Amazing passing acceleration and smoothness. This effect comes from a new, multi-link air-spring suspension, and an optional active power stabilizer package. This is only scratching the surface of the 600's technology arsenal. With this system, we set our speed and our following distance, and let the car control the accelerator and brake as it tracked the car in front. Remarkably comfortable ride and yet very spirited vehicle and very fun to drive.
I can't believe Lexus in 2008 had this kind of technology. Smooth, flowing lines and other aerodynamic features create a sense of increasing speed. The epitome of automotive grandeur, it's an engine that requires two hands to assemble, yet three to tally the piston chambers. Powered by the combination of a new 5. Live traffic reporting is integrated with the navigation system for smart destination routing. Purchase the hybrid to get the vehicle with all-wheel-drive and other options I was looking for.
At 120 mph, the tach reads just 3000 rpm, 1000 rpm below its torque peak, with the red line set at 6500. Its handling remains buttoned-down, smooth, and sedate, while it steers well and corners surprisingly flat, thanks to the three modes--Comfort, Power, and Sport--that afford different ranges of response for the throttle, steering, and suspension. Lexus claims this car has V-12 performance with V-8 fuel consumption, and it's hard to argue with that comparison unless the V-12 in question is in a Mercedes-Benz twin-turbo model, and in that instance, Lexus should expect to get its butt kicked. It has a masage function, heating and cooling system, and it reclines. This is probably the best car I will ever own outside of a Maybach Mercedes-Benz! The full-hybrid drive system delivers performance on a par with a 6-liter V12 engine, yet with mileage comparable to a V6 powered sedan. The trunk is compromised because of the battery packs but it is not been an issue to date. This is the techno showpiece from the giant Toyota organisation and as its flagship, the big 600 has a bewildering array of features, some useful, some useless.
ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter. DoorsFilter selectedDoorsList, null ; doorsFilter. Using the tachometer, we were able to discern the moment when the electric motor assist kicked in, but only under full throttle. The full-hybrid drive system delivers performance on a par with a 6-liter V12 engine, yet with mileage comparable to a V6 powered sedan. It's appropriate - everything about this brand has been about taking aim at and surpassing the more established marques.
The package also includes a rear-seat wood-trimmed table and the rear-seat entertainment system features wireless headphones. These speakers get 450 watts from 15 channels pumped through them. If you touch the gas pedal or the steering wheel, the parking is cancelled. A computer mixes torque from the V8 and electric power source, feeding through a continuously variable transmission to achieve a balance between front and rear wheels. Don't believe for a minute that smooth and quiet power is bland once you feel the aircraft like thrust from 50 - 75+ mph. There are dual-zone controls for rear seat passengers, directing air through additional rear air ducts in the B-pillars, above the doors and above the rear passenger head area.
A multi-function massage feature includes an enhanced massage mode for the right-rear seat recliner that can be used separately or in conjunction with the seat heater and cooler. With the SmartAccess card on your person, all four doors unlock upon your touch. We found that it rips music reasonably fast, and it's very convenient having music stored on the hard drive. It is simply in a class by itself. It shuts off when the car comes to a standstill. Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges.
The Mark Levinson surround sound audio system uses 14 speakers and a 450-watt amplifier to generate the perception of sound throughout the cabin. Left-hand rear passengers in the four-seater get a reclining ottoman, reclining backrest, massage function, an adjustable seat base and the world-first in-seat airbag to keep the relaxed occupant safe in an accident. At the lower bit rate, Lexus suggests you can store about 2,000 songs. Its handling remains buttoned-down, smooth, and sedate, while it steers well and corners surprisingly flat, thanks to the three modes--Comfort, Power, and Sport--that afford different ranges of response for the throttle, steering, and suspension. This new design language rests upon the inherent contrast between simplicity and elegance, and the beauty of achieving a balance between the two. This feature might be useful to glide into the garage silently if you get home late, or get to a gas station if you ran out of fuel or maybe for use in stop-and-go commuter traffic.
The rear climate control system is engineered into the car, using infrared radar to scan rear seat passengers for body temperature. Lexus accomplishes this magic with a hybrid system, using Toyota's Synergy drive. However in every other aspect of the car is very comfortable and very fun to drive. Instead, initial motion is provided by the electric motors powered by the large battery pack in the back of the car. Power is controlled by a three-mode hybrid switch to allow the driver the most effective use of torque output. This type of transmission doesn't actually shift gears, instead delivering power with an infinitely changeable ratio.