Back in 2009, the HS 250h premiered as Lexus's premier hybrid vehicle. In 2011, the Lexus HS 250h continues to provide an efficient yet stunningly luxurious driving experience that proves you can have your cake and eat it too. A 2.4 liter, 4-cylinder engine and sealed Ni-MH battery work in perfect harmony to provide an impressive 147 horsepower and 34 MPG on the highway. With independent suspension, rack and pinion steering with electronic power assist, and electronically controlled continuously variable transmission, you'll be wanting to drive this car as much as you can!
Escape from the chaos of your commute in the HS 250h's quiet and comfortable cabin.
This vehicle is equipped with UV-reducing glass windows, sound insulated door panels, and floor mats. Sit back on a comfortable 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support and enjoy a perfectly acclimated cabin, courtesy of dual-zone automatic climate control. Other useful amenities include an illuminated glove box, front and rear cup holders with 20-ounce water bottle capacity, power door locks with anti lock-out, and Lexus' Personalized Settings system.
The HS 250h comes equipped with a plethora of safety features that will leave you feeling secure at all times. Side impact door beams, an impact-dissipating upper interior trim, and enhanced side-impact protection serve on the first line of defense. Offering front seat active headrests, a complete airbag system, vehicle stability control, and force-limiting seatbelt pretensioners, this car looks out for you. Safety and style aren't sacrificed for efficiency in the 2011 Lexus HS 250h. Take one for a test drive today at Lexus Santa Monica.
| Base Standard Equipment |
| Engine Standard Features |
| 2.4 liter Atkinson Cycle inline-4 cylinder engine - With aluminum block and cylinder heads, DOHC 16-valve with intake VVT-i |
| Hybrid Battery Pack - Sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) - 244.8V |
| Drivetrain Standard Features |
| Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) - Planetary gear unit for gear reduction and power splitting, electronic front-wheel-drive control system |
| Chassis Standard Equipment |
| Unitized steel body/frame structure |
| Suspension - Front, MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Suspension - Rear, Double-wishbone type with trailing arms |
| Electric Power Steering (EPS): Rack and pinion with electronic power assist |
| Electronically controlled brake (ECB2) system - With regenerative control and incorporating Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
| Brakes - Front, 10.8 in. ventilated disc |
| Brakes - Rear 11.1 in. disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System - 4 channel, 4 sensor |
| Temporary spare tire and wheel - T145/70D17 |
| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Aluminum front hood |
| Blue highlights added to front and rear "L" logo, engine cover, headlamp, rear combination lamp |
| Exclusive chrome-accented hybrid front grille design |
| "Hybrid" badge - Incorporated on side molding of rear doors |
| Integrated color-keyed lower front and rear spoilers - To improve fuel economy |
| LED brake and tail lights |
| "Lexus Hybrid Drive" engine cover |
| Moonroof |
| Side mirrors with integrated puddle lamps and turn signals |
| Water-repellant front door glass |
| Anti-chipping paint applied to rocker panels and wheel housing arch sections |
| High level of rust protection - With zinc-plated steel on roof, trunk lid, doors and front fenders |
| Highly rigid body, monocoque construction |
| Infrared-cut glass windshield to reduce IR rays |
| Measures to limit noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) have been applied throughout the vehicle |
| Soft chip primer applied to hood for improved anti-chipping |
| Sound insulation placed in door panels, instrument panel and floor mats |
| UV-reducing glass used for all windows |
| Interior Standard Equipment |
| Carpeted floor mats |
| Coat hooks |
| Ecological plastic used in certain parts of the interior and luggage area |
| Fabric covered sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and slide extensions |
| Leather insert door panels |
| Leather-trimmed three-spoke steering wheel and shift knob |
| Soft touch stitched instrument cluster hood and center console borders |
| 10-way power driver's seat - Fore-aft slide; fore-aft recline; Front vertical height; Rear vertical height; Power lumbar support |
| Five separate, manually adjustable (up/down) headrests |
| Drive modes - Normal, Eco, EV, Power |
| Eco Driving indicator light |
| Organic white Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) multi-information display |
