1 July 2008
Lexus Hybrid | Lexus LS600hL
Posted by Mr.Green under: Lexus Hybrid Cars .
Hybrid cars have been one of the newest innovations in cars these days.
There is no doubt why people are so much fascinated with hybrid cars
because aside from their efficiency, these cars are also more
environment friendly than the conventional cars. Lexus LS600h L belongs
to this category.
LS600h L is a performance hybrid version of Lexus’ sedan. It was
showcased at the 2006 New York International Auto Show but is only
making the market this year. This hybrid car is the world’s first
vehicle of any class to feature a full hybrid V8 powertrain and it
combines an all new-fangled 5 liter V8 gas engine with considerable,
high-output electric motors plus freshly designed large-capacity
battery pack. As a result of that excellent combination, the car will
be delivering an output of more than 430 horsepower. Lexus LS600h L is
also a SULEV-rated vehicle (Super Low Emission) and it is estimated to
produce only 20% of the smog-forming emissions of a conventional
five-liter V8. Another first from this hybrid car is its LED front
headlights.
A new full-time wheel drive system is incorporated with the LS600h L
for an excellent handling control. It also has a dual-stage
electronically controlled variable transmission giving the car an
impressive power and immense acceleration.
LS600h L is designed to produce an innovative standard for noiseless
running in the prestige-luxury sedan class. That is accounted by the
car’s inherent noise, vibration and harshness improvements and cabin
quietness done by the extensive re-engineering of its accessory motors
and switches. This feature is very striking since a “quiet ride” is one
of the top five reasons for purchasing luxury vehicles.
As for the safety feature of the LS600h L, two small cameras are
positioned at the front of the car and are set with a millimeter-wave
radar which is sensitive enough to detect large metal obstructions like
cars and nonmetallic objects like humans. Another is the third camera
situated on the steering column. It monitors the orientation of the
driver’s face and if it detects that the driver is not looking directly
ahead for few seconds and if an obstacle is detected ahead, it alerts
the driver with a warming chime and a flashing light. If the car still
gets close to the obstacle, the system will apply the brake on its own.
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