► NEW 2014 Lexus CT 200h

Reinforcing the progressive luxury that is the hallmark of the Lexus brand, the new compact luxury hatchback offers more sophisticated exterior styling, a more refined interior with upgraded equipment, enhanced driving comfort and a stronger differentiation of the F SPORT version.

The new CT 200h interior has been refined to offer greater comfort, enhanced levels of equipment and improved visual and tactile quality.
 
The driver now benefits from a new, 370 mm diameter steering wheel matching that of the IS model range.
 
The Optitron instrument binnacle is now available with an integral, 4.2" TFT (Thin Film Transistor) screen which may be linked to the multimedia system and controlled via steering wheel-mounted switches. The central meter surround has been accentuated with a bright metal finish.
 
The central TFT multimedia display screen is now of a thinner, fixed design. The Lexus Media Display and Lexus Premium Navigation systems feature added functions, improved operability, and enhanced hands-free and voice recognition control. The former features a new, centre console-mounted controller.
 
Added functions include twin port, multi-USB compatibility; a USB-stored photo display function; a mirror link function (LDA); album cover art display; and a cache radio function which records 20 minutes of a programme for replay if missed.
 
Fully described below, the Remote Touch Interface (RTI) features a more user-friendly push entry control switch, the Lexus Navigation System has been substantially upgraded, and the Lexus audio systems benefit from the adoption of the world's first bamboo loudspeaker technology.
 
Additional equipment upgrades include the availability of rear view and back guide monitors for the LDA system, as well as Intuitive parking Assist, a Tyre Pressure Warning system and a Traction Control 'Off' switch.
 
A new Light Control System features Welcome lighting, which illuminates selected exterior and interior lights for 15 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked; a Follow Me Home system which illuminates the headlamps and selected other lighting for between 30 and 120 seconds; and the automatic cut-off of interior lights 20 minutes after the ignition is switched off.
 
The centre console insert colours and combinations have been revised. A new door panel insert and upholstery design incorporates stitching for added visual quality. A choice of 5 trim finishes now includes Shimamoku wood. And a new, more sophisticated, metal film finish has been added to the centre console controls.
 
A choice of 5 fabric and 3 genuine leather upholstery finishes is available. And the interior also features a new colour scheme: Topaz Brown.

Combining a 99 DIN hp/73 kW, 1,798 cc Atkinson Cycle petrol engine with a powerful, 82 DIN hp/60 kW electric motor, the CT 200h's Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain features a unique Energy Management System.
 
With a total system output of 136 DIN hp/100 kW, the CT 200h will accelerate seamlessly from 0-100 km/h in 10.3 seconds, and on to maximum speed of 180 km/h --performance on a par with rivals positioned at the very heart of the premium compact segment.
 
Conversely, the CT 200h boasts remarkably low fuel consumption -a combined cycle figure of only 3.6 l/100 km- and, offering significant cost of ownership benefits in many European countries, class-leading CO2 emissions as low as just 82 g/km.
 
Lexus Hybrid Drive generates significantly less NOx and particulate emissions that an equivalent diesel engined vehicle. Moreover, when operating in EV mode, it generates zero CO2, NOx and particulate emissions.

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