2014 Lexus CT 200h. (Credit: Toyota Motor Corporation)
Toyota and Lexus unveiled their new 2014 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid at the Guangzhou Motor Show premiere in China. The updated hybrid offers enhanced driving performance for the 2014 model year. In addition, the available F SPORT model has been designed with a more powerful road presence.
The 2014 CT 200h compact hybrid combines increased body rigidity, suspension revisions and enhanced aerodynamics with comprehensive NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) measures to offer a more agile, engaging driving performance and a quieter cabin environment.
Body rigidity has been improved through additional spot welding and the extensive use of structural adhesive technology.
Increased body rigidity has also allowed for suspension re-tuning. Coil spring rates have been optimized, a new shock absorber valve adopted, and the rear stabilizer bar diameter altered to enhance ride comfort with no loss of handling agility.
Complementing the inherent quietness of the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain, more than 94 separate measures have been adopted to further reduce NVH. A Lexus hybrid first, a new inlet duct design realizes both excellent intake efficiency and a high level of quietness.
The 2014 CT 200h F SPORT features all the driving performance enhancements of the 2014 Lexus CT 200h model range. In addition, it benefits from sport-tuned coil spring settings and optimized front/rear roll rigidity distribution to further enhance its sporting driving dynamics.
The CT 200h has one of the best EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings in its segment with a combined rating of 42 mpg, 43 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.
