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Low emissions, but no compromise
in luxury and driving pleasure:
Lexus’s sporty new CT 200h is
expected to deliver CO2
emissions of just 96g/km*.
Thanks to the exceptional
efficiency of its full hybrid
powertrain, the all-new
hatchback outperforms all its
similarly powered small luxury
car rivals, none of which comes
close to achieving a sub-100g/km
figure.
At
the same time, the CT 200h marks
no compromise in Lexus’s
hallmark standards of luxury,
quality and comfort. More than
that, this is a car that has
been designed and engineered
from the outset for a sporty,
rewarding drive.
Unlike conventional diesel
engines, the latest generation
Lexus Hybrid Drive which powers
the CT 200h produces near-zero
levels of NOx and particulates.
Preliminary fuel consumption
figures further strengthen the
car’s clean and efficient
profile, with an anticipated
68.9mpg* in combined cycle
driving.
Lower fuel bills, a Band A
classification for Vehicle
Excise Duty giving a zero road
tax charge and a company car tax
benefit-in-kind of just 10 per
cent combine to give the car a
compelling cost of ownership
profile.
The CT 200h is built on a new
platform which benefits from a
series of exclusively developed
body, chassis and powertrain
control systems. Drivers are
given the choice of Dynamic and
Relaxing driving moods, via four
selectable modes for the full
hybrid system: Normal, Eco and
EV (electric vehicle), plus a
Sport setting that adjusts
certain performance parameters
for a more engaging drive.
Lexus designers have given the
car the lowest possible centre
of gravity with a high-rigidity
bodyshell, a lateral performance
damper system and new double
wishbone rear suspension, which
all contribute to delivering
high speed stability, smooth and
precise handling, rewarding
agility and the ride comfort
expected of any Lexus.
The CT 200h will be presented at
the Paris motor show at the end
of September and will be
commercially available in the UK
from October, with first
deliveries to customers in the
New Year.
*Preliminary figures for UK
version. An 89g/km CO2
version of the CT 200 will be
available in some other Europe
markets. |
