The 2014 Lexus CT 200h is a Front-wheel drive Hatchback. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 1.8L DOHC 16-valve + electric motor engine which outputs 99 hp and is paired with Continously Variable transmission gearbox. The 2014 Lexus CT 200h has cargo capacity of 405 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1370 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2014 Lexus CT 200h has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and Rear view camera in Navigation display. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag supplemental restraint system and Passenger-side front airbag supplemental restraint system. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 16'' Aluminum alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 108 N.m of torque and a top speed of 170 km/h. The 2014 Lexus CT 200h accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 11.4 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is 4.5 L/100km in the city and 4.8 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 30,950
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Let’s face it: The 2014 Lexus CT 200h is no match for the BMW 1 Series, Cadillac ELR or upcoming Audi A3 sedan, at least not in the areas of performance and handling. But in the areas of styling, comfort and reliability, the CT 200h shines, and none of its rivals can match the little Lexus’ impressive fuel-economy figures. Get the CT 200h on a twisty back road, and it will surprise you with its agility and quick response, especially with the Sport drive mode engaged. In Sport mode, the steering and throttle response are sharpened, and there is a noticeable difference compared to the softer Normal and super-soft Eco modes intended for everyday driving. Add on the F-Sport package and the CT 200h gets stiffer springs, dampers and anti-roll bars. The F-Sport package creates a sportier ride, but it’s one that traditional Lexus owners might find a bit too harsh.
SELECTABLE DRIVING MODESThe CT 200h offers its owner a choice of three driving modes: Normal, Sport and Eco. Each varies throttle response to favor performance (Sport), fuel economy (Eco) or a middle ground (Normal). The Sport mode also quickens the steering response and increases battery output for maximum power.DISPLAY AUDIO TOUCH SCREENThe new fixed touch screen in the CT 200h can be divided to multiple information screens. When equipped with navigation, the screen can act as a single screen (maps), a split screen (maps and audio or compass) or three displays on the same screen (maps, audio and weather).
Though snug, the CT 200h cabin does not scrimp on materials or features. The form-fitting front bucket seats are generously bolstered for lateral support. Attractive and brightly lit gauges are complemented by a prominent 8-inch LCD multifunction display and sensuously curved, billet-like console shifter. Beyond the sporty, the CT 200h gains green cred with standard simulated leather that’s 60 percent lighter than real hides, speaker frames made from bamboo, and floor mats and other interior trim made from 30-percent plant-based materials.
Far from being an old man’s gray Lexus sedan, the 2014 CT 200h looks like a hot hatch with class. It may be a hybrid with Prius internals, but the image it projects, from its spindle grille and available LED headlights to its muscular wheel arches, steeply raked roofline and deep rear spoiler, is one of sporty sophistication. The 17-inch tires and wheels look a little small but larger ones might hurt the car’s excellent fuel economy. The CT 200h doesn’t look out of place next to a VW GTI, BMW 1 Series or Mazda Mazda3 5-door.
Among other Lexus luxury touches, the base model comes with keyless entry, dual-zone A/C, a 10-way power driver’s seat, a 6-speaker audio system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, Bluetooth interface and SiriusXM satellite radio. Opting for the Premium model adds heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers and a moonroof. There is no base cruise-control system, just the expensive dynamic system sold as an option.
The comprehensive CT 200h Navigation Package adds a rearview camera, voice-command HDD tilt-screen nav system with remote controller, Lexus Enform emergency notification system, NavTraffic and other features. A well kitted-out CT 200h will also have the Leather Package, which besides real leather upholstery also includes electrochromic mirrors and memory driver’s seat. The optional dynamic cruise control is combined with a Pre-Collision System that warns of an impending crash. Also available is an F-Sport Package that adds an even sportier suspension, high-gloss wheels, a mesh grille and larger rear spoiler, and further interior leather trim and metallic accents.
