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Mercedes-Benz lifted the lid on its new S500 plug-in-hybrid at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, illustrating
how first-class opulence and sportiness can go hand-in-hand with eco-efficiency. Beneath the bonnet of
the Merc resides a 3-litre V6 turbocharged engine (245 kW; 480 Nm of torque) and electric powerplant
(80 kW; 340 Nm), which rockets the big Merc to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds while the top speed is limited
to 250 km/h. More impressive though is the claimed combine-cycle fuel usage figure of 3 litres per 100
km and 69 g of CO2 per km, less than half that of the VW’s Polo Vivo (147 g of CO2 per km).
Curvy crossover concept from Lexus
BMW finally unveils i8 in full styling glory
Ferrari unveils a hotter 458
Crossovers and hybrids are hot car market
segments right now and Lexus is looking to kill
two birds via one concept stone in the LF-NX.
The car is powered by Lexus’ hybrid powertrain
technology to deliver the best mixture of power
and economy. Lexus did not divulge any performance figures though, which is fine by us seeing
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