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Lexus Tweaks the 2010 LS 600h Hybrid

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The 2010 Lexus LS 600h hybrid. Toyota Motor has made a range of technology and styling changes to the LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship first introduced in 2006 ( earlier post ), including redesigned seating, updated equipment, a new ECO driving mode and new brakes. Click to enlarge. L/100km (25.3

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Cumulative global sales of Lexus hybrids pass half-million mark

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The LS 600h extended the range further in 2007, marking another first in being the first production car to use a full hybrid powertrain with a V8 engine. Up to November this year Lexus had sold around 29,000 of its hybrid limousine in standard and LS 600h L long-wheelbase forms. Introduction year. Global total. %

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2011 Lexus LS 600h L

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The 2011 Lexus LS series goes from large to larger, with the top-of-the-line model of this four-door luxury sedan being the hybrid LS 600h L, a long-wheel limousine that promises V-12 performance from its V-8 engine mated to Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system.

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2011 Lexus LS 600h L

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The 2011 Lexus LS series goes from large to larger, with the top-of-the-line model of this four-door luxury sedan being the hybrid LS 600h L, a long-wheel limousine that promises V-12 performance from its V-8 engine mated to Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system.

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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The luxury Lexus LS 600h L hybrid is the worst offender. It comes with more than $17,000 in forced features compared with the conventional, base model Lexus LS 460L. It emits 44% less global warming pollution than its closest conventional counterpart, the Toyota Matrix, and its hybrid drivetrain costs a little more than $3,000.

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Hybrid Lexus LS 600h Limousine Will Turn Royal Wedding Green

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No, we’re not talking about the Prince William and Kate Middleton royal wedding that’s taking place this week. We’re talking about that other royal wedding, the one between Monaco’s Prince Albert II and his bride-to-be Charlene Wittstock scheduled for July 2 of this year. Confirming his commitment for more environmentally.

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2013 Lexus LS 600h L: Executive Luxury Hybrid

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When we think hybrid, we don't often think luxury mega-sedan, but that's exactly what you get with the new 2013 Lexus 600h L. With the new LS.

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