By employing the Prius’ renowned 98-hp 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine and 80-hp electric-drive motor, the Lexus CT 200h runs way ahead of the pack on fuel economy – 43 mpg in the EPA city cycle is eye-opening. But the 10-second 0-60-mph acceleration performance that feels so socially responsible in a Prius is a bit of a letdown in a sporty luxury-brand car that looks like it should run with Audis and BMWs.1.8-liter inline-4/AC 650-volt permanent-magnet motor98 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm (gasoline engine)/80 horsepower (electric motor)/134 horsepower (combined)105 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 43/40 mpg
As the Lexus brand’s most affordable 2014 model, the base CT 200h retails for about $ 33,000 while the CT 200h Premium sells for just over $ 34,000. Well-equipped models with options like navigation, leather, premium audio and dynamic cruise control can exceed $ 40,000. Check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to see what consumers in your area are paying for the CT 200h. Based on the reliability history of Lexus models and the Prius architecture, the CT 200h should perform well above average when it comes to resale value. Kelley Blue Book estimates that the 2014 CT 200h will retain about half of its value (over $ 15,000) after three years of ownership. One value alternative is the Mazda Mazda3 5-door, which offers a lot of the same sporty style and sharp handling, plus much better acceleration for $ 10,000 less, but the Mazda lacks the CT 200h’s impressive city fuel-economy figures and premium badge.
After four years since its introduction on the market, Lexus decided to give the CT a mid-cycle update at the beginning of 2014 to keep the model on the market for two more years.
Displayed for the first time at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in concept form and named Lf-Ch, the new CT 200h entered production in 2010 and is especially aimed at the young new car buyers.
If American car-manufacturer heads had been warned about a Japanese take-over in the mid 80's, they would have almost certainly laughed at the prospect. Humorous or not, the Japanese did conquer US, not through mecha led wars but rather through anime and cars. However, before the mild-assault began, there were a series of weird meetings held in secrecy in chairman chambers.
Such a meeting was held in 1983 between Toyota chairman Eiji Toyoda and his company executives. Toyoda had not invited his enforcers over for cookies and tea but to question them about the possibility of developing a luxury-car line that could successfully compete with American brands. The project was labeled as F1 -Flahship 1- and proved to be a most lucrative endeavor. The result was a vehicle that later became known as the Lexus LS 400 prior to its US premier.
The LS 400 was not just a car that took time and resources to built. In researching American luxury-product consumer habits and lifestyles, the Japanese went as far as renting a house in Laguna beach in order to observe their “subjects” closely. Offspring of long-gestating consumer research and cutting-edge engineering, the LX 400 was a hit.
Endorsed by insightful advertising, the LS 400 made its entrance at the North American Auto Show in Detroit, 1989 where it was one of the main attractions. And how could it not have been after 24 engineering teams and a few thousands employees worked on 450 prototypes at the cost of a paltry $ 1 billion investment?
The main advantage Lexus had over Acura, that had reached US markets 3 years before, was its uniqueness. Unlike the first Acura models which were sold as rebadged Hondas, the Lexus held little connections to Toyota design patterns.
Silent, ergonomic, powerful and reliable, the LS became a fierce competitor for European imports such as Mercedes Benz and BMW, whose sales drastically dropped following Lexus' trumpeting market entrance.
Models like the ES 250 followed which along the LS registered enough sales to allow the brand expanding through an 81-dealership network. During those first years of sales, Lexus became the top-selling luxury car in the U.S. Things were going smoothly for the Japanese manufacturer, just like its cars, and in 1991, two new models were released: the SC400 coupe and the ES 300 sedan. The latter was marketed as a replacement for the ES 250 and quickly became the company's best selling sedan.
Following the release of a heir to the LS 400 and the Toyota Aristo-based series of the GS, Lexus entered the sport utility vehicle segment in 1996 with the launch of the LX 450, a large car based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 100. By 1998, Lexus would release the RX, a top-selling crossover based on Toyota's Camry model as well as a new series of the GS. During the following years, further technological improvements such as the introduction of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system on the 2005 RX 400h, resulted in an even greater sales increase.
Things were so good for Lexus that it has constantly grown since its inception. The brand has been introduced to the Japanese home-market in 2005 as well as it has in other regions of Asia and South America as well as Australia and Europe. By 2007, Lexus had spread in over 50 countries and it continues to grow. The company's “pursuit of perfection” is fronted by its current line-up, comprised of the IS, LS and RX series among others as well as the avant-garde LF-A concepts.
