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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. In a switchable EV mode, the new Lexus full hybrid can drive for up to one mile (1.6 Click to enlarge.

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Second hybrid in the Lexus GS lineup to be launched at the end of 2013

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At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus introduced the fourth model—and the second hybrid—in the GS range, the GS 300h hybrid, which will be launched at the end of 2013. The new GS 300h is equipped with a second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system similar to that installed in the IS 300h. l/100 km (50 mpg US ).

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Toyota introduces new 2013 Lexus GS 450h hybrid with improved hybrid powertrain at Frankfurt Motor Show

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2013 Lexus GS 450h. Lexus has introduced its all-new 2013 GS 450h hybrid at the Frankfurt motor show. The hybrid version of the 2013 GS 350 incorporates improvements to its hybrid powertrain and is equipped with a second generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system features an Atkinson cycle 3.5-liter

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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2015 Lexus NX 300h. Lexus has introduced the new Lexus NX compact utility, first unveiled in Beijing ( earlier post ) to North America. The 2015 Lexus NX debuts in two versions, the NX 200t with a turbocharged 2.0-liter The new Lexus NX features numerous other firsts in a Lexus, among them: The all-new 2.0-liter

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Lexus Tweaks the 2010 LS 600h Hybrid

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The 2010 Lexus LS 600h hybrid. Toyota Motor has made a range of technology and styling changes to the LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship first introduced in 2006 ( earlier post ), including redesigned seating, updated equipment, a new ECO driving mode and new brakes. Click to enlarge. seconds.

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Lexus introduces new NX compact crossover and hybrid; first twin scroll turbocharger in lineup

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2015 Lexus NX 300h. Lexus introduced the NX compact crossover and hybrid at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The all-new NX is Lexus’ first entry into the luxury compact crossover segment. The Lexus NX compact crossover offers the brand’s first gasoline turbo engine in the NX 200t. The new Lexus 2.0-liter

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Lexus unveils new IS sport sedan and first-ever IS hybrid; IS 300h targeting 217 hp and 55 mpg US

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Lexus IS F SPORT onstage at the Detroit Auto Show. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show. The 300h is the first hybrid for the IS line; the all-new Lexus IS will go on sale in mid-2013. —Mark Templin, Group VP and General Manager, Lexus Division.

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