Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Rumor Rumors: Lexus to add HS250h to lineup?



We've heard rumors earlier on where Toyota might capitalize on its current status as the 'leader' in Hybrid and Green technology (on a mass production scale) that they might venture into a completely new lineup consisting solely of Hybrids. Then we have news of Toyota might put into production a coupe version of Prius to be the next Scion TC. Anyway, here goes again where a Japanese magazine 'reveals' details of the Lexus HS250, a Hybrid lineup position slightly under the IS range with a 2.5 ltr petrol engine and an electric engine. Staying true to Japanese Car Magazine's 'world first', they've even speculated the launching date to be year 2011 June to be exact. Well we couldn't say its entirely impossible that Toyota would make this move, as currently they have a Hybrid version for the GS, RX and LS, so its just a job for the marketing department with the R&D sitting there almost having nothing much to do. What's your take on this?