2011 Lexus HS Hybrid
People around the world are opting for hybrid vehicles. Each manufacturer is announcing new hybrid cars, more efficient and at a lower price. Lexus excels among the numerous options the buyers have with its HS Hybrid.
An amazing fuel efficiency, a powerful engine and a broad array of special features makes this car a favorite among buyers. If you want to test drive the Lexus HS Hybrid, come to our Carson City Lexus dealership and talk with our staff for more information. We are looking forward to serving you!
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Lexus HS 250h is a five-passenger, front-wheel-drive compact sedan offered in two trim levels: base and Premium.
The base model features 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a sunroof, heated outside mirrors, keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery, full power accessories, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power front seats (eight-way driver and eight-way passenger), a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel (with audio controls), dual-zone automatic climate control and a 10-speaker audio system with six-disc CD changer, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack, an iPod/USB audio interface and Bluetooth connectivity for both phone and audio.
The Premium trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic wipers, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, driver memory settings, heated and ventilated front seats, real-wood cabin accents and upgraded leather upholstery.
Options include a rear spoiler, rear parking sensors, a separate front-and-rear parking-camera system, adaptive LED headlights, a Mark Levinson audio system and a hard-drive-based navigation system with traffic/weather/sports/stock reporting.
A Technology package (which requires the Navigation and Parking Camera packages) includes a head-up display, lane-departure warning and assist, a driver-attention monitor, adaptive cruise control and Lexus’ Pre-Collision system. Some of the Premium’s features can be had as individual options on the base trim.
Powertrains and Performance
The new Lexus HS Hybrid For Sale in NV is powered by a combination of a 2.4-liter inline-4 that works in tandem with a pair of electric motor/generators. Combined output results in 187 horsepower that is sent to the front wheels via a specialized continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
In performance testing, an HS 250h accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds, which is quick for a hybrid.
Fuel economy checks in at 35 mpg city/34 mpg highway and 35 mpg combined, which is about average for a midsize hybrid sedan.
Safety
The HS 250h comes standard with antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability and traction control, side curtain airbags, front-and-rear seat-mounted side airbags and dual front knee airbags.
Included with the optional adaptive cruise control is the Lexus Pre-Collision system, which can pre-tension the front seatbelts and activate brake assist immediately when the driver presses the brake pedal if an impending collision is detected. The optional Technology package includes the Pre-Collision system as well as lane-departure warning and driver-attention monitors.
The 2011 Lexus HS 250h has not been rated using the government’s new, more strenuous 2011 crash testing procedures. Its 2010 ratings (which aren’t comparable to 2011 tests) resulted in a perfect five out of five stars in frontal and side impact protection for all passengers.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the HS 250h its highest rating of “Good” for frontal offset and side impact protection and a second-best “Acceptable” for roof-strength integrity.
Interior Design and Special Features
As with any vehicle wearing the Lexus badge, the 2011 HS Hybrid in Carson City features a luxurious interior with top-notch materials and impeccable fit and finish. The HS 250h also comes loaded with plenty of high-tech features, and controls are mercifully intuitive.
Opting for the navigation system will also get you the “Remote Touch” controller that mimics a computer mouse with haptic feedback to “feel” the onscreen audio, climate and navigation buttons. There’s also a hybrid-status indicator in the instrument panel that lets drivers know when they’re driving green.