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Press release from Paris Lexus Luxury Hybrid LS600h L

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Old 10-05-06, 03:44 AM
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ummm if that's the case, that's pretty sad..... make it very sad if i may.....

but 150k? that number is way off though
Old 10-05-06, 11:09 AM
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The problem is that the Camry Hybrid is rated at 10 cu ft or about the size of a subcompact's boot space which is small but looking at it, it looks as if it could carry more than a gen 8 Corolla (98-02) at 12.1 cut ft. I guess it isn't the actual size that matters but how well the boot is shaped to accomodate luggage and such.
Old 10-05-06, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by azmike
I was curious if you had a chance to check out the trunk space? There was speculation earlier on this board that the batteries might seriously reduce the available trunk space. Thanks.
Like I said, a loaded LS460L with rear A/C already only has 12 cu. ft. left. If the GS430's 12.7 cu. ft. trunk vs. the GS450h's 7.5 cu. ft. is any indication, a loaded LS600hL will have THE SMALLEST TRUNK of 6.8 cu. ft. (my prediction, since the LS600hL should share the same batteries with the GS450h) in the entire Lexus lineup!!!! Truly pathetic for a flagship sedan if you ask me. Even the SC430 with a spare tire has 8.8 cu. ft. of trunk space!

I still don't understand why the rear A/C has to take so much space either. It only took less than 3 cu. ft. in the LS430 UL.

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Old 10-05-06, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
ummm if that's the case, that's pretty sad..... make it very sad if i may.....

but 150k? that number is way off though
dont quote me on that. im just going by what ppl are talking about at my dealership.

heres what they are telling me


70-80 ls460
80-95 ls460L
150 ls600HL

prices are fully loaded


they are also telling me that there will only be 1 service advisor for any one who buys the LS600HL and depending on shop size. 1-2 ppl who can ONLY work on them.

from that info. its going to be the DS's who get that job.

and there has been quite a few pre-orders of the LS600HL at my dealership. so

LOL @ my DS doing 5ks

5ks pays us .5 or .6 of an hour and its mainly a lof and rot
Old 10-05-06, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Like I said, a loaded LS460L with rear A/C already only has 12 cu. ft. left. If the GS430's 12.7 cu. ft. trunk vs. the GS450h's 7.5 cu. ft. is any indication, a loaded LS600hL will have THE SMALLEST TRUNK of 6.8 cu. ft. (my prediction, since the LS600hL should share the same batteries with the GS450h) in the entire Lexus lineup!!!! Truly pathetic for a flagship sedan if you ask me. Even the SC430 with a spare tire has 8.8 cu. ft. of trunk space!

I still don't understand why the rear A/C has to take so much space either. It only took less than 3 cu. ft. in the LS430 UL.
6.8 cu. ft sounds right. and seeing it in person. looks right too.


yes the ls600hl will have less trunk space than my civic
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man that would be totally silly...... it really can't fit anything more than my daily grocery
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Originally Posted by koolaidman
6.8 cu. ft sounds right. and seeing it in person. looks right too.


yes the ls600hl will have less trunk space than my civic
That is really helpful info. Quick question (I know it might be on this bbs somewhere but I thought you might have it handy) what is the cubic space in the LS460L--with and without the rear seat a/c, if you know. Thanks again.

I really want to big trunk. I think the S550 is about 16 or 17 for a comparison.
Old 10-06-06, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by koolaidman
dont quote me on that. im just going by what ppl are talking about at my dealership.

heres what they are telling me


70-80 ls460
80-95 ls460L
150 ls600HL

prices are fully loaded


they are also telling me that there will only be 1 service advisor for any one who buys the LS600HL and depending on shop size. 1-2 ppl who can ONLY work on them.

from that info. its going to be the DS's who get that job.

and there has been quite a few pre-orders of the LS600HL at my dealership. so

LOL @ my DS doing 5ks

5ks pays us .5 or .6 of an hour and its mainly a lof and rot
well thats pretty bogus info (150k for LS600h) so you got to wonder about other info as well.

I mean it is so ridicilous it isnt really worth discussing.

As to the special advisor forLS600h, I would expect that... Here in Europe, every dealership that sells Prius has to have special parking, advisors and working place for Prius customers. So nothing strange with LS having all that and much more...
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZbLSUvcRaEk

Video of the LS 600h at Paris, about halfway through. Commentary in German.
Old 10-06-06, 10:46 PM
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Maybe the trunk space on the LS600h will only be really tiny if you get that rear cooler option.
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Originally Posted by enigma888
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZbLSUvcRaEk

Video of the LS 600h at Paris, about halfway through. Commentary in German.
Kinda worthless video if you don't speak German. Just shows a white LS600h rotating slowly on the turntable.
Old 10-06-06, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by azmike
That is really helpful info. Quick question (I know it might be on this bbs somewhere but I thought you might have it handy) what is the cubic space in the LS460L--with and without the rear seat a/c, if you know. Thanks again.

I really want to big trunk. I think the S550 is about 16 or 17 for a comparison.
sorry but i have no idea
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Maybe the trunk space on the LS600h will only be really tiny if you get that rear cooler option.
dunno, maybe it comes with rear seat upgrade regardless?
Old 10-20-06, 11:48 PM
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not sure whether anybody here has seen this,
here is a short video of the launching of LS600hl in paris

http://www.sendspace.com/file/22bmed

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Old 10-21-06, 12:37 AM
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Great find!!! I was looking for something like that, but the Lexus Europe sites didn't have anything. 449 hp!!!


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