Thu Mar 03, 2016 5:00 am by Starfish94
Saminda introduced new Hybrid Powertrains and plans to make 80% of Auxuras line-up to be equipped with Hybrids in 2015
Saminda has made going green a top priority . The Japanese Automaker has said it is making Auxuras go ''Green'' and wants Auxuras as a fuel economy leader in the luxury segment by offering almost 80% of their powertrain with Hybrids , Chief Engineer of American Saminda , Shinji Shikato said. “ Every single Auxuras have to be re-engineered for 2015 due to the battery we have to put into the car with different type and size , we also have to think about the weight distribution – whether positioning it in the forward area or the rear is best''
CEO of Saminda Motor Co , Yuko Nagoya said "For the further reduction of CO2, in addition to the advancement of downsized turbo engines, we will make Auxuras to go full Hybrid by 2028''
Saminda released a new 2.4-liter i-VIC engine with electric motor and Saminda Regenerate Unit (SRU) making a total of 200bhp and 300nm of torque , Saminda also promised it will make atleast 45MPG in a mid-sized sedan.
In 2015 , you will see most of the Auxuras lineup will be equipped with the new 2.4-liter Hybrid motor.