2014 Lexus CT Consumer Reviews
charityanchor, 10/12/2019
2012 Lexus CT
"The best hybrid car for smaller people"
I love my CT200h. It’s the perfect commuter car, grocery wagon, get to the trailhead, cruise around town car. But, it has its limitations. The interior is pretty tight. My son is 6’7 and can’t stand riding in it. My husband is 6’2 and he’s about the biggest that can ride comfortably but he says the seats are too narrow for his 200 lb frame. However, it’s perfect for me - 5’9 / 120 lbs.
Ground clearance is pretty low, a necessity for getting 47 mpg, I suppose. Also, the low profile tires are pretty limiting in tire choice and tread depth. If anything over 3-4 inches of snow or potholes are regular part of your commute, you’ll need a second car.
I love the quick acceleration, the sporty handling and the awesome gas mileage. My last fill up was $ 17.
seventeeninternet, 10/08/2019
2013 Lexus CT
"The sporty little hybrid..."
We were determined to get a hybrid since both my husband and I commute 80-100 miles per day. We liked the practicality, fuel efficiency, and reliability of the Prius, but didn't like the way it drove and didn't want the Prius stigma. In comes our 2013 Lexus CT200h! It looks tremendously better, has a sporty feel to the driving dynamics, and feels a bit higher quality than its Toyota counterpart.
It's a good compromise for someone who wants the practicality of a hybrid, but isn't quite sold on it.
There are a few downsides. The gas mileage isn't as great as we'd hoped, but we won't really complain considering the 38-40mpg is much better than the 15mpg we were getting in our previous car. It feels higher quality than the Toyotas, but isn't quite on par with other Lexus models. The leather isn't real leather, the headliner will give you rug burn if you're not careful, there are no rear cupholders or A/C vents, and rear legroom leaves much to be desired. Also, it isn't the most comfortable ride nor is it easy to get in and out of.
That being said, it's not all bad by any means. It's never had a mechanical issue (other than burning oil every now and then, but that's common for these cars), the sound system is awesome, it inspires confidence in the corners, there's not a lot of power but it does come on fast, the hatchback and folding seats are practical and easy to use, and it has a host of usable standard features.
In short, it is a good commuter car. It saves money on gas, drives great, and will never fail to get you where you need to go.Read less
nervousmute, 10/02/2019
2012 Lexus CT
"happened upon this by mistake and glad I did"
I drive 135 miles a day round trip 4 days a week to work. This little car has been treating me from 47-51 mpg every time I fill it. I drive all highway and if I by chance get stuck in traffic the mpg goes up. I have always had a Toyota or Honda as a daily commute car and I was ready to get something a bit nicer. My last 2002 Toyota solara convertible was ageing and the v-6 was thirsty for my commute. I started looking at newer prius and found them so ugly. I happened to stumble across the Lexus version and so glad I did. I love everything about it. Style, comfort, ride, interior. I read some professional reviews and was a bit skeptical, however the readers reviews really made up my mind. Yes its has a slow pick up (its a hybrid and pretty much a known issue) ride a bit bumpy, yes it rides on 17" low profile tires, but for me it is a cream puff to my old corolla and solara. If I want to go fast and waste gas I'll get in my vette or truck but for everyday I love this thing.Read less
Driver-side front airbag supplemental restraint system
Driver Assistance
Vehicle Proximity Notification System
Electronic brake force distribution
Electronic brake force distrbution
First Aid Kit
First aid kit
Front Seat Belts
pre-tensioner
Hill Start Assist
Hill start assist
Knee Airbags
Driver and front passenger knee airbags
Passenger Airbag
Passenger-side front airbag supplemental restraint system
Rear View Camera
Rear view camera
Roof Side Curtain
Front and rear side curtain airbags
Side Airbag
Front seat mounted side airbags
200h Suspension and Steering
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front stabilizer bar
Front Suspension
Independent front suspension
Front Tires
P205/55R16
Front Tires (Option)
P215/45R17
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Independent rear suspension
Spare Tire
Compact spare tire
Special Feature
3-spoke Steering wheel
Suspension (Option)
Front and Rear Performance Dampers
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Yes
Wheel Locks
Yes
Wheel Type
16'' Aluminum alloy wheels
Wheel Type (Option)
17'' alluminium alloy wheels
Critics Reviews
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