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SPECIAL FEATURE LEXUS CT200H Hybrid Theory 2011 Lexus CT200h LEXUS is getting ready for something new. A car company known more for its silence, refinement, and comfort (except for a few spurts of high performance brilliance like the LFA and ISF) is now ready to break into a new market segment with the CT200h sport compact... in hybrid form. STORY: Vince Pornelos PHOTOS: Dux Carvajal 38 AQ MAGAZINE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AQ MAGAZINE 39
SPECIAL FEATURE LEXUS CT200H It’s the brand’s way of stepping out of their comfort zone, but does it work? The car measures 4320mm long, 1765mm wide and 1430mm tall, making CT200h is Lexus’s first compact hatchback. All Lexus cars in the past have always been either sedans, coupes, convertibles or SUVs, and the CT200h is the first one to break out of the mold, aiming to compete with the likes of the BMW 1-Series, Audi’s A3, the Volvo C30 and the Mini Cooper. On the design front, the CT200h is derived from the LF-Ch concept that Lexus unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show 2 years ago. It marks a new, sporty evolution of the L-finesse design philosophy with a sharp edged look, with more aggressive front end compared to the rest of the Lexus line up. It has a very distinct profile, a long flowing roofline and the signature Lexus slingshot window graphic. I like the details with the car, especially the headlamps (with daytime LEDs) and taillamps, though it seems that the CT should be a 3 door hatchback instead of a 5 door, as it does look slightly odd from certain angles, given the proportions. Open the door and you’re greeted by a different type of Lexus interior, blending tactile, soft touch surfaces and metal trimmings. The driving position is low, keeping up with the car’s performance inclinations. There’s a large instrument binnacle with twin dials. Carlo, our good friend from Lexus, was eager to point out some of the cool design details, especially the change in lighting when the driver toggles Sport or Normal mode, changing from red or blue ambient lighting, respectively. In typical Lexus fashion, designers and engineers have refrained from using some kind of unified control system (i.e. Mercedes’s COMAND APS, BMW iDrive), instead using the more classic style of having a buttons for pretty much every function. For interior room, the CT200h keeps up with the industry standard. There’s room for 5 adults, though it leaves a little wanting for rear legroom, especially if you have a really tall driver or front passenger. The trunk is very reminiscent of the Prius, as the spare tire and batteries do consume quite a big chunk of space. Carlo, however, All Lexus cars in the past have always been either sedans, coupes, convertibles or SUVs, and the CT200h is the first one to break out of the mold... 40 AQ MAGAZINE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AQ MAGAZINE 41
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