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STYLING | 7 out of 10
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a stately, nonoffensive design
AutoWeek
Compact and taut...in profile, somewhat reminiscent of the first-generation Lexus IS sport sedan.
Edmunds
the overall look is more subtle than rich
Consumer Guide
looks like a Toyota Corolla or even, as we first thought, the last-gen Prius jazzed up with the L-Finesse styling language
Jalopnik
not a lavish interior, but it's a nice one, with a tech-y, modern feel about it
Automobile Magazine
Inside the HS, there are some futuristic elements to the instrument panel design, which groups audio, climate controls, and infotainment into a center stack that wedges outward. Models with the navigation system get a pop-up screen and a centerpiece Remote Touch mouse/trackball-style controller that's simpler and more intuitive than other complicated interfaces (though it does require taking one's eyes off the road for longer periods).
Conclusion
The 2011 Lexus HS 250h is no styling standout from the outside, though its interior has a particular sci-fi-influenced fashion sense.
