2011 Lexus CT 200h Full Test by Edmunds Inside Line

[Junispro]

10.4 sec 0-60!? i dont like the feeling of getting smoked by grandmas with their camry, or even corollas....

[RayzaBlayz]

why is now a days all about performance......its not a race car..........its a luxury "hybrid" car. Its job is to make you comfortable, get where you need to go, and most importantly save your gas.

[simonasialin]

man this guy sucks... i drove this after the crz and bmw s1 on the same road and was very happy with it. its got class style and its very fun to drive :D and its a good car in big citi.

[88daruma]

I sold my VW Scirocco & got a CT200h. Didn't pick Audi. Didn't pick 1-series. Didn't pick C Class. Test drove a lot of cars. Now having driven my CT for a month (1400+ km). The cabin is quiet. My gas bill much cheaper. There is no looking back. Having driven a Golf Mk5 then Scirocco. VW is just not reliable. Now I understand why Prius are used as taxis in Japan ...

Reliable, comfortable, quiet, economical ... what more could you want?

0-60 under 6s? how much r u paying?

[rowsdower12]

The CT is a slick car and I like hatches. But Lexus pulled a Honda and put a hybrid system in a car that weighs too much and is supposed to be "sporty" (ala CR-Z). Fail IMO. They should have a regular gas engine and then an optional hybrid version but make this car more sporty not just a mild sporty. Its supposed to compete with the 1 Series and a like but doesn't come close IMO. But its selling.

[Razor4ever]

@TheK12student  my diesel makes 60+ in city traffic, beat that.

[Razor4ever]

@Razor4ever its a daily driver Peugeot 307 diesel. I also have an infiniti FX and a Civic Type R for track.

If You want an economical car with a bit of luxury, buy a audi a4 2.0 tdi (diesel) quattro ofc.

[TheLMMish]

beautiful interior, hideous exterior



[SuperMeatsause]

@TheLMMish Are you kidding me right now? For me, it is the exact opposite. The interior looks similar to a Prius while the exterior is just plain stunning! The hatchback shape with the beautiful LED's along with the nice rims make the exterior very nice. The price, the fuel economy, and being a Lexus make me consider having this as a first car.

[TheLMMish]

@SuperMeatsause I'm not kidding you. I agree the interior layout is similar to the toyota prius. It's still a Toyota-based car nonetheless. It's a matter of taste kind Sir :) I like the 2012 Lexus GS, can't wait to go for a test.

[SuperMeatsause]

@TheLMMish I want to test drive this car and maybe it could be my first car. I'm just looking for a balance between fuel economy/performance and price/luxury. I was looking at a Honda Insight Hybrid but is a piece of shit. The BMW 1 series looks good but it is too expensive and although it is very very quick, the fuel economy sucks. The last two option are the Audi A3 and the Lexus CT200h which looks very nice in my opinion. I can't wait to test drive it.

[TheLMMish]

@SuperMeatsause Good luck with that! In that case I can't wait to see a walkaround video of your new Lexus :D

[SuperMeatsause]

@TheLMMish Thanks. I have changed my mind about the interior. I don't know about the video though....

[Roshan3L]

@SuperMeatsause same here....this cars looks great and drives great

[ericj305]

Anyone know where in LA this was shot? Particularly the neighborhood locales.

[34comecome]

this car sucks...it looks crapy

[JAPANTUNER100]

@34comecome you suck

[mace2142]

IF lexus made a CT-F I WOULD buy 3!!! just get the chassis and make it a luxury hot-hatch!! PLEASE!

[8584zender]

0-60 in 10.4s? Hey, the 1982 called and wants it's hatchback back.

[newbielives]

Oh Gawd does it have the numb steering of the 2010 corolla?

[geniegogo]

I test drove this, it drove fine. It didn't feel slow. Most people are not racing from stoplight to stoplight - no one drives their car's full 0-60 potential. I laugh at people who think they do. Only in their imagination. Go out and drive for an hour just for fun and see how often you're flooring the gas pedal. Are you now imagining it? -- or do you actually drive around an extra 3 hours every week just for fun? ^_^ I do and I want a 42 mpg car!

