Article Comments- 2010 Lexus HS 250h Full Test

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2010 Lexus HS 250h Full Test and Video - Bottom Line: Drives like a Lexus, only it happens to be a hybrid.(more)

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#1 of 67 Article Comments- 2010 Lexus HS 250h Full Test by KarenS HOST Jul 10, 2009 (10:01 am)
The first few miles behind the wheel of the 2010 Lexus HS 250h trigger a cascade of questions about this new car's reason for being. Why a four-cylinder engine in a luxury car? Why not simply Lexus-ize the existing Toyota Camry Hybrid? Why introduce a new sedan that is so similar in size to the existing Lexus ES 350 in the first place? 2010 Lexus HS 250h Full Test and Video Replies to this message: sjohnson11 (Jul 11, 2009 9:48 am)
#2 of 67 I want one! by sjohnson11 Jul 11, 2009 (6:10 am)
This car is being built for people that want a prius with lexus service and build quality. I am excited to drive this vehicle. When the car emerged on the web I knew it was the car I wanted. Then in January, I saw it at the international auto show in Detriot and hated it. I thought it looked just like a corolla, but as I have seen more and more of it, it has grown on me. It's back to being the car I want most! http://www.drivehs.com/vote/100272
#3 of 67 Re: Article Comments- 2010 Lexus HS 250h Full Test [KarenS] by sjohnson11 Jul 11, 2009 (9:48 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jul 10, 2009 10:01 am) Ohh I forgot to add, thanks for opening this discussion! I think the car looks better in darker colors. I like the smoke grey one, but I want the tan interior!
#4 of 67 looks by morey000 Jul 11, 2009 (5:58 pm)
Not exactly the most handsome vehicle I've ever seen.
#5 of 67 Sunroof ? ? ? by butchfoote Jul 14, 2009 (6:12 am)
When one visits the Lexus HS250h website, there's a very big emphasis on ecology and economy plus the lux stuff. Why in the world would these people be offering this car with a MOONROOF? It lets in light and heat, wasting it. Meanwhile, they have a Prius with a solar panel that runs the a/c or could be used to help charge the batteries. To me this is marketing baloney. They aren't really committed to ecology until they take advantage of the energy falling on the Lex. Replies to this message: sjohnson11 (Jul 14, 2009 7:33 am) morey000 (Jul 21, 2009 10:51 am) larsb (Jul 21, 2009 12:12 pm) ninjaguy (Jul 25, 2009 8:53 pm) and 3 more...
#6 of 67 Re: Sunroof ? ? ? [butchfoote] by sjohnson11 Jul 14, 2009 (7:33 am)
Replying to: butchfoote (Jul 14, 2009 6:12 am) I believe they are offering a moon roof because it is an expected item in a "near luxury" vehicle. I suppose they could add the whole solar roof option from the Prius. I'm sure Lexus wants to hold SOMETHING back so they can toot their horn next year and say it's a new feature!
#7 of 67 Japan release by sjohnson11 Jul 14, 2009 (6:31 pm)
TOKYO/TORRANCE, California — The 2010 Lexus HS 250h, the upscale Toyota brand's first dedicated hybrid model, launched Tuesday in Japan. It ranges in price from the U.S. equivalent of $42,479 to $57,535, Toyota said. If the loaded HS is $57K, I'll get a loaded ES and spend the extra $15K on gas for longer than I would own the car!
#8 of 67 Re: Sunroof ? ? ? [butchfoote] by morey000 Jul 21, 2009 (10:51 am)
Replying to: butchfoote (Jul 14, 2009 6:12 am) The Prius solar panel is not used to charge the battery. Just to run a little fan to keep the interior from heating up so much in the sun. A small solar panel like that wouldn't make a dent in the electric power battery. It's basically a marketing ploy. (but a good one) Replies to this message: larsb (Jul 21, 2009 12:12 pm) ninjaguy (Jul 25, 2009 8:53 pm) butchfoote (Aug 03, 2009 4:02 pm) and 2 more...
#9 of 67 Re: Sunroof ? ? ? [morey000] by larsb Jul 21, 2009 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: morey000 (Jul 21, 2009 10:51 am) morey000 says, "Just to run a little fan to keep the interior from heating up so much in the sun. It's basically a marketing ploy. (but a good one) " Well, that depends on your perspective. Here in AZ, the Prius solar panel system can potentially reduce the inner vehicle temp from 160 to 120 and that makes a HUGE difference in comfort, in saving fuel, and in prolonging the life of the electronics in the vehicle. Replies to this message: ninjaguy (Jul 25, 2009 8:53 pm) butchfoote (Aug 03, 2009 4:02 pm) ninjaguy (Aug 07, 2009 11:48 pm) and 1 more...
#10 of 67 Re: Sunroof ? ? ? [larsb] by ninjaguy Jul 25, 2009 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Jul 21, 2009 12:12 pm) The Prius solar panels were originally supposed to charge the battery. With it connected they discovered that it interfered with the radio, i.e., it was transmitting RFI and they were unable to determine why. Thus, for now, it only powers the ventilation fan when parked. Replies to this message: butchfoote (Aug 03, 2009 4:02 pm) ninjaguy (Aug 07, 2009 11:48 pm) butchfoote (Aug 19, 2009 2:49 pm)