What is the Lexus HS?
The Lexus HS is a compact luxury sedan with hybrid power. Its name comes from “Harmonious Sedan,” reflecting Lexus’s aim to pair a refined cabin with hybrid engineering. It brought a dedicated hybrid option to the brand’s sedan range, in a conventional four-door shape.
Lexus launched the HS 250h in Japan in 2009 as its first model designed exclusively as a hybrid. The car later arrived in the United States as a 2010 model.
Generations and design
The HS had one generation: the first generation (2010–2012), identified by the code ANF10. Its sedan body had a separate boot, while the cabin used plant-based plastic in some interior parts.
The HS brought together Lexus’s luxury-sedan approach and hybrid technology. The model continued in Japan after its North American run.
Engines, power and economy
The HS paired a 2.4 L petrol engine with a hybrid system. In the United States, EPA listings cover hybrid versions; the Canadian NRCan listing classifies its version as petrol.
The EPA rates the HS at 35 MPG combined, with a lowest listed consumption of 6.7 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 6.9 L/100 km under NRCan’s 5-cycle procedure. These figures come from different test procedures, so they are not directly equivalent.
Where was the Lexus HS sold?
The HS was launched in Japan and was also sold in the United States and Canada. Official EPA and NRCan listings cover 2010–2012.
Questions and answers
Was every Lexus HS a hybrid?
Yes. The HS was designed as a dedicated hybrid sedan, pairing a 2.4 L petrol engine with electric assistance.
What is the Lexus HS’s official fuel consumption?
The EPA figure is 35 MPG combined, with a lowest listed consumption of 6.7 L/100 km in the United States. Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle listing gives 6.9 L/100 km.
How many generations of Lexus HS were made?
The HS had one generation: the first generation (2010–2012).
Where was the Lexus HS sold?
The HS launched in Japan and was also sold in the United States and Canada, where official listings cover 2010–2012.