Lexus on Wednesday launched its hybrid-only CT 200h, its first entry in the premium-compact segment. Paving the way for a new Lexus era, the CT 200h is a five-door hatchback combining the vitality of agile driving with advanced environmental performance and dynamic, sporty styling to create an experience that excites and motivates both drivers and passengers.
Its high level of body rigidity, supported by performance dampers, a newly developed suspension and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for driver control achieves both agile handling and riding comfort. The Drive Mode Select feature allows drivers to switch between different acceleration and steering sensitivities and gauge displays as wanted. Class-leading fuel efficiency of 34 km/L is also attained through effective harnessing of a 1.8-liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine and Lexus Hybrid Drive technology.
Furthermore, keeping vehicle height low emphasizes the vehicle's low center of gravity, lending to a silhouette suggesting dynamic movement.
The price ranges from 3.55 million yen to 4.33 million yen.
© Japan Today
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papasmurfinjapan
This just reiterates what the other Toyota article was saying about boring cars... It's not an eyesore, but not exactly stunning either.
Actually in this small photo it looks a bit like a Subaru Impreza WRX without the turbo.
wanderlust
Well, Toyota have around 7% shares of Subaru, and worked with them on the new 'Toyobaru' sports car, a modern version of the AE86; and Subaru's DEX was a badged Toyota BB.
PeaceWarrior
I saw one this morning and it looks better than it does in this picture.
nisegaijin
Saw it in Motorshow 1.5 years ago. was quite a looker IMO. hope there will be a proper sports version to rival BMW 1 series.
Badsey
With fuel prices going higher these small cars will be hot sellers. Toyota Prius was really the innovator in this segment when few thought people would pay that much for a small car and as a brand Subaru went premium years ago. People expect an excellent car with exceptional fuel economy now. BMW/Mini etc. The consumer is putting huge pressure on these auto companies to change --> !!Good Work!! --and keep it up consumers.