Which Car Reviews Lexus Hybrid 2012

By Egi Isnaeni

Introduction

Since a few years ago until now, hybrid cars are getting more popular and probably until the coming decades, is due the constant rise in fossil fuel prices. The combination of the traditional internal combustion engine propulsion system with an electric propulsion system, has made a hybrid cars is a vehicle with better fuel economy and even better performance compared to conventional vehicles.

Lexus is a luxury vehicle division of the Toyota Motor Corporation, and was one of the several car brands that have implemented this green technology into their cars. In 2004, the first Lexus hybrid car was introduced at the market. In 2009, Lexus sold more hybrid cars than conventional petroleum-based cars in the European market.

Features

March 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show, Lexus CT 200h introduced for the first time as the 2011 model years. The 2012 CT 200h is classified as a 5-door compact hatchback with front engine, front wheel drive engine layout. It comes equipped with a 1.8 liter VVT-I 4-cylinder petrol engine, the same engine used by the highly popular mid-size hatchback Toyota Prius. This engine can generate up to 98 horsepower and 142 Nm of torque. When combined with the electric generator of the hybrid rive system, both engines can produce 134 horsepower and 270 Nm of torque.

This car doesn't need plug-in charging, because the electric engine recharges as well when the car moves. A driver can choose one of four different PowerTrain modes: Normal mode for daily driving, Eco and Sport modes for high-economy, sporty driving, and EV mode which allows the car runs at 28 mph per 1 mile using electric power only. Moreover, a driver also can choose whether to drive the car with either one option or the combination of the petrol/electric engine. Each option contributes to acceleration balance and fuel economy.

The estimated price for the 2012 CT 200h is $30,000, which makes it the cheapest hybrid in the market.

Standard features: Keyless access and engine start, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and wireless cell phone link. Adaptive cruise control, sunroof, leather upholstered seats, navigation system, and rearview camera are optional. 

Safety features: Traction control, ABS, anti-skid system, curtain side airbags, front side air bags and front knee airbags.

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