A More Powerful Karma Revero GTS Is Coming

Back in April, Karma revealed the newRevero GTto replace the original model, which was based on the Fisker Karma that launched way back in 2011. It was a much-needed upgrade because the old Fisker Karma was a flawed hybrid sedan withpoor fuel economyand anunfortunate tendency to catch fire.

It was a financial flop, causing Fisker Automotive to go bankrupt. However, the company was revived by a Chinese company called Wanxiang and renamed to Karma Automotive. In short, the new Revero GT is better than its predecessor in every way, offering more power, a better range, and a more luxurious interior.

Power is sourced from two electric motors and a BMW-sourced, turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that powers an on-board electric generator. With this setup, the 2020 Revero GT produces a combined output of 535 horsepower, a 132 hp increase over the old model, and 550 lb-ft of torque, enabling the luxury hybrid sedan to hit 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 125 mph. That's an impressive improvement over its predecessor, which needed 5.4 seconds to do the same sprint.

If you want even more performance, however, a more powerful Revero GTS is coming very soon. Speaking toWards Auto, Karma's chief technology officer, Bob Kruse, confirmed the new Revero GTS will debut at the 2019 LA Auto Show next month.