Lexus explains: «The new system is based on the electronically controlled planetary continuously variable transmission of Lexus Hybrid
Synergy Drive coupled to an all - new four - speed automatic gear set at the output stage.
The combined power of the Hybrid
Synergy Drive system sums up to 205 PS,
coupled with a E-CVT automatic transmission to boost efficiency.
Instead of a conventional V - 6 engine, there's a 3.5 - liter V - 6
coupled to Toyota's Hybrid
Synergy Drive, which includes two separate motors (a third on all - wheel - drive versions), a continuously variable transmission instead of a six - speed automatic, and a hefty battery pack under the second - row seat.â $ Car Conne
Drive, which includes two separate motors (a third on all - wheel -
drive versions), a continuously variable transmission instead of a six - speed automatic, and a hefty battery pack under the second - row seat.â $ Car Conne
drive versions), a continuously variable transmission instead of a six - speed automatic, and a hefty battery pack under the second - row seat.â $ Car Connection