[dsmluck]

@geniegogo What are you going on about. Some people do flog their cars daily and for good reason. They don't put you to sleep when you mash the peddle like the Lexus. My car loves highway on ramps, mountain roads and deserted two-laners. In fact it enjoys going to the track as well where it has seen duty at the drag strip and on a road course. I suggest you drive a car with actual performance characteristics before you comment on how other people drive.

[g1981c]

10.4 seconds is dangerously slow for merging and passing on the highway IMO ...

[creepynut]

@g1981c Are you kidding? This might not be a power machine but even my Yaris does just fine on the highway. The 0-60 is approximately the same. It might not give you whiplash when you punch it to pass or merge but it gets the job done more than comfortably.

[socalpimp1974]

@g1981c you merge on the freeway from 0?

[g1981c]

@socalpimp1974 sometimes. here in NYC all the money has been stolen so the roads are of the drive-at-your-own-risk variety.

[Toyota4Life]

I love the way this car looks !

Its odd because other reviews said it handled nicely. the interior and styling are both win ! I see this car selling alot.

[RollinWitZig]

Well they're just hate' ers, the fact is a well-built vehicle that is luxurious, sporty, and great fuel economy

[08nizmo]

You all are concerned with the 0-60 times? If you are that concerened with it then why would you even be considering a hybrid? Sure you can buy a mild hybrid that has a decent 60 time but your not going to be getting 42mpg either. I actually like this car, just drove one yesterday.

[soundseeker63]

@08nizmo I think the 0-60 would be acceptable if it could do a little better than 42mpg.

You can buy any number of diesel cars, or even petrol cars these days that can match that overall mpg, and destroy it on performance, eg VW Golf GTD. 0-60, 8 sec, 170bhp, 48mpg....oh and it costs a hell of a lot less than this car too.

For the price they are asking I would expect it to at least get close to conventional alternatives, but its nowhere near really. Shame.

[malgacho]

Well I commend Toyota for their effort, it is a first step.

[slimecrazy552]

I've driven this car and it was very nice. High quality interior, smooth and quiet ride, great attention to detail, build quality and looks amazing in person. 42 MPG bests most sub compact cars, but in a very premium, well built luxury car.

[soundseeker63]

@slimecrazy552 Most European compact cars will comfortably do 42 mpg or more, and destroy this car on performance, while costing a lot less to buy. So I very much doubt it will sell over here.

[slimecrazy552]

@soundseeker63 Yes but those are mainly economy cars. Assuming this car delivers on the luxury (which by all indications it does), a luxury car with the fuel economy of a subcompact is very appealing.

[soundseeker63]

@slimecrazy552 Not really. A BMW 320d will beat it for power and economy and costs about the same.

While an Audi A3 2.0Tdi sport will also do that and cost less. Both cars are "luxury" type cars. I Really can't see who's going to buy it. It doesn't even look nice.

[slimecrazy552]

@soundseeker63 The diesels will drive a lot different than the hybrid, in the end it will come down to preference for most. We don't get those diesels here in NA, so I'm not sure how they drive. My perception of diesels is that they're relatively noisy, clanky and not very luxury car like, and it seems I'm right: watch?v=7pCzGKfSu7g&t=2m40s

[soundseeker63]

@slimecrazy552 15 years ago they were. Sometimes they do still sound like a truck from startup but once warmed up and on the move quite often you wouldn't know the difference. In fact a lot of people choose diesel BECAUSE of its performance, not its economy. The torque output easily beating petrol equivalents, making them quicker and more flexible on the road.

If you have no diesels on the market the case for this car makes sense. But in Europe we do and I am sure this car won't shift.

[slimecrazy552]

@soundseeker63 They've taken 1000 pre-orders for this car in the Netherlands, which is quite a feat considering only 700 Lexus cars were sold in the country last year. They also sold 2200 of these in the US in March which compared to 230 for the HS is also quite a feat. Personally I think this car will do very well, it's a lot more refined than any diesel. The only real draw back is straight line acceleration, otherwise the drive is silent, the interior is top notch and there is lots of tech.

[gwalia4]

@slimecrazy552 Time for toyota to drop prius package 5 and replace it with ct. Lot of prius buyers will upgrade to this. Looks nice for a econobox.

