Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

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. With a sticker price of less than $20,000, the Insight is one of the most affordable hybrids available. It comes with $1,600 worth of forced features.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

The LS 500’s 10-speed automatic transmission, first seen in the Lexus LC 500 luxury coupe, is a torque converter automatic, yet with shift times that rival those of dual-clutch transmissions. The wide bandwidth afforded by its closely spaced ratios is ideal for all forms of driving, helping provide an optimal gear for all conditions.

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Lexus Hybrid 2017 Motor 150

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

This year’s show will feature more clean diesels than ever before including some new affordable options such as the Volkswagen Golf TDI and the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI. Lexus LS 600h L. Mercedes-Benz will also debut its all-new S400 Hybrid. Modern, clean diesel vehicles are becoming a competitive hybrid alternative.

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