Summary
Developed by the famous Lexus brand, the Lexus CT 200h is hybrid with attitude, and it is perfect for driving around town and the daily commute. This is a very safe car, and optional safety features enhance this even further. The interior blends luxury and eco-friendly materials. Tech highlights include the optional infotainment system on newer models. The Lexus CT 200h has a good amount of space for a smaller car, and the hatchback design is practical. It ranks handling and steering over power, and because it's a hybrid the driving experience is smooth.
Safety
The Lexus CT 200h is a safe car. It has high scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, including Top Safety Pick for 2017. Standard safety features include antilock brakes, stability and traction control and front head restraints. If you want to increase the safety, you can get optional features like a rearview camera and parking sensors. The Lexus CT 200h has side airbags in the front and rear seats, side curtain airbags and dual front knee airbags.
Interior
The Lexus CT 200h has five seats. Standard features include a power-adjustable driver seat and leatherette upholstery. The cabin has dual-zone climate control. The cabin makes a statement by using eco-friendly materials. Though not as fancy as other luxury cars, the interior is sophisticated and a step above other hybrids. If you want to upgrade the interior of the Lexus CT 200h, you can get heated and ventilated front seats, leather upholstery and power-adjustable passenger seats.
Technology
The Lexus CT 200h has good standard tech, but you might want to consider optional features. Some standard features include:
- Push-button start
- Six-speaker audio system
- Bluetooth
- USB port
- Satellite radio
If you want to upgrade the tech, the Lexus CT 200h has options like the Lexus Remote Touch infotainment system, a 10-speaker audio system and adaptive cruise control. The Navigation Package allows you to use a joystick to move around the infotainment system.
Space
The Lexus CT 200h makes the most of its space. Though the back seats can be a bit tight, the front seats are supportive and there is plenty of head and legroom. There is standard cabin storage for personal items like cell phones. The rear cargo space is average for a small car, but the hatchback design is practical. There is 14.3 cubic ft. of space behind the rear seats, and if the seats are folded there is 34.8 ft. of cubic space.
Comfort
The Lexus CT 200h delivers a smooth driving experience. Like most hybrids, it is not the most powerful car, but it does have strong handling and steering. An interesting feature is the regenerative breaks, which capture energy when stopping and give the car a sportier feel. The Lexus CT 200h is comfortable on rougher surfaces. The suspension is firmer in the Lexus CT 200h F Sport trim, so you will feel more of the road as you drive. All models are great for daily driving as well as city commuting.
