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Lexus CT 200h<br />
Luxury hybrid drive<br />
�Launched in the month of September 2<strong>01</strong>0 in Europe, the CT<br />
200h is the first compact car from Lexus. But apart from being<br />
the first compact car from the company, CT 200h is also the first<br />
full hybrid luxury car in compact form in world. The car has been<br />
manufactured in the Eco Factory of the company located in Kyushu,<br />
Japan. It is powered by the latest generation of Lexus Hybrid<br />
Drive Tech<strong>no</strong>logy that combines the 1.8 litre petrol engine<br />
with an electric motor, compact battery and an in<strong>no</strong>vative energy<br />
management system. The car through all its technicalities ensures<br />
an amazing driving experience and an amazingly balanced and<br />
agile drive.<br />
Even though it’s the most efficient car aerodynamically in its class,<br />
the CT 200h still boasts of accommodating five people and two<br />
large suitcases. As an option on SE-L Premier grade, the car also<br />
Price: $21,199<br />
CAR<br />
features the company’s exquisite Pre-Crash Safety system that<br />
has helped it in achieving the Euro NCAP’s highest standard for<br />
safety. The ultimate and amazing audio experience is guaranteed<br />
by car audio system from Mark Levinson that provides the feel<br />
of home-theatre on the Premier interior of SE-L which also features<br />
beautifully crafted eye-pleasing bio-sourced materials.<br />
The five door Lexus CT200h that has been unveiled during the<br />
motor show at Geneva, utilises the CVT gearbox and 1.8L petrol<br />
electric hybrid powertrain from Toyota Prius, even though the<br />
car is created on a complete different front drive platform that<br />
promises to offer more sporty drive than its counterpart Prius.<br />
With buttons for various drive modes like Sport, Eco and EV, the<br />
car indeed offers different environment for varied driving styles.<br />
The best part of the car can be considered as its handling and<br />
TECH 4 MEN � October 2<strong>01</strong>2
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