Lexus HS 250h Concept
Claiming the title of “world’s first luxury hybrid,” the Lexus HS 250h is not a hybrid version of another Lexus model, it’s an entirely new car. Although numbers have not yet been finalized, Lexus says it will be the most fuel efficient car in their lineup. They say MPG will be “higher than the Smart microcar,” which is currently rated at 33 city/41 highway. With a decent sized four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine that produces 187 horsepower, that’s an accomplishment.
As for its carbon footprint, the HS uses plant-based eco plastics in upholstery and luggage trim and trunk panels. In total, 30% of the interior and cargo area utilizes eco plastics and 85% of the HS, including the battery, is recyclable.
The luxury features are impressive. Ten-way power seats, moonroof, premium audio, lane departure alert, multifunctional navigation (you can send mapping information to the car from your computer) and Safety Connect (which is Toyota’s version of OnStar).
Lexus slots this new model between the IS and ES, so that will give you a peek into the pricing when this “nearly ready for production” car will be on the street (we’d guess starting in the mid-30s).
Claiming the title of “world’s first luxury hybrid,” the Lexus HS 250h is not a hybrid version of another Lexus model, it’s an entirely new car. Although numbers have not yet been finalized, Lexus says it will be the most fuel efficient car in their lineup. They say MPG will be “higher than the Smart microcar,” which is currently rated at 33 city/41 highway. With a decent sized four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine that produces 187 horsepower, that’s an accomplishment.
As for its carbon footprint, the HS uses plant-based eco plastics in upholstery and luggage trim and trunk panels. In total, 30% of the interior and cargo area utilizes eco plastics and 85% of the HS, including the battery, is recyclable.
The luxury features are impressive. Ten-way power seats, moonroof, premium audio, lane departure alert, multifunctional navigation (you can send mapping information to the car from your computer) and Safety Connect (which is Toyota’s version of OnStar).
Lexus slots this new model between the IS and ES, so that will give you a peek into the pricing when this “nearly ready for production” car will be on the street (we’d guess starting in the mid-30s).
(Lexus)
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