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Old 11-25-03, 07:11 AM
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Ok, if Lexus ever made an electric/hybrid, how many of you guys would be interested in it?

I know the Lexus styling would be great, but do you think the power would be there?

It got me wondering since Toyota is releasing the new Prius electric/hybrid.

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Why are you attaching your signature?
 
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Why are you attaching your signature?
joel, go 2 the photoshop forum and ask 4 a sig request....thier is a link up top in that forum that tells u how 2 upload a sig so it automatically shows everytime u post...
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Thanks blue,
As usual, you are very helpful. I will check it out.

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No attachment at this time, LOL
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Originally posted by joel5150
Thanks blue,
As usual, you are very helpful. I will check it out.

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No attachment at this time, LOL
no problem, i got the same help when i came on the board thats must have been anoying 2 attach that pic on every post? well some there wil help u out as far as making a sig 4 u and shaping it down 2 size, it needs 2 b max 450x100..good luck

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Annoying, naw, I was in the Marine Corp, so repitition and annoyance don't really apply to me due to training. LOL, plus, I am one of those people who don't like to read through the instruction. Pull the trigger and BANG it works, that is all I need, that is why I bought a Lexus, Turn the key and VROOM, luxury and power!!!!!

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Going back to Joel's original question: Yes, a Hybrid RX is coming in the sumer of 2004. Another industry first. Yea! It looks almost exactly like the curretn RX330 model, with slight design differences in the front grill and lights. I personally cannot wait!
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The RX330 hybrid, known as the RX400h is supposed to be more powerful than the 330 with better gas mileage. I can't wait!
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Joel, Toyota has said all it's models will offer hybrid by 2010, this includes Lexus.
 
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SIC,
That is great, I really wish I could see some of the concepts they are working on. I am sure that they will not dissappoint.

One bad thing, where can I find a turbo for an electric car? Maybe in ebay! LOL

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SIC,
That is great, I really wish I could see some of the concepts they are working on. I am sure that they will not dissappoint.
No concepts to see since Lexus will just offer all models with regular combusion engine or hybrids.
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Default Re: Will there ever be a nice electric/hybrid luxury car?

Originally posted by joel5150
Ok, if Lexus ever made an electric/hybrid, how many of you guys would be interested in it?

I know the Lexus styling would be great, but do you think the power would be there?

It got me wondering since Toyota is releasing the new Prius electric/hybrid.

Joel
Word is an LS430 HYBRID is under development for '06. An S-class hybrid is expected around the same time as well.
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
No concepts to see since Lexus will just offer all models with regular combusion engine or hybrids.
There's pics floating around of the RX hybrid -- with it's LED grill, etc.
Got some at home. I'll post them when I get off work.
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hi does anybody have any recent updates regarding any lexus hybrids? anybody know if they will have a sedan version? also, when's the earliest date a lexus hybrid will be out?
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Originally posted by brendanlim
Got some at home. I'll post them when I get off work.
Damn Brendan, been at work for over 2 months? Isn't there some sort of law against that?

S2KJane, I think the 2005 model year will be the first to come out as a 2005 Model Year, so probably late 2004. Not too much longer
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