Official Lexus Site Info Size Comparisons: Wheelbase: Prius -- 106.3 HS 250h -- 106.3 Lexus IS -- 107.5 Camry Hybrid -- 109.3 Height: Prius -- 67.9 HS 250h -- 59.3 Lexus IS -- 70.9 Camry Hybrid -- 71.7 Length: Prius -- 175.0 HS 250h -- 184.8 Lexus IS -- 180.3 Camry Hybrid -- 189.2 Width: Prius -- 67.9 HS 250h -- 70.3 Lexus IS -- 70.9 Camry Hybrid -- 71.7 -------------------------------------------- This might just be "right-sized" for me personally ... a little wider and a bit longer than the Prius while riding on the same wheelbase. I would imagine EPA estimates a bit above the Camry Hybrid, but not near the Prius ... size increases and tech increases will add to the weight, plus it uses the 2.4L engine ... however it will "heat up" quicker similar to the new RX 450h which helped increase the RX hybrid's fuel economy 8% over the old RX while increasing the engine size. I will be interested to check one out personally ... sounds like late summer 2009. One issue is it's not a hatchback ... I would imagine the trunk will be a decent size as they've probably figured out a better place to store the batteries with the new design (stand-alone) over something like the Camry Hybrid. I do see it has an ECO/POWER mode ... and EV. Check pics on the Lexus site I linked to confirm. I am curious ..... !
I don't understand the 250h naming. It has 2.4-liter gas engine but only perform like a 2.5-liter??? It should be HS330h!
Toyota Japan's site says the HS stands for "Harmonious Sedan". Toyota press release - HS250h Ken@Japan
Looking at the vehicle from the rear, I was thinking the same thing. I can still see plenty of differences though.
