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"luxury hybrid" refers to a high-end or premium vehicle that combines the benefits of both a traditional fuel-powered engine and an electric motor. It offers the luxurious features and high-quality aspects of a luxury car, while also being environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient.
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It is the first
luxury hybrid sedan, a rear - wheel drive car that performs on par with any V8 in its class — only it's a V6.
Considering that we have only had
luxury hybrid vehicles as sedans up until now, the option of driving a relatively efficient and eco-friendly crossover model will certainly appeal to many among us.
Shopping for a used
luxury hybrid SUV is a great way to maximize interior cargo room while minimizing fuel consumption.
The past few years have marked the return of several well -
received luxury hybrid cars and even a few new models.
Now there are
enough luxury hybrid car models out there on the pre-owned market to make your decision a simpler one.
Let's take a quick look at 10
luxury hybrid cars and see what sets them apart from their gas - only competitors.
Lexus is rolling out a whole bunch of hybrids for this year's SEMA Auto Show and their
first luxury hybrid sedan is in the mix with a tuning kit presented by VIP Auto Salon.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission, which runs the state's prepaid college savings plan, expects to lose more than half of its $ 10 million investment
in luxury hybrid - car startup Fisker Automotive.
Lexus may not be the only player in the small
luxury hybrid segment, but that doesn't mean the CT 200h isn't a brilliant vehicle.
Perhaps the pinnacle
of luxury hybrid sport sedans is Porsche's Panamera S Hybrid.
We've since discovered that 338 of the Fisker
Karma luxury hybrid vehicles were destroyed, or roughly $ 33 million worth of inventory, and our assumption that the insurance company would fork over the money was wrong.
Although numbers may be limited upon its immediate release, those looking to drive the all - new
midsize luxury hybrid sedan can custom order the C350 Plug - In Hybrid at Loeber Motors.
The Lexus CT 200h is a four door five passenger
luxury hybrid hatchback with aggressive styling and lush amenities.
Lexus hopes this
new luxury hybrid option will appeal to entry level crossover shoppers.
One of the two «sporty» Lexus hybrid models, the CT 200h combines athletic handling and a youthful appearance with a strong slate of contemporary electronic technologies for an altogether different take
on luxury hybrid cars.
Automotive News Europe has learned from a source that Lexus is planning to build a compact
luxury hybrid crossover to compete with the likes of the Audi Q3 and BMW X1.
With BMW already entrenched in the
compact luxury hybrid sedan realm with the ActiveHybrid 3, and Mercedes about to dive in with the 2016 C350 Plug - In Hybrid, it was only a matter of time before Jag dipped its toes in.
As we mentioned previously, Lexus has two offerings in the mid-size
luxury hybrid category, one primed for peace, and the other passionate for performance.
It's not that I hated the HS 250h, the «world's first
dedicated luxury hybrid» as Lexus proudly touted at its debut several years ago.
The original Fisker Karma was an... interesting design from automotive legend Henrik Fisker, who wanted to start his own company making
expensive luxury hybrid cars that kind of competed with Tesla.
The vehicle came with the exact same base MSRP as the all - gas MKZ ($ 34,330) and also promised to be one the most fuel -
efficient luxury hybrid for the year back in 2012.
The on - demand regenerative braking function found in the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is a variation of the same system first featured on the Cadillac
ELR luxury hybrid.
Luxury hybrid GT joins the V8 petrol model unveiled in Detroit; LF - FC concept also making European debut
And we're gonna stick to our proverbial guns: the ES300h is a better choice in this strange, near -
luxury hybrid drivetrain segment.
Lexus announced pricing for the 2010 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans, IS 250 C and IS 350C luxury hard - top convertibles, IS F high performance sedan, SC 430 hardtop convertible, RX 350 luxury utility vehicle, RX 450h
luxury hybrid utility vehicle and LX 570.
Tolson's take on Lexus» most
popular luxury hybrid model reveals a kickass widebody conversion kit and some fancy schmancy wheels.
Now even though that is expensive, buyers would be pleased to know there is nothing quite like the X-trail Hybrid as it's the first
ever luxury hybrid crossover to be sold in India.
Sure, there are
several luxury hybrid cars available that cater to those seeking better fuel efficiency, but there are also a number of models that aim to deliver high performance in addition to saving a few dollars at the gas pump.
The MKZ is a
mid-sized luxury hybrid sedan that comes equipped with a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder engine combined with an electric motor to deliver 191 - hp to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Once it arrives here, North American drivers will gain access to the fastest and most
powerful luxury hybrid on the market and the sportiest looking Panamera to date.
I have long been annoyed how any car that is hybrid is thought of as ecologically sound - drive a
huge luxury hybrid, get 15 mpg and you will be congratulated for saving the environment, but drive a small, sensible gas car and it won't be mentioned.
I test drove the S 400 on roads winding through cabbage and pumpkin farms outside Mercedes» home of Stuttgart, getting a good feel for this new
luxury hybrid offering.As my Mercedes engineer / passenger told me, S - Class customers want three things: «comfort, comfort, and comfort.»
Here's a nice warm thought in case you're an American who filed your taxes recently: soon - t0 -
be-failed luxury hybrid manufacturer Fisker Automotive was allowed to receive loan money from the U.S. Department of Energy even after they violated the terms on multiple occasions, according to a new report.
The Acura ILX Hybrid is based on the Civic Hybrid which means the entry into the
Used Luxury Hybrid Car Market is pretty cheap compared to some of the other high - end vehicles on this list.
Then there's the Lexus GS450h, the latest in a fast - growing line - up
of luxury hybrid - electric vehicles, or HEVs.
According to the Detroit News, Fisker turned in his company car and then proceeded to the Fisker dealership in Santa Monica, where he bought himself a blue Fisker
Karma luxury hybrid sedan.
For the past few years, the only real players in the
midsize luxury hybrid sedan class have been the Infiniti M35h and Lexus GS450h.