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Lexus adds 2024 RX 450H+ plug-in hybrid to the lineup; starting at $70,080

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Building on the all-new redesign of its RX crossover vehicle last year, Lexus is adding the anticipated plug-in hybrid to the electrified lineup: the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+. The RX 450h+ has a manufacturer-estimated 35-mile driving range rating on electric power only. Powered by a 96-cell lithium-ion battery pack paired with a 2.5-liter

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Lexus reveals 2023 Lexus RX; four redesigned powertrains, three electrified

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Lexus revealed the all-new fifth-generation RX with a variety of electrified powertrains. The 2023 Lexus RX, the Lexus core model, is completely redesigned from the wheels to the roof rails, featuring a new global platform, two all-new grades, available Digital Key, Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 GA-K platform.

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Lexus expands RZ model range with RZ 300e entry level variant

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After ushering in a new era of Lexus Electrified in January 2023 as the first all-electric vehicle in the brand’s lineup, the Lexus RZ sees several updates in 2024, including an all-new option – the RZ 300e with FWD.

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Test drive: 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ half-steps into future

Green Car Reports

One of the most important vehicles in the Lexus lineup, the RX, finally plugs in. The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid arrives on the scene with 37 miles of electric range from the Toyota RAV4 Prime’s powertrain, in a more eye-catching and softer-to-the-touch package.

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Lexus RZ range boost, tariff on China EVs, Ford and GM lose EV tax credit: Today’s Car News

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And the Lexus RZ EV gets a lower-priced base model with more range. The 2024 Lexus RZ 300e adds more driving range to the only EV in the Toyota luxury brand’s U.S. EV tax credit qualification gets murky in the new year. An even higher tariff on Chinese EVs is being considered. With a slightly.

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Lexus introduces significant update of UX 300e EV

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Lexus announced the global debut of the new UX 300e, a significant evolution of the brand's first production BEV model. In 2020, Lexus launched UX 300e as the brand’s first production BEV model. In 2022, this was followed by the introduction of the Lexus RZ, a dedicated BEV model. Energy consumption is 166.7

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Lexus adds cheaper, longer-range RZ 300e to 2024 EV lineup

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Lexus is already updating its first all-electric model. The 2024 Lexus RZ lineup is gaining a new RZ 300e model with more range and a cheaper starting price. more… The post Lexus adds cheaper, longer-range RZ 300e to 2024 EV lineup appeared first on Electrek.

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