The Worlds First Luxury 'Full Hybrid' Arrives in Bahrain

When it comes to defining the ideal characteristics of a progressive luxury automotive brand, opinions can be many and varied.  However everyone agrees that Lexus LS600hL is the flagship model which has been designed to epitomize the concept of Progressive Luxury through its 'Lexus Hybrid Drive', the most advanced hybrid system in the world.

When it comes to defining the ideal characteristics of a progressive luxury automotive brand, opinions can be many and varied.  However everyone agrees that Lexus LS600hL is the flagship model which has been designed to epitomize the concept of Progressive Luxury through its 'Lexus Hybrid Drive', the most advanced hybrid system in the world.

The Lexus LS600hL is the first Full Hybrid vehicle to be introduced in the Middle East. It is one of the most exciting and complete luxury vehicles available in the market today and is equipped with the latest generation of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system.

Most hybrid systems fall into one of two categories, mild, or full. Mild hybrid systems offered by some luxury automotive brands utilize the engine as the main source of power, while the motor serves to assist the engine. Full hybrids systems are the most advanced type of hybrids since the vehicle can start and run for varying speeds and distances on electric power alone. Lexus Hybrid Drive is a full hybrid system. It optimally engages the engine and electric motor based on the driving conditions. The result is a unique driving experience with fewer emissions to the environment.

The LS600hL features groundbreaking advances that far outstrip anything offered by any other vehicle on the road. Features and equipment include the seamless acceleration of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system, which carries the vehicle from zero to top speed with fluid grace. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system combines two different power sources: a 5.0 litre V8 newly developed gasoline engine and a set of electric motors to deliver the power of a V12 engine with the efficiency of a V6 engine. Also, it contains the world's first all-wheel-drive AWD Electronically Controlled Variable Transmission (ECVT) which is designed to handle the massive 438 HP of the V8 Lexus Hybrid Drive. The result is an unparalleled driving experience that merges excellent quietness and extraordinary performance with superior environmental friendliness.