Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Toyota Motor Europe started commercializing hybrids in 2000 with the first generation Prius. Lexus sells 7 hybrids in Europe: the CT 200h; IS 300h; RC 300h; GS300h/450h; NX 300h; RX 450h; and LS 600h. —Karl Schlicht. To date, 1.5 million Toyota and Lexus hybrids have been sold on the continent. Earlier post.).

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LS 600H Europe Hybrid Toyota 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

TME has sold a total of 202,126 Toyota and Lexus hybrids since introducing Europe’s first commercial hybrid in 2000. Lexus remains the only premium brand in Europe to offer three full hybrids as part of its range: the GS 450h, the LS 600h and the newly-launched RX 450h.

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LS 600H GS 450h Toyota Global 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2009

Toyota launched of the Prius in late 1997 in the Japan market, and in the US in July 2000. For the third consecutive year, Lexus further expanded its hybrid lineup in July 2007 with the launch of the LS 600h L luxury hybrid sedan, the world’s first vehicle to feature a full-hybrid V8 powertrain.

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HS 250h Lexus LS 600H GS 450h 150