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  • Lexus CT 200h Range: Luxury, F Sport And Sports Luxury

    Lexus-CT-200h-range-THUMBThe new Lexus CT 200h range includes three trims: Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury. The brand decided to take down the previous Prestige variant. All models however are equipped as a standard with greater specification and on no additional rise in the price.

    What is more, the new models are also getting major visual and technical upgrades, including new exterior styling, alloy wheels, slimline navigation or display screen, new shift lever, IS-style steering wheel and upgrades to the vehicle’s chassis and suspension.

    As an option on some trims and as a standard on others, Lexus offers connected mobility solution Enform, LED fog lamps, Active Cruise Control (ACC) with Pre-Collision Safety System (PCS) and new exterior and interior colors schemes.

    Starting with the Luxury variant, it now boasts reverse camera, Lexus display audio with 10 speakers, rotary-style Lexus Remote Touch controller and rain-sensing wipers. Available here are four enhancement packs which are listed below.

    Next, the F Sport models get wide-ranging improvements such as unique black roof, all-new larger rear spoiler and Enform as standard. Some of the available features here include moonroof, parking sonar, Mark Levinson audio, PCS, ACC and smart card key.

    At the top of the range is positioned the Sports Luxury model that benefits from LED headlamps and fog lamps, new Shimamoku trim and privacy glass as standard.

    Lexus CT 200h range:

    Model Enhancement pack Notes
    Luxury
    1 Adds: leather-accented interior, seat heaters, 17″ alloys and fog lamps
    2 Adds: as above plus moonroof
    3 Adds: as EP1 plus digital radio^, Enform, satellite navigation** and self-dimming interior mirror
    4 Adds: as above plus moonroof
    F Sport
    1 Adds: moonroof
    2 Adds: as above plus PCS, ACC, smart card key and Mark Levinson audio
    Sports Luxury Adds: LED headlamps, fog lamps, Shimamoku trim and privacy glass
    2014 Lexus CT200h
    2014 Lexus CT200h

    Source: Lexus

  • 2014 Lexus CT 200h Goes On Sale In January

    2014-Lexus-CT-200h-THUMB2014 Lexus CT 200h compact luxury hybrid is ready to go on sale and to offer its customers revised exterior and updated features. What is more, the 2014 CT 200h will be also equipped with a lot of additional standard and updated features.

    The customers will appreciate to see that the car will return an estimated fuel economy of 43 MPG city and 40 MPG highway (42 MPG combined). For the next model year, the CT gets a fresh, sporty look with a revised front fascia.

    The latter includes Lexus spindle grille, new front bumper, LED daytime running lights and updated fog lamp surrounds. In addition, the car will run on brand new five-spoke 17-inch wheels and will also sport new rear bumpers, LED rear license plate lighting, larger rear spoiler (3 cm), aero-stabilizing fins, shark fin antenna and scratch-resistant clear coat.

    In the interior the designers at Lexus have included a thinner Display Audio (DA)/Navigation screen which features the next generation multimedia system. What is more, the occupants of the car will enjoy to be surrounded by standard six-speaker and premium 10-speaker audio systems which now have improved design.

    As a standard there has been included also redesigned leather shift knob and sliding sun visors, while the DA and navigation get Bluetooth 3.0 and dual USB. Another redesigned feature in the interior is the steering wheel. The metallic interior ornamentation enhances the luxurious cabin.

    Not only the standard equipment has been improved here but also the trim choices via the addition of Parchment NuLuxe and perforated Flaxen leather. 2014 CT also receives a new exterior color called Redline, which includes a highly scratch resistant self-restoring coat.

    2014 CT 200h F SPORT will also be revised and will ride on newly designed 17-inch 5-twin spoke alloy wheels with two-tone graphite and machine finish. Other enhancements include front bumper with F SPORT mesh grille, black contrast roof, new rear spoiler with two large air ducts, and mesh fog lamp inserts, black surround, F SPORT exterior badging and two new unique exterior colors: Ultra White and Ultra Sonic Blue Mica.

    CT 200h will be powered by a 1.8-liter in-line four-cylinder gas engine which works together with a 650 Volt motor/generator. Both deliver a combined output of 134 horsepower (99 kW). The powertrain is mated to an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT).

    2014 Lexus CT 200h has a starting price of $32,050 USD and will go on sale in late January or early February.

    2014 Lexus CT200h
    2014 Lexus CT200h

    Source: Lexus

  • Kylie Minogue and the Lexus CT 200h

    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.

    Kylie Minogue and the Lexus CT 200h
    Kylie Minogue and the Lexus CT 200h
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    2011 Lexus CT 200h
    2011 Lexus CT 200h
    2011 Lexus CT 200h
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011

    Source: Lexus

  • Lexus CT 200h – more details

    Lexus CT 200h will be put on sale early next year. The hybrid hatchback is expected to be one of the best selling cars on the market boasting nice styling, a sports roof-mounted spoiler, 17” alloys and LED headlights.

    The interior features 8” LCD display, metallic accents and some nice materials. In true ECO spirit, Lexus equipped the car with installed “bamboo charcoal-based resin diaphragm speakers” and bioplastic dashboard components. (more…)

  • Lexus CT 200h is the most aerodynamically efficient car in its class

    Lexus are famous with their innovations and technologies. Recently, a lot manufacturers  have been paying attention to the fuel consumption, because of the regulations and marketing. In that case, they have to improve not only the engines, but the aerodynamics, too.

    Lexus CT 200h full hybrid is the most aerodynamically efficient car in its class achieving Cd 0.28.  Furthermore, the quality of the handling is better, the ride comfort and the stability at high speed. (more…)

  • Lexus inveils the mysterious CT 200h hybrid compact ride

    The new Lexus CT 200h is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment. Entering production in late 2010 and set for sale worldwide, the full hybrid model will provide a new gateway to the Lexus range and attract new, younger customers to the brand.

    The CT 200h was designed and developed with the European market in mind. Lexus’s first five-door compact car, its size, packaging, full hybrid technology and low emissions fully address the requirements of discerning, environment-conscious customers in a key market sector. At the same time, it does not compromise the quality, refinement and driving pleasure that are the hallmarks of every Lexus. (more…)