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What's New Unconfirmed rumors originating from outside indicate that the highly anticipated Toyota Kluger family SUV could only be available as an electric vehicle in the future. A new huge Toyota electric SUV is expected to have a Lexus version as well, most likely called the TZ, just like the Lexus LX is based on the Toyota LandCruiser. The batteries would be produced at a new plant in North Carolina, while the electric-only Kluger would be manufactured at the Toyota plant in Kentucky. 2025 Toyota Kluger Compact SUV Wallpaper Engine Specs According to reports, this next massive electric SUV was inspired by Toyota's 2021 BZ large SUV concept. The Kluger is now available in Australia with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine or a 2.5-liter petrol-electric hybrid. The V6 engine option was eliminated in the beginning of 2023. Toyota, which introduced hybrid technology with the Prius in 1997, has recently faced criticism for its slow adoption of electric cars. However, Toyota has announced that it would be launching a number of electric vehicles in the years to come. Expected Launch Date The Grand Highlander, a bigger variant that is only offered in North America together with its Lexus TX brother, is expected to retain its gasoline engine while allegedly moving to an electric motor. The Grand Highlander is sold as the Highlander in various regions. The current Grand Highlander and Lexus TX, which were released in the US in 2023, do not have right-hand drive. This suggests that if the regular model switched to electric power, gasoline-powered Klugers would be phased out in Australia. #2025 Lexus LS 500 #LS 500 History The 2025 Lexus LS is the largest non-SUV vehicle and the company's most luxurious automobile. It significantly contributed to Lexus's quick ascent to popularity and success when it was first introduced in the US in 1990 as a less costly alternative to the Mercedes Benz S-class. The current fifth-generation LS is intended to provide the same degree of style and performance that initially drew people to it. However, compared to previous incarnations, it is not as well-thought-out or performed. In contrast to the more conventional look of earlier iterations, the current LS features a modern design and an exceptional interior that outperforms that of its competitors. The LS500's 416-horsepower turbocharged V-6 engine provides smooth acceleration but isn't very exciting. There is also a hybrid version available. The ride is pleasant and the cabin is rather quiet, despite the handling being uninspiring and the absence of a V-8 engine that distinguishes it from rivals like the Mercedes-Benz S-class and BMW 7-series, which still provide V-8 power and better balanced handling. The LS doesn't seem to meet the standards needed to compete in the premium market. UPcoming 2025 Lexus LS 500 Luxury Sedan Wallpapers #Engine Specs The LS500 is powered by a 3.4-liter V-6 twin-turbo engine that generates 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive is normal, while all-wheel drive is an option. It also includes a 10-speed automatic transmission. The engine runs smoothly and silently except for sudden acceleration. Even though the Mercedes-Benz S-class and BMW 7-series V-8 versions are great luxury vehicles, they perform better on the racetrack and provide livelier driving. The LS500h hybrid produces 354 horsepower total with a non-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engine and two electric motors. #Transmission and Fuel Economy The hybrid's performance is less refined than that of its rivals, and its unique gearbox—a four-speed automatic transmission that is also a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)—shifts strangely. Because of its higher price and minimal fuel efficiency improvements, the hybrid isn't the best choice. Compared to similar vehicles in its class, the hybrid LS500h model reaches 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, while the non-hybrid LS500 takes 5.4 seconds. The base model gets 18 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the interstate, while the all-wheel-drive LS500 gets 17 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. #Features The included 12.3-inch touchscreen with a central power/volume knob makes it easy to access infotainment functions. Other standard features include navigation, Amazon Alexa, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Wireless phone charging will be standard on all LS variants by 2024. A larger 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a head-up display, and digital key functionality are also added to the LS. For 2024, there will be five new wheel designs and the Silver Illusion color option.Depending on the features and extras, the 2025 Lexus LS might cost anywhere from $80K and $115K.