Comments on: 2011 Lexus CT 200h First Impressions Review

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:42:49 +0000

Pricing for the CT 200h was announced today. MSRP is $29,120 + $875 for the destination charge.

MSRP for the Prius V (highest trim level with the most goodies) is $28,070 + $670 destination charge.

By: francois

francois — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:46:45 +0000

I’m sorry, this car is beautiful. It’s a 4 door hatchback hybrid. Done deal.

You guys are missing the point. I appreciate the Prius but I will never buy one because I hate that egg and its symbolic statement. I want a hatchback. 4-door is a bonus. It’s about form and utility.

How much is this car? All this info is useless without the price.

By: Derek

Derek — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:48:22 +0000

@Peter – if you are referring to the Lexus HS 250h, then I agree that car missed its target by a margin bigger than Walmart store. Underpowered, overpriced, and lacking any real character.

With market research projecting a 400% growth in the luxury hybrid market, expect to see a lot of new entries hitting the market over the next three years — good and bad. Has anyone seen the Cayenne Hybrid, yet?

By: Peter Anastopulos

Peter Anastopulos — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:56:27 +0000

This CT 200 is certain to be a failure. Since the HR is already on heavy discount and is considered for elimination .I don’t care what gimmicks you through at it and what youth market you are intriguing .The economy is bad and this needed to be a Toyota not a Lexus.Lexus is already battered as geriatric and uncool .The only movement is in the RX which for reasons beyond me is popular of Sarah Palin loving Soccer Moms .This would have worked as a baby RX on the Nissan Juke type concept but this looks to Scion like and those pie in the sky pricing Lexus does. Don’t expect this concept to be around for long because in the end it’s just ugly.

By: Derek

Derek — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:11:21 +0000

The hybrid luxury car market is projected to grow 400% over the next few years and Toyota/Lexus is in a good position to introduce new hybrid cars since the Prius became the de facto standard for all hybrids.

Bottomline: the CT 200h is a nice fit for people who want a hatchback with a little more pizazz than a Prius.

By: Twain

Twain — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:56:14 +0000

This looks pretty cool. Is this essentially the Lexus 4door interpretation of the Honda CR-Z?