2008 Lexus LS 600h L Consumer Reviews

Airplane on the road

Written by: Ijebu on 09/09/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

This vehicle runs so smooth, you can barely hear the sound at low idle. I seriously feel believe the car glides rather than drives. Excellent design from Lexus. I do a lot of city driving, so this is a perfect vehicle for me and my family.

Favorite Features

The sound system, the parktronic, and the hybrid system.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger trunk space. Nothing else.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Six months of wonderful

Written by: gotom on 08/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

I bought to go long distances; the pleasure of such comfort and safety after 8 to 10 hours is truly satisfying. From El Paso to San Antonio at 75 to 80 mph with 28 mpg was another plus (500 miles between fill-ups). After 7000 miles, I am completely satisfied with the car and truly believe that it is a value when compared to any other car with comparable characteristics and performance capacities.

Favorite Features

The great comfort that accompanies the peace of mind that comes from knowing how many systems are functioning to protect me.

Suggested Improvements

Some will want a larger trunk; my wife and I have had no difficulty living with its capacity.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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The best luxury car for the price

Written by: van go on 05/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

The car performs beautifully, very quiet and compares to other luxury cars this saves me a lot money on gas. I have driven it 100 miles the first day I took delivery of the car, When I got back home the fuel gauge is still on full as if it didnt consumes any gas. I like the way the gas engine goes on and off, you could barely feel the transition, also the CVT is very impressive, you cannot feel any gear changes. You could step on the gas pedal and the car responds so quickly like driving a V12 car only in a very refined manner.

Favorite Features

very impressed with ev mode and rear seat ottomann, quiet ride and gas saving feature.

Suggested Improvements

trunk space

12 out 13 people found this review helpful

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High Expectations Fulfilled

Written by: Mark on 10/26/2007

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Review

The LS 600 is an impressive vehicle. Although relatively silent to driver, it is quite clear there are any number of mechanical events occurring at a given time in connection with the complexities of the hybrid system. A slight rev when the car is started to charge the battery, complete silence at a stop or below 25 mph, and a symbiotic relationship between battery power,engine power and regeneration from braking and downhill driving. I am not sure any other car company could have pulled off the engineering in this car in such a tight, well thought out, and yes even emotional machine.

Favorite Features

Build quaility, near silent, massive power during aggressive acceleration, adjustable suspension really works in Sport and comfort, slick integrated DVD and excellent nav/stereo. Car looks terrific in black.

Suggested Improvements

Batteries steal trunk space, and probably need second generation (smaller and less weight) to fully make sense of the technology.

64 out 73 people found this review helpful

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