XeroK00L

Oh no not another Toyota/Lexus twin.

http://www.motortrend.com/future/fut...e_lexus_hybrid



Lexus gets its own Prius

Toyota will present two dedicated hybrid models at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit; one a Toyota and the other a Lexus.

It's no surprise the Toyota will be the Mark III Prius. It's the Lexus that will be the shocker: a lifestyle wagonlike vehicle based on the Prius platform and drivetrain.

RXSF

i just commented on autospies about this. total rubbish. i dont think its going to be on the prius platform

j stuff

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thats a super ugly drawing

G Star

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I'm thinking Lexus' best bet is to go with a full plug in hybrid vehicle crossover SUV. Something like the BMW x6 or Infiniti EX series.

Argelius

So, I've been reading about rumors that Lexus is coming out with its own version of the Prius, thereby giving it a Hybrid that emphases economy more than pure performance.

I'm sure the racerboys will have lots of angry things to say about this, but I personally love the idea. I currently have a GSh which averages 25 mpg and supposedly goes from 0-60 in 5.2 seconds. I'd love to see what the Lexus engineers can do with a Prius (with Lithium-ion batteries) in terms of the performance-economy equation. Would love having a Lexus that gets 35 mpg (and maybe only goes 0-60 in 7.5 seconds....)

Just thought I'd add to the discussion to see if anyone has heard any more about this other than what is here

plex

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Argelius

A (real) Prius with a Lexus badge...

Ay-nako

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HAHAHAHAA!! ive seen this car here in vegas man!! no joke ive also got a picture of this on my cell!!!!! that soo classic i cant belive another cl member has seen this, ive told so many people and no one belived me untill i showed them the picture!!!

Hil

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LOL hilarious

Trexus

You are correct. The HS's platform is that of the Toyota Avensis. The HS came out pretty quick...