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| Lexus CT | |
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| aka | Lexus LF-Ch Concept |
| Production | 2011–2017 (US, Canada) |
| Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
| Body Style | 5-door hatchback |
| Length | 170 in |
| Width | 69.5 in |
| Height | 56 in |
| Wheelbase | 102 in |
| Weight | Weight - you get the point |
| Transmission | E-CVT, FWD |
| Engine | 1.8 litre VVT-i Inline-4 + electric motor |
| Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Similar | Acura ILX Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940) 5-door hatchback Audi A3 Typ 8V 5-door hatchback BMW 1 Series (F20) 5-door hatchback Chevrolet Volt (2011–2015) Citroën DS4 NX 5-door hatchback Infiniti Q30 5-door hatchback Mercedes-Benz W176 5-door hatchback Volvo C30 5-door hatchback Volvo V40 5-door hatchback |
| Designer | Takeshi Tanabe |
The Lexus CT (Japanese: レクサス・CT, Hepburn: Rekusasu CT) is a hybrid electric automobile sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, as a premium compact hatchback. The CT, consisting of a single model called the CT 200h, is a luxury hybrid based on the Toyota Auris (E180) hatchback to compete against the Citroën C4 B7 Hatchback, Fiat Bravo Type 198, Fiat Tipo Type 356 Hatchback, Ford Focus C346 Hatchback, Hyundai i30 (GD) Hatchback, Honda Civic Hatchback (2011–2017), Kia cee'd (JD) Hatchback, Kia Cerato/K3/Forte (YD) Hatchback, Mazda 3 (BM/BN/BY) Hatchback, Nissan Pulsar, Opel Astra J Hatchback, Renault Mégane III Hatchback, Peugeot 308 T9 Hatchback, SEAT León 5F Hatchback, and the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Hatchback, Toyota Prius drivetrain and Toyota MC platform chassis, and is the first luxury compact and hatchback hybrid.[citation needed] It is the first production model in Lexus's family to introduce the "Spindle Grille" design as seen in its fascia. It made its debut at the March 2010 Geneva International Motor Show, six months after the unveiling of the LF-Ch concept car; it is primarily targeted at the European market but is being sold worldwide and was introduced to North American markets at the April 2010 New York International Auto Show. Lexus has trademarked the names CT 200h, CT 300h, and CT 400h. The design by Takeshi Tanabe was approved in 2008 and patented on 11 September 2009.
Production began in January 2011 and European sales following shortly after. Japan sales began on 12 January 2011, while US sales began in March 2011. The CT has been discontinued in the US and later Canada, with the 2017 model year being the last. Sales continued in some other markets until 2022.
Designated the platform code A10, when fitted with ZR-series petrol engine with hybrid setup, the CT is known by the model code ZWA10. "CT" stands for "Creative Touring" and "200h" refers to the hybrid performance being equal to that of a conventional 2.0-litre engine.However, Lexus distributors in some countries use the backronymic name, "Compact Touring".
The CT was discontinued in October 2022 with a special edition named Cherished Touring.
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News and References
- Lexus CT 200h to Have its World Premiere in Geneva - First Teaser Photo of Hybrid Premium Hatchback
- Lexus CT 200h Official Brochure Spills Online, FWD with 1.8-liter Hybrid Powertrain
- Lexus CT 200h brochure leaks out ahead of Geneva debut
- Officially Official: Lexus drops the curtain on CT 200h
- Lexus CT 200h: Official Information and Photos on Compact Hybrid Out And About
- New Lexus CT 200h F-Sport Receives World Premiere at 2010 Sydney Show
- New Lexus CT-200h Hybrid Priced from $29,995 in the U.S.
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