The Lecar 459 Híbrido is a Brazilian range-extender compact crossover set to be launched in 2026.
Overview The 459 is a five-seater with of cargo space. It is equipped with a Level 2 ADAS system.
Lecar plans on constructing a manufacturing facility starting in late-2024 which is expected to open in August 2026 with an annual production capacity of 120,000 units. Horse Powertrain has committed to supplying 12,000 engines to Lecar.
Powertrain The 459 Híbrido has a range-extender powertrain. It uses a HR10DDT 1.0-liter turbocharged inline-three supplied by Horse Powertrain capable of running on petrol and ethanol, which outputs and of torque, and does not directly drive the wheels. It is equipped with an 18.4kWh battery pack which drives a rear motor outputting and of torque, allowing for a 0 acceleration time of 10.9seconds. It is capable of a manufacturer claimed of pure electric range and a total range of with the range extender.
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External links Official website