2014 Lexus LS Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Feeling green, but not willing to give up luxury and performance? Take a look at the 2014 Lexus LS 600h L. Few full-size, 5-passenger hybrid sedans offer the plush, the power or the gas-saving portfolio of this flagship Lexus limo, though it must be admitted that the Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid and the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 are in the same ballpark. Alas, none of these premium gas/electric chariots are going to come cheap.
In any case, Lexus’ top-shelf 4-door gas/electric LS 600h L is delivered in a single self-described trim that sports an additional 5 inches of overall length over its standard-size LS siblings. And new for this year, this high-flying hybrid boasts Apple’s Siri Eyes Free steering-wheel-mounted controls that mate with the touted Enform-integrated smartphone apps for efficient and safe access to Pandora and iHeart radio, as well as hands-free audio adjustments and communications.
Of course, full-time all-wheel-drive (AWD) remains standard to allow a bit more cornering agility while standing by to divert torque from the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip when things get slippery. Oh, and the well-wrought Adaptive Variable Air Suspension system with 3 driver-selectable settings assures everything from a comfy touring-style ride to a fuel-saving highway cruise to a sporty and adventurous commute, depending on your mood.
Unfortunately, trunk space is a mere 13 cubic feet, as the large-capacity battery pack remains stashed beneath and takes a good 5 cubic feet away from the standard LX’s 18-cubic-foot trunk space.
Anyhow, the 2014 LS 600h L packs a 5-liter variable-valve-timed (VVT) gas V8 that mates with a pair of electric motors to put out a total of 438 hp and 385 lb-ft of torque. The electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT) again boasts a 2-speed reduction feature and a Snow mode for overcoming challenging weather and traffic conditions, while mileage numbers remain an impressive 19 mpg city/23 highway.
Standard appearance features, meantime, include 19-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof and heated, reverse-tilt power-adjustable mirrors, while premium leather upholstery is bolstered by alloy and genuine wood cabin accents. Heated, power-adjustable front seats also come standard, as do heated rear seats, while the power sunshades keeps those in the back cool and comfy, with an assist from dual-zone climate control with rear fan-speed control.
Convenience-wise, look for standard cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering to return for the 2014 edition, along with a rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, memory for driver's and front-seat passenger settings, and a heated steering wheel.
Meanwhile, delivered techno-goodies include standard HDD navigation, complemented by an Enform/Bluetooth infotainment and communications package that counts a Mark Levinson 450-watt premium stereo system with a single-CD player, 19 speakers, satellite radio, a video monitor and rear audio controls among its notable attributes, along with the aforementioned Siri Eyes Free system.
One of the more intriguing options, indeed the only available add-on of note, is the pampering and posturing Executive Seating Package. Taking advantage of the stretched-out proportions of the 2014 LS 600h L, this posh package plunks a large console in the rear center seat slot, along with providing a power-operated leg-rest, side-mounted rear airbags, a wood-trimmed table/desk, cooled beverage bins and rear-seat DVD entertainment. Now that’s how to get from here to there in style.
Safety-wise, look for this luxury-laden Lexus hybrid to come with standard 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head restraint whiplash protection. Daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, LED adaptive and self-leveling headlights also come standard, as do turn-signal-integrated mirrors, blind-spot monitoring and a remote antitheft alarm, while Lexus’ Enform-interfaced Safety Connect system stands ready to provide emergency assistance and communications.
Optional safety features, meantime, include the Advanced Pre-Collision System Package with driver awareness monitor, pedestrian detection alert and radar-interfaced adaptive cruise control.
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 19 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Battery: heavy duty · Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 221 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 165 · Electric Motor Torque: 221 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 389 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6400 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 385 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Yelp · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic