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The HS250h.
Now, a lot of people have been very open with their distaste of the HS's design. I don't like it myself; function and form supersede design.
But that's the thing: function and form. The car's purpose is to be environmentally friendly. 85% recycleable and organic materials. Heck, even the seat cushions are made from seeds. The car could me more gas-efficient (yes, people still cry that the car "only gets 35mpg"...), but it does a pretty good job for what it is.
Now, a lot of people have been very open with their distaste of the HS's design. I don't like it myself; function and form supersede design.
But that's the thing: function and form. The car's purpose is to be environmentally friendly. 85% recycleable and organic materials. Heck, even the seat cushions are made from seeds. The car could me more gas-efficient (yes, people still cry that the car "only gets 35mpg"...), but it does a pretty good job for what it is.
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The HS250h.
Now, a lot of people have been very open with their distaste of the HS's design. I don't like it myself; function and form supersede design.
But that's the thing: function and form. The car's purpose is to be environmentally friendly. 85% recycleable and organic materials. Heck, even the seat cushions are made from seeds. The car could me more gas-efficient (yes, people still cry that the car "only gets 35mpg"...), but it does a pretty good job for what it is.
Now, a lot of people have been very open with their distaste of the HS's design. I don't like it myself; function and form supersede design.
But that's the thing: function and form. The car's purpose is to be environmentally friendly. 85% recycleable and organic materials. Heck, even the seat cushions are made from seeds. The car could me more gas-efficient (yes, people still cry that the car "only gets 35mpg"...), but it does a pretty good job for what it is.
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Lexus IS-F.
I love the power & idea but the car from a styling standpoint is too boyracer. In addition, the drive does not impress me at all
.. Hopefully, Lexus will improve this car next generation..
I love the power & idea but the car from a styling standpoint is too boyracer. In addition, the drive does not impress me at all
.. Hopefully, Lexus will improve this car next generation..
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Yes, love the engine, but compared to the clean and pure IS250/350 styling, the tacked on bulging hood, fender vents and jacked-up 3rd brake light do little for the styling.
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The B6 Audi S4, I though the B6's were a step in the wrong direction when they came out conidering how sexy the b5 a4/s4 looked and the a6. But if you can get by it's plain jane family sedan look's it's a hell of a performer (e46 m3 killa)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pQfKVdbNO4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pQfKVdbNO4
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Let's see:
I'm not too hot on the styling of the IS-F, Lexus should have made it look more like a regular IS. The HS250h looks too much like a Ford up front - but it's one hell of an upgrade than the Ugg on wheels - the Prius.
As for the non-Toyota stable:
Dodge Challenger - it's too big, too bloated, and modern lines+retro looks!=cool but man oh man is that Hemi badass.
The Honda Element and RidgeLine - too boxy, or with the latter too odd and angular but they are both very functional and are somewhat economical compared to your average SUV.
The past 3 iterations of the Mercedes E-Class and the current C-Class - I'm not a fan of the slanted beltline, the Fordalicious fender flares, and the odd lighting arrangement, but it's one of the better interiors Mercedes had during the Mopar era - and the new C-Class is probably the best budget Benz interior I've seen.
The 7 Series of this decade - Not a fan of its Honda-derived looks, however I am a sucker for the classical German long-wheelbase luxobarge.
I'm not too hot on the styling of the IS-F, Lexus should have made it look more like a regular IS. The HS250h looks too much like a Ford up front - but it's one hell of an upgrade than the Ugg on wheels - the Prius.
As for the non-Toyota stable:
Dodge Challenger - it's too big, too bloated, and modern lines+retro looks!=cool but man oh man is that Hemi badass.
The Honda Element and RidgeLine - too boxy, or with the latter too odd and angular but they are both very functional and are somewhat economical compared to your average SUV.
The past 3 iterations of the Mercedes E-Class and the current C-Class - I'm not a fan of the slanted beltline, the Fordalicious fender flares, and the odd lighting arrangement, but it's one of the better interiors Mercedes had during the Mopar era - and the new C-Class is probably the best budget Benz interior I've seen.
The 7 Series of this decade - Not a fan of its Honda-derived looks, however I am a sucker for the classical German long-wheelbase luxobarge.
