PHOTO GALLERY: Will The Lexus HS250h 'School' The Other Luxury Car Companies With Another Hybrid First?

damn those tailights are ugly

— stelvio (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 8:58:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Lovin' the twins, 001 ;)

— Agent00R (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 8:58:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I like the girls, but not a big fan of the car, the side profile has the front wheels crammed right under the windshield and the proportions look all wrong.

-00J

— Agent00J (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 9:10:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Interesting competitor list, it looks as Lexus is predicting the top competitor is Lexus.

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 9:19:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

corolla? selling in US?

— aarononymous (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 9:29:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

That car looks horrid and cheap. I hope it is priced in the mid 20's but that would make it compete with the prius. That interior is not at all inspiring.

— 0to60 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 9:36:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

001
Please tell me that was a Bentley Dealership in the Photo before Last.

The other option would be that the residents of that neighborhood have purchased 50% of the Bentley GTC yearly Production.

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 10:00:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

that DOES NOT look like a luxury car. it looks like a tricked-out corolla. in my opinion, this car will do tremendous damage to the brand.

and what's the point of it? they could have offered a prius with a grande 'luxury package' without tarnishing the lexus brand.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 10:05:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I like the front of the HS. The IS-C looks much better on the Lexus website with the top down, 2-tone blue seats and blue brembo brakes.

— SanJoseDriver (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 10:57:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Tarnishing the Lexus brand How, genius??? I love fighting my competitor Lexus, but this time I have to defend it. That comment enthusiastx went a little too far.

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 11:12:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

"they could have offered a prius with a grande 'luxury package' without tarnishing the lexus brand."

You'd rather Toyota platform-share a Lexus with a Prius than have Lexus develop its own car? Isn't this exactly why everyone hates Lexus in the first place?

This car isn't going to do any damage to Lexus at all. With this model Lexus will now have 3 completely different offerings in the compact sedan market. The ES, IS and HS to the C-Class etc.

— Anthony (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 11:31:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Looks like a Prius in tarted up sheet metal. (Oh, it is...) Do those 2 girls come with it? And how convoluted does the Lexus marketing team feel it must make the badge for its new cars? Lexus HS250H? If it came in an extended wheelbase version with a high-performance turbocharger, would it then be the Lexus HS250HLHPT?

— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 11:47:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

001: I love your life

— WorldofLuxury (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2009 11:57:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

WTF SERIOUSLY

— 1fstmach (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 12:16:46 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

whose LS????

— Denali (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 12:25:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

001,
what Hybrid first are you talking about?
And who cares about the Corrola, show us more of the girls on the beach. I'm sure you have more pics... LOL

— 1evlaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 2:36:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Lexus using regular priced cars to build on platforms has allowed them to keep costs down.

We at Hyundai dont have that luxury to start another brand from scratch, since the Korean won is worth more than the yen. The cheapest and probably most effective way for us to become a lux brand would be to revamop out image. Plus, that would be a nice story to tell as well. Very historically relevant and significant also.

The Chinese would even have a harder time than us at Hyundai to estabish a lux brand here. Remember its 4 Yuan Rimmibbi for 1 Dollar. The only cost effective way for them to to it is to bring a lux brand and build from day one.

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 5:17:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

As a matter of fact, considering the currency exchange rates. China might only be able to bring luxury cars here. Who would want to buy a $5000 car priced at $14,000? Think about that. They are like the Germans, a disadvantage from day one.

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 5:21:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Its not cost effective for them to bring ecomony cars here, thats what iam saying.

Japan is the least free and fair trader ive seen, nobody cries about how advanced they yet have the currency exchange to our dolar thats the same as some bacwards fiefdom where the capital city still might have dirt roads.

China is still backwards as hell in most places, yet their exchange rate is so high. Why is that?

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 5:28:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

So when Chinese auto companies show those monstrosities like those rolls royce copies like that Geely shows, they are gauging the reaction of the US market, becuase thats all they would be able to sell here.

If trade was fair, Lexus cars would be no more than $30,000, tops.

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 5:34:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

WHne I watch NHK news and see a Robbery stroy, where some punk kid stole some old lady's purse and stabbed her. I find it funny that he stole 10,000 yean and its worth only $200. LMAO!!!

