PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

There are a couple of possible options:


One can be a more gas-efficient hybrid.

A) Let's say the IS shared the same hybrid set-up as the Camry hybrid, which means a standard 2.4-liter I-4 hybrid engine with 192-horsepower that achieves 33/34 city/highway.

The "IS250h" would be slower and heavier than the IS250, but more gas efficient (IS250 is 21/29 mpg).


And how about a performance oriented hybrid?

B) Let's say the IS shared the same hybrid set-up as the GS450h, which means a a standard 3.5-liter V6 hybrid engine with 340-horsepower that achieves 22/25 mpg.

The "IS350h" will also be slower and heavier than the IS350, but more gas efficient (IS350 is 18/25 mpg).


Would you do it?

llhelix

Hell yeah I would.

The biggest gripe I have about the current hybrids available are that they're ugly as heck. I definitely wouldn't mind driving a hybrid IS though!

ISF_GG

iTrader: (2)

If an IS350h is made (and what are the real chances of that?), I would hope that it would get slightly better mileage, maybe something around 22+/30 mpg. Maybe I'm a little optimistic on the mpg #'s, but that would be a truly great combination of hp and efficiency.

Gojirra99

Only if they use new lithium-ion batteries ...

Kurtz

iTrader: (1)

Not interested. The cost for hybrids still isn't even close to worth it unless you drive -insane- amounts of miles per year.

kickin8

iTrader: (1)

I think IS220d is more attractive.... ?

Yay-Z

hybrids are only good, if you do alot of city driving

ndk83

yea i wouldnt be interested either, atleast not for an IS, its supposed to be a sports sedan, and already lacks the sports part, a hybrid will be over kill. It goes against the cars philosophy.

however an LS600h is a diff story, i love that car

Brian231

I chose to keep my 250 only due to the loss of value in a trade. If a Hybrid 250 AWD was available a year ago when I purchased the car, I probably wold have put serious consideration to it. Premium is $4.40 per gallon in Chicago today.

josh250

If it comes out soon I will because of the gas prices are going to go up, and I chug gas like it's water to so I need it. but I will still keep my IS to

ExTrEmE99

iTrader: (6)

I would get the IS350h but theres no options to go from 250 to IS350h

FiveOhNine

I said keep the 350, because I can already get around 22 city with a little effort.

ISF_GG

iTrader: (2)

That is some extraordinary city mpg I usually get about 19 city, and about 23-24 highway. I feel that any IS hybrid should get at least 22+ mpg without any effort. Ideally 24+ mpg city would be more desirable.

Little E

iTrader: (2)

I voted to keep my vehicle status quo. Those Toyota Primus Hybrids look like something "Cousin It" from the Addams Family would drive. Plus I don't pile on the mileage for me to benefit from one.

FiveOhNine

A light foot goes a long way. Granted, if it was stop and go...it would probably be a bit lower.....