Lexus IS300h
The pursuit of F
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From: Toronto, Canada
I keep asking myself that.
The general consensus is it would encroach on the ESh - which to me is nonsense since the logic then is the IS 350 would encroach on the ES 350 as they're both close in price. Lexus marketing gurus take note: these are two VERY different vehicles catered to two VERY different buyers.
The other theory is the N.American market would not welcome a hybrid sports sedan as it's an oxymoron. Us N.Americas want power as fuel costs are not as big an issue as in Europe or other markets. I loved my CT and I would have bought the IS 300h in a heartbeat so I can get the sporty look, handling, decent power, and superb fuel economy. Get my cake and eat it too! But look what happened, Lexus marketers still won since I bought a 3IS anyway...
The general consensus is it would encroach on the ESh - which to me is nonsense since the logic then is the IS 350 would encroach on the ES 350 as they're both close in price. Lexus marketing gurus take note: these are two VERY different vehicles catered to two VERY different buyers.
The other theory is the N.American market would not welcome a hybrid sports sedan as it's an oxymoron. Us N.Americas want power as fuel costs are not as big an issue as in Europe or other markets. I loved my CT and I would have bought the IS 300h in a heartbeat so I can get the sporty look, handling, decent power, and superb fuel economy. Get my cake and eat it too! But look what happened, Lexus marketers still won since I bought a 3IS anyway...
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From: Indiana
I keep asking myself that.
The general consensus is it would encroach on the ESh - which to me is nonsense since the logic then is the IS 350 would encroach on the ES 350 as they're both close in price. Lexus marketing gurus take note: these are two VERY different vehicles catered to two VERY different buyers.
The other theory is the N.American market would not welcome a hybrid sports sedan as it's an oxymoron. Us N.Americas want power as fuel costs are not as big an issue as in Europe or other markets. I loved my CT and I would have bought the IS 300h in a heartbeat so I can get the sporty look, handling, decent power, and superb fuel economy. Get my cake and eat it too! But look what happened, Lexus marketers still won since I bought a 3IS anyway...
The general consensus is it would encroach on the ESh - which to me is nonsense since the logic then is the IS 350 would encroach on the ES 350 as they're both close in price. Lexus marketing gurus take note: these are two VERY different vehicles catered to two VERY different buyers.
The other theory is the N.American market would not welcome a hybrid sports sedan as it's an oxymoron. Us N.Americas want power as fuel costs are not as big an issue as in Europe or other markets. I loved my CT and I would have bought the IS 300h in a heartbeat so I can get the sporty look, handling, decent power, and superb fuel economy. Get my cake and eat it too! But look what happened, Lexus marketers still won since I bought a 3IS anyway...
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From: B.C.
I live in vancouver so it is mostly city driving but i also spend a lot of time on the mountains for snowboarding and hiking. CT 200h is a great car for all my needs, but the second row is way too tight. the 2014 IS meet all i want interior and exterior design, especially that huge space in the second row and folded seats. But the fuel consumption does not match to my expectation. (especially with the crazy gas price in vancouver. 132.9 today.@@) RC300h is awesome too but it seems like its in a different price range. i wish lexus will bring over IS300h in the future!!!
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Just be easy on the throttle, drive in eco mode, and use the hybrid system correct. Try to be very gentle on the throttle when in EV mode. In the summer time I get about 1050 km per tankful.
In the winter time when it is cold i only get about 850 km per tankful, becuase I can't fully utilise the EV mode due to the enigne temp dropping down before the battery is empty.
In the winter time when it is cold i only get about 850 km per tankful, becuase I can't fully utilise the EV mode due to the enigne temp dropping down before the battery is empty.
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From: Italy
Just be easy on the throttle, drive in eco mode, and use the hybrid system correct. Try to be very gentle on the throttle when in EV mode. In the summer time I get about 1050 km per tankful.
In the winter time when it is cold i only get about 850 km per tankful, becuase I can't fully utilise the EV mode due to the enigne temp dropping down before the battery is empty.
In the winter time when it is cold i only get about 850 km per tankful, becuase I can't fully utilise the EV mode due to the enigne temp dropping down before the battery is empty.
I don't know how many kms I can drive in summer because I bought the car last december...
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don't know about the weather in Italy, but when I'm talking about cold tempertures outside it is below zero 
When it is about 5-10 degrees or more outside, I usually get over 1000km per tankful.
My drive to work is combined city and coutry roads.
When it is a couple of degrees below zero my computer says that i use about 6,5 liters per 100km.
When it is around 10 degrees my computer says that I use a bit over 5 liters per 100km.
When it is around 20 degrees BELOW zero, i use about 8 liters per 100km.
When it is about 20 degrees (hot) outside I have gotten the car down to 4,2 liters per 100km.
All the cold temperatures readings are with winter tires 225\45-17.
The hot weather readings are with stock 225\40-18 front and 255\35-18 rear.
The car genreallly uses less fuel with the winter tires as they are narrower in the rear.
When it is about 5-10 degrees or more outside, I usually get over 1000km per tankful.
My drive to work is combined city and coutry roads.
When it is a couple of degrees below zero my computer says that i use about 6,5 liters per 100km.
When it is around 10 degrees my computer says that I use a bit over 5 liters per 100km.
When it is around 20 degrees BELOW zero, i use about 8 liters per 100km.
When it is about 20 degrees (hot) outside I have gotten the car down to 4,2 liters per 100km.
All the cold temperatures readings are with winter tires 225\45-17.
The hot weather readings are with stock 225\40-18 front and 255\35-18 rear.
The car genreallly uses less fuel with the winter tires as they are narrower in the rear.
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From: Italy
Cold temps in my country are between 2-3 degrees below zero and 5 degrees over.
I notice that if I drive to work in the morning, computer says about 6lt/100km. While at midday with good weather I can reach 5lt/100km
But the most important thing is that my car is outside all night long, so at the morning the engine is really cold! If it was inside, it could be a better way to save some fuel!
I notice that if I drive to work in the morning, computer says about 6lt/100km. While at midday with good weather I can reach 5lt/100km
But the most important thing is that my car is outside all night long, so at the morning the engine is really cold! If it was inside, it could be a better way to save some fuel!
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My car sits inside a warm garage during the night, but has to stay outside in the cold while I'm at work.
Generally my fuel consumption is about 0,3-0,4 liters per 100km higher on a 15km stretch, when the car has been outside all day in the winter time. In the summer there is no difference.
Consider a heater for the engine if you're parked outside, I know defa makes a package. Just the comfort with having a warm car in the morning makes it worth investing in.
The fact that you also save fuel is just a bonus
Generally my fuel consumption is about 0,3-0,4 liters per 100km higher on a 15km stretch, when the car has been outside all day in the winter time. In the summer there is no difference.
Consider a heater for the engine if you're parked outside, I know defa makes a package. Just the comfort with having a warm car in the morning makes it worth investing in.
The fact that you also save fuel is just a bonus
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