These magazine scans from Japan’s Mag-X, sourced from the VWvortex Forums, reveal the new Lexus dedicated hybrid will be called the HS250h and won’t go on sale until sometime in 2011. However, this is likely to be the Japanese release date as the new model is expected to go on sale in North America late next year as a 2010 model. The magazine also claims the car will feature the same 2.4L petrol-electric powertrain as the current Toyota Camry Hybrid.
This fits in with previous reports that suggested the new model would be Lexus’ most affordable hybrid and be positioned above the current IS sedan. The car would be aimed at well-to-do individuals who are after a roomy sedan but not prepared to step up to a car the size of the GS. Mid-sized ‘D-segment’ models are ideal for families and when combined with Lexus’ luxury and quality standards, could be a real winner for fans of hybrids and non-hybrids alike.
Toyota will also use the upcoming Detroit event to unveil its third-generation Prius hybrid, which was revealed last month when a number of official images were leaked.
Reader Comments
Thu Jun 28 2007 12:37 PM
sean says
"The eco-friendly cars account for 70% of Lexus sales in the UK."
Perhaps you including diesels in there as well, otherwise this is way of the mark. Much fewer hybrids are sold here proprtinally than in USA.
Fri Jun 29 2007 6:18 AM
Stewie says
I am guessing this is going to be a low production car not unlike the hybrid GS.
Tue Nov 11 2008 4:21 AM
mtema99 says
did any one see a Toyota avensis version on that photo
Tue Nov 11 2008 2:10 PM
NoNameDenton says
Lexus cars are boring, hybrid or not
Mon Nov 24 2008 12:45 AM
azlan says
lexus cars are boring! man they annoy me.
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