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First hybrid, fascinated with the technology
Scott, 11/18/2018
2010 Lexus HS 250h Premium 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
40 of 42 people found this review helpful
I was not in the market for a car and certainly not a hybrid but a good friend of mine took a job out of state and his wife needed to get rid of her car; enter the 2010 Lexus HS250h. She was willing to sell the car below trade-in, the car has just over 93,000 miles, is in nearly mint condition, is current on all recalls and the new transaxle system was installed 2 months ago, all service has been performed at our local Lexus dealership. I’ve only owned the car about 2 weeks and so far so good. I’ve done a lot of research to learn as much as I can about hybrid vehicles and in particular this Lexus HS. I’ve read just about every review written since it’s release, some I agree with and some I don’t. The car I have has the premium package with more bells and whistles than I can figure out, it handles fine around town and is plenty quite and smooth for me. If your looking for a performance sports car this is not going to fit the bill, if your looking for s gas sipping luxury auto to cruise around town in it’s the ticket. Would I pay $40,000 for this car for any reason? Hell no! Would I buy one in great condition with less than 100k miles with a new transaxle system for less than $10,000, yes.
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A versatile automobile
mefistofeles, 06/25/2011
2010 Lexus HS 250h 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
At first when I bought this thing I hated it,coming from a Lexus GS 350. The power was comparatively anemic and the understeer,forget about it. However after a few weeks I adapted to the understeer and was able to make the car work for me. In fact I've adapted to this car so well that a I've actually hadd a few passengers tell me that the car felt rather sporty. The HS 250 certainly has some advantages over a long wheelbase V-6 like the GS 350 its a more compact car so it has a much tighter turning radius. Front wheel drive steering isn't as sharp as rear wheel drive but it allows the driver to be a little lazier in high speed turns,you simply wait for the car to be ready.
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Nia Knowles, 07/19/2018
2010 Lexus HS 250h Premium 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
If this car was still in production, I would have found my forever car. I love this car- its my second! I am so disappointed the model ended in 2012. This car is sleek, sporty & loaded with luxuary.
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More luxurious than a Prius or Camry
Brian, 03/28/2021
updated 04/07/2025
2010 Lexus HS 250h Premium 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I owned this car for 3 years and it's been the most reliable car I ever owned. Gas mileage has been excellent I average 28 to 33 mpg in the winter and 33-38 mpg in the summer. The only thing I had to replace was the 12v battery in the trunk in 3 years! Brakes are still really well and last a long time. Maintenance costs have been really low just changed the fluids, oil changes, inverter coolant, coolant and transmission fluid. These cars are rare and worth every penny. I also have the Mark Levinson sound system and still sounds awesome. The only thing is these engines have a oil consumption issue as it shares the same powertrain as the 2007-11 Toyota Camry Hybrid and some of them burn oil due to faulty piston rings but mainly in the higher mileage ones, mine has 160,000 miles and nothing different. My suggestion is too change the oil more frequently at 3000 miles instead of 5000 and shouldn't be a issue. Excellent car overall, highly recommend
Whats not to like
dweinstein, 03/21/2011
2010 Lexus HS 250h Premium 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I traded an 06 Acura RL which I adored but got in the low 20's mpgs and was looking for a good size tech laden high mileage car. I never fancied myself a "Lexus" guy but after test driving it, felt it had excellent "non Lexus" driving characteristics and incredible mileage for a 3700 pound luxo/sport (albeit for a hybrid) car. And with the December to Remember cash incentives from mother Lexus, the price became "reasonable." Have had the car since Jan 3 and have 4500 miles on it and am consistently getting high 36 mpg's. And with gas up $0.60 cents since January its been a big help! Also have two Prius's and this HS is no Prius! Prius is great but no comparison for a long drive.