Lexus CT

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Lexus CT (A10)
LEXUS CT200h Japan 2011 front.JPG
Overview
Manufacturer Lexus
Production January 2011–present[1]
Model years 2011–present
Assembly Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Miyata plant)[1]
Designer Takeshi Tanabe
Body and chassis
Class Compact executive car
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform Toyota New MC platform
Powertrain
Engine 1.8 L I4 – 100 kW (134 hp) maximum system output
Transmission CVT automatic
Battery 1.3 kWh nickel-metal hydride[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.4 in)[3]
Length 4,350 mm (171.3 in)[3]
Width 1,765 mm (69.5 in)[3]
Height 1,455 mm (57.3 in)[3]

The Lexus CT 200h is a hybrid electric automobile introduced by Lexus as a premium sport compact hatchback. It is the first production model in Lexus's family to introduce the "Spindle Grill" design as seen in its fascia. It made its debut at the March 2010 Geneva Auto Show,[4] six months after the unveiling of the LF-Ch concept car; it is primarily targeted at the European market but is being sold worldwide[5] 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.[6] The design by Takeshi Tanabe[citation needed] was approved in 2008 and designs patented on September 11, 2009.[7] Production began at the end of December 2010 and European sales following shortly after.[8] Japan sales began in January 12, 2011,[9] while US sales began in March 2011.[10]

Designated the model code A10, when fitted with ZR-series petrol engine with hybrid setup, the CT is known as the ZWA10. "CT" stands for "Creative Touring" and "200h" refers to the hybrid performance being equal to that of a conventional 2.0-litre engine.[11] However, some Lexus importers use the backronymic name, "Compact Touring".[12]

Specifications

Lexus CT 200h F Sport (facelift)

The CT 200h is powered by the same 1.8-litre VVT-i four-cylinder petrol engine (Toyota's 2ZR-FXE) as used in the Auris and Prius, producing 73 kW (98 hp) and 142 N·m (105 lbf·ft) of torque, paired with electric motor/generators in the hybrid drive system; together the engine and electric motors produce up to 100 kW (134 hp) and 207 N·m (153 lbf·ft) of torque along with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. Fuel consumption for the CT 200h is listed at 4.1 L/100 km (57.4 mpg-US) in Australia.[13]

The CT 200h chassis is based on the Toyota MC platform, which is the same platform used by the Corolla and the Matrix.[14] The Lexus CT 200h features a front MacPherson strut suspension and a rear double wishbone design.[15] The CT 200h has four driving modes Normal, Sport, Eco and EV included on other hybrid drive vehicles. Sport mode modifies the throttle and electric power steering settings, while making the Stability control and traction control less intrusive, maximising the CT200h's performance. EV mode generates zero emissions at the vehicle by using only the vehicles electric motors to drive the vehicle.

Safety features include vehicle stability control (VSC) and eight standard airbags with the options of a pre-collision system with dynamic radar cruise control at extra cost.[16] There is also a Vehicle Proximity Notification System, which uses a low tone to alert pedestrians to the presence of a hybrid motor vehicle, as well as telematic services (Safety Connect in North America).[17]

Market

Australia

Standard features on the CT 200h include SmartAccess with push-button Start/Stop and touch sensors on exterior front-door handles, leather steering wheel, a six-speaker, audio system with a CD player, and Bluetooth phone connectivity, iPod connectivity, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and dual zone automatic climate control.[18] In Australia, the CT 200h is offered in "Prestige", "Luxury", "F Sport" and "Sport Luxury" specifications. The Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury variants add a reversing camera as standard, while the Sports Luxury gains active cruise control and the pre-collision safety system. F Sport models include all the features of the Luxury model, plus sports bumpers, sports side skirts and a large rear spoiler. Interior features of the F Sport are an F Sport steering wheel, sports pedals, scuff plates, instrument panel and privacy glass.

At the 2011 Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne (25–27 March 2011), the Lexus CT 200h was used in the Celebrity Challenge, a one-make, one-off series event held as part of the Grand Prix's weekend attractions. The event, supported by CAMS and sponsored by Lexus Australia, was promoted as the world's first race containing only petrol-electric vehicles.[19]

Europe

CT 200h front (ZWA10), Germany

In the United Kingdom, Australian pop superstar Kylie Minogue was invited to be the spokesperson for the new CT 200h. She recorded a TV advertisement and the press release of the car featured Minogue. In the United Kingdom, the CT 200h was one of the sponsors of Minogue's concert tour, Aphrodite World Tour.[20]

North America

Estimated fuel consumption is:

City Highway Combined
US[21] 5.5 L/100 km (43 mpg-US) 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg-US) 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg-US)
Canada[22] 5.5 L/100 km (42.8 mpg-US) 5.9 L/100 km (39.9 mpg-US) 5.7 L/100 km (41.3 mpg-US)

Reception

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) in its 2011 Hybrid Scorecard ranked the Lexus CT 200h, together with the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, as the top luxury hybrid models in the scorecard’s environmental improvement category, an achievement the UCS attributed to their relatively small petrol engines, as both carmakers downsized these vehicles’ engines from six to four cylinders to maximize fuel economy.[23][24] The UCS evaluation found that the Lexus CT 200h reduces greenhouse emissions by 42.9% as compared to the Lexus IS 250, used as its petrol-only similar for this comparison.[25][26]

Awards

  • Best Small Car 2011 Over $35,000 - Australia's Best Cars[27]
  • Grand Prix award for highest safety performance - Japan New Car Assessment Program* (JNCAP)[28]
  • Winner (Hybrids) - Asian Auto Fuel Efficiency Awards 2011[29]

Gallery
CT 200h F Sport (Australia) 
CT 200h Luxury (Australia) 
CT 200h (Japan) 
Interior 
CT 200h rear (ZWA10; Germany) 

Sales

Global sales of Lexus CT 200h reached 122 thousand units through November 2012, making the CT the second best selling Lexus hybrid after the Lexus RX 400h/RX 450h, and representing a share of 24.1% of the 506 thousand Lexus hybrids sold by the end of November 2012.[30]

Calendar year Total sales, U.S. Total sales, Japan Total sales, Europe
2011 14,381[31] 20,704[citation needed] 16,980[32]
2012 17,673[31] 11,325[citation needed] 15,599[33]
2013 15,071[34] 9,406[35]
2014 17,673[36] 10,340[37]

References

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External links

Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, vehicle production timeline
Type Line 1990s 2000s 2010s
9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5
Compact CT A10
IS XE10 XE20 XE30
HS ANF10
Mid-size ES V20 XV10 XV20 XV30 XV40 XV60
GS S140 S160 S190 L10
Full-size LS XF10 XF20 XF30 XF40
Crossover NX AZ10
RX XU10 XU30 AL10
SUV GX J120 J150
LX J80 J100 J200
Coupé RC XC10
SC Z30 Z40
LFA LFA
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