Overview
Cars like the 2015 Lexus CT 200h Hatchback might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness must not be overlooked. The CT 200h uses its 1.8L Inline 4 engine and a 1.31 kWh battery to produce 134 horsepower and 142 lb-ft of torque. This gives the CT 200h a 0-60 of 10.4 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of.
That said, the 2015 CT 200h achieves a combined fuel economy of 42 MPG. As part of the compact hatchback, the CT 200h lacks any direct rivals, but one could consider the much cheaper rivals such as the Toyota Prius Hybrid or you could pick the Audi A3 Sportback e-Tron Hatchback which is a plug-in hybrid rival. CT 200h offers a single trim, starting off at MSRP $32,200.
The cheapest offering from Lexus, the 2015 Lexus CT 200h hybrid hatchback offers sporty styling, dynamic handling, great fuel efficiency, and plenty of luxuries. That's also how the "Auto Academics" describe the CT 200h in their video below. There are plenty of standard features on offer, most of which are showcased in the review video.
Key observations in the video:
- Sporty styling and handling
- Strong and fuel-efficient powertrain
- Long list of standard features
- Software graphics seem immature
- No rear seat armrest
