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2018 Lexus RX 450hL hybrid three-row SUV priced from $51,600

Green Car Reports

Lexus invented the idea of a luxury hybrid utility vehicle in a version of its RX crossover well over a decade ago, but sales haven't been strong of late. Cheap gasoline, better fuel efficiency from all types of vehicles due to rising CAFE rules, and a lack of interest in hybrids have all hurt the latest version of the RX Hybrid.

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2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Review – Charged-Up Jeep

The Truth About Cars

In other words, if for some reason the idea of a PHEV Wrangler bothers you, relax. So while other SUVs might get dinged for these things, we chalk it up to part of the experience. Speaking of warning, we can’t say we didn’t warn you that this Jeep doesn’t come cheap. The base price for my test unit was $58,595.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

Toyota Hilux hybrid Toyota Pickup EV is concept that shows Toyota’s idea of a battery electric ute Toyota has long been hinting at an EV version of the top-selling Hilux for years – with promises of at least 15 battery electric Toyotas due by 2030 – but it appears a hybrid version is more likely, at least initially.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

These European designs are perfectly good EVs, although their limited battery range and high price compared to the gasoline versions are major drawbacks. This marketing choice by Ford is either a very bad idea (brand dilution) or a genius plan to move the pony car into the modern era. Not easy or cheap, but it has worked so far.

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Is Toyota’s BZ4X lease plan a stroke of genius, and are Tesla, Kia, Hyundai and others missing a trick?

EV Central

Its price still hasn’t been announced, but most expect the entry-level 150kW/265Nm single motor FWD (with 516km range) to cost over $70,000. High specification or not, Australian Toyota loyalists aren’t used to paying that much for a RAV4-sized SUV. Judging by how all-encompassing it is, it won’t be cheap.

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2024 Toyota BZ4X: Delayed again but higher spec promised for Tesla Model Y, Subaru Solterra rival

EV Central

Toyota’s BZ4X electric SUV won’t arrive in Australian showrooms until February 2024 as the car giant’s first full EV suffers yet another delay. The price Toyota will ask for its first battery-electric offering remains a mystery, although Hanley has previously warned: “It’s not going to be cheap.”

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

Tesla briefly entered the list of top sellers, with the Model Y also topping the SUV sales charts in September. There have been hiccups with deliveries and certification (among other issues), but the Atto 3 has set a new benchmark at the circa-$50K price point that is lean for talent. It was also a year of EV milestones. BYD Atto 3.