All 2008 Lexus LS Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 80,100 - 87,000
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Avg Price
Used
$ 49,999
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (92%) |
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| Accessories (86%) |
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| Space and Access (84%) |
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| Comfort (87%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (100%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Drive the LS600HL alone and your friends will think "you're" moonlighting as a chauffeur!
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Can't find a driver? Then purchase the lesser priced base version without the rear limo seating.
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Find yourself a driver and ride like a VIP.
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (90%) |
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| Space and Access (100%) |
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| Comfort (95%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (86%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (100%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Trunk lid can bounce back at you if opened with any sort of manual force
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Plain looks
Unexciting to drive
High-beam performance
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Supremely smooth, comfortable ride
Quiet, spacious cabin
Impeccable quality
Relative bang for the buck
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (90%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (87%) |
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| Performance (87%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (100%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Small rear view mirrors
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Park Assist System
Efficient hybrid system
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (92%) |
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| Accessories (100%) |
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| Space and Access (70%) |
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| Comfort (97%) |
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| Performance (97%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (100%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Financially out of reach to all but the deepest pockets
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Small trunk (due to battery pack behind rear seat)
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True V12 power combined with V6 economy
Astounding refinement
Head-spinning technology
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (100%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Useless parking guidance system.
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Average cargo capacity;
Limited rearward visibility.
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Carefully executed construction;
Cutting-edge technology;
Impressive pre-collision system;
Mighty powertrain;
Reasonable fuel economy.
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (88%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (90%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (100%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Limited maneuverability
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Price
Same styling as the gas-powered model
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Powerful yet refined
Fuel-efficient hybrid system
Unparalleled fit and finish
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