Performance 2013 Lexus CT 200h Reviews
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- Overall 7.8 of 10
- Interior 7.0 of 10
- Performance 8.0 of 10
- Quality 8.0 of 10
- Safety 9.0 of 10
- Features 9.0 of 10
- Fuel Engine 9.0 of 10
- Performance 8.0 of 10
The 2013 Lexus CT 200h is, perhaps uniquely attractive, eco-minded mix of hybrid and somewhat sporty character. You will not find as interesting or responsive to drive as, say, Audi A3 or Volvo C30 out, competitors in the niche of small luxury hatchback.
Under the hood, CT is very similar to the larger Toyota Prius: Having a 98-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine paired with two company's Hybrid Synergy Drive system, resulting in a total power output of 134 horsepower. As with the Prius, the 1.4-kilowatt-hour nickel-metal-hydride batteries sit under the rear deck, store the energy generated by the engine and from regenerative braking, and then give back to increase engine torque and - at low speeds and under light loads - propel the car alone.
The experience of driving at first not all that energetic or pulse-raising. But if you ignore the Eco gauge and substantial rough rumble of the engine when it's pushed hard, CT 200h will be more promising. By far the most enjoyable driving comes from the Sport mode, which contains different control settings and a more aggressive approach to hybrid performance, power delivery, acceleration, and other control systems. It gives full power assists on partial throttle, firms up the steering wheel, and measure the power to change red-rimmed tachometer (surprisingly neat little effect). And it makes the CT feel like it is faster from 0-to-60-mph time of just under 10 seconds.
Just like the Prius, the CT 200h offers EV mode. Press the button next to the controller, go light on the gas pedal, and - provided the battery is charged and a number of other conditions are met - You can drive up to about 25 mph for short distances on electric power only.
CT is arguably the best handling compact hybrid yet. On the rough road surface at the top of the mountain pass during our test drive, the car turned crackers and can be hurried along surprisingly quickly without jostling passengers. Street violence was kept out of the cabin, but the suspension is firm and the electric power steering (in Sport mode) managed to transmit some road feel and actually kick back on rutted surfaces.
Barriers sporty, on the other hand, including the Prius-style shifting, and removal of paddle shifters to simulate gear changes step. Drivers can choose the "B" mode for better engine braking and regeneration on steep downhill grades, but the steady hum of the engine on long uphills or switchbacks might signal to slow down even if the car mechanically to the task.
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