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Full 2012 Lexus LS 600h L Review
What's New for 2012
The Lexus LS 600h L is unchanged for 2012.
Introduction
When you think of green cars, the usual image is likely an eco-friendly commuter pod that gets you on the right side of the karma equation. While the 2012 Lexus LS 600h L is indeed a hybrid vehicle, it shouldn't be considered green -- unless you count the green in your wallet that it'll deplete, that is. With an MSRP about $40,000 more than a conventional LS 460 L and a fuel economy advantage of just 1 mpg EPA combined, it would take the average driver almost 300 years to recoup the added purchase cost with fuel savings.
In Lexus' defense, it positions the LS 600h L as a car able to deliver performance comparable to V12-powered luxury sedans while returning fuel economy like a V8-powered car. But in Edmunds testing, this LS hybrid accelerates more slowly than not only its 12-cylinder rivals but also the conventional LS V8.
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