2014 Lexus CT 200h Update?
Here's a grainy image of what appears to be the updated 2014 Lexus CT 200h.
Kevin · January 22nd, 2013
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2013 Lexus CT 200h Price Increase in USA
The 2013 Lexus CT 200h will have a starting price of $32,050 in the USA, representing a $2,930 increase over last year’s base CT 200h.
Kevin · December 13th, 2012
No Higher Powered Lexus CT Until 2017?
According to a GoAuto interview with Lexus International general manager Andrew Kirby, a more-powerful Lexus CT will not be offered until (at least) 2017.
Kevin · December 10th, 2012
Matte Black Bison Lexus CT 200h by Wald International
Japanese tuner Wald International has released new photos of their Lexus CT 200h Black Bison body kit in matte black.
Kevin · November 13th, 2012
Photo Gallery: Matte Black Lexus CT 200h
While at the Northern California Evolution Meet at Lexus of Sacramento last month, photographer Philip Isidro had a chance to do a night photo shoot with a matte black CT 200h.
Kevin · October 23rd, 2012
Lexus CT to Get New Engine Option?
Also mentioned in last week’s news.com.au interview with the president of Lexus International, Kiyotaka Ise, was the possibility of a CT with a gas-only engine option.
Kevin · October 9th, 2012
Lexus CT 200h Places Second in Rallye Vert de Montréal Race
A Lexus CT 200h driven by Sebastien Kroetsch has placed second in Rallye Vert de Montréal, the only Canadian stop on the global FIA Alternative Energies Cup circuit. A Toyota Prius Plugin finished first.
Kevin · October 7th, 2012
Lexus CT 200h Creative Textile Special Edition from Japan
Lexus Japan will be releasing the CT 200h with a special-edition Creative Textile interior.
Kevin · September 24th, 2012
New CT 200h Commercial from Lexus UK
The Lexus CT -- where even a tiny drop of gas goes a long way.
Kevin · September 11th, 2012
Lexus Spindle Grille Family Portrait
Spotted this new Lexus family group shot on the Lexus Spain weblog.
Kevin · August 30th, 2012
Is Lexus Planning a CT Spin-off?
Back in June, WardsAuto interviewed Lexus general manager Mark Templin about the CT 200h, and found out some interesting details.
Kevin · August 29th, 2012
2013 Lexus CT 200h Announced
The 2013 Lexus CT 200h has been announced by Lexus USA with minimal changes.
Kevin · August 24th, 2012
Lexus Summer Road Trip: CT 200h in Black & White
Some desktop wallpapers of the 2012 Lexus CT 200h in black & white.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
Lexus Europe 2012 Sales Update
Lexus sales are up 7% in Europe over the first six months of 2012, with 23,454 units sold.
Kevin · July 24th, 2012
Wald to Build Black Bison Kit for Lexus CT 200h
Japanese tuner Wald International will be releasing a Black Bison sport package for the Lexus CT 200h at the China Auto Salon in October.
Kevin · July 19th, 2012
Lexus CT 200h Commercial: 42 Miles
Here’s the latest CT 200h commercial from Lexus USA.
Kevin · June 22nd, 2012
Lexus CT 200h Wins Top Safety Award in Japan
The Lexus CT 200h has earned the Grand Prix award for highest safety performance among all vehicle models rated under the Japan New Car Assessment Program.
Kevin · April 26th, 2012
Driving the 2012 Lexus CT 200h
Last week, I picked up a 2012 Matador Red Mica Lexus CT 200h from Lexus Canada for a road test, and so far, I’ve been really enjoying my time behind the wheel.
Kevin · April 14th, 2012
Photo Gallery: Lexus Hybrids and the Aurora Borealis
Taken in Norway near Lexus Tromsø, the northernmost Lexus dealership in the world, here are some photos of a CT 200h & RX 450h lit up by the Aurora Borealis.
Kevin · February 14th, 2012
Lexus Executives Discuss Possible New Models
A new article from Automotive News has plenty of interesting details on Lexus’ future plans, including some potential new models.
