Lexus CT
| Lexus CT (A10) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lexus (Toyota) |
| Production | January 2011–present |
| Model years | 2011–present |
| Assembly | Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Miyata plant) |
| Designer | Takeshi Tanabe |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Toyota New MC platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L 2ZR-FXE I4 (hybrid gasoline / electric) |
| Transmission | CVT automatic |
| Battery | 1.3 kWh nickel-metal hydride |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,350 mm (171.3 in) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Height | 1,455 mm (57.3 in) |
The Lexus CT 200h (Japanese: レクサス・CT, Rekusasu CT) is a hybrid electric automobile introduced by Lexus as a premium sport compact hatchback. It is the first production model in Lexus's family to introduce the "Spindle Grill" design as seen in its fascia. It made its debut at the March 2010 Geneva Auto Show, six months after the unveiling of the LF-Ch concept car; it is primarily targeted at the European market but is being sold worldwide 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. The design by Takeshi Tanabe was approved in 2008 and designs patented on 11 September 2009. Production began at the end of December 2010 and European sales following shortly after. Japan sales began in 12 January 2011, while US sales began in March 2011.
Designated the model code A10, when fitted with ZR-series petrol engine with hybrid setup, the CT is known as the ZWA10. "CT" stands for "Creative Touring" and "200h" refers to the hybrid performance being equal to that of a conventional 2.0-litre engine. However, some Lexus importers use the backronymic name, "Compact Touring".
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.
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