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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Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high voltage
system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that become extremely
hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the cauti ...
Lateral Performance Damper System
Because any high rigidity body has a tendency to transmit vibrations, the
Lexus CT 200h also features a premium compact segment-unique, front and rear
lateral performance damping system designed t ...
Safety
Talk about fully loaded! The 2010 GX 460 is chock-full of safety features,
including front knee airbags, side-impact airbags for the first and second rows,
and side curtain airbags for all three r ...