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Likes:

• Useful technology—self-parking!
• Rides like it’s on air
• Ultra-spacious passenger accommodations
• Doesn’t drink gas for its size
• Lively hybrid powertrain

Dislikes:

• Front center console is thick
• Indistinctive cabin styling
• Doesn't make an entry like its German rivals

Other Choices:

In prestige, the LS 600h L lags behind the German rivals, with a big caveat: In celebrity circles, the LS 600h is instantly recognized, and its green reputation is the best. Otherwise, these three German rivals to the 2009 Lexus LS 600h L are about the same size, but in the case of the Audi and Mercedes-Benz, both have large-displacement 12-cylinder engines and rear-wheel drive. The A8 L 6.0 offers a solar-powered ventilated sunroof, a personal refrigerator, and an acclaimed Bang & Olufsen sound system that's perhaps the best in this class. Both the S-Class and the 7-Series offer optional night-vision systems that help illuminate the road, especially to spot animals up ahead. The LS 600h L's powertrain has all-wheel drive, which makes it a bit more ideal in some weather conditions, and it gets substantially better fuel economy than any of those rivals. Atop the guzzler list here is the Mercedes-Benz S600, which has a downright sinful fuel economy rating of 11 mpg in the city. The LS 600h L's city rating is nearly double that, at 20 mpg. The 7-Series has just been redesigned, with an even more beautiful interior; for now, it’s only offered in V-8 750Li trim. Each of these sedans has similarly expansive backseat space and offers an extensive list of over-the-top luxury features that cater to the front and the backseat occupants.

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