2010 Lexus HS250h
While the likes of the Insight and the Prius prepare to duke it out for high-volume sales, there was also a clear effort from automakers to take wrap their green technology in more upscale (read: more profitable) packages. The leader of this pack was the 2010 Lexus HS250h, due out this summer. Unlike the performance-oriented RX, GS, and LS hybrids, the HS250h prioritizes fuel economy. Based loosely on the European-market Toyota Avensis, the mid-size HS250h clearly aims to draw some of the wealthy customers who have jumped on the Prius bandwagon but desire a bit more luxury. ...next page >>