Lexus Australia eyeing Prado-based GX hybrid as emissions regulations loom

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Lexus Australia is considering adding a hybrid version of the new-generation GX SUV due to tough emissions regulations. The CEO, John Pappas, believes the proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard will open up the possibility for more hybrid, PHEV, and EV offerings in Australia. The GX’s hybrid powertrain is a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid, and the first examples are expected to arrive in mid-2024.

Brands mentioned: Lexus, Toyota