| Scheduled maintenance indicator light |
| Shift by wire transmission shifter located in instrument panel |
| Convenience Standard Features |
| 12-volt power outlet: center console |
| Auto on/off headlamps |
| Assist grips: two front, two rear |
| Automatic dual-zone climate control |
| Bluetooth hands-free system - With voice control of phone and easy download of address book from compatible phones (PBAP profile) |
| Center console with two cupholders and storage bin |
| Courtesy lights mounted on doors |
| Cup holders with 20-ounce water bottle capacity (rear and front doors) |
| Dual sliding sun visors |
| Dust and pollen particle and deodorizing interior air filter |
| Electric fuel door and trunk release |
| Electrochromic inside mirror with compass |
| First aid kit |
| Front cupholders |
| Heated outside mirrors |
| Illuminated glove box |
| Incandescent dome light map lights |
| Integrated front fog lamps |
| Lexus Personalized Settings (LPS) - Allow the vehicle settings to be tailored to owner preference (programmable by owner) through steering wheel buttons or optional remote touch with Navigation controls |
| Manual front seatbelt anchor height adjusters |
| Power door locks with anti lock-out feature |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down feature with jam protection for all windows |
| Programmable garage door opener (HomeLink) |
| Rear air conditioning vents mounted on rear of center console |
| SmartAccess key system with push-button start |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
| Tilt-and-telescopic steering column |
| Tool kit |
| Trunk light |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
| Audio System Standard Features |
| Lexus premium audio system - Includes: 10 speakers; AM/FM/in-dash six-disc CD auto-changer with automatic sound levelizer (ASL) and MP3/WMA capability; Integrated XM Radio receiver (complimentary 90-day trial subscription included); MP3 and USB/iPod audio input plugs with iPod connectivity; Streaming audio via Bluetooth |
| Safety & Security Standard Features |
| Active headrests for front seats |
| Automatic Locking Rear Retractor (ELR) seat belt function - On all seating positions except driver (ELR only) |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with off switch |
| Direct-type tire pressure monitoring system |
| Driver and front passenger advanced airbag system (SRS) with front passenger twin-chamber airbag |
| Driver and front passenger knee airbags (SRS) |
| Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) |
| Enhanced side-impact protection |
| Enhanced-VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) |
| Flashing seatbelt warning light for both driver and front passenger |
| Force-limiting seatbelt pre-tensioners for the driver and front passenger's seats and rear outboard seats |
| Four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) |
| Front and rear side-curtain airbags (SRS) |
| Front and rear seat-mounted side airbags (SRS) |
| Front corner windows improve visibility |
| High tensile-strength sheet steel and aluminum components |
| Side impact door beams |
| Soft, impact-dissipating upper interior trim |
| Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) for driver and front passenger - Driver dual-stage airbag uses factors including crash severity and seat track position to choose possible deployment speed; Front passenger dual-stage twin-chamber airbag uses crash severity sensors to choose deployment speed. Airbag is designed to not deploy for passengers under 68.3 lbs or when child seat is detected. |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) |
| Traction Control (TRAC) |
| Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
| Entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, trunk open and "panic" features, volume-adjustable confirmation tone and rolling code technology |
| Headlight off delay feature - After locking vehicle, headlights remain illuminated for a certain period of time before automatically shutting off |
| Remote-activated/key-linked illuminated entry - Dome light illuminates when doors are unlocked (remain illuminated for 15 seconds or until door is opened) |
| Safety Connect - With Automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assist button, and enhanced roadside assistance (complimentary one-year trial subscription included) |
| Vehicle theft-deterrent system |
| Mechanical Standard Equipment |
| Brake Override System |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| Basic New Vehicle Warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty - 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion Coverage (Perforation only) - 6 years/Unlimited miles |