We at Imagine Lifestyles are big fans of Lexus Honda. We love the products, and the same rings true for the new Lexus HS 250h hybrid, which is being called the “easy to like luxury hybrid”. Let’s take a look at why.
The 250h marks a milestone for Lexus, as it happens to be the luxury carmaker’s first 4-cylinder vehicle. Gas-guzzlers beware; this eco-friendly find is a sipper, obtaining an impressive 41.3 miles per gallon highway. The interior of the Lexus HS 250h is also comprised of roughly one-third “sustainable ecological plastics”, way to set the standard, Lexus!
The HS 250h Lexus boasts an Atkinson-cycle engine, which is rumored to be quite efficient. The object is not power, but rather energy efficiency in this Lexus, bear that in mind as I continue, as I will not be stroking the ego of a car intended to be the Incredible Hulk of luxury cars.
It is a twin-cam powerplant featuring four valves per cylinder and Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i) on the intake side. That said, it puts out a mere 147 horsepower, which is bumped up to 187 when combined with the hybrid drive motor.
There are four 250h modes to choose from: Standard, Power, Eco and EV. This is a good way to gauge how “green” you are, depending on which mode you choose. The EV mode exclusively utilizes electricity, and is only ideal for short distances and people passing by may blow your doors off. The Eco mode automatically adjusts the air conditioning and reduces throttle responses to maximize fuel efficiency. Power mode of course offers you the most propulsion, and standard is your normal mode.
Regenerative braking is common in hybrid automobiles, and the Lexus 250h of course has it. For those unfamiliar, regenerative braking sends unused energy back to the battery pack to recharge it when you are braking.
The interior is as luxurious as one would expect from a Lexus. The seats are plush leather, and it boasts amenities such as voice recognition, Bluetooth, USB/iPod connect, satellite radio and convenient steering wheel mounted controls. This luxury hybrid provides maximum passenger comfort, with dual-zone automatic climate control and a power sunroof. And safety? Try 10 airbags!
The Lexus HS 250h will hit the market at around $35,000 USD, joining the ranks of an ever-increasing market of luxury hybrids and clean-diesel automobiles.
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