- sedan 91,384
- 13,995 high price
- Plano, TX
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 91,384 gasoline white automatic
2010 lexus hs 250h review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The lexus systems are a modular technology and can deliver any mix of the two. The new hs 250h falls somewhere in the middle of the hybrid spectrum. the result is a clean, efficient luxury car with good numbers both in power and fuel economy. The hs 250h gets an epa-estimated 35 mpg in combined city and highway driving yet can accelerate from 0-60 mph in a respectable 8. 4 seconds. In combination with the hybrid drive motor, the hs 250h generates 187 total system horsepower, running on regular unleaded gasoline. the lexus hs 250 doesn't offer the compelling visceral experience that comes with neck-snapping acceleration and high-g-force cornering, but like the prius, it has technology features that make it a fascinating car to operate. It's a car that appeals more to a finely developed sense of touch. The hs experience is more like driving a laptop, one with a lot of bright, new features and an inviting, intuitive operating system. The new systems are lighter, more compact and more efficient. the hs combines elements of the prius platform with the more powerful camry hybrid powertrain. The hs also has the smoother ride and refined features consistent with a car in this price range. mileage is equivalent to the camry hybrid, which is a bigger car but only slightly roomier inside than the hs 250h. Compared to other cars in the lexus line, the hs is about 5 inches longer than the sporty is and about six inches shorter than the es sedan. It's a little bigger, with more legroom in back, than the mercedes c-class and bmw 3 series cars. like the prius, the hs 250h makes a social statement, but does so within the context of a forward-looking, technology-driven luxury brand. Its more powerful 2. 4-liter engine is quite a bit peppier than the prius, consciously trading some mileage for better acceleration and easier highway cruising. but at 35 mpg overall, the hs 250h is still highly economical and efficient. The hs 250h generates 70 percent fewer emissions than the average new car. It's a california super ultra low emissions vehicle (sulev), which makes it one of a handful of the cleanest cars in the world. the battery pack is located between the rear seat and trunk, powering a motor generator that adds about 40 horsepower, which is blended into the system according to driver demand. The different modes alter throttle response, managing fuel flow for more power, or conversely, better economy. The electric-only ev mode has a modest range that varies according to temperature, driver demand and battery condition, estimated at somewhere between half a mile and 1. 5 miles. a well-appointed interior is set up to take advantage of new ideas about how to adjust controls and features without distracting the driver's attention. Standalone options include heated seats 440), interior wood trim 300), and 18-inch alloy wheels 770). the hs 250h premium 37,420) adds heated/ventilated front seats trimmed in semi-aniline leather; 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels; rain-sensing windshield wipers; heated electrochromic exterior mirrors; genuine wood interior trim; and a memory system that allows individual driver settings for seat, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, outside mirrors and air conditioning settings to be recalled automatically by individual key fobs. Premium can be upgraded with the technology package 3900) that includes a heads-up-display, radar cruise control and park assist. Premium models equipped with the navigation package can also be upgraded with the 330-watt, 15-speaker mark levinson surround sound system 1580). options for both models include the navigation package 2125) with the remote touch navigation controller, bluetooth, backup monitor, air ionizer, and a host of available telematic systems from lexus enform and xm. Other options available for both models include led headlamps with adaptive front-lighting system (afs) with intelligent high beam and headlamp washers 1805), and a rear spoiler 200). safety features include a 10-airbag supplemental restraint system and front active head rests. walkaroundalmost every aspect of the 2010 hs 250h design is modern, technical, and aerodynamically relevant. the new grille contributes to a low coefficient of drag (0. 27) by guiding airflow over the hood, and is set lower than the headlamps, a lexus identity trait. The center of the hood is visually well defined, blending into concave segments that create a sculpted, edgy look. Sharply angular compound headlamps are mounted high, above the grille, a design cue in keeping with the top-of-the-line ls600h. a subtle gull wing shaped roof design helps control airflow to reduce drag and strengthen the roof structure. The bottom edge of the front bumper, which flows outward and around the fog lamps, also includes an air intake for cooling. Front and rear spoilers add to aerodynamic performance, as do air flow management touches that include spats, liners in the fenders and air diffuser fins. weight reduction was accomplished by use of high-tensile strength steel and an aluminum hood. Infared-reducing windshield glass reflects heat, helping to reduce the air conditioning workload for better mileage. a halogen projector beam headlight system is standard; led headlamps and adaptive front lighting are available. The headlamp and tail lamps have tinted blue inner trim to signal that the hs250h is a hybrid. There is also a hybrid badge, plus subtle blue highlights added to the lexus logo and engine cover. interiorthe lexus hs creates a sense of luxury by surrounding the occupants with technologies that empower and inform, and by use of premium components and materials throughout. inside, there is a high level of standard equipment. The three-spoke steering wheel and shift knob have leather trim. A 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support is standard, as dual-zone climate control, a dust and particle filter, two 12-volt outlets, homelink programmable garage door opener, tilt steering column, power windows and all the cupholders, assist grips and interior detailing we would expect of a car in this price range. interior lighting is crafted to suit the environment. Everything the driver needs to look at is mounted high on the dash, so it can be addressed at a glance. Those controls that must be touched are mounted down low, within easy reach. The navigation screen is mounted high but controlled by the mouse-like remote touch device located in the center console, where a driver would most likely rest his hand. Because of the remote touch mouse, the driver never needs to lean forward to touch the navigation screen, or keep his finger on an icon while the display scrolls. It's all controlled through the mouse, without looking down. It's a safer system, one that leaves no fingerprints on the navi screen. the transmission shifter, something more like a joystick, is located in the center of the instrument panel, where it can be bipped into a given gear by a flick of two fingers. no small amount of bioplastic material, synthetic fabric made from vegetable oil, has been engineered into the hs 250h. It's used in the trunk carpeting and parts of the interior upholstery, covering about 30 percent of the area. Unlike many plastics used in the automotive industry, bioplastic is carbon-neutral and does not create a disposal problem when the life of the car is over. The bluetooth system is adapted to wirelessly download contact information from compatible phones, which probably already synchs with mo. Climate Control✔ Power Windows✔ Heated Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Bluetooth✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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