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Lexus Revealing RAV4-Based Crossover at Tokyo Auto Show

Will be offered as a hybrid from launch

While the platform will come from the RAV4, Lexus usually differentiates the looks of its models significnatly

LexusLexusJapan, 1989 > present26 models
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boss Kazuro Ohara has announced that it will introduce a concept hybrid SUV based on the RAV4'sToyota Rav4 Gen.4Japan, 2013 > present24 versions
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platform at the Tokyo Motor Show in November. The production-ready version will be introduced at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

The new compact Lexus SUV will be positioned below the RXLexus RX Gen.3Japan, 2009 > present28 versions
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SUVs and use the platform from the just-released RAV4. When it launches, it will immediately be available with a hybrid trim. The most likely current powertrain for the car is the 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid from the new IS300hLexus IS 300h Executive+Japan, 2013 > present2 photos
with 229hp.

Lexus sees the compact, luxury crossover market heating up with the BMW X1BMW X1Germany, 2009 > present51 versions
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and Audi Q3Audi Q3Germany, 2011 > present66 versions
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, and it wants to be part of that growth.