2011 Lexus CT 200h will offer driving modes to match your mood

Lexus gave more details about the CT 200h model, the new small luxury hybrid car that will start selling in Europe this autumn. According to the driver’s choice of selectable drive modes for the full hybrid system, the CT 200h will be available in two different driving “moods” – Dynamic and Relaxing.

The vehicle is powered by a 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol engine, an electric motor and an electrically controlled continuously variable transmission (E-CVT). In a company statement, it was revealed that the EV (electric vehicle), ECO and NORMAL modes focus on the ride comfort, smooth acceleration and low NVH levels in the cabin
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Joe_Limon - 9/3/2010 6:55:40 PM

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hmmm... for some reason I see this bumping fuel economy down from decent to average... (and I'm not talking hybrid average either)

knowitall1985 - 9/4/2010 3:09:55 PM

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This car is cool. It will sell well.....

mpls - 9/5/2010 5:06:31 PM

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performance & economy near that of a 2.0 diesel.

Joe_Limon - 9/5/2010 6:37:44 PM

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34mpg? this is a 187hp car with a fuel efficient shape... hell the 182hp Chevy Equinox isn't a hybrid, and is an suv on top of it and can still net you 32mpg. Meanwhile 2.0L TDI's are hitting 40mpg...

knowitall1985 - 9/6/2010 10:07:30 AM

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Fuel cost or reg. unleded vs. diesel is 35%less. Diesel is more than super unleaded. Makes a big difference.

knowitall1985 - 9/6/2010 10:05:15 AM

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The HS250h gets 34 to 35 mpg. it has a 2.4l 4cyl. The CT200h has a 1.8 and should get in the low 40's.

Willis - 9/6/2010 10:28:25 AM

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Mode 1: Bored
Mode 2: Really Bored
Mode 3: Extremely Bored

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rxh8me9000 - 9/7/2010 2:12:32 AM

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Looks like a STI for woman.