2011 Lexus CT 200h review By Scott Burgess
Americans love hybrid hatchbacks, but mostly for the hybrid part; overall, we're still lukewarm on traditional hatchbacks. Lexus added a third ingredient — budget luxury — to create the CT 200h. With a starting price just over $29,000, it's the least expensive Lexus in nearly two decades, and it shows.
The 2011 CT 200h feels at times like a cut-rate Lexus, but its combination of fuel efficiency and handling should win the brand some much-needed younger buyers.
The front-wheel-drive CT's styling is the closest yet to Lexus' LF-Gh concept, and it comes in base and Premium trims, which you can compare here. We evaluated a CT 200h Premium.
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Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys insid ...
Rear View Monitor
A back monitor is also available, automatically projecting a full colour,
camera fed image of the view behind the vehicle onto the Lexus CT 200h's
navigation system display or the 3.3" displa ...
Optimal use of the audio system
- Type A and B
1. Displays the current mode.
2. Changes the following settings:
• Sound quality and volume
balance.
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to produce
the best so ...