Despite news earlier this week that ‘large cars are losing their value fast‘, one manufacturer has bucked the trend by enjoying a sales boost.
Lexus is celebrating the success of its RX400h model, which saw its sales rise by 28 per cent this July compared to the same month last year. Whereas there has been an average decline of around 30 per cent among most SUV models, and even as much as 50 per cent for some leading names, Lexus has enjoyed a stark contrast in fortunes.
The reason for Lexus’s success is largely being attributed to its hybrid engine. It is super-efficient with fuel consumption at 34.7mpg and has comparatively low carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at just 192g/km, all of which earns a low tax rating.
These significant savings are allowing drivers to ‘have their cake and eat it’ – still being able to drive a large car without forking out too much additional expense as fuel prices rise and the clampdown on high polluting vehicles continues.
Currently, the Lexus RX400h is the only hybrid SUV on the market. If you would like to learn more about the car, check out this guide.
