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MARCH 13, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV Breaking Into the EV World Lexus has offered hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric models for many years, but never one that is powered only by electricity. Those days are over with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e compact SUV.

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Lexus All-Electric Clean Cleaning 80

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JULY 16, 2012

Lexus announced Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) for the 2013 ES 350 and first-ever ES 300h ( earlier post ) which will arrive at US dealerships in August. The ES 300h luxury hybrid sedan will have a MSRP of $38,850, representing a difference of $2,750 over the ES 350—the lowest hybrid premium in the Lexus line-up.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 218

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APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 300h. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2013 ES lineup, including the ES 350 and ES 300h hybrid equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive, at the New York International Auto Show. The Lexus ES first entered the market in 1989; the ES 300h marks the first hybrid version of the sedan. Click to enlarge. Featuring a 2.5-liter

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Lexus New York 2013 Hybrid 225

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AUGUST 24, 2012

2013 Lexus GS 450h. Lexus’s 2013 GS 450h—the new generation hybrid version of the GS 350, introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ( earlier post )— offers EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg US city, 34 mpg US highway and 31 mpg US combined (7.7, Click to enlarge.

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GS 450h 2013 MPG EPA 265

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JULY 27, 2018

The 2019 Lexus ES 300h’s US EPA mileage estimates of 43 mpg city, 45 mpg highway and 44 mpg (5.47 l/100 km) combined make it the most fuel-efficient luxury vehicle without a plug. All versions of the seventh-generation ES feature the new Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 as standard equipment.

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Lexus EPA Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel 186

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Prius drivers were stereotyped as left-lane camping, NPR-listening, Green Party-voting smug virtue-signalers. I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight. Still, if you want Lexus quiet from your hybrids, you’ll need to, you know, buy a Lexus. Then again, a Lexus will cost a lot more.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 92

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Lexus IS F SPORT onstage at the Detroit Auto Show. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show. The 300h is the first hybrid for the IS line; the all-new Lexus IS will go on sale in mid-2013. —Mark Templin, Group VP and General Manager, Lexus Division.

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Lexus MPG Hybrid Japan 225

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.

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Fuel Economy 2010 Economy EPA 150

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Click to enlarge. Engine NVH.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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JUNE 16, 2010

Lincoln’s 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid ( earlier post ) now officially carries an EPA-certified 41 mpg rating in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway, making it the officially the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in the US. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s final fuel economy certification was completed this week.

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HS 250h MPG 2011 EPA 186

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Fuel economy estimates are not available at this time, but Toyota expects it to be extremely competitive at the top of the segment—and a huge improvement over the previous generation (14 or 15 mpg US combined, for 4WD or 2WD models, respectively).

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Toyota SUV Standards Tundra 370

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MARCH 2, 2014

Lexus will stage the European premiere of the new RC F—which made its global debut at the North American International Auto Show in January—at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The Lexus 5.0-liter The RC F features an all-new 5.0-liter The RC F features an all-new 5.0-liter Saunders, R., and Chopra, A. Hilbert, H.,

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Lexus Fuel Economy Engine Economy 199

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APRIL 27, 2009

Lexus has set the base US Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2010 RX 450h at $41,660 for the front-wheel drive (FWD) model and $43,250 for the all-wheel drive (AWD) version. The second-generation 2010 RX 450h introduces an updated version of Lexus Hybrid Drive, featuring a 3.5-liter Earlier post.).

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Lexus 2010 RX400H Price 150

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Whether it's the rather bland styling or the underwhelming stats, but the 2011 Lexus CT 200h hasn't achieved much in creating buzz in the headlines.

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Fuel Economy Lexus 2011 EPA 82

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MAY 16, 2013

Lexus has begun sales of the new IS sports sedan lineup in Japan with the introduction of the redesigned IS 350 and IS 250, and the introduction of the IS 300h hybrid. Lexus unveiled the new 2014 IS sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show in January. The IS 300h achieves fuel economy of 23.2 mpg US, 4.3

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Lexus Japan Hybrid Sale 170

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The 2010 Lexus LS 600h hybrid. Toyota Motor has made a range of technology and styling changes to the LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship first introduced in 2006 ( earlier post ), including redesigned seating, updated equipment, a new ECO driving mode and new brakes. mpg US) (figures provisional). Click to enlarge.

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LS 600H Lexus 2010 Hybrid 199

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MAY 6, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. There are four drive modes of Eco, EV, Sport and Green Zone.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the redesigned Harrier crossover SUV (Lexus RX in overseas markets) in Japan on 2 December, with a hybrid model scheduled for release on 15 January 2014. liter engine and hybrid system achieves fuel efficiency of 21.8 mpg US , 4.6 mpg US , 6.25 The hybrid model, powered by a 2.5-liter

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Lexus Japan Toyota Hybrid 210

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MARCH 31, 2010

Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 6, 2010

The all-new 2011 Lexus CT 200h is scheduled to hit showrooms early next year complete with a 134 horsepower hybrid drivetrain and a very reasonable--for a luxury car--EPA combined fuel economy rating of 42 mpg. Speaking on the.

