First unveiled in 2010, the Lexus CT Hybrid hatchback is due for a facelift about now, before a next-generation model debuts sometime in 2015. Today we can show you exactly how it will look like in F Sport guise, thanks to our spy photographers who dropped by what appears to be a photography session.
The CT, available only in CT 200h guise using the Toyota Prius‘ 1.8 litre Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, gets the new aggressive Lexus spindle grille. We also see new alloy wheels and new bumpers on the rear. The headlamps and taillamps look similar to the current model though.
A facelift is timely, as the premium C-segment hatchback market has had plenty of activity since the CT was first unveiled – there are plenty of new refreshed entries such as the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, BMW 1 Series and Volvo V40, and even Infiniti has shown interest in the segment in the form of the Q30 Concept.
The Lexus CT 200h could continue with the Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive system, or Lexus could update it with the system from the Prius Plug-in. However, as we can only see one side of the car in these photos, we can’t tell if there’s a lid for the plug-in socket on the other side.
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Overated car. No where come close to bmw or merz. Period
But beating the Audi and Volvo like hell.
In terms of? Be specific.
If VS gives comment, it does not need any explanation because he is a blind basher
Only lazy and poor people cannot buy this beauty. If you work hard, you will have money. You can then be like most people, buy a good Toyota which has best RV or this Lexus. Don’t blame the world if you are poor. You are poor because you don’t work hard enough and in office you are surfing the net.
Fake Fella
ct200h can beat audi and other germans in interior quality. check it out. full of leather.
other stuff? maybe not
full of leather?pffftttt
1. A-class is more cantiq.
2. Volvo is more respectable than Lexus. Lexus is a luxurious brand, no doubt.
3. For a cute car for girl, most people will still choose Mini/Beetle/A-class. Or CRV if the family is from middle class.
4. Proton Saga sales is better than CT200h which beats Audi and Volvo in sales, yes.
Volvo is more respectable?! very normal brand nia and is pretty lucky if u saw 1 unit! what’s so high class about it yea?
Just ur opinion… BMW 1 series is awful and the A class is overpriced! this is very good looking car.
A-class is overpriced? Come on lah.
Hi VS.. My toyata salesman..
1-Series and A Class has the same rear combi lamp as a Polo. This ruined the “classiness” of MB and Bimmer.
IMO it’s looks really nice with these F-Sport trim, best looking hatch.
Why toyota C segment hatch looks bulkier / wider than local / conti?
lexus….still a lexus,a company whose benchmark always been top of the line germans automobile..but never been anywhere near the krauts greatness or will be anywhere near the kraut…heck they even have a r&d center in kraut land and hired kraud engineer…they were that desperate to be taken seriously,just a wannabe …
We almost never see any richmen without British/German vehicles in their garages, but we have commonly noticed the absence of Japanese and American luxurious brands there.
Poor man drives Proton
Rich man drives Lexus
Pretender drives British/German vehicles
so shallow,judging a person status by the car they drive,lol…oh well…lexus/toyota fan..they are very judgemental…
This is just has very good handling… i can tackle the corner easily.. the battery pack at behind the car make it weight balance.. one week point is i just hope it has more power…
Weak*
dude,seriously….a lot of car the battery is at the back.that doesnt guarantee magical weight distribution..longitude engine placement,how “deep” the engine is placed..as center as possible the driver area is and the transmission placement that does!battery doesnt do much kid.
Test drive 1 to believe.. Even a youtube channel called buycartv comfirmed that the A6 2.0T hybrid has slightly better handling compared to A6 2.0T. both fornt wheel drive, by hydrid has better weight balance.
audi,fwd?..dude!!!you know what Quattro mean?lol…fanboy logic.
Of course i know about Quattro, I only mention fwd A6 cause ct200h is also fwd. why do think i am a typical lexus fanboy when i drive merc E class, CT 200h and booked 2014 f10 to replace the merc.
Dude, not all audi use quattro…..
Me likey very much ! Never though the CT200h could get any better…. but she just did !
Potential best-seller in the Malaysian hot hatch segment if the hybrid tax exemption is extended.
i bet you’re a 50 year old auntie that can’t wait to have uncle trade her uninspiring-ct200h-pasar-mobile with another ct-lexus-un-inspiring-pasar-mobile
It’s a hot hatch? How many horses the 1.8 tiny engine is making?
The CT200h used to be priced reasonably. Few years ago, it is indeed unthinkable to be able to get a Lexus at 190k-210k. But now with the launch of BMW 1 series and Merc A class, that pricing is not good enough. CT200h should be priced much lower than the BMW and Merc, since the CT200h gets tax exemption for being hybrid. UMW is deep pocketing a lot of money!
Dont really fancy the CT, but the F Sport bodykit does make it look nicer. But am curious about the red car, which is under the blue wrap. The grille is not the F Sport type, but has horizontal lines. Could be a normal CT? Or another car?
All those lexus-basher didn’t own (or can’t afford?) a lexus before. Buy one then u can qualify to comment on the experience of owning lexus. A lots of bmw/mercs/audi owner hav their own share of bad story. A lexus owner poor comments comes rarely. For me, the company even loan me a company car for a week; and thats before I even paid for the car. ( only the min 10k deposit)
stop lying,every car have it’s issue.even toyota,yes,toyota…but perceptions of toyota cars from it’s owners memang biased…bmw.merc/audi is less biased..because merc/audi/bmw owners got nothing to proof….while toyota owners trying HARDDDDD!!1 to prove that theirs toyota is superior….
It’s a toyota. Don’t tell me this is a lexus. It uses the same prius engine.
Lexus is cheap!
Mate, that’s like saying all Audi’s are VW’s.
You shouldn’t be generalizing certain things, as it’d make you look dim-witted.
TD
cant compare vw and audi…but can compare toyota and lexus.
fact.
rubbish… indeed you’re a all time big ass idiot…
go ask those ppl, why buy a porsche, bentley or even Lambo?? they are just VW afterall… for the money that u can get multiple VW… (don’t get me wrong, they do share alots of parts, just like how Lexus and Toyota work) and also , Rolls royce, its just a BMW afterall… pay million for BMW??? thats is utterly rubbish… (a RR ghost is essentially a 7 series only) so, get a life dude….
Whatever, its basically a lexurized Prius..
So I guess all Lotus’ are Proton’s with steroids?
And Porsche’s are slim Volks with larger testis?
TD
Wonder if you know different between brand and sub-brand?
This is a 200k battery car.
Looks nice for me… If only it had a more powerful engine..