The Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid will be at the New York Auto Show March 31 through April 11. The fivie door will be Lexus second dedicated hybrid model.
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| CT 200h Revealed at Geneva Auto Show |
The LF-Ch, unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2009 served as the basis for the CT 200h. The compact hybrid is meant to fill the luxury compact division, for those who are interested in luxury and fuel efficiency.
The CT 200h features a 1.8-liter gas engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), a high performance battery, power control unit, transmission with an electric motor generator, a power split device to re-allocate power from the engine and electric motor generator according to operational requirements.
The CT 200h comes with four drive modes. Each mode will change the rate of throttle opening for a given throttle-pedal angle. EV mode allows you to drive on all electric power for as long as you can. Eco-mode reduces the throttle response, while also adjusting the air conditioning settings to emphasize fuel economy. Sport mode will provide a more responsive throttle, while modifying the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) settings to give a faster response to driver input.
Normal mode allows you to balance between Eco and Sport.
In the interest of maximum fuel efficiency, particular attention has been paid to the aerodynamic efficiency of every aspect of the CT 200h’s design. The front and rear corners have been pulled in tight to improve the flow of air down the sides of the vehicle and minimize wind turbulence within the wheel arches. The sides of the cabin have been tapered, the rear edge of the roof lowered and even the lower body painstakingly detailed to optimize airflow. Completing the look are unique 17-inch alloy wheels and blue badging specific to Lexus hybrid vehicles.
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| CT 200h is Compact Luxury |
The CT 200h 102-inch wheelbase allows front and rear seat passenger accomodations 'that is amongst the most spacious in the compact segment.'
Lexus has high hopes for the CT 200h in Europe, but it won't be released in the US until next year.
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