2011 New Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Hatchback

Lexus CT 200h front

Lexus has published more  detailed specifications for hybrid hatchback car, the 2011 Lexus CT 200h. Planned On sale January 2011, the hybrid hatchback development with boasts ‘L finesse’ styling, a roof-mounted spoiler, 17-inches alloy wheels and available LED headlights.

Lexus CT 200h side

Interior, the cabin equipped with  an 8-inches TFT LCD display, metallic accents and very soft touch materials. To further ease the minds of high-class natural  audio equipment, Lexus added “bamboo charcoal-based resin diaphragm speakers” and natural dashboard from bioplastic  components.

Lexus CT 200h top

Power are  supported by a 98 hp (73 kW / 99 PS)  and 1.8-liter VVT-i petrol engine and an 80 hp (60 kW / 82 PS) electric motor. Despite sounding comfortable powerful, the combined output is 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS). While this allows the hybrid hatchback to have an estimated EPA fuel economy rating of 42 mpg (combined), acceleration speed around 0-60 mph for  9.8 seconds and reach  top speed is 112 mph (180 km/hours).

Lexus CT 200h back

This  hybrid car is also featured with a 4 mode drive selection switch, which allows driver  to choose between max performance or efficiency . If choose Sport mode it will reduces the influence of the safety nannies (stability control / traction control), while if choose  Eco mode retards throttle inputs and the AC. But if we choose Normal or EV mode , good, normal and EV mode allows the Lexus CT 200h to travel up to 1 mile emissions free at speeds up to 28 mph (45 km/h).

source :kompas/worldcarfans