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Lexus passes cumulative global sales of 2M electrified vehicles; HEVs and BEV

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Since the launch of the RX400h hybrid in 2005, Lexus has continued to expand. Lexus announced that the luxury brand eclipsed the milestone of 2 million global sales of electrified vehicles—hybrids and battery-electric—at the end of April 2021. In 2020, 33% of the Lexus models sold globally were of the electrified variety.

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Lexus Prices the New 2010 RX 450h

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The original RX400h debuted in 2005. While achieving improved fuel economy, the new RX450h produces 295 total system horsepower, 27 more than the current generation RX400h. Earlier post.). The second-generation 2010 RX 450h introduces an updated version of Lexus Hybrid Drive, featuring a 3.5-liter

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Toyota Global Cumulative Hybrid Sales Top 2M

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of total sales, or slightly more than 167,000 units, followed by the RX400h/450h, with 7.3%, or more than 146,000 units. Cumulative sales of the Prius represent 71% of the global total, at slightly more than 1.4 million units. Camry hybrid is the second-most popular, with 8.3% thousand hybrids.

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Recall: 2006-2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrids, 2006-2008 Lexus RX 400h

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Toyota announced yesterday that it would conduct a voluntary recall of 133,000 Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400h crossover utility vehicles. The affected vehicles cover model years 2006 through 2010 for the Highlander, and 2006 through 2008 for the RX. Both vehicles share a platform and use the same powertrain.

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Lexus hybrid sales exceed half-million mark

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The brand has shifted more than 506,000 hybrids since the RX400h – the world’s first production full hybrid luxury SUV – went on sale in 2005. Worldwide sales of Lexus hybrids have surpassed the 500k point. The UK accounts for 6.4 per cent of all Lexus hybrids sold globally (32,704 units) and between January and [.].

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Test Drive: 2010 Lexus RX450h All-Wheel Drive Hybrid

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It replaces the previous RX400h hybrid. The Lexus RX450h is newly redesigned and engineered for the 2010 model year, and is the hybrid version of the popular RX350. The new vehicle uses a second generation hybrid powertrain. Car and Driver had the chance to take the vehicle out for a short 25 mile test drive. They noted the 6.

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More information on hybrid sales slump

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Sales of its RX400h Hybrid were down 59.7 Sales of the Camry Hybrid fell by 67.1 per cent to 2,198 units, while sales of the Highlander Hybrid dropped by 63.8 per cent to 933 units. Toyota’s luxury division Lexus was also hard hit. per cent to 655 units; sales of the GS450h dropped 59.8 per cent to 19 units.

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