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2011 Lexus HS Hybrid
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Review and specifications

2011 Lexus HS Hybrid

The HS 250h is a bit smaller than the Toyota Camry, but uses the Camry hybrid's powertrain. Unlike other Lexus models, the HS feels unrefined. The car is let down by its jiggly ride, as well as intrusive wind and drivetrain noise. The steering feels vague, but handling is very secure. We got 31 mpg overall in our tests of the HS, which is quite good for a vehicle of this size. The HS 250h can also run for a short distance on electric power alone at light throttle up to about 26 mph. Inside, the HS is well finished and comes with a long menu of standard features, but the cabin is narrow and the protruding center console takes up too much room. Though pleasant overall, the HS doesn't have the refinement, quietness and ride comfort we've come to associate with the Lexus brand. Model year 2012 was the last for the HS.

Market value
$8,388
Fuel
Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2011
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Hybrid
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Luxury small cars
Generation began
2010

Pricing

Current retail median
$8,388
Retail value range
$8,125 - $8,650
Original MSRP range
$36,330 - $39,100
Trade-in range
$4,710 - $5,215

Ratings

Road test score
83/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
35 MPG
EPA highway
34 MPG
EPA combined
35 MPG
Tested city
24 MPG
Tested highway
37 MPG
Tested overall
31 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,245
Cruising range
455 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.5 sec
0-60 mph
8.9 sec
60-0 mph braking
132 ft
Avoidance speed
52 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
185 in
Width
70 in
Height
59 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Weight
3,705 lb
Maximum load
825 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
2.5 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
2.5 in
Rear leg room
27 in
Luggage
3+2+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
8/10
SmartWay
Yes

Brand context

About Lexus

Lexus, Toyota’s upscale sub-brand, is among the few luxury automakers that successfully merges technologically-advanced designs with consistently great reliability. Interiors are quiet and finished with finely-crafted materials. The engines are generally smooth and powerful. Many of its cars and SUVs are available with more fuel-efficient hybrid powertrains. Lexus continues to sell sedans, with its ES, IS, and top-shelf LS models. Most of its SUVs have done well in our testing, including the NX, RX, and TX. The brand’s first all-electric vehicle, the RZ, is a luxury version of the Toyota bZ4X EV. Lexus also sells two-door coupes and convertibles, the RC and LC. Multiple Lexus models have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendation for used cars.

Vehicle ID: 6460 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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