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 ...

Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information display and the navigation system screen. 1. Navigation system screen (if equipped). 2. Multi-information display. Rem ...

Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches. 1. Closing. 2. One-touch closing*. 3. Opening. 4. One-touch opening*. *: Pushing the switch in the opposite direction ...