New Rumors on the Next-Generation Lexus CT

[krew]

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Japanese magazine Mag-X has some new rumors on the next-generation Lexus CT, including the above rendering that suggests the hybrid hatchback might get more than just a fresh new design.

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[DDas]

I mean that would be cool but I was hoping for a more "Grand Tourer" hatchback we saw from the video that shows an interview with the exterior designer of the IS. It was posted a while ago but these are the sketches that were seen in the video.

 

[james_m300]

if they want the CT to be a true competitor they need to throw the 2 liter turbo in so people who want to have the sportiness and not feeling that they are just driving a luxury prius, while having the capabilities of taking your kid to soccer practice is possible. don't get me wrong they can still keep the hybrid motor they have but i think its safe to have 2 options to compete.

 

[nabbun]

Interesting. It could also just be that the power train doesn't mount optimally in the CT200h mule they are using. The next prius is using tnga so........

 

[Tinhinnh]

if they want the CT to be a true competitor they need to throw the 2 liter turbo in so people who want to have the sportiness and not feeling that they are just driving a luxury prius, while having the capabilities of taking your kid to soccer practice is possible. don't get me wrong they can still keep the hybrid motor they have but i think its safe to have 2 options to compete.

I think a raised CT turbo would cannablized the NX.

 

[Adrian de Leon]

If lexus wanted a GLC type competitor, they should just call the CT the CX, and keep the CT a hatchback with greater engine options. I say 2.0l turbo the 2.0l hybrid engine and for the f model (i know lexus said they weren't going to make an F version of the FWD models, But on can dream) use either a tuned version of the 2.0l turbo making around 300+ horsepower or just make a new 3.0l turbo that can be used throughout the line up

 

[Gecko]

I quite like that render, actually!

 

[GSCT]

I am getting hopeful that it's going to be pretty neat - better looking, lighter and more fuel efficient for sure and the possibility of a CT 300h - but I am nervous that it won't have Apple ot android phone integration. Using Telenav could be a colossal blunder for Toyota/Lexus

 

[Daniel Guyton]

GREAT IDEA.....lets make another flop like the HS. at least the current CT is kinda cool.

 

[Rob Grieveson]

I like it but it is very different from the current model thus no evolvement just a Big Bang approach. Agree that Lexus should offer an alternate power source like the 2 litre turbo motor or a brand new 1.6 turbo which Toyota need in their range anyway. Looking forward to more definite news and pics etc.

 

[Hemi]

I am hopping for a true sexy hatchback with the new 2.0.L turbo engine. It would be a great choice for such a car.

 

[mmcartalk]

Probably one of the the biggest questions with the CT, more so than the powertrain, is if we'll also see a sedan version. There seems to be a case both for against it. It can be argued (as Daniel Guyton did just above) that since the HS sedan flopped, a CT sedan would also be likely to. But, on the other hand, the HS did not have a 2.0T powerplant, and a semi-sports sedan that size without a hybrid drivetrain just might sell.

 

[IS-SV]

I'm guessing a better looking sexy/sporty-looking hatch is where Lexus IS heading with CT, expanding on a niche that is willing to pay the premium to upgrade versus dull-driving Prius. I don't see this needing sedan version or another HS-like flop, Lexus is probably thinking same.

Interesting the article mentions Benz GLC SUV. Maybe the CT will be tall enough to get classified as SUV ( kind of like a hybrid GLC or more like GLA, both of which are SUVs), that seems more likely than sedan scenario. Rendering hints of it (SUV, similar to GLA).

 

[Tinhinnh]

I quite like that render, actually!

Looks like a Suzuki...?

 

[Cody Wright]

The concept sketch above is more of a drastic change in styling compared to the previous models on the backside.
I do like the styling though, the defining line on the rear quarter is very nice and the X styling on the grill is very nice as well.

 

[PTien]

If lexus wanted a GLC type competitor, they should just call the CT the CX, and keep the CT a hatchback with greater engine options. I say 2.0l turbo the 2.0l hybrid engine and for the f model (i know lexus said they weren't going to make an F version of the FWD models, But on can dream) use either a tuned version of the 2.0l turbo making around 300+ horsepower or just make a new 3.0l turbo that can be used throughout the line up

I don't think this would be a GLC competitor, it'd be more like a GLA competitor.
I think the new RX sits in between the GLC and GLE or the X5 and X6 and a crossover version of the CT (lets call it a CX) would be in a smaller/lower segment.

 

[Lasse J. Nordvik]

I'm inclined to think that we'll get sub-NX cross-over based on the Toyota 4wd hybrid that'll soon replace the Urban Cruiser and a CT hatchback as two separate vehicles,not one that does both.

 

[PTien]

Let's face it the CT is a hatch and a hybrid.
1) hatchbacks don't sell in USA
2) Hybrids don't sell in Europe

The move to come out with a "crossover" CT, shouldn't be any surprise to anyone and I would be surprised if there was no gas version, at least for Europe.

 

[GSCT]

A crossover CT would be pretty close to the NX and I can't see Lexus having two similar products. And as much as I would like to see it, something like a CT 200t could start cannibalizing the IS so we're likely going to see the new CT pretty much like what we've got except lighter and more powerful.

 

[CIF]

Yeah, I personally doubt a CT "crossover" is coming. I feel that would simply be too similar to the NX, and would cannibalize NX sales.