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World Premier of Lexus CT 200h at Geneva Motor Show
26/02/2010

  • CT200h is the first and only full hybrid vehicle in the premium hatchback segment

    • Powerful, dynamic evolution of Lexus’ unique L-finesse design philosophy
      Lexus Hybrid Drive
      1.8l powertrain with class leading CO2 emissions

    • LFA order period closing at end of Geneva Motor Show

    • RX Hybrid reinforces position as the cleanest and most efficient premium SUV in its class

       
      Entering production at the end of 2010, and expected on the Irish market in early 2011, the CT 200h is Lexus’ first ever hatchback, five-door car. It marks the introduction of the first, and only, full hybrid vehicle to the European premium hatchback segment.
       
      Retaining strong visual links to the LF-Ch concept, the CT 200h has a highly distinctive, sharp-edged, resolute appearance which immediately sets it apart from rivals. Its interior brings unprecedented levels of quality, refinement and progressive luxury to the segment.

      Combining a 1.8 litre VVT-i petrol engine and a powerful electric motor, the CT 200h’s

      Lexus Hybrid Drive
      powertrain combines 2.0 litre performance with class leading CO2 emissions of 140g/km. It offers customers a choice of two distinct driving moods -Dynamic, or Relaxing- in conjunction with four, selectable drive modes.

      powertrain combines 2.0 litre performance with class leading CO emissions of 140g/km. It offers customers a choice of two distinct driving moods -Dynamic, or Relaxing- in conjunction with four, selectable drive modes.

      powertrain combines 2.0 litre performance with class leading CO emissions of 140g/km. It offers customers a choice of two distinct driving moods -Dynamic, or Relaxing- in conjunction with four, selectable drive modes.

      Featuring a new platform with unique double wishbone suspension architecture to the rear, the

      Lexus CT
      200h has been specifically developed to combine superior driving involvement and handling agility with the ride comfort expected of any Lexus.

      200h has been specifically developed to combine superior driving involvement and handling agility with the ride comfort expected of any Lexus.

      200h has been specifically developed to combine superior driving involvement and handling agility with the ride comfort expected of any Lexus.

      The Geneva Motor Show marks the deadline for receiving initial expressions of interest in the critically-acclaimed LFA. Since its debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, global demand for Lexus’ thoroughbred supercar has remained consistently strong, and the level of demand is now in excess of the 500 unit production run.

      The RX Hybrid front-wheel drive version, which made its European debut in the Irish market in 2009, is now on sale in selected European markets. Combining smooth, powerful performance with class-leading CO2 the benefits of the RX Hybrid FWD continue to attract new customers to the brand, evident from the higher than expected sales figures in the Irish market.


      Preliminary Technical Specifications - CT 200h
       

      Lexus Hybrid Drive

       

       

      Engine

       

       

      Number of cylinders and arrangement

       

      4 cylinders, in-line

      Displacement (cm3)

       

      1.800

      Research octane number

       

      95 or more

      Motor generator

       

       

      Motor type

       

      Permanent magnet synchronous motor

      HV battery

       

       

      Battery type

       

      Nickel-Metal Hydride

      Transmission

       

       

      Type

       

      FWD (

      Front Wheel Drive
      )

      )

      )

      Gearbox type

       

      Electrically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT)

      Suspension

       

       

      Front

       

      Coil spring, damper

       

       

      McPherson strut with stabiliser bar

      Rear

       

      Coil spring, damper

       

       

      Double wishbone

      Steering

       

       

      Type

       

      Electric power-assisted rack & pinion

      Power steering type

       

      EPS

      Exterior dimensions

       

       

      Overall length (mm)

       

      4.320

      Overall width (mm)

       

      1.765

      Overall height (mm)

       

      1.430

      Wheel base (mm)

       

      2.600

      Track (mm)

      Front

      1.525

       

      Rear

      1.525

      Overhang (mm)

      Front

      915

       

      Rear

      805

      Luggage compartment

       

       

      VDA luggage capacity, rear seat up (l)

       

      345, 700