"There is also a compact Lexus," says Willi Weber, manager of the new Germany of the Japanese luxury brand at the press launch of the Lexus 200h CT in Portugal. Lexus topped off with a compact hybrid its range downwards and is now looking forward to Toyota Movers, Losers and beginners Lexus in the brand.
2000 CT Weber will sell this year in Germany, was as much as the New sold last year by all Lexus models together. On Saturday, 19 March 2011 goes off you. Already 500 orders are in the books. In view of the annual target of 2000 is the lot, especially for a brand, one in Germany, despite their high claim is still considered exotic.
Even the exotic status is set to change with the new, when the CT 200h at prices between 28 to 900 euros for the entry-level to 40 800 euros for this vehicle category with extreme technology and luxury full-pumped top version has a new target group. But why would you opt for the Lexus 200h CT? Put it in the Toyota Prius and the Toyota Avensis hybrid, the same drive train with 100 kW / 136 hp Performance from the 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 73 kW / 99 PS and 60 kW / 82 hp electric motor, the continuously variable CVT transmission and the Nickel-metal hydride battery with 6.5 Ah capacity.
It may be that the 5200 revolutions per minute of the gasoline engine at full load when Lexus whine less intense, because the CT is particularly well insulated from road noise of all kinds, but that alone it can not be. Presumably the decision in favor of the Lexus starts with the fact that it is not a Toyota.
The Prius already shows with his appearance that his driver belongs to the group of dissenters. The Avensis hides his hybrid skills below it a metal dress that is not different from that of the gasoline and diesel. The CT 200h is between these two philosophies of commitment to hybrid and enjoy the quiet of this drive.
His face shows with clear edges, the recessed grille and the two arrowheads at the Lexus of the transverse chrome insert a certain sharpness. The site follows the now standard dynamic, stylish design of Fünftürern, leaves with the exception of the seemingly wraparound rear window in the side, which are from the C-pillar X.
At the rear, many design elements ensure that the CT makes fat cheeks and broad is the road. The result is a unique form that makes the 4.32-meter-long CT appear larger. Independent design also shapes the interior. Two things are immediately apparent when one takes place: the very good seats with good lateral support and the thick, grippy leather steering wheel.
Also in the instrument panel itself Lexus has come up with something for CT: a pleasantly elegant design of the table with a cockpit, which houses the scoop on highly visible, round instruments. If you drive the CT in Normal or Eco mode, blue is the dominant color and the left round instrument taught first, whether you go to give financially.
This display is also when the CT-electric drives, what he's up to two kilometers, creating up to speeds of 45 mph. If you switch to change to a more sporty driving style, the display to red, instead of the Eco-indicator displays a tachometer. In this red state also changes the behavior of the accelerator, engine.
Steering and transmission. Then he creates the 100 km / h to 10.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 180 km / h. But this drive can not bear to force the CT 200h, the real joy. This Lexus is built for gliding, even for fast sliding on the highway. Then he moves in spite of the very direct steering with good straight running his car and its occupants are a cause for joy at the low internal noise.
Is it on land or in the city, one can observe how often collaborates the gasoline engine at all if the car is or how a free-wheeling "sails" and even in the thrust or braking mode to produce electricity for the battery, and in any case, no gasoline consumed. In the city of the hybrid drive his advantage of course is playing better than outside.
We looked closer look at a CT 200h with 16-inch wheels. On the highway about 130 mph and highway at 100 km / h, we were at six liters per 100 km, in the city is significantly lower. Experts would have been used for less than four liters. Our car is 4.1 liters (average according to EU regulations) specified, the base version to 3.9 liters, equivalent to a carbon dioxide emission of 87 grams per kilometer (15-inch) or 94 grams (16 inches and 17 inches).
Lexus did not forget to point out that the hybrid drive emits almost no measurable nitrogen oxides and soot. This raises the hybrid clearly from the diesel engines that can keep up with consumption on track, however. Of the Toyota hybrids from the Lexus stands out by its equipment. Where can the Toyota models in this class recognize that price with beauty and feel goes to the Lexus was made in quality and elegance.
Even more convinced the equipment. Even the lowest of the four equipment lines should be of great list of technology and comfort details that the "Executive Line" and the even more upmarket versions of "Dynamic Line" and "Impression Line", is still significantly prolonged. The standard version already includes dual-zone automatic climate control, LED lights, Panasonic audio system, HDD navigation, Pre-Crash Safety system, Adaptive cruise control, ten airbags and whiplash protection.
So why the Lexus 200h CT compared with Auris and Prius? First, the brand with which it is seen to want to be required for the hybrid to nothing, and can afford things. Then, the unusual design and the sophisticated, modern and even sporting ambition exude interior with good materials and good workmanship.
In addition, the pleasant driving characteristics, including the road noise. We found in our extended tour with the Lexus CT 200h only three critical points: the sun visors are too small and the load is around 400 kilograms of German are very low, and very short road impacts are internally felt and heard as one in the level of CT would expect.
(Ampnet / Sm) CT data Lexus 200h Executive Line (16-inch) length x width x height (m): 4.77 x 1.89 x 1.69 Engine: Four-cylinder petrol, 1798 ccm Power: 73 kW / 99 hp at 5,200 rpm Maximum torque: 142 Nm 2800-4400 rpm electric motor power: 60 kW / 82 hp Torque: 207 Nm Power output: 100 kW / 136 hp, average fuel consumption (EU standard).