Kevin · January 17th, 2012
Lexus CT 200h Named One of Playboy’s Cars of the Year
The Lexus CT 200h was named to a curious “Best of 2011″ list, with the hybrid hatchback included among Playboy’s Cars of the Year.
Kevin · January 3rd, 2012
Lexus CT 200h & RX 350/450h Named Top Safety Picks
The 2012 Lexus CT 200h and RX 350/450h have earned Top Safety Pick awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Kevin · December 16th, 2011
Lexus CT 200h Demonstrates the Importance of Winter Tires
Last night was the first snowfall in my area, so it's a good time to feature this video from Yokohama demonstrating the importance of winter tires, using a Lexus CT 200h as the example vehicle.
Kevin · December 9th, 2011
Lexus Hopes to Double Sales in China by 2013
“We hope to sell 100,000 of our Lexus vehicles here in China in 2013, as we are on track to recover from this year’s earthquake,” said Kenji Nakashima, senior vice-president of Lexus China.
Kevin · December 7th, 2011
Lexus Fashion Workshop Announced
A new initiative called the Lexus Fashion Workshop was unveiled last week, with Lexus bringing together four designers to create fashion pieces out of CT 200h parts.
Kevin · December 4th, 2011
Imagining a Lexus CT Sedan
Upon learning that Lexus was planning to cancel the much-maligned HS 250h, some readers suggested that the model be converted into a CT sedan — interestingly, photochopper Theophilus Chin tried that something very similar a couple of weeks back.
Kevin · November 14th, 2011
Lexus UK CT 200h F Sport Photo Gallery
Lexus has announced the 2012 Lexus CT 200h *F Sport* package for the UK, marking the release with a set of sharply detailed photos.
Kevin · October 20th, 2011
Lexus CT 200h Wins Rallye International Vert de Montréal [Update]
A Lexus CT 200h has won the third annual Rallye International Vert de Montréal leg of the FIA Alternative Energies Cup, a world championship for vehicles with alternative energy propulsion
Kevin · October 5th, 2011
2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport Special Edition
Details on the 2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport Special Edition have been announced today.
Kevin · September 30th, 2011
Lexus CT 200h F-Sport U.S. Pricing
The Lexus USA website has been updated with pricing for the 2012 CT 200h, and I was excited to see the new F-Sport package is only $1,000 with a NuLuxe interior ($2,330 with leather).
Kevin · September 30th, 2011
Is Lexus Building a More Powerful CT?
Also included with the recent CAR Magazine LFA rumors was mention of a possible Lexus CT engine upgrade.
Kevin · September 20th, 2011
Lexus CT 200h F-Sport Desktop Wallpaper
Lexus USA has published this photo of the 2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport package equipped with the optional 17″ alloy wheels, and I just had to publish it as a wallpaper.
Kevin · September 16th, 2011
2012 Lexus CT 200h European F-Sport Photo Gallery
Lexus revealed the European edition of the CT 200h F-Sport at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and it appears to be yet another variant on the performance package.
Kevin · September 13th, 2011
Lexus CT 200h Leads Luxury Compact Sales in USA
AutoGuide has run the Lexus CT 200h sales numbers, and despite its late March launch and earthquake-delayed inventory, the hybrid hatchback sits as the top-selling compact luxury car in the USA.
Kevin · August 31st, 2011
2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport in Nebula Gray Pearl
When I spotted a 2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport during the Pebble Beach Concours a couple weeks back, it was notable for two reasons — not only was it my first look at the F-Sport option package, it was also showing off the new Nebula Gray Pearl exterior paint.
Kevin · August 29th, 2011
2012 Lexus CT 200h Information (Including F-Sport Package Details)
Lexus has just released information on the 2012 CT 200h, which is entering its second model year after a brief 2011 production run.
Kevin · August 12th, 2011
Lexus CT 200h F-Sport Photos from South Africa
While on the topic of the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport package, take a look at these photos from the Lexus South Africa’s CT press launch.
Kevin · August 10th, 2011
Lexus CT 200h F-Sport Package to Reach U.S. Dealerships in October?
According to Kicking Tires, the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport is scheduled to reach U.S. dealerships in October.
