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2010 Lexus HS 250h Features Review

August 28, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

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$1600 Tuning Package that includes sportier 18-inch tires and a firmer suspension
Popular Mechanics

Offers many more luxury fitments than we usually associate with hybrids
Car and Driver

Replete with high-tech gadgetry. Some of which can be annoying, actually
Edmunds

With a starting price that hovers around $35,000, the 2010 Lexus HS 250h is at the very low end of the Lexus MSRP range. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you’ll be forced to go without many of the trademark high-tech features Lexus is known for; what it does mean is that you’ll have to pay more for the options packages that contain those features.

The 2010 Lexus HS 250h can be jam-packed with high-end features, but the base HS 250h model doesn’t offer all that much in the way of standard features. Car and Driver states that “the list of features that come standard on the HS is long, but not much longer than that of a reasonably well-optioned Prius.” The standard fare on both the base and Premium versions of the HS 250h include “technology like Bluetooth, a USB iPod jack, and XM Satellite Radio,” according to Cars.com. Meanwhile, Automobile Magazine is less than impressed with the Lexus HS 250h’s features load, claiming that the standard systems “fail to mask the HS’s econo-car roots.”

If you want to turn the standard 2010 Lexus HS 250h into a true luxury car, then you’ll probably want to spend some time looking over the extensive options list. Here, Automobile Magazine concedes that “the [Lexus] HS 250h can be loaded with an enormous assortment of impressive technologies (including lane-keep assist, a head-up display, and a truly fabulous infotainment and navigation system that will accept destinations you’ve uploaded from your home computer).” Other reviews surveyed by TheCarConnection.com reveal even more top-notch features, and Edmunds reviewers are particularly fond of “the amazing Mark Levinson surround-sound stereo system” and “Lexus driver-snooze monitor.” Cars.com also points out the availability of “a head-up display, which projects information on the windshield,” on the 2010 Lexus HS 250h. The head-up display serves both a practical purpose and a safety role, as it keeps the Lexus HS 250h’s driver focused on the road rather than the instrument or optional navigation system.

Conclusion

The 2010 Lexus HS 250h doesn't come with a lot standard, but if you check a lot of pricey option boxes, you can get a hybrid loaded with luxury and advanced tech features.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:$1600 Tuning Package that includes sportier 18-inch tires and a firmer suspensionPopular MechanicsOffers many more luxury fitments than we usually associate with hybridsCar and DriverReplete with high-tech gadgetry. Some of which can be annoying, actuallyEdmunds With a starting price that hovers around $35,000, the 2010 Lexus HS 250h is at the very low end of the Lexus MSRP range. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you’ll be forced to go without many of the trademark high-tech features Lexus is known for; what it does mean is that you’ll have to pay more for the options packages that contain those features. The 2010 Lexus HS 250h can be jam-packed with high-end features, but the base HS 250h model doesn’t offer all that much in the way of standard features. Car and Driver states that “the list of features that come standard on the HS is long, but not much longer than that of a reasonably well-optioned Prius.” The standard fare on both the base and Premium versions of the HS 250h include “technology like Bluetooth, a USB iPod jack, and XM Satellite Radio,” according to Cars.com. Meanwhile, Automobile Magazine is less than impressed with the Lexus HS 250h’s features load, claiming that the standard systems “fail to mask the HS’s econo-car roots.” If you want to turn the standard 2010 Lexus HS 250h into a true luxury car, then you’ll probably want to spend some time looking over the extensive options list. Here, Automobile Magazine concedes that “the [Lexus] HS 250h can be loaded with an enormous assortment of impressive technologies (including lane-keep assist, a head-up display, and a truly fabulous infotainment and navigation system that will accept destinations you’ve uploaded from your home computer).” Other reviews surveyed by TheCarConnection.com reveal even more top-notch features, and Edmunds reviewers are particularly fond of “the amazing Mark Levinson surround-sound stereo system” and “Lexus driver-snooze monitor.” Cars.com also points out the availability of “a head-up display, which projects information on the windshield,” on the 2010 Lexus HS 250h. The head-up display serves both a practical purpose and a safety role, as it keeps the Lexus HS 250h’s driver focused on the road rather than the instrument or optional navigation system. ConclusionThe 2010 Lexus HS 250h doesn't come with a lot standard, but if you check a lot of pricey option boxes, you can get a hybrid loaded with luxury and advanced tech features. 2010 LEXUS HS 250H STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: “A more mature evolution of the IS sedan’s front end” Jalopnik: “A size somewhere between the IS and the ES models” Popular Mechanics: “Dash layout is equally forward looking and provides a fun and futuristic vibe” The easiest ...

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The 2010 Lexus HS 250h appeals to those who want a small gas-stingy sedan but don’t have the budget restrictions of those cross-shopping the affordable 2010 Honda Insight, for example. The Prius isn’t a direct rival, according to Lexus, but many shoppers will undoubtedly cross-shop them. Compared to the HS, the Prius has more usable interior space and much more versatile cargo capability, thanks to the fold-down backseats, and it goes much farther on a gallon. At the same time, the HS has a better ride, slightly more enthusiastic handling, and many more tech features and options. The HS250h costs less than the BMW 335d and the Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec, both luxurious sedans with clean-diesel powertrains; in both cases, those diesels get better highway fuel economy. The VW Jetta TDI is, for size and real-world fuel economy, one of the HS’s chief rivals, though the Jetta can’t be equipped nearly as well as the luxurious HS. The Camry Hybrid is larger, roomier, and faster—because it’s somehow lighter than the portly HS—and nearly as fuel-efficient, so families who aren’t set on a Lexus should take a look. In any of these cases, the Lexus dealership experience is a big part of the HS’s appeal; for that, it’s tough to beat.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By lARRY DOUGLAS #1, Posted: 9/7/2009

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  2. By  khadar #2, Posted: 10/10/2009

    Its stunning

  3. By elsayed #3, Posted: 11/1/2009

    it"s verry good

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