| Year Make Model | 2013 Lexus LS 600h L 4dr Sedan AWD (5.0L 8cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
| Vehicle Type | AWD 4dr 5-passenger sedan |
| Base MSRP | $120,805 |
| Options on test vehicle | Executive Class Seating Package ($7,555); Cargo Net ($64); Trunk Mat ($105) |
| As-tested MSRP | $128,529 |
| Configuration | Longitudinal, front-engine combined with electric motor(s), all-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, direct- and port-injected V8, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 4,969/303 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 11.8 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 389 @ 6,400 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 385 @ 4,000 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Hybrid type | Parallel |
| Electric motor rating (kW) | 165 |
| Combined horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 438 |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride |
| Battery voltage | 288 |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.916 |
| Suspension, front | Independent multilink, pneumatic springs, driver-adjustable two-mode variable dampers, , |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, pneumatic springs, driver-adjustable two-mode variable dampers, , |
| Steering type | Electric-over-hydraulic-assist, speed-proportional, variable-ratio, rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 11.5-18.5 |
| Tire make and model | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx A1 |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | 245/45R19 98V |
| Tire size, rear | 245/45R19 98V |
| Wheel size | 19-by-8 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | One-piece ventilated steel discs with 4-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | One-piece ventilated steel discs with 2-piston sliding calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.7 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.4 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 9.0 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 14.3 @ 100.3 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 5.9 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.8 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.4 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.5 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 9.1 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 14.4 @ 100.3 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.0 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 126 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 58.6 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 59.4 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.77 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.76 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 35.2 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 64.7 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 59.8 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 1,300 |
| Acceleration comments | Utterly uneventful regardless of mode (Comfort, Normal, Sport, S+). It went down the drag strip with authority, but not what I wouild call surprising quickness. I did notice that the batteries didn't charge as quickly on the deceleration from 100 mph as quickly as some other "high-performance" hybrids in this class. |
| Braking comments | Some initial dive, but not the kind that digs up the pavement. Arrow straight and nearly silent while scrubbing the speed down, even with considerable weight behind it. Mild distance creep and odor started after the third stop, but the pedal remained steady. |
| Handling comments | Slalom: Clearly, this is not the kind of test this car enjoys. Regardless of mode, the LS leans over and flops around like a barge. It's reluctant to transition and feels as heavy as it is. The steering is fingertip light, yet very precise. Skid pad: Also a tortuous test for this car, as the tires began squealing well before the stability control kicked in. Steering is again precise but distant. |
| Test date | 4/2/2013 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 66 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 49.7 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.8 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 4.8, headwind |
| Odometer (mi.) | 355 |
| Fuel used for test | 91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 35/36 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 19 city/23 highway/20 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 19.4 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 22.2 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 510.6 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 5,159 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 5,424 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 50.9/49.1 |
| Length (in.) | 205.0 |
| Width (in.) | 73.8 |
| Height (in.) | 58.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 121.7 |
| Track, front (in.) | 63.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 63.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 38.8 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.9 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 58.5 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 56.4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 13.0 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 5.1 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 5,000 miles |
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