Overview

Cars like the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L Sedan might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The LS 600h L uses its 5.0L V8 engine and two electric motor hybrid systems, to produce 438 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. This gives the LS 600h a 0-60 of 5.6 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the LS 600h L achieves a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG. As part of the fullsize sedan, the LS 600h L competes with the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 which is less expensive. And it also competes indirectly with the Audi A8 L and the Mercedes Benz S-class that boast a gasoline engine. It offers a single trim, starting off at an MSRP of $119,910.