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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
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
Lexus hosted the world premiere of the new UX crossover at the 2018 Geneva Motor show. liter gasoline engine that reaps the performance and fuel economy benefits of high thermal efficiency; and a new mid-power, fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system. It will be available both with front-wheel drive and with Lexus’ E-Four.
The new Lexus premium compact hybrid CT 200h ( earlier post ) to be introduced next week at the Geneva Motor Show combines a 1.8-liter liter VVT-i gasoline, permanent magnet synchronous motor, electrically controlled continuously variable transmission (E-CVT) and NiMH battery pack. miles at speeds up to 28 mph (45 km/h).
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. With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 Click to enlarge.
As a comparison, the 2011 Lexus HS 250h Standard—which Ford uses as the MKZ Hybrid’s closest competition— carries an MSRP of $35,100; the premium model for 2011 carries an MSRP of $37,870. The MKZ Hybrid can operate in electric vehicle mode at speeds up to 47 mph. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. Click to enlarge.
In the area of energy conservation, TMC has developed a new gasoline engine that achieves a maximum 38.5% Gasoline engines. liter AR gasoline engine, adopts the Atkinson cycle and D-4S injection system. liter AR gasoline engine. Toyota’s EQ EV will deliver electric power consumption of 104 Wh/km. Diesel engines.
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The all-new SUV is rooted in a modern body-on-frame chassis with a fully boxed frame that shares architecture with the all-new Tundra and all-new global Land Cruiser (which shares its platform with the Lexus LX). The core objective of this platform is to provide excellent handling, supreme comfort and impressive capability.
Toyota and Lexus held their annual new product showcase the first week of June at their Plano, Texas, headquarters. This overview, in alphabetical order, is a glimpse of what Toyota and Lexus have coming out in the next few months. 4-cylinder gasoline engine replacing the 1.8L 4-cylinder, it turns 0-60 mph times of 6.1
Top-Selling Lexus Hybrid Sedan Adds Sporty Styling. Lexus offers three different size sedans for 2022, the IS, ES and LS; the midsize ES is the best-seller of the group. Lexus adds a sporty touch to its hybrid hero. The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg.
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seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). VVT-iW was first introduced in 2013 on the Lexus NX 200t with the direct-injected 2.0L VVT-iW was first introduced in 2013 on the Lexus NX 200t with the direct-injected 2.0L The Lexus RC F also features an Atkinson-Otto combination. 4-cylinder gasoline engine.
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Massively Capable Premium Hybrid SUV Toyota invited the international automotive media to the Napa Valley for first drives of the all-new 2025 Lexus LX 700h. It should continue to be favorite among Lexus loyalists. The hybrid system produces 457 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque good for 0-60 mph runs at 6.4
Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower (142 kW). Earlier post.)
We made 0-60 mph runs in 7.1 Toyotas hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. The competitive models are sedans like the gasoline Genesis G80 , Honda Accord Hybrid , Subaru Legacy and Toyota Camry Hybrid.
This means the wheels are turned by power coming directly from the gasoline engine, or the electric motor, or both together, as conditions demand. The Sonata Hybrid can deliver electric drive operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h). 2010 Lexus HS250h. Electric operation limit [mph]. 2011 Sonata.
liter in-line, four-cylinder gasoline engine (INZ-FXE) that utilizes an Atkinson cycle to increase efficiency, a new hybrid transaxle (P510), an air-cooled, high-output 144V, 6.5 This shortens the time until the gasoline engine can stop and also improves heater performance, reducing time to warm air by 1 minute. —Bob Carter.
The updated 2025 Lexus UX 300h has been given official EPA ratings, and for the popular all-wheel-drive version they’re a bit better than what the Toyota luxury brand estimated months ago. liter inline-4 gasoline engine with more powerful electric motors. That drops the 0-60 mph times slightly, to 7.9 Although this U.S.
