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The Lexus CT (Japanese: レクサス・CT, Hepburn: Rekusasu CT) is a hybrid electric automobile produced 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 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,[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[7] was approved in 2008 and patented on 11 September 2009.[8]

Lexus CT (ZWA10)
Overview
Manufacturer	Lexus (Toyota)
Production	January 2011[1] – 2022
Model years	2011–2017 (US)
Assembly	Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Toyota Motor Kyushu)[1]
Designer	Takeshi Tanabe
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact executive car (C)
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Toyota New MC platform
Related	Toyota Auris (E180)
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L 2ZR-FXE I4 (hybrid petrol)
Electric motor	60 kW (80 hp; 82 PS) 3JM AC synchronous
Power output	73 kW (98 hp; 99 PS) (petrol engine) 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) (combined system output)
Transmission	eCVT
Hybrid drivetrain	Series-parallel (Lexus Hybrid Drive)
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]
Kerb weight	1,420 kg (3,131 lb)

Production began at the end of December 2010 and European sales following shortly after.[9] Japan sales began on 12 January 2011,[10] while US sales began in March 2011.[11] The CT has been discontinued in the US, with the 2017 model year being the last.[12] Sales continue in some other markets.[13]

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.[14] However, Lexus distributors in some countries use the backronymic name, "Compact Touring".[15]

The CT is planned to be discontinued in October 2022 with a special edition named Cherished Touring. [16]

Specifications

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.[17]

The CT 200h chassis is based on the Toyota MC platform, which is the same platform used by the Corolla and the Matrix.[18] The Lexus CT 200h features a front MacPherson strut suspension and a rear double wishbone design.[19] 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.[20] 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).[21]

Facelifts

In 2013, for the 2014 model year, the styling of the CT was refreshed, using Lexus' corporate "Spindle" grille.^{[citation needed]}

The second facelift was launched in 2017, for the 2018 model year. This brought the option to specify full LED lights which featured a new design. A larger “Spindle” grille also came as standard on all models.[22]

Pre-facelift

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  CT 200h Executive
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  CT 200h Executive
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  CT 200h F Sport
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  CT 200h F Sport

First facelift

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  CT 200h Luxury
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  CT 200h Luxury
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  CT 200h F Sport
• 
  CT 200h F Sport

Second facelift

• 
  Lexus CT 200h
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  CT 200h Premier
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  CT 200h F Sport
• 
  CT 200h F Sport

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.[23] 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.[24]

Following the introduction of stricter crash safety regulations, the CT, along with the IS sedan and the RC coupe, were pulled from the Australian market in November 2021.^{[citation needed]}

North America

In North America, the CT launched in early 2011 for the 2011 model year. The facelift model arrived in 2013 for the 2014 model year. At the time, the "F Sport" package was offered, including a different variation on the spindle grille and other cosmetic differentiation. No performance enhancements came with the F Sport package, which used visually different wheels but the same tires as the base CT.

In May 2017, Lexus announced that the CT model line would be discontinued in the US market.[13]

Estimated fuel consumption is:

	City	Highway	Combined
US[25]	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[26]	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)

Malaysia

In February 2011, Lexus introduced the CT with two variants: CT 200h and CT 200h Luxury in Malaysia.[27] In October 2012, alongside the introduction of a CT200h F Sport variant, equipment list was improved for the CT200h variant.[28] In July 2014 the Lexus CT facelift was introduced.[29] The Lexus CT has since been discontinued in Malaysia.

Thailand

On 22 February 2011, Lexus introduced the CT in Thailand with four variants: CT 200h Luxury, CT 200h F-SPORT, CT 200h Premium NAVI and CT 200h Premium NAVI + Moon Roof.[30] On 12 February 2014 a facelift was introduced with six variants: Luxury Fabric, Luxury Leather, F-SPORT, Premium Navi, Premium Navi Moon Roof and F-SPORT Navi Moon Roof. On 18 September 2017 a Second facelift was introduced with four variants: Luxury Fabric, Luxury Leather, Premium and F-SPORT. In 2019, Lexus announced the UX Crossover would replace the CT.^{[citation needed]}

UK

The Lexus CT200h was sold in the UK market from 2011 until, in October 2020, it was announced imports of the CT line had ceased along with the IS line and RC line (except for the RC F).[31]

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.[32][33] 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.[34][35]

Awards

• Best Small Car 2011 Over $35,000 - Australia's Best Cars[36]
• Grand Prix award for highest safety performance - Japan New Car Assessment Program* (JNCAP)[37]
• Winner (Hybrids) - Asian Auto Fuel Efficiency Awards 2011[38]

Sales

Global sales of Lexus CT 200h reached 267,000 units through March 2016, making the CT the second best selling Lexus hybrid after the Lexus RX 400h/RX 450h. CT 200h sales represent 26.7 percent of the one million Lexus hybrids delivered since 2005.[39] By March 2022, total sales had reached 380,000.[16]

Calendar year	Canada	Japan	Europe	U.S.
2011	1,350*[40]	20,704[citation needed]	16,980[41]	14,381*[42]
2012	1,640[40]	11,325[citation needed]	15,599[43]	17,673[42]
2013	979[40]		9,406[44]	15,071[45]
2014	1,035[40]		10,340[46]	17,673[47]
2015	814[40]		10,235[48]	14,657[49]
2016	546[40]			8,903[50]
2017	367[40]			4,690[51]
2018				4[51]

^*Canadian and U.S. sales began in March 2011.[40]

References

External links

• Lexus CT official site (Japanese)

На других языках

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[de] Lexus CT

Der Lexus CT 200h ist ein Kompaktklasse-Fahrzeug[2] der zu Toyota gehörigen Premium-Marke Lexus, das am 19. März 2011[3] auf den deutschen Markt gekommen ist. Der Wagen hat den „Hybrid Synergy Drive“ genannten, von Toyota entwickelten Hybridantrieb.

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- [en] Lexus CT

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[fr] Lexus CT

La Lexus CT est une automobile compacte produite par Lexus de 2010 à 2022. Elle a été restylée en 2013 et en 2017.

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[it] Lexus CT

La Lexus CT 200h è una berlina 2 volumi, con motorizzazione ibrida. Ha fatto il suo esordio al salone dell'automobile di Ginevra nel marzo del 2010 e, pur essendo stata progettata e destinata principalmente al mercato europeo, viene venduta in tutto il mondo. È stata presentata ai mercati nordamericani al salone dell'automobile di New York nell'aprile del 2010. La produzione della CT 200h è incominciata alla fine del mese di dicembre 2010. Per la versione Luxury erano già presenti gli anabbaglianti con tecnologia a Led, riconoscibili per la doppia lente poliellissoidale nel proiettore e per la luce diurna senza interruzione come invece avveniva nelle versioni provviste di fari alogeni (singola lente poliellissoidale e luce diurna interrotta da questa).

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[ru] Lexus CT

Lexus CT — компактный гибридный хэтчбек премиум-класса марки Lexus. Это самая маленькая модель в линейке Lexus с самой низкой ценой, которая играет роль начальной модели бренда.

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