Lexus LS 600h L to Displace Century As Japan’s Priciest Auto
05-09-07, 04:35 PM
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Lexus LS 600h L to Displace Century As Japan’s Priciest Auto
http://news.windingroad.com/countrie...priciest-auto/
Not to get fellow U.S. owners overly jealous...but the Japan release date is in 2 weeks.
When Lexus launches the new LS600hl in Tokyo on May 17, this V-8 hybrid super sedan is set to carry a formidable ¥15.1 million sticker (equal to $125,833), according to Japan’s Nikkan Kyogo Shimbun business paper.
If that’s the case, then it will handily displace the Toyota Century at ¥11.13 million (or $92,750) as Japan’s most expensive home-brewed car. The Century has long been Japan’s top, super conservative, chauffeur-driven limo and - little known fact - the latest version, born in 1997, is unique in that it’s Japan’s only V-12 powered production car.
If that’s the case, then it will handily displace the Toyota Century at ¥11.13 million (or $92,750) as Japan’s most expensive home-brewed car. The Century has long been Japan’s top, super conservative, chauffeur-driven limo and - little known fact - the latest version, born in 1997, is unique in that it’s Japan’s only V-12 powered production car.
05-09-07, 05:25 PM
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They're very different cars though.
One is a limo; big, powerful, and to be driven in. The other is a typical sedan (albeit full of advanced technology).
It's like comparing a Maybach to a Rolls. They're both expensive, but they provide different functions.
One is a limo; big, powerful, and to be driven in. The other is a typical sedan (albeit full of advanced technology).
It's like comparing a Maybach to a Rolls. They're both expensive, but they provide different functions.
05-09-07, 05:44 PM
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but with Japan's roads, may be sufficient for a mostly chauffeur driven car. : http://www.batfa.com/new_car_toyota_century.htm
http://alljapanesecars.com/viewcr.ph...=2000&mc=GZG50
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Century
I think the LS600hL with exec. package is meant more to be driven in as well, & should replace the Century as Japan's most expensive, top luxury sedan.
I am still hoping they would develop a new Lexus super lux. V12 sedan to replace the Century soon.
05-09-07, 06:21 PM
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The Century is only a 5.0 litre V12 with 280 hp, not I would described as powerful but with Japan's roads, may be sufficient for a mostly chauffeur driven car. :
http://www.batfa.com/new_car_toyota_century.htm
http://alljapanesecars.com/viewcr.ph...=2000&mc=GZG50
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Century
I think the LS600hL with exec. package is meant more to be driven in as well, & should replace the Century as Japan's most expensive, top luxury sedan.
I am still hoping they would develop a new Lexus super lux. V12 sedan to replace the Century soon.
but with Japan's roads, may be sufficient for a mostly chauffeur driven car. : http://www.batfa.com/new_car_toyota_century.htm
http://alljapanesecars.com/viewcr.ph...=2000&mc=GZG50
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Century
I think the LS600hL with exec. package is meant more to be driven in as well, & should replace the Century as Japan's most expensive, top luxury sedan.
I am still hoping they would develop a new Lexus super lux. V12 sedan to replace the Century soon.
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05-09-07, 11:28 PM
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I believe when you look at the back end of our cars it's ES 300, LS 460, LS 600h L, etc. The spaces are there and they matter...
05-10-07, 08:51 AM
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As for the LS600hL, not surprised it's now the most expensive Japanese car, but it will never replace the Century.
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