The 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid is also called 2011 Lexus CT 200h because it has got only one trim that is 200h, well there is another option too called 200h Premium and the letters CT stands for comfort touring. It is a small beautiful car with lots of high-tech features. As the name suggest, it is highly fuel efficient car but with a switch of a button you can change your setting to less economical sports mode.

The Lexus CT Hybrid uses 1.8-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine providing 134 horsepower and it can reach zero to sixty in 10.4 seconds while a electric motor teamed with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT). The nickel-metal-hydride battery pack below the rear seat stores charge accumulated from vehicle braking and uses its energy to drive the electric motor. The Lexus CT 200h consumes 4.1 litres/100km of premium unleaded fuel on the combined cycle and emits 95g/km CO2.

This small car is loaded with features, some of the motable features are automatic climate control, maintenance interval indicator, AM/FM/Satellite radio/CD/MP3/WMA sound system with 6 speakers, voice activated controls for bluetooth wireless enabled devices and tilt and telescopic steering column. Safety features include anti-theft alarm, front dual knee airbags, front and rear crumple zones, front and rear side head curtain airbags, drive and passenger dual stage airbag, crash sensor sending GPS signal, safety connect telematics with automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assistance button (SOS) and roadside assistance connectivity.

The 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid features MacPherson struts suspension in front and a fully independent, double-wishbone suspension in back which reduce body vibrations and provides pretty comfortable ride.

Front seat can be adjusted multi-ways to make room for tall drivers, there’s enough room in the rear seat for passengers bellow six feet. Loading capacity is 14.3 cubic feet, which is competitive in its calss. C-pillar and rear-seat headrests restricts rear visibility.

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