| Year Make Model | 2011 Lexus CT 200h 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
| Vehicle Type | FWD 4dr 5-passenger Hatchback |
| Base MSRP | $29,995 |
| Options on test vehicle | HDD Navigation ($2,445 -- includes Remote Touch controller and rearview monitor); Premium Audio Package ($1,125). |
| As-tested MSRP | $33,565 |
| Assembly location | Fukuoka, Japan |
| North American parts content (%) | Not available |
| Configuration | Transverse, front-engine combined with electric motor, front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, port-injected, inline-4, Atkinson cycle, gasoline with auto-stop/start |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,798/110 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 13.0:1 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 5,400 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 98 @ 5,200 (gasoline engine); 36 hp (battery pack) |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 105 @ 4,000 (gasoline engine) |
| Fuel type | 87-octane recommended |
| Hybrid type | Series-parallel |
| Electric motor rating (kW) | 60 |
| Combined horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 134 |
| System voltage | 650 |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride |
| Battery voltage | 201.6 |
| Battery capacity, rated (kW-hr) | 1.31 |
| Transmission type | Planetary-type continuously variable |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | Final-drive ratio: 3.267 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.267 |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, monotube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent double-wishbone, coil springs, monotube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 14.6 |
| Tire make and model | Michelin Primacy MXM4 Green X |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size | P215/45R17 87V |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 10-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 11-inch solid discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.7 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.5 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 10.4 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 16.0 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 17.6 @ 78.8 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 10.0 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 30 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 120 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 63.2 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.86 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 37.7 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 70.8 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 64.5 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,100 |
| Acceleration comments | Quite Prius-like in accelerative progress. Wonder why? Kidding. Quick as a snail off the line, with not even a hint of front wheelspin. With CVT, just barely reaches 5,300 rpm by the end of the quarter-mile. All five runs were within 0.06 second through the quarter, and it didn't matter whether in Eco, Normal or Sport modes, or power braking or not. Battery power remained at 1-2 bars down from a full charge throughout acceleration testing. |
| Braking comments | Initial dead pedal feel, giving way to some firmness toward the end of the stroke. Occasional bit of rear lockup, causing a minor amount of tail-wagging. Stopping distances were utterly consistent (the fifth stop within a foot of the first), and although pedal feel was vague, it never worsened. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Non-defeat ESC was not a big problem here, only cutting power intermittently. The CT's attitude could be noticeably altered with changes in throttle openings via the driver's right foot or the computer. Slalom: Despite its firmer than HS 250h and Prius damping, the CT still exhibits plenty of body roll. Electric-assist steering has decent weighting in Sport mode, but lacks real feel. Our guess is the CT has more dynamic abilities than its 63.2-mph slalom time would indicate, but the nondefeat stability system intervenes far before it can strut whatever sport-hybrid stuff it might have. |
| Test date | 1/5/2011 |
| Test location | California Speedway |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50.8 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 46.1 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 29.1 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1.4, head/crosswind |
| Odometer (mi.) | 4,206 |
| Fuel used for test | 91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 33/32 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 43 city/40 highway/42 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 39.8 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 9.9 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 396 |
| Stereo description | Lexus Premium Audio system with AM/FM/XM/6-disc in-dash CD with 10 speakers. |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via USB jack |
| Satellite radio | Standard XM with 90-day trial subscription |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | Not available |
| Rear seat video and entertainment | Not available |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Optional hard drive with 8.0-inch display screen |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Optional, 12 month trial subscription |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard ignition doors trunk/hatch |
| Parking aids | Optional back-up camera |
| Blind-spot detection | Not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Not available |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Optional |
| Night Vision | Not available |
| Driver coaching display | Standard |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,130 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,240 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59/41 |
| Length (in.) | 170.1 |
| Width (in.) | 69.5 |
| Height (in.) | 56.7 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 102.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 60.0 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 59.8 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 34.2 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.5 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 32.9 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.8 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.0 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.9 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 52.6 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Step-in height, measured (in.) | 13.8 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 14.3 |
| Cargo loading height, measured (in.) | 27.3 |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 4,065 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 5.7 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 2 years/Unlimited miles |
| Hybrid/battery | 8 years/100,000 miles |
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