The powertrain, in my opinion, is one of the few bright spots about the HS, the 2.4-liter Atkinson-cycle powerplant delivers healthy 187 combined HP through the smooth CVT transmission. Although the hand-off between the gasoline engine and electric motor is noticeable but it is probably the best in the hybrid world up to date. Lexus claim 0 to 60 in 8.7 seconds and according to my butt-lerometer is about just right, which is not bad at all for a hybrid that returns 35 MPG combined.
During the week that I had the HS250h I have put over 1,400 miles on the car, the distribution is about 2/3 highway and 1/3 city. According to the trip computer I have achieved over 34 MPG (34.3 to be exact) over the entire week, almost identical to the EPA numbers:
Overall the HS is very impressive in the powertrain department, it is just a better suspension tuning away from being another Lexus masterpiece.
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November 2nd, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Just wanted to say HI. I found your blog a few days ago on Technorati and have been reading it over the past few days.
November 6th, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Just leased on yesterday – I have 30 miles on it so far and have an average 16 or 17 MPG….what am I doing wrong?
November 6th, 2009 at 8:14 PM
that’s one, leased one…
November 6th, 2009 at 11:11 PM
@ Todd,
I would wait until after the break-in period, if by then your mileage still did not improve then you should bring it back to the dealer. As for right now I wouldn’t worry about it.
November 9th, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Up to 31/32 MPGF after the next 100 miles. Love the car – paked full of cool features.
November 9th, 2009 at 9:08 PM
that’s packed….