2013 Lexus LS 600h L Review
Price Estimate: $21,284 - $28,785
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- 117,645 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 3 Owners, Personal use only
- 8cyl Automatic
- Todos Autos (1,127 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
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Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The 2013 Lexus LS 600HL is a luxurious and powerful vehicle that exudes elegance and sophistication. With its sleek design and advanced technology, it...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Title Details: Title issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (19 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTHDU1EF4D5015875
Stock: 015875
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-11-2024
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Serene, whisper-quiet interior
- impeccable construction
- unrivaled backseat with Executive-Class package
- strong reputation for reliability.
Cons
- Negligible fuel economy savings over standard LS
- significantly more expensive than the standard LS
- limited trunk space
- Remote Touch interface is not for everyone.
What’s new
The Lexus LS 600h L has been redesigned for 2013.
Edmunds says
There is no doubt that the2013 Lexus LS 600h L delivers world-class luxury, but if you're lured in by the idea of a fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain, you will be disappointed.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.86 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$232/mo for LS 600h L Base
LS 600h L Base
vs
$191/mo
Avg. Large Car
Vehicle overview
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.
With a 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engine as the main source of propulsion, the LS 600h L is a far cry from the typically petite engines used in hybrids. Yes, it does have electric motor/generators too, but these are intended more as enhancements to the car's already powerful output.
Compared to a similarly equipped and conventionally powered LS 460L, the LS 600h L will set you back an additional $25,000 when new. With a mere 1-mpg advantage over the gasoline-only LS, the hybrid model would take 156 years to recoup the additional expense (at $4 per gallon at 15,000 miles per year). The LS 600h L is more powerful, but only beats the LS 460 to 60 mph by only half a second. From a purely financial sense, the LS 600h L makes as much sense as investing in a bed and breakfast in Kabul.
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.
As before, occupants will enjoy almost decadent levels of opulence, particularly if you spring for the Executive Seating package that turns the right rear seat into a throne worthy of any royal court. Technological features and world-class materials are in abundance, too, and are on par with other sedans costing much more. Then again, you can get all of these features in the aforementioned Lexus LS 460 L, too.
If low emissions and high efficiency are indeed a priority for your luxury sedan, the alternatives are few and not without potential pitfalls of their own. The all-electric Tesla Model S is a high-tech wonder with praiseworthy levels of luxury, but without any meaningful reliability data and the obvious (though still quite generous) range limitations, some may still feel some anxiety.
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.
Performance & mpg
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).
With such power on tap, the LS 600h L can be thought of as a luxury sedan with a hybrid system to boost performance, rather than the typical hybrid with an emphasis on ultimate efficiency. As such, acceleration is brisk, the LS reaching 60 mph in only 5.5 seconds, according to Lexus. Fuel economy is better than the regular LS, but not by much, at an estimated 19 mpg city/23 mpg highway and 20 mpg in combined driving.
Safety
Standard safety features are plentiful with the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L, including antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front and rear side airbags, side curtain airbags, driver knee airbags, a blind-spot monitoring system with cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive headlights, automatic high beams, a rearview camera and Lexus' Safety Connect emergency telematics.
Additionally, a pre-collision system (tightens belts and primes the brakes when a collision in imminent), a low-speed collision avoidance system (engages the brakes automatically), driver monitor system (detects a drowsy or distracted driver behind the wheel) and a lane departure warning and prevention system are available as options. Adding the right-rear executive seating package also adds a knee airbag with the power ottoman.
Driving
Although most of the exterior and interior are all new for 2013, the Lexus LS 600h L still utilizes the same hybrid powertrain from its predecessor. Initial propulsion from a stop is supplied by the electric motors, resulting in eerily silent acceleration. Even when the gasoline motor springs to life, the cabin remains blissfully quiet on a variety of road surfaces and at highway speeds.
A stiffer chassis should improve the LS's driving dynamics this time around, but it should certainly not be thought of as sporty by any stretch of the imagination. The main reason for its existence is to isolate passengers from the outside world, and in this regard, it should give any large luxury sedan a run for its considerable money.
Interior
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.
There are, however, a wealth of cutting-edge electronics to plant the LS firmly in the 21st century. The Remote Touch electronics interface is a part of this formula, as it controls most cabin functions through a mouselike device via the centrally located video screen. We've found it to be a competent control interface for the numerous systems, but it can still draw too much attention away from the road, and you may find other interfaces in competing sedans easier to use. This is definitely something to test thoroughly at a car dealership.
All of this opulence does come with some sacrifice, though, most notably in terms of cargo space. Features like the separate rear climate control, refrigerator and hybrid system components drop trunk capacity to a mere 13 cubic feet, compared to the standard LS 460's 18 cubes.
2013 Lexus LS 600h L models
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.
On the inside, you also get four-zone automatic climate control, ambient interior lighting, leather upholstery, a 16-way power-adjustable driver seat (12-way front passenger seat), heated and ventilated front and rear seats with memory functions, power-reclining rear seats with massage functions, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with power tilt-and-telescoping adjustments, wood interior trim, power rear sunshades, a rear-seat refrigerator, a navigation system with voice activation, Lexus Enform telematics, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, a 19-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound system with six-disc changer, HD and satellite radio, iPod integration and rear-seat audio controls.
Optionally you can add the Executive package, which reduces seating capacity to four and adds infrared cabin temperature sensors, additional leather interior trim, a rear-seat entertainment system with Blu-ray player, a right rear seat with a power ottoman and additional massage functions and added rear airbags. Also available is adaptive cruise control, which is paired with a pre-collision system. To this, you can add a driver monitor system, a lane departure warning and prevention system and a low-speed collision avoidance system.
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4.88 out of 5 stars
High Expectations Fulfilled
Mark, 10/26/2007
2008 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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.
4.88 out of 5 stars
Airplane on the road
Ijebu, 09/09/2008
2008 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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.
5 out of 5 stars
Six months of wonderful
gotom, 08/20/2008
2008 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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.
5 out of 5 stars
The best bargain in a used car ever!
Eric, 01/31/2021
2008 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I bought my 2008 LS600HL from a used car dealer in Manassas Virginia in August of 2016. The car was perfect and looked absolutely brand new when I purchased it. It had less than 80,000 miles and was and is whisper quiet. The only things I have paid for in the 4 1/2 years of ownership was oil changes and to fix a strange anomaly with the wheels. My mechanic told me that on this … particular car, the inside of the wheels eventual wear and cause an incredibly slow air leak. The tires have to be removed, the inside of the wheels have to be buffed and the problem is fixed. One at a time, all four wheels needed this treatment and it did solve the problem.
This car has cost me the least in maintenance of any car I have ever owned. My mechanic, who works on some of the most expensive cars in the world, loves this car. Despite being one of the most expensive mass produced car when it was new, I paid less for it than most economies and it has been absolutely terrific. If you are considering purchasing a used one. If you can find it, it'll likely be the best bargain you've ever found.
Update: There was a comprehensive recall for the braking system.
The suspension is problematic, especially the control arms. If you spray down all rubber suspension components with AT-205,the suspension will last much longer. Actually you should spray down all rubber components including boots and door and window seals with AT-205. It will all last much longer.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L, so we've included reviews for other years of the LS 600h L since its last redesign.
2013 LS 600h L Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $119,910 |
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Engine Type | Hybrid |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $232/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the LS 600h L include:
- Back-up camera
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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