article thumbnail

Lincoln to Price MKZ Hybrid at Parity with Gasoline Model

Green Car Congress

Lincoln’s new MKZ Hybrid ( earlier post ) will be priced the same as its conventional gas sibling when it goes on sale this fall, with an MSRP starting at $35,180, including destination and delivery. The 2011 HS 250h models go on sale this fall as well. The MKZ Hybrid can operate in electric vehicle mode at speeds up to 47 mph.

HS 250h 199
article thumbnail

Toyota Unveils Sai Compact Luxury Hybrid in Japan

Green Car Congress

Toyota has unveiled the Sai compact luxury hybrid sedan in Japan ( earlier post ); the vehicle, based on the platform used for the Lexus HS 250h ( earlier post ), is planned to go on sale in Japan on 7 December. LED headlights conserve electric power and consequently reduce power-generation requirements on the engine.

Japan 150
article thumbnail

Lexus Will Bring CT 200h Premium Compact Hybrid To US Market in Early 2011

Green Car Congress

The new CT 200h debuted at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show in early March and will join the HS 250h as Lexus’ second dedicated hybrid. Atkinson cycle four-cylinder gas engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and Lexus Hybrid Drive technology. miles) at speeds of up to 45 km/h (28 mph) in all electric mode.).

Lexus 223