Lexus CT News

  • Lexus UX concept, 2016 Paris auto show

    The Lexus UX concept previews a possible smaller crossover from the Toyota luxury brand.

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    Toyota Prius, Plug-In, Lexus CT200h recalled for airbag issues, not Takata-related

    Certain Toyota and Lexus hybrids are being recalled for airbag issues that are not Takata-related.

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    Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Ad Slams Electric BMW i3: Gloves Come Off: FURTHER UPDATE

    A new Lexus hybrid ad depicts electric cars as woefully inconvenient.

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    How Reliable Is Your Hybrid? Take It Apart To Find Out

    Modern vehicles are derided in some circles for their complexity, but in reality cars are more reliable today than they've ever been. Sure, stuff still goes wrong--but it usually does so with such infrequency we just notice more. Cars go and stop when we ask, and they're capable of massive mileages...

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    2014 Lexus Hybrids: Ultimate Guide

    As part of the Toyota empire, Lexus was one of the first carmakers to realize the potential of hybrids, and the company now has a wide range of hybrids, competing in several market classes. So successful has Lexus's hybrid range been, that the company has now sold over half a million--and with new...

  • 2014 Lexus CT 200h
    2014 Lexus CT 200h: Same Price, Same Economy, Different Face

    Lexus recently displayed its updated CT 200h compact luxury hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and now full details of the refreshed model have landed. It's disappointing news for anyone hoping for efficiency improvements though, as the 2014 CT 200h features identical economy to the 2013 model...

  • 2014 Lexus CT 200h

    November is fairly late for the next model year of a car to arrive, but now we've finally seen the updated 2014 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid hatchback. The lightly restyled model was unveiled at the Guangzhou Motor Show, but made an appearance just hours later at the Los Angeles Auto Show as well. The main changes are new front styling that brings the Lexus "spindle grille" to the CT line. The littlest Lexus also gets new alloy wheel designs, LED headlamps, and changes to its taillights as well, which now light up in an "L" shape due to new reflectors. The CT interior now has a thinner...

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    2014 Lexus CT 200h Hybrid To Debut In China

    It's a mark of how important the Chinese market now is that Lexus has chosen the upcoming Guangzhou Motor Show to reveal its updated CT 200h. That's despite both the Los Angeles International Auto Show and the Tokyo Motor Show starting around the same time--both shows hosting several significant...

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    Hybrid Payback Depends On The Model, New Study Shows

    We all know that hybrid vehicles typically offer greater fuel economy than their regular gasoline counterparts. But when considered over a typical ownership period, are they actually any cheaper to run? That's what a new study from cost-of-ownership specialists Vincentric has been finding out. The...

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    Lexus CT 200h Compact Hybrid Faces New Mercedes, Audi Competitors

    As luxury brands expand their efforts to sell more fuel-efficient cars, Lexus will join Audi and Mercedes-Benz in offering a range of compact models in years to come. Reports say that the Lexus CT compact hybrid hatchback will likely be offered in a variety of body styles--including a four-door...

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    Fun Cars With Good Gas Mileage To Suit Every Budget

    It's not difficult to find cars with high gas mileage these days. Car manufacturers have made a stirling effort in recent years to push economy up, without sacrificing performance or equipment. So if you're in the market for a new green car, but want a little fun every time you drive it, what are...

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    2013 Lexus CT 200h Compact Hybrid: If It Ain't Broke...

    By dropping the Toyota Prius's well-proven running gear into a compact, sporty body, Lexus has produced a desirable and talented little car. There wasn't a lot wrong with the CT 200h, but Lexus has updated it for the 2013 model year with some small changes to ensure it remains competitive. If it...

  • 2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport

    It's not every day you get to push a car to its limits on a circuit, so when the chance presents itself it's something to be relished. Even if that car proudly displays a hybrid badge on the side, as you'll find on the flanks of the 2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport. With the demise of the HS 250h, the CT now holds the fort at Lexus as far as compact dedicated hybrids are concerned, but we've already expressed our fondness for the CT 200h in a previous test, so perhaps that's not such a bad thing. The basics In F-Sport trim, now also available on the RX 450h SUV, it certainly looks the part. Though...

