Should We Expect a Lexus Prius?
The door is open for a next-generation CT.
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Lexus CT Returning For 2025?
The hatchback could be positioned under the UX crossover.
Michael · July 19th, 2022
Lexus CT 200h Production Ends This Year
Japan was the last country to offer the hatchback for sale.
Kevin · March 7th, 2022
Lexus Discontinues IS, RC, and CT in United Kingdom
No longer being imported into the country.
Kevin · October 15th, 2020
Next-Generation Lexus CT to Debut in 2021?
Current model to remain on sale for two more years.
Kevin · August 26th, 2019
Lexus Planning New Compact Car for 2021?
Could be a CT replacement.
Kevin · May 2nd, 2019
Photo Gallery: The Lexus CT 200h F SPORT in Ultrasonic Blue
Still going strong in Europe.
Kevin · August 21st, 2018
Lexus Europe Hopes for Next-Generation CT Hatchback
Current update will be around for at least two more years.
Kevin · July 6th, 2018
Kevin · April 27th, 2018
Next-Generation Lexus CT Coming to Europe in 2020?
Hybrid and EV powertrains are both on the table.
Kevin · April 16th, 2018
First Full-Electric Lexus to be Next-Generation CT Hatchback?
Could the hatchback make a comeback?
Kevin · January 8th, 2018
Future Forecast: The Lexus CT Hatchback
What's next for the hybrid hatchback?
Kevin · November 21st, 2017
Updated 2018 Lexus CT 200h Arrives in Europe
A closer look at the refreshed hybrid hatchback.
Kevin · November 13th, 2017
Photo Gallery: Two Tone 2018 Lexus CT 200h at Frankfurt Motor Show
Half black, half silver, all surprise.
Kevin · September 13th, 2017
2018 Lexus CT F SPORT Body Kit from TRD Japan
A JDM upgrade for the freshly updated hybrid hatchback.
Kevin · August 28th, 2017
Updated 2018 Lexus CT 200h Arrives at Japanese Dealerships
The refreshed hatchback has some crazy interior options.
Kevin · August 24th, 2017
Official: Updated Lexus CT 200h Will Not Be Coming to North America
Both USA & Canada have confirmed the cancellation.
Kevin · June 16th, 2017
Photo Gallery: The Updated 2018 Lexus CT 200h
Images and analysis of the refreshed hybrid hatchback.
Kevin · June 15th, 2017
Lexus Announces Updated 2018 CT 200h Hatchback
New headlights plus an update to the front and rear.
Kevin · June 14th, 2017
Report: Lexus CT 200h Discontinued in the USA
Car & Driver reports there will be no 2018 model in the United States.
Kevin · May 28th, 2017
Rumor: Next-Generation Lexus CT Hatchback This Year?
The latest chapter in the ongoing saga of the next-gen CT.
Kevin · April 25th, 2017
New Next-Generation Lexus CT Rendering is Near Perfect
Now all Lexus needs to do is build the thing.
Kevin · October 17th, 2016
Spy Shots: Mysterious Lexus Prototype Spotted in the UK
Is this the next-generation Lexus CT or the rumored UX compact crossover?
Kevin · September 1st, 2016
New Rumor: Next-Generation Lexus CT to be Hatchback & Crossover?
Should Lexus release the new CT in multiple variants?
Kevin · August 15th, 2016
Rumor: Lexus to Debut Semi-Autonomous Driving Tech with Next-Generation CT?
Autocar has a new rumor about the next-generation CT, but could it really happen?
Kevin · August 9th, 2016
Rumor: Lexus CT to be Cancelled in 2017?
A new Motor Trend rumor suggests this is the hatchback's final year.
Kevin · July 12th, 2016
2011-2011 Lexus CT 200h Recalled for Side Curtain Airbag Issue
Extreme temperature changes may cause side curtain airbags to partially inflate.
