Who is considering buying an HS?
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: MD
Cost Cutting
I will definitely consider a hybrid for my next car, but have seen the HS250h at two separate auto shows and while I know that the car is supposed to be based on the European Avensis, it still screams Corolla every time I see it. If I were buying a new hybrid this year it would almost certainly be a Prius, for functionality, economy and uniqueness of style.
I haven't seen one up close yet, only pics. It doesn't look half bad. It does kind of look like a Camry. I wouldn't mind it as a daily driver/beater. But if I were to go hybrid, my first choice would be the new Prius or if I could afford it, the GS 400h.
Pole Position
Joined: Apr 2002
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: CO
Agree. The Camry hybrid engine is several years old already. I wish they had used the new 2.5L Toyota engine instead of the older 2.4L. Ford is using a newly designed 2.5L in their new Fusion hybrid and they went all out to update it from their older four.
I will definitely consider a hybrid for my next car, but have seen the HS250h at two separate auto shows and while I know that the car is supposed to be based on the European Avensis, it still screams Corolla every time I see it. If I were buying a new hybrid this year it would almost certainly be a Prius, for functionality, economy and uniqueness of style.
I will definitely consider a hybrid for my next car, but have seen the HS250h at two separate auto shows and while I know that the car is supposed to be based on the European Avensis, it still screams Corolla every time I see it. If I were buying a new hybrid this year it would almost certainly be a Prius, for functionality, economy and uniqueness of style.
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
While I am generally sold on Subarus, I find the HS quite interesting. It's on my CAR CHAT review list (per CL member request) when it becomes available, but I also will evaluate it as a possible purchase as my own next car.
Pit Crew
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 170
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From: Florida
Camry Hybrid is Better!!
As a current Camry Hybrid and Lexus owner, I have been following the development of the HS250h for some time. And I have to say that Lexus has made a big mistake bringing this car into production!! Not only is the design horrible
but for the money that Lexus put into developing this vehicle they could have easily created an IS-hybrid and an ES-hybrid!! I have been driving my Camry hybrid for about a year and I love everything about it!! If I had to replace my Camry hybrid today I would most definitely go with the RX450h!! The gas mileage is great (30mpg) and I love all of the new features including the heads-up display and the remote mouse controller!! I looked at an RX400h when I was going to buy my Camry hybrid and the main reason I didn't buy the RX400h was because of the gas mileage. I really think Lexus has dropped the ball with this vehicle and will see poor sales figures as a result. 
but for the money that Lexus put into developing this vehicle they could have easily created an IS-hybrid and an ES-hybrid!! I have been driving my Camry hybrid for about a year and I love everything about it!! If I had to replace my Camry hybrid today I would most definitely go with the RX450h!! The gas mileage is great (30mpg) and I love all of the new features including the heads-up display and the remote mouse controller!! I looked at an RX400h when I was going to buy my Camry hybrid and the main reason I didn't buy the RX400h was because of the gas mileage. I really think Lexus has dropped the ball with this vehicle and will see poor sales figures as a result.
Lexus Connoisseur
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: USA
Heck, even I like the wood trim in the HS.
After owning Lexus cars since 1989, this car does not deserve a Lexus badge. Its a gussed up corolla and a very lousy and ridiculous idea. This is a luxury brand and it cannot have such an ugly cheap looking car like this. This dilutes the lexus brand image. Can you all see why Lexus is losing sales in the US more and more each year compared to Audi, Mercedes, and BMW which are gaining market share in the USA? Its because Lexus are not updating their cars fast enough with newer options, engines and then come up with this cheap attempt to get more sales by selling the HS. I would not be caught dead in this car no it will ever be my LOANER car when I drop off my GS for servicing.