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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 2011 Lexus CT 200h

 
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2011 Lexus CT 200h

HI-RES GALLERY: 2011 Lexus CT 200h

Lexus has released details for its all-new 2011 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid, which is set to star next week at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Serving as a new entry point to the Lexus brand the CT 200h will enter production towards the end of the year for worldwide sale, which presumably means the car will be headed to local showrooms.

Lexus is hoping its latest model will be able to attract new and younger customers to the brand, which currently suffers from one of the highest average buyer ages in the industry. Not surprisingly the CT 200h is packed with technology such as its advanced hybrid powertrain and funky Remote Touch multi-function controller.

Design and development work took place with the European market in mind, with targets like the BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 clearly in the CT 200h's sights. The car retains strong visual links to the LF-Ch Concept presented last year and features a conventional five-door body with trademark Lexus elements.

According to Lexus, the CT 200h is built on a new platform with a dedicated double wishbone and trailing arm rear suspension system. Up front is a MacPherson strut setup and a new front anti-roll bar.

Its new hybrid drivetrain combines a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a powerful electric motor. Drivers have the choice of four selectable drive modes: ECO and NORMAL place the emphasis on efficiency and comfort, while SPORT focuses on dynamic performance. The CT 200h also has an EV (electric vehicle) mode that allows for electric only driving at speeds of up to 28 mph over a distance of 1.2 miles.

Inside, the dashboard is split into an upper Display Zone with an eight-inch LCD multi-display screen, and a lower Operation Zone with the shift lever and other controls such as the new Remote Touch multi-function controller. There’s also a reasonable amount of storage space with up to 24.7 cubic-feet available when the rear seats are folded.

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  1. By  My Wheels On Walls Posted: 2/12/2010 9:18am PST

    Hmmmm waiting around for the nay sayers to post "Americans dont buy hatches" oh that's right this is a waste of time hybrid so they'll accept it..... gotta love tree huggers!!!!
    Although it does look fantastic if somewhat looking like a SEAT.
     
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  2. By godzilla Posted: 2/12/2010 9:53am PST

    Isn't their HS250h the 1st hybrid in this segment?
    Anyhow, yet another entry level vehicle for Lexus ....
     
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  3. By Fouzan Ash Posted: 2/13/2010 1:11am PST

    Correction, Viknesh...WHET our appetites... not WET...
     
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  4. By  memory card reader Posted: 2/15/2010 12:45am PST

    I doubt that a gas only will be made. Hybrids are status symbols for most. They want their car to say "hybrid" a mile away. If there is a gas only as well, it dilutes the illusion. Also, you see any hybrid car that also has a gas only get blasted by the press with "for the extra $$$$ you only get x more miles, not worth it. However, when there is no gas only equivalent, like the Prius, that comparison can't be made and the manufacturer can charge a premium for it.
     
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  5. By adamk Posted: 2/25/2010 9:00pm PST

    I like the interior, but the C-pillar treatment is going to take time to grow on me.
     
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  6. By Mark Posted: 2/26/2010 12:10pm PST

    Is this just the new Prius Wagon?
     
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  7. fb_1510606196 avatar Carl Thelin Posted: 2/26/2010 7:15pm PST

    #1 - you don't like a hatchback? This is a high-dollar hybrid Matrix. Buyers are getting used to that shape now that everyone has a Matrix look-alike.
     
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  8. By NoNameDenton Posted: 2/28/2010 11:39am PST

    Carl Thelin, wheels is correct, surveys show the majority of Americans buy sedans, America buys sedans in huge numbers.
     
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  9. By  gazzed Posted: 2/28/2010 3:04pm PST

    It's Lexus take on early 90's Subaru Impreza hatch I reckon.. while the cabin is very similar to BMW.
    Think this is like an upmarket hybrid Corolla.
     
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