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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Power outlets
The power outlets can be used for the following components.
12 V: Accessories that run on less than 10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use less than 100 W.
- Inside the console (12 V).
Slide the ar ...
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
1. Up.
Pull the head restraints up.
2. Down.
Push the head restraint down
while pressing the lock release
button.
Removing the head restraints
P ...