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Cumulative global sales of Lexus hybrids pass half-million mark

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From the sale of the first RX 400h in 2005 through to the end of November this year, Lexus has sold more than 506,000 of its hybrid vehicles. The RX 400h, launched in 2005, was the world’s first production full hybrid luxury SUV. RX 400h/450h. Today, hybrids account for about 25% of all Lexus sales. Earlier post.).

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Total Sales of Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Top 1M Mark in US

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Toyota launched of the Prius in late 1997 in the Japan market, and in the US in July 2000. In April 2005, Lexus introduced the crossover RX 400h, the world’s first hybrid-powered luxury vehicle. July 2007 saw the arrival of the second-generation 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV.

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