Kevin · August 9th, 2011
AutoMiddleEast Reviews the Lexus CT 200h
AutoMiddleEast has posted a review of the Lexus CT 200h that's worth reading -- and not only just to get a glimpse of the model in Ultrasonic Blue (an exterior color not yet available in North America) or because the reviewer admits to taking the press car up to 109mph.
Kevin · August 2nd, 2011
Flickr Find: Underground Lexus CT
Really liking this Lexus CT 200h photo by Flickr photographer Lil Tian, taken on location from a Ikea parking garage in Malaysia.
Kevin · July 12th, 2011
Dan Neil Reviews the Lexus CT 200h
Auto journalist (& future TV show host) Dan Neil has reviewed the Lexus CT 200h for the Wall Street Journal, and it's hardly a positive affair -- Neil tears into the hybrid hatchback from all angles, from the handling & performance to the styling, all in the name of being a car enthusiast.
Kevin · July 11th, 2011
TOM’S Releases Lexus CT 200h Cup Holders?
TOM'S, the factory-authorized Lexus tuner in Japan, has taken a break from designing aero kits and turbochargers to release two CT 200h cup holders.
Kevin · July 8th, 2011
Nürburgring Inspired Lexus CT 200h Concept from Australia
Once again, Lexus has chosen the Australian market to debut a new variant of the CT 200h -- this time, it's a concept inspired by the Nürburgring racer we saw back in May.
Kevin · July 5th, 2011
Lexus CT Challenge Contest Results
A couple months back, I mentioned a unique contest by Canadian dealership Northwest Lexus, where the goal was to guess just how far the CT 200h could travel on one tank of gas.
Kevin · July 1st, 2011
Motor Trend Reviews the Lexus CT 200h
As unusual as it seems, this recent Motor Trend review on the 2011 Lexus CT 200h comes to the defence of the hybrid hatchback's powertrain, and that "the Lexus combines reasonably sporty responsiveness with unsurpassed fuel economy."
Kevin · June 28th, 2011
Air Runners Reveals Lexus CT 200h Air Suspension
Air Runner Systems have just announced their bolt-on Lexus CT 200h air suspension -- here's some action shots by way of the company's Facebook page.
Kevin · June 22nd, 2011
CNET Reviews the Lexus CT 200h’s Tech
Brian Cooley from CNET has put together a thorough overview of the tech found in the Lexus CT 200h, even detailing the all the different interior controls and their functions.
Kevin · June 22nd, 2011
Comparison: Lexus CT 200h vs. Nissan Leaf vs. VW Golf GTD
This Auto Express video showdown between the Lexus CT 200h, Nissan Leaf & VW Golf GTD had all the potential for a very interesting comparison, but ultimately fizzles with its focus on superficial testing criteria rather than examining the differences between the three models.
Kevin · June 15th, 2011
Automobile Magazine Reviews the Lexus CT 200h
Some of the Automobile Magazine editors have turned in their thoughts on the Lexus CT 200h, and there's much praise for both the exterior, interior and gas mileage of the hybrid hatchback.
Kevin · June 14th, 2011
Two Short Lexus CT 200h Commercials from Japan
Here's two 15 second CT 200h commercials from Lexus Japan -- these spots do a great job of cutting to the quick by highlighting the CT's handling capabilities, easily one of the hatchback's strongest selling points. Short and sweet.
Kevin · June 13th, 2011
Lexus LFA Places 5th Overall in VLN5 Nürburgring Race
It was quite an eventful weekend for racing -- not only did both the Le Mans 24h Race and the Canadian Grand Prix turn in spectacular results, but the #111 Lexus LFA (and drivers Iida Akira, Oshima Kazuya & Ishiura Hiroaki) won the SP8 class on their way to placing 5th overall in the latest edition of the VLN Nürburgring series. This is the best overall result for the Gazoo team since they started racing LFAs in 2008.
Kevin · June 13th, 2011
Imagining a Lexus CT Convertible
Master photochopper Theophilus Chin has created the super-cute Lexus CT 200h Convertible.
Kevin · June 10th, 2011
Motorweek Features Fox Marketing’s Supercharged Lexus CT
American public TV institution Motorweek recently ran a feature on Fox Marketing's supercharged Lexus CT 200h from the NY Auto Show.
