The Lexus emblem gets a blue cast, denoting that the car is a hybrid. The power train is similar in many respects to the Toyota Camry Hybrid, using a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine coupled to an electric motor. The system output comes to 187 horsepower. Lexus hasn't released mileage numbers yet, but it has an SULEV emissions rating.
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