After the LRX concept caught the eyes and got great reviews as it toured the different motor shows, we are getting a confirmation that a hybrid variant of the LRX will go into production. The standard LRX got the go for retail last March.
The government of UK disclosed in March that they will be giving a $44 million grant to Land Rover for the assembly of the new vehicle. The production version of the LRX will make use of the Land-e Concept’s engine that can run on petrol and electricity.
The Hybrid LRX can bring occupants from point A to B using different modes like the usual petrol only, electric only, and the hybrid type. The project is looking an estimated expense of about $650 million and will take about two more years to release the hybrid system for the market to use.
Land Rover confirmed that the LRX will carry the Range Rover tag. The company is also looking into producing more fuel efficient fleet and the hybrid will be an essential member of the line up.
The LRX Concept caught the spotlight during the Detroit Auto Show of 2008. The concept car was using a hybrid engine that runs on both diesel and electricity. The LRX concept was able to achieve a 60 mpg using bio-diesel. The carbon emission was also excellent at 120g of CO2 per kilometer.
Aside from some engine varieties, technologies like the start-stop system and carbon fiber finishing of the panel may be implemented with the LRX Hybrid.
Assembly of the LRX hybrid will be done at the Halewood factory in the UK. The assembly plant is handling the production of the X Type Jaguar and the Freelander 2. Big thanks to Land Rover Cars for the heads-up on this car…