encore888

http://www.topnews.in/more-luggage-s...-models-283961

Actual numbers:
http://www.lexus.eu/range/ls/specifi....aspx?model=LS

Already updated: 0.390 cubic meters = 13.8 cubic feet for both LS 600h/600h L

The Lexus USA site still has the older numbers.

GRAND_LS 4

iTrader: (2)

Thats great news as i know a few have been complaining about the small trunk, especially for a car best suited for travel.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

oh this is awesome!

but does that mean the 600hl has larger trunk than the ls460l with rear seat upgrade?

encore888

Just checked, the LS 460 L Exec still has more space according to Lexus.com (cubic feet / L):

2009 LS 600h/600h L - 13.8 / 395*
2009 LS 460 L (Exec/rear) - 15.5 / 439
2009 LS 460/460 L (non-Exec) - 18.0 / 509

*Lexus Europe numbers; Lexus USA still lists 11.6 / 330, 2008

Johnny

I don't think the 600 is as suited for travel than the 460, unless the rear seat compartment is considered as luggage space, in my case anyway. LD travel involves subtle discomforts like cabin restrictions, baggage limitations, time to destination (are we there yet?), and cabin creature comforts. To a lesser extent, MPG affects the experience - in the pocketbook anyway. The 600 is a Hybrid, and like all Hybrids, their real MPG benefit occurs in City driving, performing significantly better in that environment. Whether that translates into the comfort zone is debatable.

One could argue that the electric motor's HP boost helps Highway performance, but that only makes up for the additional weight from the L configuration and the heavy battery, bringing the Highway number more in line with the 460. Looking back, I preferred the SWB 460 for Highway use because of the larger trunk space. Comfort on the other hand is greater in the 600, but that has to do with the increased wheelbase, the air suspension, and the quieter ride, so that would make traveling more pleasurable indeed, not unlike the 460L.

I wonder what they changed to gain those 65 extra liters, and whether this increase could be retrofitted on mine. The conventional 12V battery in the left corner of the trunk could have been better located under the back seat, imho. I will be looking at this very closely when they arrive in the showrooms...

rominl

iTrader: (4)

wow that's VERY interesting, i am definitely going to check out the new trunk and see how much bigger (from a usability point of view) it is. seems like lexus got a bigger trunk for the ls460l without really saying much huh

encore888

Ah! I did think the numbers sounded a bit more generous...hmm...

http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_library/LS/2007.html

http://www.lexus.com/models/LS/detai...fications.html

If the 12.0 => 15.5 cubic feet data is true, that's a 30% larger trunk for the LS 460 L Exec!

BTW, no Exec class trunk size is listed for the LS 460 L AWD, just the 18.0 std.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

hehee, encore, you mean 2009 ls460l?

but yeah, if it's 15.5, that's quite some improvement!

sellshomes

I agree, my 2008 LS460L with rear seat upgrade has a small trunk. Any larger size improvement is a big plus.

george1688

I'm super angry about this. I would have waited for 6 months if I knew this was going to happen. The trunk space is the biggest flaw of my 2008 car. I can only carry one big luggage and one hand carry luggage in my boot!!!

Gojirra99

The trunk in my 460L exec. is big enough for our purpose. We don't travel long distance driving across the continent anymore, we prefer to fly.
It's more than big enough for groceries, shopping bags, & the occasional weekend getaway that requires at most only a few small baggages.

When we go to the airport for longer vacations, no sedan with any trunk size would be enough to carry the luggages we usually bring anyway, we usually need to hire a taxi van.

And a good excuse for not picking up (cheap)friends to & fro the airport who aren't willing to pay for their own taxi at others' expense & inconvenience.

Gojirra99

You have the SWB right ? I thought they already have the bigger 18 cu.ft. trunk ?

george1688

In Singapore, all the SWBs come standard with the rear seat upgrade package. Countries like the UK and Japan have it as an option on the SWB.

Dave600hL

Me too, I can't fit more than two sets of clubs in the trunk, it leaves no room for anything else.

whlkev

can someone go to the dealer and take some pic