VIP Auto Salon Lexus HS 250h @ The Detroit Auto Show
The modified Lexus HS 250h at the Detroit Auto Show was the centerpiece of the entire Lexus exhibit. Put together by Clark Ishihara and VIP Auto Salon, the HSh is decked out in Branew—front under-spoiler, side skirts, rear under-spoiler, trunk spoiler, stainless steel muffler, and the 20” wheels all come from the Japanese tuning company.
There’s also the custom suspension, which makes a world of difference when it comes to the HS’ appearance, though it may have a less-than-optimal effect on ride quality when combined with the VIP-style minus offset wheels:
Photographing the HSh also resulted in one of my favorite photos from the autoshow:
Here’s the full gallery:
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Wow. Not Bad, except for the perky wheels. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I think thicker tires would’ve helped. Even better would be for Lexus to make the wheel wells larger and higher up.
The HS is alright, but it saddens me that the Japanese SAI is virtually identical to the HS - shows Toyota’s lack of confidence in the HS.
Looking at the modified HS I feel very bad knowing that HS never finds its way to Europe. They say new IS(h) is going to be European equivalent of the HS in the US and Japan. Anyone knows anything about it?
Beautifully done tuning!
Was it lowered? The original ride height was spot on, wheels and bodykit look nice though.
That’s one sick looking car. The regular HS looks bland & boxy enough as it is, but this car takes ultra ugliness to a new level. This is why I never cared for tuner cars of any sort.