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Rendered Speculation: Lexus dedicated hybrid sedan
Click above to enlarge the Lexus HS250h rendering
Lexus is set to invade the Detroit Auto Show in January with a duo of dedicated hybrid models. One of these machines will be a Lexus-ified version of Toyota's latest third-gen Prius, while the second model is still shrouded in mystery. A Japanese magazine known as Mag-X has rendered what they think the new Lexus hybrid sedan will look like, along with providing a few helpful hints on what we could expect to see underhood. The rumors suggest that the model will be badged the HS250h, which would normally indicate an engine displacing around 2.5-liters, but Lexus has a history of inflating the assumed displacement of its hybrid car's names, so we wonder if the Japanese mag got it right when they metnion a 2.4-liter engine.
Mag-X also suggests that the 2011 Camry hybrid will get a new Hybrid Synergy Drive system inherited from the new 2010 Prius. We're looking forward to a hybrid sedan face-off between the new Ford Fusion and the revised Camry. Early bets?
[Source: VW Vortex]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Sandeep 6:41PM (11/11/2008)
So you're paying the Lexus premium for a decent looking interior *and* exterior. Might actually be worth the money...
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Temple 9:22PM (11/11/2008)
well, better then a Prius design (also a 2.4L engine and around ~190hp with 40 mpg).
Peter 6:46PM (11/11/2008)
Overall shape reminds me of a current civic sedan. Tailights looks pretty much like the IS250/350 tailights
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P.V. 8:13PM (11/11/2008)
I like the idea, but I hate that mash-up. The taillights are ES, the bumper exhaust pipes are LS, the rear-3/4 is Camry, the front-3/4 is Prius, and the overall look is Prettybad.
Polly Prissy Pants 9:53PM (11/12/2008)
Really? I see a tarted up Corolla. That's the first thing I thought anyway. Either way, I'll agree with "Prettybad."
Flashpoint 6:46PM (11/11/2008)
So basicaly, Lexus is copying the Prius - just like Honda did.
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obie 6:57PM (11/11/2008)
Except that Toyota owns Lexus, so you can hardly call it copying.
P.V. 8:14PM (11/11/2008)
By the way, my brother thought that Lexus was once an American company (due to its listing under "US" in Gran Turismo 3 & 4) that was bought by Toyota at some point in its (Lexus's) lifetime.
BoneHeadOtto 6:48PM (11/11/2008)
It looks just like that Honda City car to me that was recently revealed. Does not look like a luxury car.
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Joe 6:51PM (11/11/2008)
But, Battery price is so expensive.
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Dave 6:54PM (11/11/2008)
If ToyMoCo can convince rich folks to buy cars that lower their CAFE instead of raising it, that would be a coup.
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MikeW 6:56PM (11/11/2008)
I want valvematic & atkinson cycle.
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Temple 9:24PM (11/11/2008)
If this is based on the Camry hybrid as Autoblog says it will have both.
Chris 7:15PM (11/11/2008)
If it is as appealing as the IS250/350 then I might just have to trade in my current wheels. I like the idea of a hybrid but find all the current ones lacking.
By that I mean, if I am going to give up something (namely performance) at least give me the comfort back.
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Joel 8:01PM (11/11/2008)
I agree it looks like a Civic. I also agree that hell if you just gussy up the next Prius some Lexus bling they'll have a winner. Prius was cool in the upper middle class and up neighborhoods but with more and more hybrids coming to market the rich want well a car for them. Let them eat hybrid cake!
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TerryT 8:28PM (11/11/2008)
Jap crap...........Plan and simple. Garbage.
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Affalterbach 9:19PM (11/11/2008)
Go Truck yourself.
jv2k 8:34PM (11/11/2008)
Still looks ugly, but not as ugly. It's acceptable now.
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andrew 10:35PM (11/11/2008)
looks more honda civic/city than lexus
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JDMlover 12:27AM (11/12/2008)
LOOKS GOOD!
GOD...the Camry looks even better the the current model which looks SEXY
The Camry looks real good...been waiting for updates for it.
If it looks good think im going to buy it...but the Lexus looks good also..it will have the design and build and luxury of a Lexus and the hybrid performance of the Pruis....sounds very good!!!
Cant wait to see the final design of both!!
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