All-New Lexus HS 250h

TORRANCE, CA - Lexus has introduced the HS 250h. According to the manufacturer, this is the world’s first and only dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle — a blend of advanced technology and sustainable materials.

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January 23, 2009

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TORRANCE, CA - Lexus has introduced the HS 250h. According to the manufacturer, this is the world’s first and only dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle — a blend of advanced technology and sustainable materials. The HS 250h features Lexus Hybrid Drive technology.

Powerful yet efficient, the system’s engagement between gasoline engine and electric motor results in the most fuel-efficient vehicle in Lexus’ lineup. Additionally, the HS 250h incorporates the very latest in sustainable materials, including recycled content.

For a preview, check out its debut at the Detoit Auto Show. Click here.

It is the first Lexus model to integrate leading-edge ecological plastic into the vehicle’s design. The Lexus HS 250h is scheduled to arrive in dealerships Fall 2009.

Topics:Lexus Gasoline-Electric Hybrids Operations Green Fleet

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