Look At Where The New Lexus HS250h Hybrid Is Showing Up. The Competition CAN'T Be Happy.

There has been a lot of debate on AutoSpies.com on whether the new Lexus HS250h would succeed or fail.

Comments like- "It looks like a re-badged Corolla" or "Who wants it? The mileage isn't great" or "A Diesel is a way better solution".

Well, based on my informal research in some of the most affluent neighborhoods on earth, you ALL would be wrong.

They are starting to multiply in the areas of influence.

Take a look at the photos I shot of it yesterday and see the owners house.

These are people who can afford ANYTHING, yet they are voting with their wallets in favor of this car.

Dealers tell us they are selling briskly and when the competition sees what is being traded in for them and WHO is buying them, well, they just can't be taking the news easily.

On paper this car doesn't beat the band.

I've driven it and although it drives nicely, there is little about it to lust over.

So why is it selling so well and WHY are people dumping E-Classes and the like to step up to the counter and buy one?

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