[dukviper90]

@soundseeker63 320D does not cost around 30 grand. You're looking at around 45 for a diesel version of the 3 series. But yes, I would much rather pay for the 3 series for its driving dynamics than this pointless piece of shit.

[IwantaLexusLFA]

@dukviper90 Actually the piece of shit is the BMW and not Lexus, BMW is so unreliable especially the 320d, try to see the european forums about this car...lol...Plus the mainteinance costs are exagerrated, aniway BMW is a car for idiots so good luck with that piece of shit. Said by an ex bmw owner.

[dukviper90]

@IwantaLexusLFA I am an infiniti guy. I don't really like BMW but be honest, I know you would rather drive the 3 then the CT. Just sell it when the warranty runs out.

[IwantaLexusLFA]

@soundseeker63 BMW wins for the economy? you must be crazy, bmw diesel consumptions are fakes and everybody know it in europe.

[cumbas]

@IwantaLexusLFA

???

...

LOOOOOOL

[IwantaLexusLFA]

@cumbas except italian cars, obviously

[cumbas]

@IwantaLexusLFA

??

of course...

LOL

because you are a perfect litlle italian sucker ;-)

[IwantaLexusLFA]

@cumbas OMG! How lame can you be? You're a perfect envy french, you're envy of our car brands, our story, our artistic treasure. our HERITAGE! Everything is better in Italy. French sux big time!!!!!!!

[IwantaLexusLFA]

@slimecrazy552 You're right,i'm from Italy and this car is already considered the benchmark in his class by the most important italian car magazine such as "QUATTRORUOTE".

[happyboyy8k]

NIce car

[lbryan250]

Which means the Golf TDI is still the one to buy

[krayzel]

lexus and toyota are going down the drain. wtf were they thinking with this bs car?

[Embosan]

Well, OK, it may be slow and wildly overpriced but at least it's ugly, right?

Gawd, big front overhang; lumpy/bumpy styling; cheap hatchback image. Ick! I see these nailed to the showroom floor.

Sigrafix's posting here said it right: "just when you thought a Lexus couldn't possibly be any more boring..."

[vincedog3]

How does Toyota do it making plain vanilla. Very fine plain vanilla, but Vanilla none the less. How about that 2 door coupe platform rear driver to spice it up that was previewed a few years back. I love Vanilla, but there are much more tasty cars in this segment for less. Keep working at it Toyota, you can do it.

[Sigrafix]

Just when you thought a Lexus couldn't possibly be any more boring...

[mellowdalyricist]

The majority of Lexus buyers are 50+ so it makes sense for them to make slow cars.

[bongborin]

Mazda Speed 3 !!

[alinjohn1960]

0-60 10.3 GOD DAMNN ....THATS MUTHERFUCKING SLOW MAAAAN .

[shawnspeed3]

For what it is and 42 mpg, it's not bad. I already have a Speed3 hatchback...so not interested. Life's too short to take 10.4 to get to 60, which is too dangerous on the highway for passing or getting out of trouble situations. OK conservative design, not inspired.

[555xxx555]

piece of crap Prius copy...what a waste of time

[acuradan623]

this is for Douche Prius drivers....trust me there has to be a market for that, smart move LEXUS

[LBB988]

whats the point of making that shit

[kingraver507]

toyota matrix hybrid lol

[aGua421]

I wouldn't by it but at leas it's not too overpriced.

[TheVtieg6]

I love Lexus but this is just a corolla hybrid.

[001FJ]

Let's see, do I want a Lexus that doesn't look like a Lexus, with an ugly blue Lexus logo, drives like a Corolla, but twice the price of a Corolla? Hahaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[JasonERF]

0-60 in 10,4 seconds is so full of fail I can't even believe this was allowed off the assembly line!

What I would pay to see a 90s Chevy Sprint rip one of these off the line... lmao

[trlalli92]

its prettyyyy fucking ugly

[kirbyswarp]

I was at the car show the other day and the price tag was over 45,000 and I was oh shit!I hate the Prius but this is even less walue for the money.

[NigguhJason]

Let me get this straight; this car is based off the corolla and feels like a re-badged Prius but its going to sell for "below 30K" I bet that below 30K will be 30K+ OTD the door with options. Why would anyone pay that much for a corolla based re-badged Prius? Save the money; buy a Prius.

