Lexus CT

Lexus CT
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Model codeA10
ProductionDecember 2010[1] – October 2022
Model years2011–2017 (US, Canada)
AssemblyJapan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Toyota Motor Kyushu)[1]
DesignerTakeshi Tanabe
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact executive car (C)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota New MC platform
RelatedToyota Auris (E180)
Powertrain
Engine1.8 L 2ZR-FXE I4 (hybrid petrol)
Electric motor60 kW (80 hp; 82 PS) 3JM AC synchronous
Power output
  • 73 kW (98 hp; 99 PS) (petrol engine)
  • 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) (combined system output)
TransmissioneCVT
Hybrid drivetrainSeries-parallel (Lexus Hybrid Drive)
Battery1.3 kWh nickel-metal hydride[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)[3]
Length4,350 mm (171.3 in)[3]
Width1,765 mm (69.5 in)[3]
Height1,455 mm (57.3 in)[3]
Kerb weight1,420 kg (3,131 lb)

The Lexus CT (Japanese: レクサス・CT, Hepburn: Rekusasu CT) is a hybrid electric automobile sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, as a premium compact hatchback. The CT, consisting of a single model called the CT 200h, is a luxury hybrid based on the Toyota Prius drivetrain and Toyota MC platform chassis, and is the first luxury compact and hatchback hybrid.[citation needed] It is the first production model in Lexus's family to introduce the "Spindle Grille" design as seen in its fascia. It made its debut at the March 2010 Geneva International Motor Show,[4] six months after the unveiling of the LF-Ch concept car; it is primarily targeted at the European market but is being sold worldwide[5] and was introduced to North American markets at the April 2010 New York International Auto Show. Lexus has trademarked the names CT 200h, CT 300h, and CT 400h.[6] The design by Takeshi Tanabe[7] was approved in 2008 and patented on 11 September 2009.[8]

Production began in January 2011 and European sales following shortly after.[9] Japan sales began on 12 January 2011,[10] while US sales began in March 2011.[11] The CT has been discontinued in the US and later Canada, with the 2017 model year being the last. Sales continued in some other markets until 2022.[12][13][14]

Designated the platform code A10, when fitted with ZR-series petrol engine with hybrid setup, the CT is known by the model code ZWA10. "CT" stands for "Creative Touring" and "200h" refers to the hybrid performance being equal to that of a conventional 2.0-litre engine.[15] However, Lexus distributors in some countries use the name, "Compact Touring".[16]

The CT was discontinued in October 2022 with a special edition named Cherished Touring.[14]

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  4. ^ "Lexus CT 200 H Teased Ahead of Geneva Debut". Worldcarfans.com. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
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  6. ^ "Lexus' "C-Premium" upmarket small car gets a name: CT 200h... – my.IS – Lexus IS Forum". my.IS. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
  7. ^ "Takeshi Tanabe interview: evolution of Lexus design". Lexus. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  8. ^ U.S. patent D624850
  9. ^ Elias, Mark (30 November 2010). "First Drive: 2011 Lexus CT 200h [Review]". Leftlanenews.com. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  10. ^ "Lexus Launches 'CT 200h' in Japan". Toyota Japan. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  11. ^ "March 2011 Dashboard: Hybrid Car Sales Triple Increase of Auto Market". HybridCars.com. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  12. ^ Tragianis, Nick (29 May 2017). "Lexus CT 200h hatchback discontinued in the U.S." Driving. Canada. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  13. ^ "Lexus CT - The world's first luxury hybrid hatch". Australia: Lexus. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  14. ^ a b Altoveros, Jose (4 March 2022). "Lexus to end production of CT hybrid". AutoIndustriya.com. Philippines: AutoIndustriya. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  15. ^ "Lexus Launches 'CT 200h' in Japan" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  16. ^ "Site Map". Australia: Lexus. Archived from the original on 11 April 2014.