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2009 Lexus HS 250h - Click above for high-res image gallery
Even though there have been plenty of reports that Toyota would apply the Prius name to other hybrids in its lineup, creating a Prius sub-brand, the upcoming second dedicated hybrid from the Japanese automaker bearing the Toyota name and will be simply named the Toyota Sai. The Sai goes on sale in Japan on October 20 and slots in between the Prius and the Crown hybrid.
Featuring a more powerful engine than the Prius (a 2.4-liter gasoline engine compared to the 1.8-liter in the Prius), the Sai will look similar to the Lexus HS 250h (pictured). Lexus has been selling the HS 250h in Japan since July and in the U.S. for a few weeks.
Toyota isn't giving out any clues about the car's overseas potential, but if the car ever comes to the U.S., it'll be a pretty solid competitor to the Ford Fusion hybrid. There's a market for some Toyota badge engineering mixed with hybrid tech here, right?
[Source: Automotive News (subs req'd)]
Toyota Sai to be brand's second dedicated hybrid, goes on sale Oct. 20 originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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