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Lexus preparing a Prius-based premium subcompact for Europe

According to Top Gear, Lexus plans to debut a new hatchback at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show that will be available exclusively as a hybrid. The new car would be related to the HS 250h, albeit designed specifically for European markets, and would reportedly be a bit shorter than its American platform-mate to fit in premium subcompact segment that's popular across the pond and currently full of 4-cylinder diesels. Andy Pfeiffenberger, Lexus chief in Europe, explains: "Our hybrid saloons are going up against the V8 diesels in Europe. In the ... Read more →

Detroit 2009: Lexus HS250h live reveal Sebastian Blanco

Enough with the renderings and spy photos, let's move to the big stage. Lexus took the wraps off of the 2010 HS 250h, its first dedicated hybrid - indeed, "the world's first dedicated luxury ...

Lexus Prius is just the beginning; Lexus considering a hybrid-only line Jeremy Korzeniewski

Just the other day, Lexus' European head Andy Pfeiffenberger said that Lexus is in the hybrid market for the long term. The Japanese automaker is following Toyota, its owner, into the gas/electric ...

Confirmed: Lexus to build Prius-based hybrid Jeremy Korzeniewski

It's been rumored and alluded to so many times that we just began accepting it as fact, and now it is: Toyota has confirmed that Lexus will indeed get a version of the Toyota Prius. Based on the ...

Lexus to introduce a dedicated hybrid crossover? Jeremy Korzeniewski

While it's no surprise to hear that Lexus will be showing off a more luxurious version of the Prius hybrid sedan, Inside Line is reporting that the upcoming model will be priced over $30,000 and ...

Next-gen Prius to get larger engine, more efficient 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Click on the photo for a gallery of high-res images of the Hybrid-X Concept There's a good deal that we already know about Toyota's next Prius. For instance, we expect it to make its formal debut in 2009 at the Detroit Auto Show, along with a possible Lexus sister. We know that Toyota plans to ...

Top 20 green cars we wish we could buy today, Number 4: Lexus Prius 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The Toyota Prius needs no introduction to any reader of AutoblogGreen. The hybrid has gained iconic status and is the poster-child for the green automotive movement. While we appreciate the current Prius, we're really excited at the prospect of plugging in the next-generation version. Even better ...

Lexus to get its own Prius for 2009 Detroit show 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Gasoline-electric powertrain aside, part of what makes the Toyota Prius get such good mileage is the stripped-out interior and itty-bitty wheels. Put in a leather interior, power everything, premium entertainment system with DVD players and LCD televisions and big wheels – features that Lexus ...

The relentless pursuit of hybrid perfection ... a Lexus Prius? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Most anybody with a bit of automotive knowledge is aware that Lexus is owned by Toyota, and that they have a history of taking vehicles designed as Toyotas and adding technology and content to the platform in an effort to raise the status (and price) of the original platform. This way, Toyota is ...


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