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Cumulative global sales of Lexus hybrids pass half-million mark

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The RX 400h, launched in 2005, was the world’s first production full hybrid luxury SUV. Succeeded by the RX 450h in 2009, it has claimed the largest share of Lexus hybrid sales (51.2%), with 259,000 units sold through to November this year. RX 400h/450h. Lexus hybrid cumulative sales to end-November 2012. Introduction year.

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

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Two months later Toyota launched the Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV). One year later in April 2006, the Lexus GS 450h made its debut as the world’s first front-engine, rear-wheel drive, full-hybrid performance sedan. July 2007 saw the arrival of the second-generation 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV.

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