  • 2012 Lexus CT 200h Sport Special Edition
    2012 Lexus CT 200h Vs 2012 Ford Focus Titanium: Compact Comparo

    As carmakers work to satiate consumers' desire to downsize, it's becoming easier than ever to buy a quality car in the subcompact and compact classes. The 2012 Lexus CT 200h illustrates this perfectly. Lexus hit the big time with the LS400 luxury sedan over two decades ago now, but its biggest...

  • 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, road test, Spring 2011
    Our MPGs Vs Consumer Reports: Volt, Civic Hybrid, Jetta TDI, Lexus CT 200h, Fiat 500

    The good folks over at Consumer Reports are the ultimate rationalists when it comes to testing and buying cars. They don't use media-fleet cars, but buy their test vehicles anonymously. Their rigorous assessments make hard-nosed fleet buyers look like flighty schoolgirls in comparison. In the...

  • 2011 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid hatchback, road test, June 2011
    2012 Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Hatch: Now Louder, With More Noise!

    You may or may not be happy to know that the new 2012 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid hatchback will come with a new feature not found on the 2011 model. It will make more noise. For 2012, in addition to an optional F Sport package and a new color (Nebula Gray Pearl replaces Smoky Granite Mica, if...

  • 2011 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid hatchback, road test, June 2011
    Which Hybrids Improve Gas Mileage The Most? Lexus, Lincoln Win

    The Union of Concerned Scientists thinks hybrid-electric vehicles are a good thing, because they use less gasoline. But the savings in gas cost from that improved gas mileage varies enormously, and now the group has quantified the results. In their annual Hybrid Scorecard this year, the UCS ranks...

  • 2011 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid hatchback, road test, June 2011
    2011 Lexus CT 200h Compact Hybrid Hatch: First Drive Review

    The 2011 Lexus CT 200h pretty much occupies a class of one. At the moment, it’s the sole luxury compact hybrid hatchback sold in the U.S. And it’s a dedicated hybrid, meaning there’s no gasoline-only version. If you want the compact hatch, you get the hybrid. It’s also terra...

  • 2011 Lexus CT 200h

    Good occupant safety can come in small packages—even those that get 40 mpg or more. That's one of the themes of the latest round of crash-test results and safety ratings released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Overall, there are now ten small-car and minicar models in the U.S. market that both earn the safety group's Top Safety Pick status and get EPA fuel economy ratings of at least 40 mph highway. In order to earn the Top Safety Pick accolade, the models need to have available stability control, get top 'good' ratings for frontal, side, and rear impact, and earn...

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    Hybrid Hot Rods: Lexus CT 200h 'Ring Racer, Mugen Honda CR-Z Hardly Dull

    Hybrid cars, often defined in the public eye by the distinctive shape of the Toyota Prius, are frequently derided as dull and no fun to drive. While the Tesla Roadster smashed the stereotype of plug-in electric cars as slow and dorky, hybrids haven't been as lucky. So here are a couple of hybrid...

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    Lexus Plans Performance CT 300h Hybrid For Sports Minded Consumers

    Last year AllSmallCars.com took a little trip down to New Orleans to check out the prototype version of the Lexus CT 200h. Of course, we were pleasantly surprised with this entry-level luxury hybrid aimed at a younger market that is looking for upscale features with the hot-hatch image. At the time...

  • 2011 Lexus CT 200h Hybrid in New Orleans
    2011 Lexus CT 200h: Remixed Campaign Speaks to Younger Segment

    When we previewed the 2011 Lexus CT 200h in the New Orleans French Quarter last year we were pretty impressed by the direction Lexus was going. The entire car was designed to go after a younger segment—a segment that was looking for luxury, but wasn’t quite ready for the matured image...

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    Lexus Appeals To Tuner Scene With Project CT Hybrid Hot Hatch

    Lexus has gone to great lengths to emphasize the sportiness of its upcoming hybrid hatchback, the all-new 2011 Lexus CT 200h. After previewing an F-Sport endowed concept version of the car at last year’s Sydney Motor Show, Lexus has now used this week's 2011 Chicago Auto Show to present a...

  • Lexus CT 200h in world’s first hybrid-only race
    Hybrid Race? Yep, Lexus CT 200h Laps Before Aussie Grand Prix

    The littlest Lexus, the 2011 CT 200h five-door hybrid hatchback, will start showing up at U.S. dealers over the next couple of months. It's clearly a different kind of Lexus--the perplexing "Darker Side of Green" ad campaign and its associated video proved that--but Lexus is using the new car to...

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