Engine: 5.0-liter dohc 32-valve V8 w 221-hp Electric Motor Generator

Engine Options: 5.0 liter dohc 32-valve V8 with hybrid system

Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission

Transmission Options: Continuously Variable (CVT) with 8-speed sequential shift

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags; front passenger twin chamber airbag; curtain shield airbags, side airbags for driver and front passenger; knee airbags for driver and front passenger; front passenger occupant classification system; force limiters and seatbelt pretensioners; three-point seatbelts and headrests for all three rear seating positions; adaptive front lighting system; Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM); Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB) system, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control, Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Optional Safety Equipment: Advanced Pre-Collision System (requires rear seat upgrade package and Rear Comfort Package); rear seat side airbags (with Rear Seat Upgrade Package); Pre-collision System, Dynamic Radar cruise control, Pedestrian Detection System; Driver Monitor

Basic Warranty: 48 months/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Tahara, Japan

Model Tested: Lexus 600h L ($104,000)

Standard Equipment: semi-aniline leather seats, leather trimmed instrument panel, leather trimmed door armrest and trim, Alcantara headliner, automatic climate control, LED headlamps, intuitive parking assist, power open/close trunk lid, Smart Access card key, Gen5 Navigation with real-time XM traffic, Mark Levinson audio, climate-controlled front seats, driver's seat memory, heated wood steering wheel, heated rear seats

Options as Tested: Rear Comfort Package, includes rear power seat package, rear-seat entertainment system, four-zone climate control, power rear-door sunshades, rear-seat audio controls, cool box; Advanced Parking Guidance System; Advanced Pre-Collision System; Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

Destination Charge:

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 389 @ 6400

Torque: 385 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 20/22

Wheelbase: 121.7 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 202.8/73.8/58.3 inches

Track Front/Rear: 63.4/63.4 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.0/58.5/45.5 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.0/56.4/45.5 inches

Trunk Volume: 11.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: multi-link air

Ground Clearance: 5.3 inches

Curb Weight: 6010 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 245/45R19

Brakes: disc/disc (regenerative) with ABS, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 22.2 Gallons