Car Tech - 2013 Lexus LS600hL

The top of the line Lexus makes a statement that is more sybaritic than compelling.

[gureno]

It amazes me how many journalists got it wrong with the transmission back in the day with this car...it's an ECVT, it operates of a planetary gear set, completely different to a conventional CVT, mechanically speaking they are completely different which is why the ECVT can take alot of torque and power.

[edotoyo]

No wish to buy Benz or BMW, Lexus is the best!

[gogutzy]

it's not a CVT, it's an E-CVT, composed of planetary gear sets just like an Allison transmission. No reason it would not cope with insane amounts of torque...

[DailyDriver.]

That comment on the steering wheel wood is why I miss these Brian cooley reviews Ahahaha

[MihisAnton]

the way they've integrated those controls on the console, in groups of buttons surrounded by that wood, reminds me of the old Mercs from the 80s and 90s (like the W140)

[foxhoundukk]

I love Brian Cooley. He is the most entertaining car presenter in the world. The intro is brilliant;

"If you want everything Lexus knows how to put into a production car, this is your Huckleberry! But are you a dumbass for buying one?"

[Bobbybeb]

This guy is awful. He hates the car from the very beginning which sets the mood for the rest of the review. I don't mind that he's not a "fan", but at least review the car without acting like a pillock. They crammed as much crap as possible into a car so people would stop complaining they left out some option. A CVT isn't good at handling torque??? They freaking used CVTs in formula 1 cars until they were banned for being too quick and unfair to competitors. Of course why would you expect better gas milage from an almost 3 ton car with a large V8 and a ton of electronics? Yes a turbo diesel might get better gas milage, but just because its a hybrid doesn't mean its going to get 50+ mpg like a Prius. Even hybrid versions of Tahoe's only get a few extra mpg. Why would anyone expect an almost 3 ton luxury hybrid sedan with a long wheel base to handle like a sports car around turns? This guy couldn't even drive around corners without using the entire other lane and he wants to say it can't corner? It never showed him throwing it into a turn to see what the car could do. Please use a better car reviewer...

[s_aratoga]

this guy never disappoints to make me laugh

[primeholyassasin]

To me, this model suffers from a confused set of priorities. It's a hybrid, but it doesn't really save gas. It wants to perform more, but it's too heavy. It just feels like all the extra expense over a regular ls 460 ultimately didn't go anywhere, an engineering stalemate. I also don't like the mouse interface. If i wanted an LS, i'd just get the regular one at this point.

[orsettosexy]

The best executive sedan of this Planet.

[jlobarce]

It depends on each person.
Personally I have a Class S550 year 2011 and year 2013 Lexus LS460L.
I can comment that the Lexus exceeded my expectations, did not think his driving was so comfortable and traveling as a passenger ahun definitely much better. My next car will be a Lexus Luxury LS version.

[pmanpp]

Video is so great, nothing beats knowledge and expertise! Thx, Brian!

[ckyable]

Good way to tell you are really old is when you actually like that wood trim.

[MrSteelAu]

you get a lot of tech tech tech on line, this video clip is as honest as they get. as you can see, the luxury was covered well and not in anyway skipped. this clip show the good, bad and ugly! only a knowledgeable person with confidence can do that.

[andyvargas]

Why does this guy find ways to make the good things he says about Lexus sound like complaints?!

[chitpaul]

The auto laser cruise control is absolutely amazing in traffic… it will keep up in traffics but still prevent you driving into the back of someone.

[ernesto]

Between my LEXUS GS and Lexus RX i have, and my retired ES accumulated over 26 years of excellent problem free best driving years !!!!simply LEXUS is the best !!!thank you Lexus keep up the good job !!!!

[okende]

This guy is the best auto reviewer.  With each car, its a personal preference of course but in this LS600hL, you are not benefitting from a hybrid, the sound system is fairly average at 460+ watts, and controller IS distracting while driving.  You simply can get better for $140K.  

[RoderickThomasreservd]

I happen to own one of these and i think that CNET needs to get someone that is a real car enthusiast and know what they are talking about and not someone to just run through a car  in 10minutes complaining about true luxury. This video definetly does not give people a true review of the car(and i am not just saying that because i own one). Big ups to Lexus for designing such a flagship sedan.

[richardm]

at first I thought, "That's a pretty nice $50, 000 car." Then the price came up and I nearly peed myself. Wtf haha