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2010 Lexus HS 250h

How the 2010 Lexus HS 250h stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Lexus HS 250h Review
2010 Lexus HS 250h
Price Range: $34,200 - $36,970

Utility
The Lexus HS 250h and the typical sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the typical sedan packs quite a punch and will knock the HS 250h down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical sedan than the Lexus HS 250h because of its bigger tank. The Lexus HS 250h and the typical sedan compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The average sedan's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the HS 250h.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the average sedan to the dealership as the Lexus HS 250h. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Lexus HS 250h is the winner regarding gas mileage. The average sedan consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the Lexus HS 250h. In terms of MSRP, the typical sedan costs approximately as much as the Lexus HS 250h (though the Lexus HS 250h is somewhat cheaper). The typical sedan will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Lexus HS 250h.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the typical sedan and the Lexus HS 250h most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical sedan's engine is substantially larger than the Lexus HS 250h's. Keep in mind that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The typical sedan packs quite a punch compared to the Lexus HS 250h with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average sedan offers a bit more head room than the Lexus HS 250h, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the typical sedan make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Lexus HS 250h.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical sedan isn't quite as generous as the Lexus HS 250h's.

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