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2011 Lexus CT 200h | ||
| Price Range $30,900.00  | Fuel Economy 43 city / 40 highway Base Engine 134-horsepower L4 | Value Rating  Excellent |
AMAG - "The CT200h is both the least expensive and most fuel-efficient Lexus you can buy.
At $29,995, it undercuts the IS250 by $3500, and its EPA numbers of 43 mpg city, 40 mpg highway easily surpass the HS250h’s 35/34 mpg ratings."
What's sad is the Toyota Prius gets better fuel economy and also has a much roomier cabin and more cargo area.
The 2011 Lexus CT200h does have a premium-level interior and is extremely fun to drive. Faux leather comes standard, but the real thing is of course optional. The black and caramel colored cabin is well padded throughout which gives it a really rich look. Premium models come with a seat heaters and sunroof. GPS navigation, rear-camera, and active cruise are all optional. The navigation is a bit weird to use due to the mouse-like controller to choose things on the pop-up screen. This mouse-like control sits on the center console, which is convenient. Leg and headroom is very scarce in this vehicle.
A 1.8L, Aktinson-cycle engine with battery assist powers the CT200h. The shifter is a rinky-dink little nub with a side-button for "park", which makes me ask, "Why can't they just make a hybrid with a traditional gearshift anymore?"
Driving modes include the EV, Eco, Normal, and Sport. We think you'll leave it in "Sport" mode all the time, that's if you remember to select it each time you re-start the car.
Whoever thought of building this sporty hybrid is a bit over their head, because this car is not at all quick (0 to 60 time is just under 10 seconds).
Sorry to say this Lexus, but the Audi A3 TDI is arguably a much better vehicle. It's pretty much the same size, just about the same price, and is much more energetic.
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