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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Gauges and meters
1. Hybrid System Indicator.
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level.
2. Multi-information display.
3. Speedometer.
Displays the vehicle speed.
4. Fuel gauge.
Displays the quantity ...
Performance
Every good mark the RX line up earns in other areas is discredited by the
hybrid's performance attributes. To get such excellent mileage, the V-6 engine
is teamed with an electric motor and a larg ...
Interior
Seating for five people is standard, but the GX 470 can seat up to eight
occupants when equipped with an optional third-row seat. Standard features
include dual-zone automatic climate control, lea ...