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With plug-in hybrid sales on the rise in Australia, Lexus has welcomed the NX450h+ PHEV back on sale Down Under for the first time since March 2023 when a stop sale was placed on the popular SUV. For that money you get an SUV that shares a platform and powertrain with the Toyota RAV4 PHEV not offered Down Under. Lexus NX 450h+.
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The CX-60 medium SUV is proof of that in the metal. It is the first of four SUV models it is launching to the world based on a new platform with all-new engines and featuring Mazda’s first petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The Kia Sorento PHEV and Lexus NX 450h+ are in the pricing vicinity.
In a move aimed at capturing a larger slice of the country’s burgeoning SUV space, Toyota’s re-entry into the sub-4m SUV category nine months after discontinuing the Urban Cruiser — their version of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza — shows that they have bigger goals. lakh ex-showroom for the Sigma (petrol) variant.
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litre petrol engine along with hybrid tech. It showcases a wider front grille and more angular headlights, setting it apart from its predecessor, while the rear design is influenced by Lexus aesthetics. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024 , Best SUVs in India. The new Toyota Camry will be powered by a 2.5
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All other powertrains lost volume YoY, with petrol-only vehicles at their 2nd lowest volume of the modern era (just 112 units), and 3rd lowest share ever, just 1.25% of the auto market. As for newcomer BEV models, just as we saw in neighbouring Sweden, the Toyota’s group sibling, the Lexus RZ450e made its debut in Norway in April.
It features a broader front grille and more angular headlamps, distinguishing it from its predecessor, while the rear design draws inspiration from Lexus. four cylinder petrol hybrid engine that churns out 175.6 Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024 , Best SUVs in India.
Overview LIKE Lexus before it, Genesis is grappling with establishing a foothold in the luxury car market through a range of sedans and SUVs. Lexus took decades (having now been in Australia 35 years) and spent countless millions to attain a relatively strong position Down Under, while Genesis is at the start of its journey.
litre petrol-electric driveline delivers what Toyota claims are improvements in driveability and fuel efficiency, shaving up to 11 per cent from the fuel bill of the outgoing model. The stepped transition from petrol to electric motivation is a thing of the past, the transmission action likewise smooth and efficient.
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