Kevin · June 29th, 2016
Lexus CT & Lexus GS Score High in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Both models placed first in their respective categories.
Kevin · June 23rd, 2016
Rendered: The Next-Generation Lexus CT Hatchback
The latest rendition of what's next for smallest vehicle in the Lexus lineup.
Kevin · June 2nd, 2016
Lexus to Cancel CT in Favor of Sub-Compact Crossover?
A sub-compact crossover could be the key for Lexus in the European market.
Kevin · May 24th, 2016
Next-Generation Lexus CT to be Compact Crossover?
Japanese website Response is reporting that the next-generation Lexus CT will grow in size and adopt the styling seen with the NX and RX crossovers.
Kevin · February 8th, 2016
What Will the Next-Generation Lexus CT Look Like?
Photochopper Theophilus Chin has built a next-generation Lexus CT using elements of the LF-FC concept and the roof from the NX.
Kevin · January 20th, 2016
Next Generation Lexus CT Coming in 2017?
Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf is reporting that the next-generation CT will be released as a 2017 model.
Kevin · December 22nd, 2015
Lexus CT 200h SPORT Package Launches in Europe
Lexus UK has released photos and details on the new CT 200h SPORT package.
Kevin · December 9th, 2015
Lexus USA Reveals Special Edition CT 200h F SPORT in Atomic Silver
Lexus USA debuted a special edition CT 200h F SPORT at the LA Auto Show this week.
Kevin · November 19th, 2015
What Does the New Toyota Prius Mean for the Next-Generation Lexus CT?
Toyota released technical details for the 2016 Prius this week, and these new improvements will play a big factor for the next-generation Lexus CT.
Nik · October 18th, 2015
Lexus Europe Announces CT & IS Sport Appearance Packages
Lexus Europe has released information on the upcoming IS & CT Sport editions.
Kevin · September 3rd, 2015
Lexus Spain Announces Blacked Out CT 200h Sport Edition
Lexus Spain has announced a new CT 200h SPORT edition with blacked out grille, roof, and wheels.
Kevin · August 19th, 2015
New Rumors on the Next-Generation Lexus CT
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.
Kevin · August 3rd, 2015
Spy Shots: Next-Generation Lexus CT Prototype Spotted
Prototypes of the next-generation Lexus CT have been spotted in England.
Kevin · July 13th, 2015
Lexus CT Owner Blog: Thoughts on Infotainment
My plan for this month’s post on the CT owner’s blog was to sing the praises of the Display Audio controller, the circular dial interface for recent Lexus models without navigation installed.
Kevin · May 31st, 2015
Lexus China Announces Two Special Edition CT 200h Models
Two limited edition CT 200h trims have been released: The Chocolate edition and the Dark Knight edition.
Kevin · April 12th, 2015
Will Lexus Release a Turbocharged CT 200t?
Is Lexus planning to use their new 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine in the CT?
Kevin · February 6th, 2015
Lexus Geneva Concept to be CT-Based Sedan?
The secret Lexus concept set to a Geneva debut might not be a mystery after all.
Kevin · February 4th, 2015
Lexus CT Owner Blog: The iPhone Tech Upgrade
I have a new favorite accessory for my Lexus CT 200h, and I have to write about it despite sounding like a full-on infomercial.
Kevin · February 3rd, 2015
Lexus Europe Offers Two-Tone CT 200h Special Edition
There's a new Lexus CT 200h two-tone special edition now available in Europe.
