary generator and engine starter while the other drives the rear wheels and produces power through regenerative braking. Combined, the entire system has an output of 438 hp. All of this power is routed to an all-wheel-drive system via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The all-wheel-drive 2013 Lexus LS 600h L is available in a single Base trim, packaged with a 5.0-liter 4-cam 32-valve aluminum block V8 engine with intelligent variable valve timing along with a 165-kilowatt high-output permanent-magnet electric drive motor. The LS 600h L reaches 385 lb-ft of torque, and combined horsepower for the LS 600h L is 438—389 from the gas engine—with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The EPA estimates the LS 600h L will achieve 19 mpg city/23 highway.

Standard features for the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L include four-zone climate control, a power tilt-and-slide moonroof, power windows, steering-wheel-mounted audio, brake hold, and display controls, power tilt-and-telescopic collapsible steering column, heated wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, power-adjustable auto-folding outside mirrors with turn indicators, 16-way driver's and 12-way front passenger's power seats with lumbar, power-adjustable rear seats with lumbar, leather headliner, drive mode with ECO, Normal, Sport S, Sport S+ and EV modes, a 19-speaker 450-watt Mark Levinson premium Surround Sound audio system with AM/FM/HD radio and in-dash CD/DVD player, voice-activated navigation system with 12.3-inch display, power trunk lid, rear window defogger, LED headlights with headlight washers, LED taillights and 19-inch split 7-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with high-gloss finish.

Granted, there's more to the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L than just mpg numbers. This year's car has been restyled and enhanced with subtle improvements. While the overall shape of the new LS is evolutionary, the face is indeed bolder, stylish and confident in appearance. Inside, the design is more contemporary and the materials quality has been enhanced with additional stitched leather trim and padded surfaces. Part of the streamlined design is the result of the old touchscreen being replaced by Lexus' latest version of its Remote Touch electronics interface.

Machine that will support the performance of the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L is the combines a 5.0-liter V8 engine delivering aspects a total of 389 HP and a peak torque of 385 lb-ft with two electric motors and an Ni-MH battery pack increases the output to the which an impressive 438 HP. This would make this car has good performance. However, you will find a car that would be a competitor of the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L , the car is the Audi A8 Hybrid is capable of producing 245 HP and a peak torque of 345.03 lb-ft. this is due to a complete engine this car is a 2.0 TFSI and an electric motor. So, you can choose one.

To go along with its numerous standard features, the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L also has a multitude of safety and security features. The 4-door sedan features driver and front passenger advanced airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and rear seat-mounted side airbags, as well as 4-wheel ventilated power-assisted regenerative disc brakes, featuring a 4-sensor 4-channel antilock braking system with brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution, and electronic controlled braking, vehicle stability control, smart-stop technology, backup camera, blind-spot monitor, SmartAccess card key, direct tire pressure monitoring system, park assist, traction control and a vehicle theft-deterrent and engine-immobilizer system.

Pure luxury combines beautifully with efficient performance in the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid. From the beginning, this has been the pinnacle of its class— it was the first prestige luxury and all-wheel drive V8 hybrid, and it continues to lead with its innovative design. The 2013 model features 438 total system horsepower, and goes from 0 to 60 in a scant 5.6 seconds. It draws power from its 5.0-liter engine and efficiency from its advanced hybrid technology. The result? An effortlessly smooth, high-performance vehicle that is steering the industry in ecologically responsible technology.

Luxury, of course, is the operative word when it comes to any Lexus flagship, and the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L does not disappoint. Supple leather surfaces are abundant throughout the cabin, and even more so if you spring for the optional Executive package. Rich wood trim is also plentiful, giving the interior a traditional luxury car feel.

Most hybrid vehicles deliver on the promise of highly efficient propulsion and savings at the gas pump. In an effort to save weight and keep costs reasonable, these hybrids are generally limited to economy or entry-level luxury classes. The 2013 Lexus LS 600h L is not one of these hybrids. This luxury flagship takes a decidedly different approach to the hybrid formula.

Meanwhile, other flagship luxury sedans have their own hybrid models and follow the Lexus' power-over-efficiency hybrid philosophy. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 , Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid and Porsche Panamera Hybrid will certainly not disappoint if you are indeed considering a 2013 Lexus LS 600h L. Whether any of these make financial sense is up to you.