Lexus CT 200 H Teaser – 12.02.2010
Compact premium hatch will share its hybrid-drive system with the Toyota Prius
Here is a teaser photo of the upcoming Lexus CT 200h, which will be making its worldwide debut at the Geneva auto show next month.
This photo of one of the tail lights is close to what we have seen before in spy pics of the CT 200h.
The accompanying press release is rather brief, as it would be with any teaser ahead of a scheduled introduction. It does confirm, though, that the CT 200h is based on the previously seen LF-Ch Concept which was shown at the Frankfurt show last September.
The Lexus CT 200h is a compact hybrid which will share the same powertrain as the Toyota Prius – a gasoline/electric hybrid that combines a 1.8 liter engine with an electric motor for a total of 134 hp. The CT 200h is set to compete in the European premium compact hatch segment against the likes of the BMW 1-Series and the Audi A3.
We’ll likely get full details once the car debuts in Geneva, along with a release schedule for when and where the model will be hitting the floor at dealer showrooms.
Source: Lexus
Press Release (Click to expand)
WORLD DEBUT FOR LEXUS CT 200h AT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW
KEY POINTS
World-first appearance of the Lexus CT 200h
First and only full hybrid model in the premium compact segment
New gateway model to progressive luxury and the Lexus brand
Six months after revealing the LF-Ch concept, Lexus is set to unveil its new CT 200h model at the Geneva motor show.
Created for motorists who want to lower their emissions, but not their standards, the CT 200h will be the first full hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment. It will offer new levels of refinement, sophistication and attention to detail, without compromising style or driving pleasure.
Equipped with second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive technology, the CT 200h reinforces Lexus’s hybrid power leadership in the premium market, joining the established RX 450h, GS 450h and LS 600h models to create an unprecedented range of full hybrid vehicles.
The critically acclaimed Lexus LFA supercar will also be on show at Geneva, just ahead of the initial order period for the model coming to a close.
Andy Pfeiffenberger, Vice President Lexus Europe, will host a press conference on Stand 4211 in Hall 4 at 4.45pm on 2 March.
Wald styling program for 2010 Lexus LS460 facelift – 1333 Japanese tuners Wald are now taking orders for their new kit for the 2010 Lexus LS460 facelift. The car with the styling mods debuted in January at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010. Engineers designed a sportier package for the facelifted model than their previous kit. It includes a blacked-out grille ringed in chrome, an aggressive front bumper, and new sidesills. A new diffuser surrounds the dual tailpipes, like the previous Wald kit, but this package has a more squared-off bumper. The company does not plan to stop here. An e-mail sent to us from the tuner says they are working on a package capable of fitting the LS Hybrid. Delivery of the Wald Lexus LS460 package will begin in mid-March. The package is also available through select Lexus Japan dealers.
