2011 Lexus CT 200h review By Kelsey Mays
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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Immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid
system from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the
vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the key ...
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 ...
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized
to suit your preferences. Programming of these preferences can be
performed by your Lexus dealer.
It is also possib ...