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The all-new Electrified Sport Concept, which showcases essential Lexus Electrified qualities that might be expected from a future Lexus sportscar.
As we take in these changes, it’s easy to see that Lexus has been a strong proponent of vehicle electrification since the early 2000s – years ahead of the trend. Looking back, it has pioneered innovations like the two-stage reduction gear and the Multistage Hybrid System: Technologies utilized by the luxury car brand over the years in a bid to reduce fossil fuel consumption, all while improving the overall driving experience.
Take the second-generation RX as an example, which is one of Lexus’ most influential products. As the world’s first luxury hybrid SUV, the 2006 RX 400h marked a salient inflection point for the brand and the automotive landscape. In the following years, RX 400h’s mechanical genius, spearheaded by its Lexus Hybrid Synergy Drive, gave rise to a portfolio of Lexus HV products and powertrains.
A few years after the launch of the RX 400h, there was the LS 600h and 600hL (long wheelbase) in 2007, which was the world’s first full hybrid V8 vehicle. In 2010, Lexus introduced the CT 200h, the first five-door hatchback hybrid from the brand, followed by the sixth-generation ES in 2012, which gained a Lexus hybrid drive. Recently in 2021, the second-generation NX range offered Lexus drivers new style, comfort, technology, performance, and efficiency, all while proudly flying the flag as Lexus’ first plug-in hybrid.
(Related: Borneo Motors Singapore and SP Group are driving innovation)
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