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Lexus Plug-in Hybrid Fuel Economy 82

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Making its model year 2012 debut on the US market, the i-MIEV earned a score of 58, the highest Green Score awarded since the rankings began in 1998. With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. Green score.

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i-MiEV Gas Honda Insight Li-ion 247

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MARCH 1, 2014

In 2013, Toyota’s hybrid sales (12 models between the Toyota and Lexus brands), sold almost 345,000 units, representing about 15% of total Toyota sales in the US. The second generation Insight features an MSRP starting at $18,725, and EPA fuel economy ratings of 41/44/42 mpg US city/highway/combined (5.7, of total sales.

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Insight Honda Hybrid Honda Insight 273

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JULY 22, 2010

As a comparison, the 2011 Lexus HS 250h Standard—which Ford uses as the MKZ Hybrid’s closest competition— carries an MSRP of $35,100; the premium model for 2011 carries an MSRP of $37,870. The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivers a 41 mpg fuel economy rating in the city, topping the 2010 Lexus HS 250h by 6 mpg.

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HS 250h Hybrid Price Gasoline 199

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100km) highway cycle fuel economy—the highest highway fuel economy in the luxury car category, according to US Environmental Protection Agency estimates. L/100 km (50.0 Earlier post.).

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HS 250h Audi 2009 Clean 199

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

mpg US), fuel consumption is a substantial 13% less than that of the outgoing engine. VVT-iW was first introduced in 2013 on the Lexus NX 200t with the direct-injected 2.0L VVT-iW was first introduced in 2013 on the Lexus NX 200t with the direct-injected 2.0L The Lexus RC F also features an Atkinson-Otto combination.

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Engine Europe Fuel Fuel Economy 218

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APRIL 6, 2015

liter in the Lexus NX 200t turbo last year, earlier post ) from a series of new engines with improved thermal and fuel efficiency. km/L (46 mpg US, 5.15 l/100 km), fuel efficiency exceeds the Japanese government’s 2015 fuel economy standards by at least 10%. Earlier post.) The new 8NR-FTS 1.2-liter

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Gasoline Japan Available Engine 150

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JULY 11, 2023

Realistically, fuel economy isn’t really changed either - both the old V6 and the new turbo four manage around 24 mpg in mixed driving as rated by the EPA.& And choose a distinctive color like this lovely deep metallic green so you’re less likely to try and get in the wrong one.

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Highlander Toyota Minivan MPG 54

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JULY 31, 2017

Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

In terms of efficiency, Motor Trend noted: Weight reduction and improved engine efficiency have resulted in fuel economy gains for both the TSI and GTI models with their respective 1.8- liter turbo-diesel inline-four return an EPA combined rating of 36 mpg, while the e-Golf has an EPA-estimated range of 83 miles. BMW 2 Series.

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2015 Motors Motoring Motor 278

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JUNE 5, 2021

Toyota and its upmarket Lexus division have 16 hybrid models, making the combined nameplates the leader in hybrid offerings. Smooth power and excellent fuel economy. Using 87 octane fuel, the engine and transmission combination earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 36 mpg city/36 highway/36 combined.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Fuel economy for the Stinger GT-Line is EPA rated at 22 mpg city/32 highway/25 combined. mpg, and 33.0 mpg on a 140-mile freeway run using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph. Ours, painted in a very attractive Ascot Green, repeatedly drew attention. Road Test: 2016 Lexus GS F.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 73

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MARCH 31, 2010

Unlike traditional [power-split] hybrids that trade off highway fuel economy for higher city ratings, the Sonata Hybrid delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy, while still delivering about a 40 percent improvement in city fuel economy compared to a Sonata equipped with the Theta II GDI engine.

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

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JUNE 8, 2022

We will do a full Road Test in the coming months, reviewing the Sequoia in detail, including real world fuel economy. Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, but the same gasoline-hybrid power plant in the Toyota Tundra pickup gets 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. Power and Efficiency. Smooth Performer.

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Toyota Tundra Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 93

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MAY 24, 2011

liter 2ZR-FXE engine, a 60kW traction motor, and a 201V Ni-MH battery pack, which was introduced in the 2010 Prius and subsequently used with minor variations in the Lexus CT200h, Lexus HS250h, and the Europe-only Toyota Auris hybrid. The Prius v carries over the P410 powertrain with a 1.8 L/100km / 5.88 L/100km / 5.6 L/100km).

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Prius Toyota North America MPG 186

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

mpg US, 5.51 l/100 km) fuel economy and sharply reduced CO 2 emissions. Toyota started to make DCMs standard on Lexus-brand vehicles and optional on Toyota-brand vehicles in 2005. Toyota Motor Corporation has introduced a new taxi vehicle for Japan, the “JPN Taxi.”

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Taxi Japan Toyota Hybrid 150

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Adapting the 6F architecture to the EcoBoost engine demanded a close look at every component, piece of hardware, and calibration measure to ensure that this transmission could answer the needs of a higher output engine; help, not hinder, fuel economy; and meet Ford’s strict durability standards. mm versus 31.5 mm on the 6F-50.

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Ford Engine Fuel Economy MPG 170