The new powertrain units provide approximately 10% better power performance (in terms of the time needed for a gasoline-powered vehicle to accelerate from 0-60 mph and for a hybrid vehicle to accelerate from 25-43.5 mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy. The first announced member of the lineup is a 2.5-liter
seconds with a top speed of 208 mph, all while being able to travel an estimated 50 miles on electric power. seconds with an electronically controlled top speed of 236 mph. Cadillac Opulent Velocity EV Concept The next step for Cadillac’s V-Series of performance gasoline-propelled cars, the Opulent Velocity is a designer’s dream.
One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. Buick will focus on North America and China. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).
turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine was mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, producing 429 hp and 384 lb.-ft. Lexus ES 300h F Sport (2022). Last year’s Lexus ES F Sport model (non-hybrid) was $46,550. Lexus LC 500 Convertible. seconds to 60 mph. The Lexus LC 500 Convertible starts at $101,100.
Volvo has flipped its usual script with the 2023 XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid, but it hasn’t sacrificed any of the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), which is the perfect bridge between a gasoline and electric power. Fast and composed In a few 0-60 mph runs, we consistently clocked around 4.6
This will be the perfect entry EV for people replacing their gasoline-powered SUV. With its range, fast charging capability and interior space, it will make them very pleased they’ll never to be visiting a gasoline station again. This hustles the 7,450 pounds to 60 mph in 6.4 Pricing starts at $69,100.
liter gasoline engine, running on 87 octane, and two motor generators producing 120 kilowatts for a combined 220 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. The SE scooted to 60 mph in about 6.1 seconds, which is fast enough to merge onto freeways, pass big rigs and slow pokes, and rivals many sporty gasoline-powered cars.
liter, supercharged and turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine producing 326 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. The open road is where the Polestar 1 wants to be.
Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, but the same gasoline-hybrid power plant in the Toyota Tundra pickup gets 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. Toyota’s parallel hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power.
Competing with the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series , Kia Stinger , Genesis G70 , Polestar 2 and the Lexus ES , the CT5 brings credible performance with the base engine, and has an overall attractive design that grabs attention. The added muscle with the V6 twin-turbo returned high four-second acceleration to 60 mph.
Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. News: BMW iX EV. Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80.
liter gasoline engine, running on 87 octane, and two motor generators producing 120 kilowatts for a combined 220 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. Performance of 0-60 mph in 6.6 There is no mystery about how to stay away from gasoline stations for the majority of your driving. Story by John Faulkner.
As the power, torque and transmissions indicate, the Hybrid Max does 0-60 mph runs in 5.7 Toyota’s hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine and gasoline-only engine power. News: 2023 Toyota & Lexus New Products. Two options under the hood.
MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of electric energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline (33.7 On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg. Other Premium Plug-ins: News: 2023 Lexus Hybrids, PHEVs & EVs.
The 2021 Cadillac CT4 comes with two gasoline engines that run on 91 octane and two automatic transmission options, in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. mpg, but in a 180-mile all-freeway run with the cruise control set at 65 mph we averaged 32.9 An American challenge to European and Asian compact luxury sedans. Propulsion Choices.
Its blocky styling is still sleeker than most gasoline three-row SUVs, and it attracted looks both when parked and on the highway. Overall, the EV9 is roughly the same size as Kia’s very popular Telluride three-row gasoline SUV. seconds for 0-60 mph acceleration, and we believe it. Volvo quotes 3.4
Prioritizing fuel economy Toyotas hybrid automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. The engine was quiet at 65+ mph, but when under demanding acceleration it was buzzy and loud.
We turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 The 2022 G80 EV is a new model and has not been safety tested by the government or insurance industry, but the gasoline-powered 2022 G80 received five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) gave it a Top Safety Pick+.
The 2022 Genesis G70 comes with two gasoline engine options. But in a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, and using Stop and Go , we achieved 29.3 Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h. Tailored to be driven. Power Options. The base 2.0-liter of torque with a 0-60 time of 6.4
For even more peace of mind, on those occasions where a long road trip is planned, original owners get 10 free days of a Subaru gasoline-powered vehicle. The Solterra shines in town and on the open road, with acceleration more than adequate (0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds) for entering freeways and passing big rigs. miles per kWh.
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