2013 Lexus GS 450h: First Drive
Green Car Reports
JUNE 11, 2012
Ever since Lexus launched the RX 400h hybrid SUV in 2005, gasoline-electric hybrids have been an integral part of the Lexus lineup.
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Cumulative global sales of Lexus hybrids pass half-million mark
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 21, 2012
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. The total units sold have already reached 122,000 units. Introduction year.
Total Sales of Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Top 1M Mark in US
Green Car Congress
MARCH 11, 2009
In April 2005, Lexus introduced the crossover RX 400h, the world’s first hybrid-powered luxury vehicle. 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.
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