The world's first dedicated luxury hybrid (is not just an upgraded Prius)
Why make a special hybrid-only Lexus?
Lexus believes that there's a market for a hybrid-only luxury car, one with styling that's distinct from the rest of its lineup and from other Toyota products. Obviously, it's a philosophy that has worked wonders for the Toyota Prius, so much so that Honda has created its own hybrid-only competitor in the form of the 2010 Honda Insight. Lexus is hoping that wealthy consumers wanting to make a statement will gravitate to the HS 250h.