[kirbyswarp]

@NigguhJason or just don't buy any of them.

Problem Solved!

[grant6730]

@NigguhJason They also have another hybrid, Lexus HS250 for around $30k. I really don't see the point of this car.

[Xmen1312]

Id rather get the CR-Z since it has a better fuel economy and is faster.

[cococly]

@Xmen1312 This is the first time ever I have heard someone would rather choose the CR-Z as the better alternative. lol,

[etoyotarockshsucks]

@Xmen1312 Actually this gets 5mpg more. Look it up before posting stupid comments

[theballinmaster]

Hey insideline can you test the 2011 Hyundai Elantra? I heard that it's the best styling compact car and fully featured. If people are driving on the city streets most of the time and want a luxury hybrid, then a Lexus CT 200h is good for them. On the other hand, if people spend more time driving on the highway with the car then the 40MPG 2011 Hyundai Elantra would make sense.

[kingraver507]

just get a A3 TDI it's faster and you get the same mpg

[sspope]

LoL, and this is supposed to compete with the brilliant new Alfa Romeo Giulietta ???

:D

:D

XD

[TheBigboySid]

it looks good . for a hybrid that is .

[itachii267]

lol

[jcarcobaltss]

It's a toyota matrix hybrid

[prosurfer2222]

hybrids are for faggots

[TheBigboySid]

@prosurfer2222

gas guzzlers are who failed in life and want to die even faster than climate change

[grant6730]

@prosurfer2222 You wouldn't be saying that when the gas price hits $5 a gallon in a couple of years.

[prosurfer2222]

@grant6730 thats wat they said this year n last year n the year before

[Calimustang86]

.. Youve got to be kidding.. Its like a half ass lexus. Baha i mean i guess its not bad for boring people. I mean its not a HORRIBLE car.. But its not very impressive in my view. A little on the ugly side to be honest hahhh..

[yasuisaaan]

looks pretty much like a mini toyota venza

although i love the venza and its one of toyotas nicer vehicles, i still think lexus should up their design

[lbryan250]

Prius engine in THAT great-looking car? you might as well put your prius engine into the LFA

[thebenstrong]

insideline is a joke

[grant6730]

They should have released this as a Scion. Under $30k for a Lexus doesn't make sense.

[enigmo08]

It's just an expensive Toyota Matrix that has a hybrid engine

[jimnguyenwithlife]

its slow, full of electronics, a hybrid, and a hatch back. A upper-class teenager's perfect car :D

[reevsaj]

This guy's voice is very irritating. 

[dickcheese663]

Lexus GS450 and LS600h are hella fast, and so is the BMW 7series active hybrid, WTF CT200h?

[08nizmo]

@dickcheese663 also about 20-50k more expensive. Cant compare apples to oranges

[bajabusta]

dumb name. CT200h. Is there a non h version?  Another green Lexus for the jaded.

[shoelover10]

Just like any other Toyota product, I absolutely will pass. They couldn't pay me to drive what I consider boring,bland, uninspiring and crappy vehicles.

[slimecrazy552]

@shoelover10 Consider based on what?

[shoelover10]

@slimecrazy552 based on other cars on the market. Too many times, some of the styling of Toyotas and Lexus are from other companies designs. To me, can't do anything bold or stand out. They rather be bland and under the radar for styling and basically copy others. Furthermore, I simply hate anything Toyota does, period.

[slimecrazy552]

@shoelover10 Modern Lexus designs, including this CT, are fairly progressive and original. You can't find the lines on this car's front end on anything else out there, and neither can you with the RX and IS. They used to aim to be the Japanese version of Mercedes, but it seems Lexus for now has adopted an image of high tech refinement over traditional luxury. Maybe 5-10 years ago I would have agreed with you, but not in 2011.

[shoelover10]

@slimecrazy552 If it works for you, so well and good. However, I'm entitled to my opinion just like everyone else who wishes to voice them. As for me, even if Lexus or Toyota gave me one of their vehicles absolutely free, I would get rid of it before you could spin around. I don't like anything they produce. As for this new hybrid they made, it's slow, which they didn't make any claim for it to be a sports car. However, it's suppose to be good handling car and it's not according to the reviewer.

