Lexus Hybrid HS250h MSRP $34,200.00

concertinajohnnyboy · 08-23-2009, 03:43 PM

I looked at one of these today. The seats really looked like they would be very comfortable. However, the shape of the car doesn't look very good to me. About the same price as the Prius V with Advanced Technology. What do you think about the Lexus HS250h?

djasonw · 08-23-2009, 03:46 PM

I like it a lot but can't get past the very bland looks. If I were in the market for a hybrid sedan I'd buy the Fusion. A lot less money and most of the same bells and whistles.

steve2d · 08-23-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by concertinajohnnyboy

I looked at one of these today. The seats really looked like they would be very comfortable. However, the shape of the car doesn't look very good to me. About the same price as the Prius V with Advanced Technology. What do you think about the Lexus HS250h?

Did you see one at a dealer? They have not reached the east coast yet. I drove a pre-production model at a Lexus event and am very serious about getting one when they show up in the next week or so.

Thanks

Steve

**Tideland Prius** · 08-23-2009, 09:55 PM

If I wanted a Lexus hybrid, there's no choice lol. The next one up is an RXh and I don't want an SUV.

1SMUGLEX · 08-25-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

If I wanted a Lexus hybrid, there's no choice lol. The next one up is an RXh and I don't want an SUV.

Well the HS is the first Lexus tuned for efficiency and not power. The LS and GS are showcases of power and some efficiency. Hell the LS 600h L weighs 5000lbs and is AWD.

The GS is 4100lbs.

The RXh is amazing though, 30 MPG for the FWD and 29 MPG for the AWD.

Pricing is very "strong" though, 35k to start, 46k loaded...

**Tideland Prius** · 08-25-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1SMUGLEX

Well the HS is the first Lexus tuned for efficiency and not power. The LS and GS are showcases of power and some efficiency. Hell the LS 600h L weighs 5000lbs and is AWD.

The GS is 4100lbs.

The RXh is amazing though, 30 MPG for the FWD and 29 MPG for the AWD.

Pricing is very "strong" though, 35k to start, 46k loaded...

Exactly. It appeals to a whole different Lexus buyer - one that appreciates luxury and performance (fuel efficiency performance) above all else.

Stealthing in an LSh must be quite a sight lol.

PriusSport · 09-21-2009, 10:59 PM

The Lexus models use premium gas. So deduct the mileage benefit by 15-20%.

ramdulari · 09-21-2009, 11:06 PM

On the other hand, I was surprised to note a few weeks ago that the 250h uses regular gas.

hill · 09-21-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PriusSport

The Lexus models use premium gas. So deduct the mileage benefit by 15-20%.

Um, according to our handbook (and Consumer Reports tests) our rx400h runs on regular OR premium ... only difference being, supposedly, is that premium yields better mpg's. We do see a small increase using premium. No deduction necessary. I believe they (as well as most new cars) have O2 and Knock sensors that make adjustments for you, when octane is way in the toilet.
btw ... we finally got a hybrid lexus sub category ... and the thread gets stuck out here? sheesh.

08-23-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
concertinajohnnyboy Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 84 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 15 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Lexus Hybrid HS250h MSRP $34,200.00 I looked at one of these today. The seats really looked like they would be very comfortable. However, the shape of the car doesn't look very good to me. About the same price as the Prius V with Advanced Technology. What do you think about the Lexus HS250h?

08-23-2009, 03:46 PM	#2
djasonw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belle Harbor, NY Posts: 645 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 26 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Lexus Hybrid HS250h MSRP $34,200.00 I like it a lot but can't get past the very bland looks. If I were in the market for a hybrid sedan I'd buy the Fusion. A lot less money and most of the same bells and whistles.

08-23-2009, 09:55 PM	#4
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Lexus Hybrid HS250h MSRP $34,200.00 If I wanted a Lexus hybrid, there's no choice lol. The next one up is an RXh and I don't want an SUV.

09-21-2009, 10:59 PM	#7
PriusSport Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 955 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Lexus Hybrid HS250h MSRP $34,200.00 The Lexus models use premium gas. So deduct the mileage benefit by 15-20%.

09-21-2009, 11:06 PM	#8
ramdulari Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 39 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 33 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Lexus Hybrid HS250h MSRP $34,200.00 On the other hand, I was surprised to note a few weeks ago that the 250h uses regular gas.

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