Her strange model is not something you can remember, but the Lexus HS 250h is the first with a premium hybrid compact sedan to hit the market. Built on a modified version of the Statute of the engine for a Toyota, Lexus offers the best five-passenger class energy efficiency, reduced emissions, and decorations from the cockpit of the Lexus owners want.
Naming convention
What is the name? Lexus says the HS sedan smooth, the 250, close to the size of the 2.4-liter engine and the "h" for hybrid vehicles. Lexus usually refers to the hatchback simply as the "Harmonized System", and will very likely.
Lexus HS is the first to offer four-cylinder engine, coupled with this form of continuously variable transmission, and an electric motor, the latter providing the three driving modes: ECO, EV and power.
Organization for Economic Cooperation mode controls the power of the hybrid system and climate control unit to allow a seven percent improvement in energy efficiency. Power status is useful for optimum acceleration when entering a highway, by car pickup. Choose EV electric mode only for the local leadership, such as when your speed is less than 20 miles per hour.
Fuel economy
Inside, HS and quiet with lots of sound deadening material published. These materials add weight and engine larger than found in the Prius, and reduces fuel consumption. However, the HS was able to get a city 35 miles per gallon of living, and 34 mpg on the highway.
Standard equipment includes steering column with tilt and direct telescopic wheel mounted controls audio, display, and dual-zone air conditioning, push button start / stop, electric sunroof, driver 10 - way and 8 channel seats in the front passenger, audio system, and high-end Bluetooth and Radio XML ,
Cabin services
Choose a top model and you appreciate the upgrades large, including the internal brown trim walnut, and the rain areas of intermittent remote sensing, and system memory, which refers to the Lexus power-adjustable for different drivers, including the driver's seat electrically adjustable mirror of Foreign Affairs and the steering wheel.
Although the sitting for five years, with no more than two adults in the back is the best choice because of the time limit for a passenger East. Comfortable seats for a car of this class, but when it comes to long distances, and you're still driving a small car.
An important safety
Abundant safety features include Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, electronic brake control and brake assist, brake advanced anti-lock four-wheel, front, side curtain airbags and knee airbags, and seat belt tightening system. Lane keep assist and Lane Departure Warning are available with the Premium Edition.
Price of 37 $ 905, the Lexus HS 250h on the amount above 40,000 when fully equipped. Available in versions of the basic and Premium, and this model shows that the luxury and fuel economy are not mutually exclusive.
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