[1antisupercat]

hahaha ummmm no

[slimecrazy552]

I think it looks great, and 42mpg in a car this premium is attractive.

[spencer5231]

Ugly POS.

[saboobuu]

still really fucking ugly, it is like a mix of two ugly cars: lexus IS, and mazda 3 hatchback

[trumpetbrandon]

@saboobuu Lexus IS is one of most beautiful cars on the road, respect it!

[DeftonesFan867]

@trumpetbrandon No it isn't and no I won't.

[saboobuu]

@trumpetbrandon what deftones...867 said, "no it isn't, and no i won't"

[rforracing]

Accent performs better than this shit.

[nolbertrsx]

it looks exactly as the mazda 3 2010

[etoyotarockshsucks]

By the way, Im not being converted to a honda loyilist like u because weve had 6 toyotas with no problems. Ive been in multiple hodas, the crv, fit and civic and they had huge fit and finish problems. the seats were uncomfortable and all had misfitting parts. thats hondas new 'quality policie' for u as well as well as frexin ugly ass cars!

[xoquixxoqafxo]

@etoyotarockshsucks

You are obviously a 15 year old child as it states on your profile. I have no interest in trying to convert anyone to Honda's I simply point out a cars flaws, I wont deny that Honda has flaws, every automaker does. I drive new Toyota's all day long at my job and they are all built soo cheaply now. I used to drive a Toyota and both my parents do and I still like old Toyotas but not new ones.

[blueorangelettuce]

so it's basically a piece of crap with a lexus logo

[rojm]

NUMB!

[jonwilliams16]

buy a diesel, faster and better fuel economy. oh and no batteries

[avolox2]

@jonwilliams16 amen!

[nforspeed91]

Buzzkill? I guess Mr. Buzzkillington drives this car.

[08IS350]

My college campus will be over ran by these vehicles in the coming months, should beat out the smart cars and mini's.

[colombiankilla01]

who buys a fucking hybrid for performance reasons, you all a whole bunch 12 year old fags who dont know shit about cars! most of you probably dont have a fucking car!! If I was gonna buy a hybrid I will take this over a prius any day, but if I want a performance car Ill buy an EVO on the same price range!

[xoquixxoqafxo]

Its a Toyota Matrix in Lexus clothing with a slow ass Prius engine... No thanks. For a sportier driving Hybrid, I'll take a CRZ 6MT.

[etoyotarockshsucks]

@xoquixxoqafxo you banned me from your channel. Asshole. the crz is even worse without a doubt. Reed motor trends review and get educated honda loyalist!

[xoquixxoqafxo]

@etoyotarockshsucks

I read every car enthusiast magazine religiously. I also have worked in the car industry since 2007 and although I wont deny that I love Honda I also can like any car if its fun to drive and built well. I removed you bc I didnt appreciate the childish comments that you posted on my videos. Maybe you should grow up a little and if you have something to say be more mature about it otherwise people will continue to block you.

[JELH]

An expensive, slow, ugly piece of CRAP.

[TheNick92UK]

I'll keep my MG ZR

[3108711289]

more styling than the pius. thats what theyre going for.

[lffit]

what a boring box!

[hondaftw1234]

Based on corolla?? lol... Pass

[nismotech]

@hondaftw1234

No wonder it's so cheap at MSRP $29,xxx!! It's a hyped up Corolla with Prius powertrain.......what a waste of car

[jrc2k]

Lexus has no chance attracting any kind of buyers with this car in europe.

[ggtontoyono]

@jrc2k i'm european (spanish) and i know about many people that want to buy this great car

[seauryakumar]

@jrc2k CT200h (SE-L Premium) costs more than £30,000 in UK. Thats too much for a hatchback. You can get a XF for £30,000.

[001FJ]

@jrc2k Or North America.

[WarsOfHell]

@jrc2k i think they will since not many european cars are hybrids

[Jamzkangster]

@jrc2k Rather get the Audi Diesel hatch.

Econ and performance and more luxurious.

[90Mrknowitall]

LOL take out the crappy engine and throw a good 6 in just a waist of a good body oh BTW 1st to comment Last to get laid

[aenhitchcock]

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[secondy11]

1ster cooles vid! :)

[secondy11]

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