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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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Updated Lexus LS range includes new hybrid, the LS 600h L Premier

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Lexus has announced the specifications and prices for its new LS range, which includes the full hybrid, the LS 600h L Premier, which boasts a 5.0 The L Premier model features new technology such as the the car maker’s ‘climate concierge’ system. [.].

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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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Toyota’s hybrid sales in Europe reach one million units

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In August, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that Toyota and Lexus combined had sold more than eight million hybrid cars worldwide since the launch of the Toyota Prius in 1997. Hybrid sales already account for 23% of Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME’s) total sales year-to-date.

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. 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.

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Toyota cumulative global hybrid sales pass 5M, nearly 2M in US

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As of this month, TMC sells 19 hybrid passenger car models and one plug-in hybrid model in approximately 80 countries and regions around the world. They are Prius Liftback, Prius v, Prius c, Prius Plug-in, Camry Hybrid, Avalon Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Lexus CT 200h, ES 300h, GS 450h, LS 600h and RX 450h.

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