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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Interior lights list
1. Front personal lights.
2. Front interior lights.
3. Shift lever light (when the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode).
4. Rear personal lights.
5. Rear interior light.
6. Door courtesy ...
Handling, Braking & Ride Quality
If the CT stumbles in acceleration, it shines in handling. The steering wheel
turns with a light touch at low speeds in Eco and Normal mode, but it wanders
too much on the highway. Sport mode dial ...
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
CAUTION:
Pre-driving chec ...