The system is rigged big time, and this time I agree with the Chinese!!! I think the Mexican exhange rate is over inflated as well.

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 5:42:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

All you BMW haters should shut up! BMW is the leader in design, technology, quality, interiors, value and loyal customer base. They are the luxury brand with the highest growth worldwide. Once you go BMW you never go back and that's a fact. All BMWs are milestones. BMW has done it over and over again. Lead the field and introduced a sexy looking cars that are both small but roomy, very comfortable and more importantly the best thing ever. It is only a matter of time before Lexus or Infiniti will come along and pretend to be a player in this segment which they clearly are not. BMW does it again and again you haters can go take a hike! BMW owns you all!

— david959 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 9:30:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

As long as you're here, I'm here... :)

— david959 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 11:38:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

David969, you should ask to be banned as well. Naive brainwashed kids should not be allowed on this site.

— MSP6 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 10:15:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I know what it reminds me of! The Infiniti G20, when Infinity took the Sentra and tried to bling it up so the could sell it as a small luxury vehicle. It looks cheap with bling, not luxurius at all.

— komododave (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 10:34:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

This is a Lexus??? This car screams ECONOMY CAR aka Toyota and the tail lights look like they came from Walmart.

— SixxFive (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 10:36:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

HS looks a bit too tall and it would have certainly looked better if the wheels were moved closer to the corners. The wheelbase looks small compare to whole length of the car.
But still the front end and c pillars rearwards it is looking good to me. And the interior seems best in class. Looks very flowing and got that fully loaded technology feel.

Good job Lexus, for an entry level car it's very nice. IS is sporty and this will attract fuel efficient buyers.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 11:03:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Last night, on my way to Pelican Hill to see the IS-C and HS in person, I was passed by a caravan of IS-C's zipping through Corona Del Mar(minus the black 350C). As I was waiting at a light, I see the black 350C coming down the hill turning onto PCH. I have to say it looks much better in black...with F-mods...pulling out of a turn. Whether you like the IS-C or not, it definitely makes you look.

When I got to the course, all were gone except for one 250C and the maroon HS. The HS is better looking in person, but still bland on the style side. It's simple styling wrapped around reliability(hopefully), efficiency, and a scale of luxury. If they price it right, it will sell.

— lock (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 11:30:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Thing this is just terrible. Everything about it. It looks like a mixture of a Toyota Corolla with a Honda accord. Look at the front kit. 100% of the Honda Accord. The side profile screams civic + IS. The rear looks cheap. Interior... As usual, the shiny plastic and cheap look. Just terrible.

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 12:12:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

it's not the corolla, it's the 2010 camry hybrid body with just the badging.

— skoobasam (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 12:26:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

BMW with the highest growth rate? Now that's funny! LS competes with Bentley, Mayback, Rolls-Royce? Now that's delusional!

— VISO (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 1:29:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

If Lexus makes it they will come.

— truthpursuit (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 3:31:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Lexus is not that bad guys, stop. Lexus is just a brand that is starting to become a true Mercedes Competitor. They have to with those from below like: Hyundai, Cadillac, and Lincoln pushing to compete and compete well in that near Luxury segment.

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2009 6:39:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

another failure

— c36amg (View Profile)

Posted on 5/15/2009 7:19:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Remember when ricers used to buy Acura trim bits for their Civics? That's what this HS250h reminds me of. Except it's worse.

I know it's not based on the Corolla, but Toyota must've worked damn hard to make it look like it is.

— mggray (View Profile)

Posted on 5/15/2009 12:01:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Nah dont think so...unless they come out with a luxury version of the Yaris...(note the sarcasm).

— Type707 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/16/2009 4:49:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

They mmight Type, and they will if gas hits $5.00 + a gallon.

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/16/2009 9:43:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The Mercedes A-Class is the size of a Yaris, and Hyundai is benchmarking their next Accent after the A-Class. Plus most Americans will nto be able to afford the big lux cars anymore. You have to think abotu that as well. Our economy is moving to a similar state to Europe.

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/16/2009 9:48:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Then again the Accent and A-Class will be sharing the same Hyundai sourced powertrain.

— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)

Posted on 5/16/2009 9:48:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1