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Old 04-08-12, 08:03 AM
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Default does anyone else wish lexus.com included hybrid versions with each model too?

i don't get why lexus puts hybrids only under a hybrid menu. i know the hybrids are unique and all, but why, when you go to a model that has a hybrid version, does it not include the hybrid as well? e.g., go to rx section and no mention of rx450h. it could do both.

seems odd.
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Old 04-08-12, 08:43 AM
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When I am looking at a model, I want to see all subsets under that model. Like benz showing me the AMG option along with the 350, 550 and bluetec.

Maybe Lexus thinks if your seeking hybrids, the others are not on your radar or the other way around?
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I agree with you....that never made sense to me either
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it make sense to me because when you see the homepage, you immediately see that top menu bar. If I wanted a hybrid to begin with, then why would I not go the hybrid section? And when I eventually get to the RX450h, why would I want it to give me the gas model when I chose the hybrid section from the beginning? this works vice versa.

However, having said that, the new GS page lets you toggle between all the models directly on the page so I guess that is where we are headed.
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RXSF but if the consumer is not sure if they want an rx350 or rx450h for example, the website is a pain to compare. that's one usability issue.

edit: i did just check the gs section you mentioned and see, yes, the gs350, gs350 f-sport, and gs450h side by side but it still doesn't let you compare features.

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I've been on there too a lot recently and noticed that. kind of an odd omission
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