Comments on: NAIAS – 2010 Lexus HS 250h

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:02:20 +0000

Mmmm…. You learn something new everyday – Although I’m not that much of a Audi fan.. it’s just that if i was going to buy an Audi I [and I suspect most peiople] would opt for the AWD models as that’s what Audi are known for plus AWD gives you more assurity and stability

As it turns out there isn’t really that much difference in price between the FWD and AWD models.

By: CarAdvice Reader

CarAdvice Reader — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:42:19 +0000

Wheelnut, yeah they do!!
Majority of Audies are FWD, it’s only the Top of the range variants that are AWD!!

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:40:15 +0000

As far as I am aware Audis don’t make a FWD. they do however make All Wheel Drive Cars right throughout their range – A3 A4 A6 A8 TT S5 Coupe and Q7 …. nope no
Front Wheel Drive

By: The Realist

The Realist — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:21:33 +0000

Please no Lexus – keep the overpriced FWD cars relegated to Audis please.

Up until now their designs were starting to take momentum too…

Wonder what the new RX will look like??

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:07:04 +0000

I like the idea of having a camera to help drivers see round corners particularly when entering an intersection or leaving a car park is mounted in the grille at the front of the car..

However for the camera which is mounted in the grille of the car it must either be able to turn/pivot or have at least a 270 degree view on it.
Even if it does rotate left/right the view will most likely be blocked by the bumper bar or distorted due to the curvature of the front of the car.

A number of other car companies have similar technology however; their cameras are mounted in the indicators or the side of the bumper bar. The view changes depending upon which direction the car is turning according to the indicator.

BTW If the new IS C is to be lexuses first convertible in the entry level luxury car market.. what was the SC430 then

By: o

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:41:26 +0000

if oz lexus markets this cheaper than the IS then lexus could potentially doulbe its sales in oz maybe say a 45-50k starting price

By: James L

James L — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:48:52 +0000

Not much excitement outside but I’m sure plenty improvement inside. When it comes to Oz, test drive to find out.

By: Interceptor

Interceptor — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:31:08 +0000

Hmmm. FWD? Hybrid? Future crap styling? Right…..

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:01:52 +0000

Yep looks a lot like the Toyota Avensis launh here in Euroland. Similar styling to some Mitsubishis from the 90′s.
Got to give it to Toyota they are league ahead of the Hybrid game and conning loads of folk all the time cost its just not worthy unless you only drive in the city, even then the engine will still run to charge the batteries. Its another farce. Stick to s diesel instead which are far more fun to drive.

By: zahmad

zahmad — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:47:23 +0000

Definitely parts bin…..look at that obvious IS profile…i.e doors…..etc!