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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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Lexus knows its loyal owners want improvements, but nothing too radical. So when they are ready to get their next car, the Lexus RX 450h F Sport will certainly not disappoint, and in many ways impress them with the changes from their previous model. Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV. Hybrid Sophistication. Refined dual motivation.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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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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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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Lexus has spiced-up the 2021 NX 300h by giving it the F Sport treatment. For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels. Drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The Niro isn’t plugged in to recharge the battery but does have a very efficient regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy, when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. The vegan leather-wrapped steering wheel had controls for audio, telephone and the smart cruise control.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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All controls are in easy reach, including those for the dual-zone automatic climate system. The center console has a lower area to store smaller items and where the wireless phone charger is located. Flash Drive: 2022 Lexus NX. Road Trip: 2021 Lexus NX 300h. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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The 2023 Sequoia is easy-to-drive with its balanced ride coming from the fully boxed frame that it shares with the Toyota Tundra, Land Cruiser and Lexus LX. The Sequoia Hybrid has a regenerative braking system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy, and stores it in the 1.87 An engine now augmented by electric drive.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. A Luxurious Toyota The 2024 Mirai, based on the Lexus LS platform, made a giant leap into respectability after a complete redesign in 2021. It looks great from any angle.

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