TORRANCE, Calif., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus today announced the
manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 LS 600h L
luxury hybrid sedan. The LS 600h L will be the ultimate Lexus statement,
providing the highest level of luxury, technology, performance, safety and
efficiency.
With an extensive list of standard luxury equipment and technological
features, including the world's first full hybrid V8 powertrain, the LS
600h L will carry a base MSRP of $104,000 when it reaches Lexus dealers in
June.
The full-time all-wheel-drive LS 600h L will be the world's first
vehicle powered by a full hybrid V8 powertrain and will be mated to a newly
developed dual-stage electronically controlled, continuously variable
transmission. It will deliver power and performance on par with modern
12-cylinder engines, producing more than 430 horsepower while still
delivering fuel efficiency equal to or better than the combined
fuel-economy ratings of V6 all-wheel-drive mid-sized luxury sedans. The LS
600h L will also carry a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) rating,
emitting nearly 70 percent fewer emissions than the "cleanest" of its
competitors.
It is really pricey for a Lexus, and I don't think just because its a hybrid that it justifies the cost. I doubt this car will sell a lot because of the price. Its a nice car and all but a little expensive.
It is really pricey for a Lexus, and I don't think just because its a hybrid that it justifies the cost. I doubt this car will sell a lot because of the price. Its a nice car and all but a little expensive.
$104,000 is too much
Only 1% of the population is considered "Rich" (which I have no clue where that stands, anyways)
If they can make a car like this, they can make a fucking Supra for $40k-50K. Bet it sell alot more than this.
It is really pricey for a Lexus, and I don't think just because its a hybrid that it justifies the cost. I doubt this car will sell a lot because of the price. Its a nice car and all but a little expensive.
$104,000 is too much
It might be too expensive for you. But people (executives) for which this car is market does not care about the price. A MB S-klasse or BMW 7-serie can be buyed for the same price-tag (with a lot of options). But those vehicles does not have the marketing appeal of the Hybrid system. You can debate if the hybrid system is a effective way to save feul and emissions, but for the american market it is a hot item that every important people want to be related with. I mean, why else did Hollywood start buyed Prius? It is not the biggest, most luxury, best looking of best driving car ever, but because they wanted to be related with the 'green' idea of the Hybrid technology for there own image . So for executives who wants a car to stand out from the crowds by brand and technology, this is the one to get. Price? Well.. ..it is a company car for them.
SULEV...lets test how that works out on the track! lol
its a nicely designed and equipped vehicle, that i think the top 1% of Americans will indeed add to their garage, especially seeing how many exotic cars people drive around where i live, this is probably more affordable to them. lol.
but i guess i cant compare exotic lambo or ferrari's to a luxury ship lexus.
When I saw the price I thought it was too pricey. Won't this overlap with the supposid Lexus LF-A supercar as far as price? Then again they are too very different markets those cars are aiming at. Anyway I think the hybrid is more for emissions and power, rather than fuel economy, at least the latter is at the fore front, from the way I see it. I highly doubt they are going to buy this to save fuel, if they can afford this car they surely can afford the fuel. I think its one of those hey we got to the market with the first high powered V8 hybrid. I think hybrid is being thrown around too loosely in that hybrid is just a combination of two things, which doesn't mean fuel economy, especially in a car like this IMO. Not to say the power isn't up there it just seems now a days this power is average for this kind of price, you would think the power would be more like at or near 500bhp. But its a nice car!
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in america toyota motorcorp seems to really draw a distinct line between the toyota and lexus brands when it comes to hybrids. Their lexus lines are given more power and slightly better emissions with the added electric motor (can be viewed as an electric supercharger in one respect), while the toyota lines are actual eco and mpg friendly.
Notice the difference between the honda accord hybrid and the toyota camry hybrid?
This is not even close to the price of the LF-A concept, so there won't be an issue. Right now, it's looking like the LF-A is going to cost well above $150,000. But LF-A doesn't even have a planned release date. And officially, there hasn't even been an announcement of any type of production plans.
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If there going for a fuel efficient model, why would you have a V8 in it? They even said that it will only get what todays V6 models get, which isnt all that much.
It is really pricey for a Lexus, and I don't think just because its a hybrid that it justifies the cost. I doubt this car will sell a lot because of the price. Its a nice car and all but a little expensive.
$104,000 is too much
I consider that is a cheap price if I could afford to buy one. LS600hL is still significantly cheaper than the BMW 760Li, not to mention the S600.
If there going for a fuel efficient model, why would you have a V8 in it? They even said that it will only get what todays V6 models get, which isnt all that much.
It is fuel efficient compared to other v12s offer the similar performances. LS600hL has NA v12 performance but without gas guzzler tax and with more than 70% lower emissions!
When I saw the price I thought it was too pricey. Won't this overlap with the supposid Lexus LF-A supercar as far as price? Then again they are too very different markets those cars are aiming at. Anyway I think the hybrid is more for emissions and power, rather than fuel economy, at least the latter is at the fore front, from the way I see it. I highly doubt they are going to buy this to save fuel, if they can afford this car they surely can afford the fuel. I think its one of those hey we got to the market with the first high powered V8 hybrid. I think hybrid is being thrown around too loosely in that hybrid is just a combination of two things, which doesn't mean fuel economy, especially in a car like this IMO. Not to say the power isn't up there it just seems now a days this power is average for this kind of price, you would think the power would be more like at or near 500bhp. But its a nice car!
well if those buyers pay for the R&D for the next Prius, I say buy the LS600h! haha
Would you rather the R&D come from a Sequoia/Tundra/Land Cruiser or an LSh?
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