Lexus to Launch Compact Hybrid in 2010
Japanese luxury car-maker Lexus has announced plans to launch a five-door compact hybrid hatchback. The new model looks set to be a major competitor to the BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 in the hot-hatch segment.
The new model will be showcased in September at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and is due to go on sale in the UK by autumn 2010.
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Lexus have not yet revealed a name for the new addition to its line-up, but have confirmed that it’ll be a gas-electric hybrid-only model featuring the same 2.4-litre 187bhp four-cylinder engine seen in the US-market-only HS 250h.
In recent years, the Lexus brand has become a byword for reliability and excellent standards of service, so it’ll be interesting to see whether they can emulate this success at the lower end of the market - and introduce some much needed eco-cred in the process.
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Manufacturers should stop making hybrids and go full blown electric.
Technology Slice well said ! Tesla S with 300 miles range and some SOLAR PANELS RULES !
The ALL ELECTRIC IS THE REAL DEAL ! EV + SOLAR = FREEDOM FROM OIL !
http://evworld.com/article.cfm?storyid=1733 PV + EV = 72 MPS
Dr. Rob Wilder discovers miles per sunlight with his solar-powered Tesla Roadster
All Electric doesn’t cut it if you have to haul a load, either in the vehicle or in a trailer. It is necessary to open your mind beyond your personal desires and accept that not all of reality fits your particular desires.
99% of people do not haul loads or hook up trailers. They use their cars to get to work and back or go out to the shops.