The LS is a huge four-door luxury car, and the flagship of Lexus. The interior is extremely spacious especially in the rear. The interior of the LS has been made with the finest material, and the finish is superb. The exterior of the LS has also been marvellously finished.

If all cars were made like the LS, no one would need to buy another car. That is how good the body work of the LS is. The Lexus LS 600h is supremely comfortable. The passengers are insulated from the outside world with excellent noise insulation. The seats cosset the passengers with fabulous comfort.

The amazing thing about the Lexus LS 600h is that it is a hybrid, and has a 5.0 litre V8 petrol engine along with an electric motor. The electric motor supplies the power at low speeds, up until 30mph. However, the petrol engine starts up if a sudden burst of speed is required. In just 6.3 seconds, the four-wheel drive Lexus LS 600h does the zero to sixty-two miles per hour, however, the top speed of the car is limited to 155mph.

This shows that this car gives the pleasure of fast driving with luxury, and the luxury aspect has not affected its speed factor. The electric motor ensures that there is an extra dose of power always available, as the petrol-electric setup produces 439bhp. The engine speed is optimised as the LS 600h have a continuous transmission.

The power steering offers little feedback, and it is fully electric. There is actually no body roll, and it handles turnings very well. The input required to the steering varies with the variable gear ratio system of the steering. Things like parking and other tight manoeuvres require minimal input from the steering.

The vehicle dynamic integrated management system combines emergency steering assist with stability control to provide a faster response in a sudden maneuver. The ride quality of the Lexus LS 600h is extremely smooth, and it handles all road surfaces with ease.

If the roof is up the external noise is completely shut off. The four-way climate control of the car ensures total comfort. To avoid unpleasant draughts, the Air diffusers are set into the roof lining. The front seats are electrically adjustable. However, the LS 600h L, long wheelbase, has a relaxation pack. The most amazing feature of this car is that the rear seat behind the driver reclines fully, and has a massage function. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the parking assist system virtually parks the car itself in parallel parking. The rear-parking monitors and parking sensors are part of the standard equipment. As the battery packs, the boot space is just 325 litres, which is definitely very less.

There are sophisticated braking system, stability system, and ten airbags in all models. The high-tech equipment in this car are Bluetooth, DVD, satellite navigation, electric rear blind, six CD auto-changer, Mark Levinson twelve speaker music system plus adaptive headlights. It also includes a 19-inch alloys, and rear cool box, rear wood console, card entry, heated steering wheel, and leather has been used throughout. Rear seat DVD screens lower from the roof. It is a very economical car, as it is a hybrid, and it offers great luxury. The driver may need to understand is systems, as the car is packed with advance technology, and electronics.

For more information and to book a test drive in a new Lexus LS 600h, visit the Lexus website.