Lexus has unveiled the new 2018 CT 200h, which receives updates to the hybrid vehicle’s exterior and interior styling, along with the addition of the Lexus Safety System+ suite.
For the 2018 model, the CT 200h gets a more aggressive front fascia courtesy of a new mesh pattern for the brand’s trademark spindle grille. The headlights are new as well, where the L-shaped LED daytime running lights have been repositioned above the projector.
Elsewhere, the fog light bezels have been reshaped, and are now painted metallic grey. Look a little closer, and you’ll also notice the integrated bumper that previously ran behind the grille, just below the Lexus emblem, is gone, as are the horizontal bars within the grille.
As for the rear, the combination taillights have been made wider, and continue to retain their L-signature graphics. The bumper also gets a new design with metallic silver and black touches, while the reflector bezels have been painted metallic grey to match the front.
New wheel designs ranging from 15 to 17 inches are also part of the updates, including a new 16-inch ten-spoke set finished in dark metallic. The F-Sport variant (more on that below), will also get a two-tone exterior paint scheme, with two new primary colours – Lava Orange CS (Crystal Sunshine) and Heat Blue CL (Contrast Layering).
Inside, the CT 200h retains its familiar layout, albeit with an expanded interior colour palette and upholstery options. The most notable change is the larger 10.3-inch wide display screen on the dashboard, which is 3.3 inches larger than the one in the outgoing model.
As mentioned earlier, the CT 200h can be had in F Sport flavour if the new look still isn’t sporty enough for your liking. The F Sport gets its own mesh pattern for the spindle grille, new bumpers, black-painted roof, and an elegant Naguri ornamentation that showcases the high level of Takumi craftsmanship.
Safety wise, the newly-added Lexus Safety System+ introduces a Pre-Collision System (PCS), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with steering wheel control function, Road Sign Assist (RSA) and Automatic High Beam (AHB) headlights.
The CT 200h continues to be powered by a 2ZR-FXE 1.8 litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine, which is assisted by an electric motor housed within the electronically-controlled CVT (eCVT). Lexus did not reveal if the total system output has changed from before.
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antique model with new face..they plan to sell this model for how many years?
Copy P1 taktik.
Faceliftsss, tukar bumper, 2 tone color, change ekzos….
Glorified Prius
In other words Lexus has no money to develop a new platform or chassis, so they recycle the existing one for a second facelfit.
This is one of the laziest new model ever. Even the exterior look carry too much resemblance to its predecessor model. Lexus is copying Toyota mentality over?
Last time Ct200h sold so well in Malaysia because of the tax incentive. Then our yoyo Government, tak tentu arah, pulled the tax benefit. This car would jump to Rm400k, just like how the Prius jumped to RM300k.
So what is it MAI? What is the direction of the gomen? One day say moving towards EEV. Another day, say don’t know. All kelam kabut.
Cukurrr S-Class drop from RM900k to RM600k…33% capati.
What a yummy biscuit, eh wait I mean what a nice looking Toyota… oops no, Lexus. Aiya whatever
Someone tell me how do they design this car. Like seriously Lexus. Got no money ah
Honestly, it’s pretty much good enough.
Darn it. It looks more worse than a Prius…
Booking car.
still an ugly car
Current and future owners of the CT 200h please don’t drive this car aggressively as if its a performance car because it is not. Its supposed to be eco-friendly so act like one. A determined Myvi can easily outrun you.