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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Under tray
  CAUTION: Items unsuitable for the under tray Observe the following precautions when putting items in the under tray. Failure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the e ...

Front seats
1. Seat position switch. 2. Seatback angle switch. 3. Seat cushion (front) angle switch. 4. Vertical height adjustment switch. 5. Lumbar support switch. 6. Seat leg support adjusting switch (dr ...

Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly. Pull up the hood catch and lift the hood. CAUTION: Pre-driv ...