Lexus has announced the facelifted 2014 CT200h. It will be unveiled at the 2013 Guangzhou Motor Show on November 21st, 2013.
The new CT 200h features a refreshed exterior design including the adoption of the Lexus signature ‘spindle grille’. New design alloy wheels and changes to the rear of the car reinforce the car’s powerful presence on the road.
There are no technical specifications announced, but the drivetrain will include a 1.8 liter petrol engine with 100HP (73 kW) and 80HP (60 kW) electric motor. The combined power is 136HP (100 kW). 0-100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and a top speed of 180km/h (112 mph).
Wald International has released pictures of their latest project – Lexus CT200h Black Bison. The tuned car will be exhibited at the 2012 China Auto Salon, which will be held at Shanghai Mart from October 5 to October 7.
The company didn’t release any further details about the vehicle or information about performace packages. Still, we can see the full aerodynamics package including a new front and rear bumpers, a pair of extended side skirts and new integrated LED fog lights.
At the rear, the CT200h Black Bison comes with an aggressive diffuser, two spoilers and a nice four-tailpipe sport exhaust system.
The car rolls a set of unique alloy wheels with a black and chrome finish.
unique alloy wheels with a black and chrome finish.
Stay tuned for additional information about Wald’s International latest project!
The personal car of Kylie Minogue – Lexus CT 200h was sold for£29,000 for the NSPCC as the star item in a fund-raising auction for the charity’s helpline.
“I would just like to say a huge thank you to the generous bidder who bought my personalised Lexus CT 200h, which I have been driving around for the past year.”, said Kylie.
“We were delighted to team up with Kylie Minogue to donate a Lexus CT 200h to the auction. Kylie, who is the face of the Lexus CT 200h, has been driving the car throughout 2011 so it really is a unique prize, and I’m delighted it has raised so much money for the NSPCC.”, added Richard Balshaw, Lexus Director.
The special vehicle was used by the singer as her day-to-day transport and this special association was marked by the addition of personalised headrests with Kylie’s signature picked out in the upholstery stitching.
The CT 200h is powered by a 1.8 litre VVT-I four-cylinder petrol engine with 99PS (73kW) and 142Nm (105 lb-ft) of torque. The powertrain also features an electric motor and the combined power bumps to 136PS (100 kW) and 207Nm (153 lb-ft). The performance is decent – 0 to 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds, but the fuel consumption is amazing – 3.7 litres /100 km on city cycle.
The standard equipment of CT 200h includes – 16” or 17” rims, dual-zone climate control, a USB port and Aux socket for connecting portable music players, Bluetooth for mobile phone connection and audio streaming, front fog lights, automatic wipers and dark-tinted rear privacy glass.
Lexus CT 200h full hybrid is finally on the market. The car hits directly the premium compact segment with brute force. CT 200h features technical innovation, style, quality and driver appeal.
The car is available in three trim levels – SE-I, SE-L and SE-L Premier. However, the base version is priced at just £23 485 OTR.
The table below sets out the launch on-the-road prices, insurance groups and Vehicle Excise Duty bands for the CT 200h.
MODEL
OTRPRICE
INSURANCE GROUP
VED BAND
CT 200h SE-I
£23 485
15E
A
CT 200h SE-L
£25 200
15E
A
CT 200h SE-L Premier
£30 635
17E
A
The standard equipment of CT 200h includes – 16” or 17” rims, dual-zone climate control, a USB port and Aux socket for connecting portable music players, Bluetooth for mobile phone connection and audio streaming, front fog lights, automatic wipers and dark-tinted rear privacy glass.
SE-I
SE-L adds
SE-L PREMIER adds
16/17in alloy wheels
Leather upholstery
LED headlamps
USB port
Heated front seats
Convenience Pack (cruise control and electrochromic rear view mirror)