Lecar 459
| Lecar 459 Híbrido | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lecar |
| Production | August 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | Brazil: Sooretama, Espírito Santo |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-motor, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Power output | 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) |
| Transmission | Series hybrid |
| Battery | 18.4 kWh |
| Range | 1,000 km (620 mi) (est.) |
| Electric range | 100 km (62 mi) (est.) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Length | 4,350 mm (171.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,396 kg (3,078 lb) |
The Lecar 459 Híbrido is a Brazilian range-extender compact crossover set to be launched in 2026.[2][3][4]
Overview
[edit]The 459 is a five-seater with 530 L (19 cu ft) of cargo space. It is equipped with a Level 2 ADAS system.[2]
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.[2]
Powertrain
[edit]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 121 hp (90 kW; 123 PS) and 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) of torque, and does not directly drive the wheels. It is equipped with an 18.4kWh battery pack which drives a rear motor outputting 163 hp (122 kW; 165 PS) and 258 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) of torque, allowing for a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 10.9seconds. It is capable of a manufacturer claimed 100 km (62 mi) of pure electric range and a total range of 1,000 km (620 mi) with the range extender.[2][5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Lecar 459: first national hybrid car arrives in 2026 with autonomy of 1.000 km and price of R$ 159.300".
- 1 2 3 4 Pappas, Thanos (2024-09-17). "Lecar 459 Hybrid Is A Tesla Impersonator With A 621-Mile Range For Under $27,000 | Carscoops". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "Brazilian EREV first to use engine from Renault-Geely firm Horse". www.autocar.co.uk.
- ↑ Doche, Audric (September 16, 2024). "Voici la première voiture dotée des moteurs de Horse, issu du groupe Renault". L'Automobile Magazine.
- ↑ Gemelli, Fabio (2024-09-22). "This Brazilian hybrid SUV will use Renault's 1.0 engine". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
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