2013 Lexus CT 200h Overview
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2013 Lexus CT 200h and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2013 CT 200h featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
Our Review Process
This review was written by a member of Edmunds' editorial team of expert car reviewers. Our team drives every car you can buy. We put the vehicles through rigorous testing, evaluating how they drive and comparing them in detail to their competitors.
We're also regular people like you, so we pay attention to all the different ways people use their cars every day. We want to know if there's enough room for our families and our weekend gear and whether or not our favorite drink fits in the cupholder. Our editors want to help you make the best decision on a car that fits your life.
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2013 Lexus CT 200h and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2013 CT 200h 4.7 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2013 CT 200h.
Vehicle
4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I've had my ?13 CT for two years now and have zero regrets. I traded up from an ?08 Prius. I would have gotten another Prius IF they weren't so incredibly boring to drive! Lexus was smart to tweak the Prius powertrain and drop it into a sexy, fun-to-drive package -- the perfect combination for those of us who want to minimize our carbon footprint but still have a little fun behind the wheel! It's true the CT's 0-60 time is less than impressive, but it's a compromise I'm willing to make to get 45+MPG in city driving. Even so, it never feels underpowered around town. It has no problem scooting up a big hill or zooming around traffic on the highway (the CVT will rev like crazy under these circumstances but I don't find it overly obtrusive IMHO). The steering and throttle response are noticeably more athletic in Sport Mode -- the CT really comes to life! The suspension is firm but not uncomfortably so. The 10-speaker premium sound system is a dream. Interior ergonomics are near-perfect. I'm 6-feet tall and for such a small car I have no problem finding a comfortable driving position. The only complaint I have about the interior is the fact that the tiny sun visors don't extend -- so annoying! I'm actually a fan of the mouse-like remote touch system for the nav unit. I find it intuitive. The CT handled a 750-mile cross-country trip this past summer like a champ. The front seats never grew uncomfortable and it's very easy to cruise along an empty interstate at speed -- very stable. The CT is a fantastic car in its own right -- that it gets 45+MPG is icing on the cake!
See all consumer reviews and retings for the 2013 Lexus CT 200h
Edmunds Value
Edmunds has deep data on over 6 million new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles, including rich, trim-level features and specs information like: MSRP, average price paid, warranty information (basic, drivetrain, and maintenance), features (upholstery, bluetooth, navigation, heated seating, cooled seating, cruise control, parking assistance, keyless ignition, satellite radio, folding rears seats ,run flat tires, wheel type, tire size, wheel tire, sunroof, etc.), vehicle specifications (engine cylinder count, drivetrain, engine power, engine torque, engine displacement, transmission), fuel economy (city, highway, combined, fuel capacity, range), vehicle dimensions (length, width, seating capacity, cargo space), car safety, true cost to own. Edmunds also provides tools to allow shopper to compare vehicles to similar models of their choosing by warranty, interior features, exterior features, specifications, fuel economy, vehicle dimensions, consumer rating, edmunds rating, and color
Available Lexus CT 200h 2013 Submodel Types: Hatchback
Available Trims: Base, Premium
Exterior Colors: Obsidian, Nebula Gray Pearl, Silver Lining Metallic, Ultra White, Redline, Matador Red Mica, Eminent White Pearl, Fire Agate Pearl, Starfire Pearl, Tungsten Pearl, Smoky Granite Mica, Ultrasonic Blue Mica, Nebula Gray Pearl w/Black Roof, Redline w/Black Roof, Ultra White w/Black Roof, Ultrasonic Blue Mica w/Black Roof
Interior Colors: Black leatherette, Black leather, Caramel leatherette, Parchment leatherette, Ecru leatherette, Flaxen leather, Water Grey leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Post-collision safety system, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Sunroof/Moonroof, Heated seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Back-up camera, Navigation, Leather Seats
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
