Lexus HS 250h...revealed Jan. 11
05-13-09, 09:45 AM
#738
Super Moderator
Almost all Lexus models look more impressive in person than in pictures because that's when you see the details up close. Some people will find the car acceptable even if the styling of the car is not impressive.
05-13-09, 10:32 AM
#739
I think someone mentioned 1 Series somewhere in this thread - I sure as hell hope Lexus is not trying to compete with that with this Yaris/Corolla look-a-like. I dont like the 1 Series all that much but at least its a coupe and RWD.
05-13-09, 11:39 AM
#741
Lexus Fanatic
lipstick on a pig.
looks great under a magnifying glass. step back a few feet, and damn!
05-13-09, 12:41 PM
#743
Interesting event, somewhere in Newport Beach? Nice hotel. 
Anyhow, the HS does look better in darker colors, although it still looks a bit too econobox for my taste. Well, at least the brand has nice lookers from the IS sedan, LS, others, even ES.
Strangely, the reverse is true IMO for the IS-C, it looks better in brighter colors, the darker colors make it look dour. Overall both cars are not great lookers, although fortunately the IS-C can go top-down for some fun.
Anyhow, the HS does look better in darker colors, although it still looks a bit too econobox for my taste. Well, at least the brand has nice lookers from the IS sedan, LS, others, even ES.
Strangely, the reverse is true IMO for the IS-C, it looks better in brighter colors, the darker colors make it look dour. Overall both cars are not great lookers, although fortunately the IS-C can go top-down for some fun.
05-13-09, 05:38 PM
#747
Lexus Fanatic
i continue to think this "susan boyle" of a car will sell. 
aging 'sensible types' (i meet lots of 'em) will like it. they'll feel upscale driving a "lexus", feel sensible for driving a hybrid, will like the quiet drivetrain, and won't care that it looks like a corolla with a few extra bits of trim. the only thing that might be a problem is you probably can't get two golf bags in it.
it's not really surprising the enthusiasts here on CL don't care for it though!
aging 'sensible types' (i meet lots of 'em) will like it. they'll feel upscale driving a "lexus", feel sensible for driving a hybrid, will like the quiet drivetrain, and won't care that it looks like a corolla with a few extra bits of trim. the only thing that might be a problem is you probably can't get two golf bags in it.
it's not really surprising the enthusiasts here on CL don't care for it though!
So that makes me an aging non-enthusiast?
(Well, at least the aging part is correct).(And, BTW, though I don't know a great deal about her, there are several things about Susan Boyle and her morals/lifestyle I admire)
I was wondering what it might compete with (besides civic, corolla, prius and insight), and thought about the TSX.
My guess, though, is that the HS's most likely direct competitor will be the Lincoln MKZ, if Lincoln gets the hybrid system from its sister Ford Fusion. If not, than I agree with you......it will be difficult to pinpoint direct competition.
yes, mike, i know you think acuras are ugly, but this hs250 makes the tsx look like megan fox.
so they're similar size, but the tsx is lower, wider, longer, no doubt WAY more fun to drive, and its interior and exterior blows away the HS250
Last edited by mmarshall; 05-13-09 at 05:44 PM.
05-13-09, 06:25 PM
#748
Lexus Connoisseur
05-13-09, 06:27 PM
#749
Lexus Connoisseur
Here are some pics of a Smokey Granite HS250h I took this past Saturday in Long Beach at Toyotafest 2009.
05-13-09, 06:28 PM
#750
Lexus Connoisseur
