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2012 Lexus

HS 250h

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Lexus HS 250h: best and worst years
2012 Lexus HS 250h

Closest available photo (2013 model year); you're viewing the 2012.

2013 photoKirakiraoujiCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
3.54
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
36 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Pass. Vol
90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
1 yr / 10k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

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