Luxury Of The Lexus CT 200h
Official information for Euro fighting hybrid of Lexus, the CT 200h, has just been released by Lexus. Shod with 17 inch wheels mounted to a newly developed front wheel drive platform, the smallest Lexus ever produced is powered by a 1.8-liter gasoline engine mated to an electric motor, with power being transmitted through an Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission. It is capable of the settings that include ECO, SPORT and NORMAL.
With respect to sizing, the CT comes in 4,320 mm length and 1,765 mm width, with a 2,600 mm wheelbase. These dimensions put it in the same league as the Audi A3 and provide the owners with 345 litres, about 12.2 cubic feet, of cargo room with the rear seats up, or 700 litres (24.7 cubic feet) with seats folded down.
Lexus CT 200h will be officially launched in 2011 and will be sold in the US. This is the first hybrid car by Lexus and has everything to offer to make it a dream car. This hybrid car is a five door car with 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and magnet electric motor. It is definitely a combination of style and performance.
The interior is of superior quality as you would expect from luxury car makers. The dashboard is split into two zones; the upper zone is the Display Zone and has an eight inch monitor. The lower zone is the operational zone and has the shift lever and the Lexus remote touch multi-function controller.
Lexus CT 200h has many safety features built around the break system, which will keep the driver and the passengers safe. A lot of technicalities have been kept in mind while designing the structure of the car to provide each and every facility to the owner of the car. Not only have they made the car stylish and sporty, it has everything that any other Lexus car has to offer. It symbolizes the luxury living, and it is a lot more than just being a hybrid car. It is all about having fun and saving the environment at the same time by delivering low emissions.
The driver is set low as the driver has four drive modes to select from. The different driving modes are; EV, ECO, NORMAL and SPORTS. In EV mode, the CT 200h will run on electric power only and can be driven for 1.2 miles at 28 mph. In Sports mode, the ambience of the cabin changes with the instruments light up, changing to red from blue.
The CT 200h also has a new suspension set up that uses a dedicated double wishbone and a lightweight trailing arm at the rear. This was developed to combine the ride comfort, expected of a Lexus with superior driving and handling agility. There is also a new front anti-roll bar, designed to improve roll rigidity.
The CT 200h is expected to go for sale in late 2010 all around the world, as a 2011 model. It promises to deliver class-leading fuel consumption and tax-saving emissions. It will only be available as a five door hatchback. Lexus expects to lure younger customers, who are looking for an affordable luxury car. That is one of the main reasons for offering a sports drive mode in the CT 200h.
Detailed information about the Lexus CT200h is availiable. Why not book a test drive now!
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