Kevin · June 9th, 2011
The NY Times Reviews the Lexus CT 200h
Lawrence Ulrich of The New York Times has turned in a spot-on review of the 2011 Lexus CT 200h that accurately captures both the highs and the lows of the new hybrid hatchback.
Kevin · June 7th, 2011
MarketWatch Reviews the Lexus CT 200h
MarketWatch may be an unusual place to get car buying advice, but that doesn't stop their recent review of the Lexus CT 200h from being one of the most positive in recent memory.
Kevin · June 3rd, 2011
Car & Driver Reviews the Lexus CT 200h
The Car & Driver review of the Lexus CT 200h has been posted to their website, and for the most part, it's an unflattering look at the new hybrid hatchback.
Kevin · June 1st, 2011
Driving Lessons with Lexus Driving Guru Yoshiaki Ito
Lexus Magazine is running an article featuring Lexus' Drive Meister Yoshiaki Ito, who has helped develop eight Lexus models while working in the company's experimental division.
Kevin · May 29th, 2011
Clever Lexus CT 200h Commercial from Romania
Here's a Lexus CT 200h commercial from Romania that I would classify as unique.
Kevin · May 27th, 2011
Lexus CT 200h Receives “Top Safety Pick” Rating from IIHS
Following news of a 5-star safety rating in Europe, the Lexus CT 200h has also been named a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA.
Kevin · May 27th, 2011
Interactive Lexus CT 200h Painting Program
Not to keep going on about the Lexus Hybrid Art Exhibit that's happening in Moscow, but this interactive CT 200h paint program is something to see.
Kevin · May 23rd, 2011
Fifth Gear Reviews the Lexus CT 200h
UK TV show Fifth Gear included a short review of the Lexus CT 200h in their latest episode -- too bad the review is dominated by a thoroughly cranky Tiff Needel.
Kevin · May 23rd, 2011
Autoweek Editors Review the Lexus CT 200h
Autoweek has published their staff driving impressions of the Lexus CT 200h, and it's a mixed bag of compliments and complaints.
Kevin · May 20th, 2011
Lexus Australia Launches CT 200h iPhone Contest
Not only does Australia get the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport package before most other countries, but now in the Land Down Under can win a CT by competing in an iPhone game contest.
Kevin · May 13th, 2011
Car Advice Reviews the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport
Car Advice is the second Australian website to turn in a review of the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport, and it’s a much more in-depth article than the first. The review points to the exterior design, big trunk space and fuel economy as the top positives, though they were decidedly less enthused about the navigation display …
Kevin · May 10th, 2011
Lexus IS Sportcross & Lexus CT 200h Together
Here’s the unique sight of a Lexus CT 200h together with a first-generation IS Sportcross, as taken by automotive author Basem Wasef: Even though the IS Sportcross was released before Lexus’ L-Finesse design language, you can still see a ton of similarities between the models, particularly in the rear. Great photo! [Source: Basem Wasef]
Kevin · May 10th, 2011
A Look at the Technology Used to Create Lexus CT 3D Display in Hollywood
Two weeks back, Lexus created a stunning CT 200h promotion using 3D projection technology and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel as the backdrop, and now thanks to Media Life magazine, we can find out exactly how difficult this event was to pull off: It took several months to get the stunt ready. Pearl [Media, the company …
Kevin · May 9th, 2011
The Motor Report Reviews the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport
Australian website The Motor Report has published what I believe is the first english-language review of the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport package. Outside of some exterior design tweaks, the CT F-Sport is equipped with a firmer suspension — too bad the review glosses over this fact, only mentioning that might be too stiff for Australian …
Kevin · May 4th, 2011
Brian Fox Talks about His Supercharged Lexus CT
Here’s a short Lexus Magazine video featuring Brian Fox (of Fox Marketing) talking about his custom Lexus CT 200h on display at the NY Auto Show: I was there when this video was put together, and at one point, the super-tall Mr. Fox was sitting in the CT with his head sticking out the sunroof …
Kevin · May 2nd, 2011