Kevin · February 2nd, 2015
Lexus CT Owner Blog: The CT 200h F SPORT in Winter
Winter has arrived, and I’m getting my first exposure to driving the CT 200h in the snow & ice. The cold weather has given me real appreciation for the product planners at Lexus Canada, who have outfitted the CT F SPORT package with heated front seats and side mirrors. I’ve driven Lexus press cars in …
Kevin · December 8th, 2014
Lexus CT Owner Blog: The CT 200h vs. IS 250
Before purchasing the CT 200h, I went through the process of choosing between the hybrid hatchback and a base-model IS 250 sedan. Why these two models? Price was the controlling factor — I had a definite budget and the base-model IS 250 with all-wheel drive was at the very top end. Here are the key …
Kevin · November 2nd, 2014
The New Car: Reasons for Choosing the Lexus CT 200h F SPORT
For the latest post in my CT 200h owner’s blog, I’ve outlined the reasons for choosing the hybrid hatchback over the IS 250 AWD sedan. (The top reason shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone.) Read about my CT 200h vs IS 250 Decision
Kevin · November 2nd, 2014
Lexus CT Owner Blog: The First Modification
After three months of ownership, I’ve made my first modification to the CT 200h: It might be a little difficult to see from this photo, let’s highlight the mod in red: That’s right, I made an adjustment to the cupholder, using a strip of foam to reduce the rattling of my water bottle. Living dangerously, …
Kevin · October 5th, 2014
Lexus to Build a CT-Based Sedan?
Lexus is considering a CT-based compact sedan, according to a Motoring Australia interview with Lexus International president Tokuo Fukuichi: “This is also a new product that … we consider about the possibility in the market. We have a chance to develop something like this,” said Fukuichi, who is also the global design chief of Toyota …
Kevin · October 3rd, 2014
Lexus Not Considering CT F or NX F High Performance Models
Lexus F chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi has dismissed the idea of a high-performance CT hatchback — from Motoring Australia: “He is not interested in building with front-wheel drive configuration,” [Yaguchi-san’s] interpreter told motoring.com.au. Asked if F could develop an all-wheel drive version Yaguchi replied via his interpreter: “Basically they have to consider taking whatever is …
Kevin · September 10th, 2014
Lexus CT Owner Blog: The Cross Country Trip
This summer, in partnership with OpenRoad Lexus in Richmond, BC, my wife Karissa and I drove across North America in our brand new Lexus CT 200h. The timing was interesting — we had originally planned to take a relaxing drive through Canada and the USA, but some unexpected events occurred and we need to be …
Kevin · September 2nd, 2014
Driving Across North America in the Lexus CT 200h F SPORT
This summer, in partnership with the OpenRoad Lexus dealership of Richmond, BC, my wife Karissa and I drove across North America in our brand new Lexus CT 200h. Here’s how it happened, by the numbers: 6 days, 4,736 kms (2,943 miles), an average speed of 90km/hr (56mph), and $270 in gas. Wait, what? $270 to …
Kevin · September 2nd, 2014
My New Car: The 2014 Lexus CT 200h F SPORT
Time for a major announcement — after seven years of driving a 1994 Lexus LS 400, I took delivery of a 2014 CT 200h F SPORT last week at OpenRoad Lexus Richmond in British Columbia. While I have plenty of experience driving Lexus vehicles, this will be my first time being a new owner. The …
Kevin · July 17th, 2014
Lexus CT Owner Blog: The New Car
Time for a major announcement — after seven years of driving a 1994 Lexus LS 400, I took delivery of a 2014 CT 200h F SPORT last week at OpenRoad Lexus Richmond in British Columbia. While I have plenty of experience driving Lexus vehicles, this will be my first time being a new owner. The …
Kevin · July 14th, 2014
Jeremy Clarkson Reviews the 2014 Lexus CT 200h
Jeremy Clarkson has reviewed the Lexus CT 200h for The Sunday Times, and it’s a rather harsh read: Today we live in a part of the world where miles per gallon has surpassed miles per hour as “the thing that matters”. And this car is a hybrid, which means it can do nigh-on 70mpg. I …
Kevin · May 9th, 2014