4.1 liters of Super CO2 emissions: 94 g / km (Euro 5) Maximum speed: 180 km / h Acceleration 0 to 100 km / h: 10.3 seconds Kerb weight / payload: 1410 to 1465 kg / 380-435 kg Boot Capacity: 375 - 985 liters turning radius: 10.4 m Base price: 29 EUR 750 
2000 CT Weber will sell this year in Germany, was as much as the New sold last year by all Lexus models together. On Saturday, 19 March 2011 goes off you. Already 500 orders are in the books. In view of the annual target of 2000 is the lot, especially for a brand, one in Germany, despite their high claim is still considered exotic.
Even the exotic status is set to change with the new, when the CT 200h at prices between 28 to 900 euros for the entry-level to 40 800 euros for this vehicle category with extreme technology and luxury full-pumped top version has a new target group. But why would you opt for the Lexus 200h CT? Put it in the Toyota Prius and the Toyota Avensis hybrid, the same drive train with 100 kW / 136 hp Performance from the 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 73 kW / 99 PS and 60 kW / 82 hp electric motor, the continuously variable CVT transmission and the Nickel-metal hydride battery with 6.5 Ah capacity.
It may be that the 5200 revolutions per minute of the gasoline engine at full load when Lexus whine less intense, because the CT is particularly well insulated from road noise of all kinds, but that alone it can not be. Presumably the decision in favor of the Lexus starts with the fact that it is not a Toyota.
The Prius already shows with his appearance that his driver belongs to the group of dissenters. The Avensis hides his hybrid skills below it a metal dress that is not different from that of the gasoline and diesel. The CT 200h is between these two philosophies of commitment to hybrid and enjoy the quiet of this drive.
His face shows with clear edges, the recessed grille and the two arrowheads at the Lexus of the transverse chrome insert a certain sharpness. The site follows the now standard dynamic, stylish design of Fünftürern, leaves with the exception of the seemingly wraparound rear window in the side, which are from the C-pillar X.
At the rear, many design elements ensure that the CT makes fat cheeks and broad is the road. The result is a unique form that makes the 4.32-meter-long CT appear larger. Independent design also shapes the interior. Two things are immediately apparent when one takes place: the very good seats with good lateral support and the thick, grippy leather steering wheel.
Also in the instrument panel itself Lexus has come up with something for CT: a pleasantly elegant design of the table with a cockpit, which houses the scoop on highly visible, round instruments. If you drive the CT in Normal or Eco mode, blue is the dominant color and the left round instrument taught first, whether you go to give financially.
This display is also when the CT-electric drives, what he's up to two kilometers, creating up to speeds of 45 mph. If you switch to change to a more sporty driving style, the display to red, instead of the Eco-indicator displays a tachometer. In this red state also changes the behavior of the accelerator, engine.
Steering and transmission. Then he creates the 100 km / h to 10.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 180 km / h. But this drive can not bear to force the CT 200h, the real joy. This Lexus is built for gliding, even for fast sliding on the highway. Then he moves in spite of the very direct steering with good straight running his car and its occupants are a cause for joy at the low internal noise.
Is it on land or in the city, one can observe how often collaborates the gasoline engine at all if the car is or how a free-wheeling "sails" and even in the thrust or braking mode to produce electricity for the battery, and in any case, no gasoline consumed. In the city of the hybrid drive his advantage of course is playing better than outside.
We looked closer look at a CT 200h with 16-inch wheels. On the highway about 130 mph and highway at 100 km / h, we were at six liters per 100 km, in the city is significantly lower. Experts would have been used for less than four liters. Our car is 4.1 liters (average according to EU regulations) specified, the base version to 3.9 liters, equivalent to a carbon dioxide emission of 87 grams per kilometer (15-inch) or 94 grams (16 inches and 17 inches).
Lexus did not forget to point out that the hybrid drive emits almost no measurable nitrogen oxides and soot. This raises the hybrid clearly from the diesel engines that can keep up with consumption on track, however. Of the Toyota hybrids from the Lexus stands out by its equipment. Where can the Toyota models in this class recognize that price with beauty and feel goes to the Lexus was made in quality and elegance.
Even more convinced the equipment. Even the lowest of the four equipment lines should be of great list of technology and comfort details that the "Executive Line" and the even more upmarket versions of "Dynamic Line" and "Impression Line", is still significantly prolonged. The standard version already includes dual-zone automatic climate control, LED lights, Panasonic audio system, HDD navigation, Pre-Crash Safety system, Adaptive cruise control, ten airbags and whiplash protection.
So why the Lexus 200h CT compared with Auris and Prius? First, the brand with which it is seen to want to be required for the hybrid to nothing, and can afford things. Then, the unusual design and the sophisticated, modern and even sporting ambition exude interior with good materials and good workmanship.
In addition, the pleasant driving characteristics, including the road noise. We found in our extended tour with the Lexus CT 200h only three critical points: the sun visors are too small and the load is around 400 kilograms of German are very low, and very short road impacts are internally felt and heard as one in the level of CT would expect.
(Ampnet / Sm) CT data Lexus 200h Executive Line (16-inch) length x width x height (m): 4.77 x 1.89 x 1.69 Engine: Four-cylinder petrol, 1798 ccm Power: 73 kW / 99 hp at 5,200 rpm Maximum torque: 142 Nm 2800-4400 rpm electric motor power: 60 kW / 82 hp Torque: 207 Nm Power output: 100 kW / 136 hp, average fuel consumption (EU standard).
4.1 liters of Super CO2 emissions: 94 g / km (Euro 5) Maximum speed: 180 km / h Acceleration 0 to 100 km / h: 10.3 seconds Kerb weight / payload: 1410 to 1465 kg / 380-435 kg Boot Capacity: 375 - 985 liters turning radius: 10.4 m Base price: 29 EUR 750
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