Lexus HS 250h...revealed Jan. 11
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Point is, the 3RX has a very clean and sleek design that fits the rest of the lineup.
The HS on the other hand does not fit the rest of the lineup. The grill is awkward and not as good-looking as concept vehicles.
There is NO reason for that tacky bodykit. No Lexus in history has had such a tacky body kit from the factory, so my question is *why* was this approved for the HS? I'm sure you agree Flip the body kit does not add to the car, and it detracts from the Lexus brand overall.
The first IS was close to being sent out to the US from the factory with the kit we all know as the TRD Elegant kit. Sadly it was removed for production, but later partially offered as L-Tuned for the US. You and a few others may think it's tacky but I don't. Maybe i'm the minority here but I actually like the factory kits for the Corolla S/XRS and the Camry SE. I liked the TRD Elegant kit on the concept IS so much...I put the same kit on my 04 IS300.
You would choose an HS over an IS250? Really? I guess it's a matter of personal preference, but the HS is FWD.
It does have double wishbone rear suspension and it likely is sportier and handles better than the ES, but not the IS. Besides, the IS is due for a redesign soon.
Based on all the comments I've seen from Lexus owners/enthusiasts as well as other enthusiasts, the main issue people have with the HS is that horrid body kit which has a very tacked-on look to it. Just by taking the body kit off the HS would look better. I hope Toyota pays attention to this criticism and gets rid of the body kit accordingly.
If the HS was a Toyota model, I'd be fine with the tacky body kit but because the HS is a Lexus model, it must be held to much higher standards and there is absolutely no excuse in having such a badly integrated, tacky kit on a Lexus model.
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the LS600HL LEDs are 5000 mrsp because its always going to be more expensive if you buy them after you have the car. Plus, the LS ha 3 LED bulbs per side, and the RX only has 2. Im guessthing they cant be more than 3K together from the factory
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Upon further research. Toyota sells the Sequoia and Avalon in these markets at well, however there are no hybrids available according to the websites. Toyota also uses the older GS300 engine and IS uses the 3.0
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my mistake. Aside from UAE I don't know of anywhere else that Lexus sells the ES. Perhaps you may know?
Upon further research. Toyota sells the Sequoia and Avalon in these markets at well, however there are no hybrids available according to the websites. Toyota also uses the older GS300 engine and IS uses the 3.0
Upon further research. Toyota sells the Sequoia and Avalon in these markets at well, however there are no hybrids available according to the websites. Toyota also uses the older GS300 engine and IS uses the 3.0
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Really? so they "killed" the ES/Windom after the launch of the Lexus brand?
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That's a matter of debate, the ES existed before the Windom did, so it can be said that the Windom was a rebadge of the ES. Fundamentally though, they are both based on the Camry platform.
JDM Windom ads also played up that it was the equivalent of the Lexus ES in the US.
Anyhow, back to the HS, I think a photoshop job could fix the front end, and the rear, those IMO are what affects the car's image the most.
JDM Windom ads also played up that it was the equivalent of the Lexus ES in the US.
Anyhow, back to the HS, I think a photoshop job could fix the front end, and the rear, those IMO are what affects the car's image the most.