Vigo Motor Show: Lexus LS600h

Many would walk right past one without a second glance, since it is still a little-known brand with a discreet design and very little advertising… but for those who truly know what an LS600h is, the only excuse for not noticing it is the almost non-existent noise it makes at low speed.

It is a hybrid, it is a large saloon, it is super-luxury and it is high technology. The Lexus LS600h can be many things, and also expensive, more than 110,000 euros, a figure that earned it the title of one of the most expensive and exclusive vehicles at the show.

Its five metres in length are propelled by two motors, one electric and one V8 petrol engine, which deliver 445 CV of power. All of this flows from under the bonnet to the road through a permanent all-wheel-drive system, so that its dimensions, which look clumsy at first glance, turn out to be agile.

The star of the show was the President version, the most luxurious although not in its long-wheelbase form. Inside, the usual notion of space in conventional cars dissolves; the simple act of getting into the rear is proof of that. Getting from the door to the central part (from where the top photograph was taken) is quite a distance to cover. However, the dimensions of the car are consistent with this, and there is not much more to add on the subject.

What stands out is the soundproofing and the level of finish; it seems every corner and every seam has been inspected under a microscope so that not a single loose thread or minor imperfection is left unresolved. Everything radiates perfection, and the white leather combined with grey inserts -which looked like marble, who knows- conveys a sense of purity.

If we add to this that at a calm pace the electric motor produces barely any noise… we are left with a saloon in which you could travel wide awake while being lulled to sleep by Morpheus.

Perhaps I have been a little effusive in these assessments, but they are not far from reality, believe me. This Japanese saloon may not stand out for its design or in many other respects, but the buyer will know exactly where the more than 110,000 euros have gone once they see the quality of its finishes and how peaceful it can feel inside.

I think other equipment details and features would be too extensive for a car like this, so I recommend you visit its official website to get to know it in greater depth.

Photos | Eduardo Mariz
More information | Mundo Lexus
Thanks to the dealership Grupo Breogan.