The Lexus CT BG Concept from the Beijing Motor Show
Lexus China is displaying a customized CT 200h at the Beijing Motor Show, calling it the CT BG Concept — here are some photos from Japanese website Car Watch: According to Chinese website Sohu, the CT BG concept is based on the CT 200h F SPORT, but with a “more personalized design language”: The model …
Kevin · April 21st, 2014
Interview with Lexus CT 200h Chief Engineer Chika Kako
The Lexus Spain weblog has an extensive interview with Lexus CT 200h chief engineer Chika Kako, the first-ever woman chief engineer for a Lexus (or Toyota) vehicle — here are some translated quotes, by way of Kaizen Factor: Former CT chief engineer Osamu Sadakata engineer set the bar high with the first version of the …
Kevin · April 3rd, 2014
Photo Gallery: Closer Look at the 2014 Lexus CT 200h
Lexus International posted a nice photo collection of the updated CT 200h on their Facebook page: (The new Redline exterior color is a knockout — really suits the CT’s updated look.) [Source: Lexus International Facebook page]
Kevin · April 2nd, 2014
German Magazine Disassembles Lexus CT 200h After 100,000km Road Test
At the completion of their 100,000km extended road test of the Lexus CT 200h, German magazine Auto Bild disassembled the hybrid hatchback to look for signs of wear & tear: Looking through the accompanying photo gallery, there were some minor faults, but nothing major — in fact, the only two maintenance issues during the 100,000km …
Kevin · April 1st, 2014
Lexus Korea Launches CT 200h Art Project
The updated Lexus CT 200h has lead to some pretty interesting marketing experiments — first, there was Lexus Japan’s stellar Trick Photography project, and now Lexus Korea has followed it up with a graphic design showcase: This video shows how the designers put together some of these images: There’s a lot of creativity in these …
Kevin · March 20th, 2014
Interview with Lexus CT Chief Engineer Chika Kako
The Lexus UK blog has an interview with Chika Kako, the chief engineer of the updated CT 200h and the very first female chief engineer in the Lexus brand’s history: How did consumer feedback shape the improvements that have been made to the CT? Chika Kako: Some customers complained about the CVT noise, and to …
Kevin · March 12th, 2014
Auto Express Reviews the 2014 Lexus CT 200h
Auto Express has posted a complimentary review of the updated 2014 Lexus CT 200h: It’s easy to dismiss the Lexus CT 200h as dull, but for customers with no interest in driving fast, it’s ideal. Quality, refinement and ride are all improved, while the styling is fresher all round. Read the Auto Express CT 200h …
Kevin · March 6th, 2014
Photo Gallery: 2014 Lexus CT 200h F SPORT with *Redline* Exterior
Japanese website Car Watch has posted some photos of the updated 2014 Lexus CT 200h F SPORT in the new Redline exterior color: I saw the CT 200h in Redline a couple weeks back at the Toronto Auto Show, and thought it was a strong color that suited the CT perfectly — anyone else seen …
Kevin · February 24th, 2014
Four New Lexus CT 200h Commercials
With the release of the updated Lexus CT 200h, there are new commercials springing up around the world — let’s start with three from the USA: Here’s the CTh commercial for European markets, like the music in this one: (Any other regional Lexus CT commercials out there that I’ve missed? Leave a link in the …
Kevin · February 12th, 2014
Amazing Trick Photography with the Lexus CT 200h
In a continuation of their excellent CT commercial, Lexus Japan has sent a team of creatives on a road trip to take more trick photography — here are some examples: This is some seriously amazing work — there’s currently 19 trick photos (and accompanying videos), with 11 more still to come. So good. Visit the …
Kevin · February 3rd, 2014
Lexus Manufacturing Plant in Japan Displays Custom CT 200h at Local Auto Show
The Lexus manufacturing plant in Fukuoka, Japan, has built a custom Lexus CT200h for display at the 2014 Fukuoka Motor Show in last week. Inspired by traditional handicrafts, the interior of this special edition CT 200h incorporates local fabrics, ceramics, tortoiseshell and mat rush — here’s the only photo I’ve been able to find: This …
Kevin · January 27th, 2014