2010 Lexus HS 250h

KBB Editors' Overview

Lexus was one of the first brands to recognize the image-enhancing value of hybrid technology. Sure, its customers want big comfortable luxury cars, but they also want to drive with a clean conscience and perhaps display their concern for the environment. For 2010 Lexus introduces the HS 250h, a hybrid that offers the luxury, technology and comfort expected of the brand but in an efficient and distinctly-styled package. The HS 250h is an entry-level luxury vehicle that slots between the Lexus IS and ES in size and price, although its status as a purely hybrid vehicle means its appeal should extend to a wide variety of buyers.

You'll Like This Car If...	You May Not Like This Car If...
You might like the Lexus HS 250h if you want the comfort and technology of a luxury sedan but also want a vehicle that expresses your earth-friendly credentials. The HS 250h may be a good choice for those that enjoy the status associated with affluence and environmental awareness.	Despite the use of Lexus' L-Finesse design language, the HS 250h has a shape more reminiscent of an economy car like the Toyota Corolla than the upscale Lexus GS or LS. Those who prefer a stately and sophisticated luxury vehicle may find the styling of the HS 250h lacking.

What's New for 2010
The 2010 Lexus HS 250h is the brand's first dedicated hybrid, meaning it is available exclusively as a hybrid. Well-to-do car buyers who previously relied on the Toyota Prius to express their environmental concerns now have a more luxurious alternative.