Here's another example.
The Toyota/Lexus hybrids with the electric rear axle were limited to a few years of production and 10Ks of examples. As they move through the recycling system, the prices for an unit are going up. Acura has announced a new hybrid version of their 2017 MDX. It uses the Sport Hybrid (SH-AWD) system from the new NSX.
Acura Shows New Beakless Face And Hybrid Drivetrain On Refreshed MDX
They ditch the driveshaft of the non-hybid version for an electric axle:
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At the front are two more, grouped together as the Twin Motor Unit. Effectively, each drives one of the front wheels, though there's actually a complex one-way clutch, double-pinion gear mechanism used for torque multiplying, and a brake in-between them. Each has 36 HP and 54 lb-ft. of torque, the latter kicking in at 0-2,000 rpm.
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2017 Acura NSX First Drive - SlashGear
So while the NSX will have low production numbers, the MDX will be driven in larger numbers by less capable drivers. We shall see if all the driver assist features can keep the parts out of the junkyards.