Lexus CT200h – The Latest Lexus Car Lexus
CT200h, the latest Lexus car, made its debut in the Geneva motor show. It uses the 4-cylinder 1.8- litre VVT-i petrol engine of Toyota Prius. It is a fully hybrid model. The engine is supported by an electric motor plus a high voltage battery pack. The car gives a sportier drive through its petrol-electric hybrid powertrain and CVT gearbox. It attracts the younger customers to this brand.
The car is driven by a continuously supplied power to the front wheels. The transmission is achieved through the electrically controlled continuously variable transmission (E-CVT). The electric motor facilitates an ultra smooth drive. The electric mode has zero fuel consumption and carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide emission. Thus, it addresses all the issues related to the increasing environmental pollution.
In its full electric mode, the latest Lexus CT200h has the ability to run for 1.2 miles at a maximum speed of 28 mph. It offers three driving modes: ECO, NORMAL and SPORT. ECO and the NORMAL focus on the efficiency and comfort, whereas the SPORT mode is related to its dynamic performance.
The Lexus’s new CT200h, when it arrives in UK showroom is 2011 is anticipated give fierce competition to the Audi A3 and BMW 1-series in Europe’s lucrative luxury car market. This car is said to be a replacement for entry-level car Lexus sedan HS250h in Europe.
The CT200h offers hybrid technology into a sportier dynamic to encourage the youth to buy this green car. It is relatively low in height, and has sporty wheels to target to a comparatively younger market. The excellent green credentials of CT200h make it very viable choice.
It is expected that the Lexus CT 200h full-hybrid hatchback will win over younger drivers because of to its advanced modern design. The key youth feature of the car is the CT200h’s driver-selectable driving modes ‘Sport’ and ‘Eco’. Sport as the name indicates offers faster acceleration and more direct response. The instrument illumination turns red in sports mode, to reflect the passionate driving strength . Therefore, Lexus is all set to embark on a diverse market segment.
The Lexus CT200h is anticipated to be priced around 21,000 Euros in Europe. Lexus is advertising the CT200h as the first full hybrid vehicle. Hopefully the excitement will pay off when this car shows up early next year .
It offers a comfortable driving experience by its supportive driver seat at a low driving position. Despite of the compact design, it has a spacious interior. The 2,600mm wheelbase facilitates spacious front and rear accommodation. It has a spacious luggage capacity that is further increased with the lowered rear seats. Thus, the latest Lexus car never compromises on the quality, refinement and driving pleasure that are its hall marks.
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