Lexus Is Hybrid, Is It Real?

[westendboy]

Guys despite searching everywhere on this forum I would like to know if anyone has heard anything about a possible IS hybrid?

I read on the internet that some guy from Toyota/Lexus stated in a news conference that every model will have a hybrid version but I;m not sure when or indeed if it is a reality.

I'm thinking of buying a used 250 as they are plumetting here in Switzerland, fully equipped 10 month old models with 10,000KM (~6000 miles) at 25% less than the new price (CHF48,000 /Euros 33,000/£22,000) Not bad right?

[javadude]

I have a vague memory of a mention of a hybrid IS around 2010 but I can't remember where I heard it. If I keep my IS220 that long then thats what I'd go for so I'm interested to find out too.

[Parthiban]

It's all still rumours at this stage, but I've heard that there won't be an IS hybrid, but there will be a standalone hybrid model to sit between the IS and GS..........as to how true that is, I have no idea

[dlayen]

on my last service about 8 weeks ago i asked if there was going to be another or a replacement engine for the diesel IS and was told no as they are going to bring out a hybrid IS apparently toyota/lexus have just brought 2 more Battery manufacturers in japan

may have been a pack of lie's but service guy had been on training day the day before my service

[jsj24uk]

It makes sense that there would be a hybrid only model between the IS and the GS. Isn't the ES sold in the US the same as a Toyota Camry in all but looks but comes with the option of hybrid?

[paulandlouise]

Hi -

yes I was told by my local dealer that the is 250 hybrid would be out next year around sept and the 220d would then be discontinued ???

hope this helps...

[Paradroid]

Why don't they just bite the bullet and get a world class diesel engine together? Honda did it no problems.

It would really benefit the IS, and they could use it in the Avensis too.

I wonder how many sales they lose to BMW because of the IS220 engine (from what I've read) not quite being up to the standard of the rest of the car.