SUVs have long had a reputation as oversized gas guzzlers – so are their hybrid versions more environmentally friendly?Lexus led the way with its RX450h. Now in its second generation, the Lexus delivers 299 horsepower. BMW got into the act with the X6, which produces a whopping 485 horsepower, while Porsche’s Cayenne Hybrid offers 380 hp. Drive it put the three hybrids through the paces in the Dolomites of northern Italy.
Lexus has pulled the wraps off their hybrid lineup for SEMA 2010. First and foremost, the CT 200h F Sport Concept features an adjustable sport suspension, high performance brakes, and 18-inch F Sport wheels with Pirelli PZero Nero tires. While the vehicle won’t go into production, Lexus hinted “it’s just the tip of the iceberg.” If the CT 200h is a little small for your tastes, the HS 250h by VIP Auto Salon boasts an aerodynamic body kit, tinted windows, and 20-inch Work Gnosis GS4 wheels. To prove “going green doesn’t have to be boring,” the 0-60 Magazine GS 450h boasts a five-piece carbon fiber body kit, a TEIN coilover suspension, a GReddy titanium exhaust, and a rear wing the size of Texas. Inside, the stripped-out cabin features a roll cage, Sparco seats, and a racing-inspired center stack. For the LS 600h, VIP Auto Salon specified PPG ‘Hue of Macadamia’ paint, a custom air suspension, and 20-inch WALD Mahora wheels. Lastly, the RX 450h by Paul Tolson is an adventure in tuning madness. It features a Hired Gun widebody kit, 21-inch Leon Hardiritt Vertu wheels, and a ground clearance of naught.
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