LA Times Writer 'HAMMERS' Design Of New Lexus HS250h Sedan

If I had a hammer, I'd hammer in the morning, I'd hammer in the evening and all over the Lexus HS250h until I beat it into something that vaguely resembled a luxury car.

I'd start by chiseling off the Ford Fusion-like grille, then I'd go to town pounding some rakishness into the hood and then I'd ding and dent some character into the fuselage.

Anything. Just make the boring stop.

This is one of those instances that defy the notion that automotive styling is subjective. Find me a person who thinks this car is beautiful and I'll find you someone who has a plaid La-Z-Boy in the family room.

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