10 Things You Should Know About the 2010 Lexus HS 250h
Lexus builds mainstream America's first hybrid-only luxury sedan.
by Thom Blackett
Introduction
Given some of the questionable vehicles that have filled local lots in
recent years, it may be hard to believe that getting a design past
layers of corporate approval is a daunting task. Just take a look at
all of the concept cars unveiled during a single year of auto shows,
and then compare that with what actually makes it to production. For
the models that do get the green light, you can be sure that someone
has made a very strong business case.
So it is with the 2010 Lexus HS 250h, the first mainstream luxury
hybrid vehicle that exists as a stand-alone model, meaning that it's
not simply a gas/electric variant of an existing Lexus sedan. It seems
that luxury hybrids are here to stay, as indicated by Mercedes-Benz's
consideration of a hybrid-only S-Class lineup in the years to come.
Proven by the HS 250h, these cars deliver a level of quality and
refinement not found in your run-of-the-mill Insight or Prius, even if
the available features are much the same and fuel economy less
impressive.