Lexus CT 200h hatchback review - CarBuyer

Hi everyone, apologies for the re-upload we forgot the all-important luggage bay shot... D'oh!

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CarBuyer.

The CT200h offers plenty of positives, including ultra-low running costs and a well appointed cabin, but it's also let down in a number of key areas. It seems as though engineers have sacrificed comfort in the pursuit of agile, sporty handling, but it may have been better suited to a more comfortable ride in the first place. When compared with efficient diesel rivals such as the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 you realise that the CT200h doesn't offer good enough fuel returns to make it stand out in this competitive segment.

[Rjhs]

I've had one for nearly a year now and love it. I don't think the ride is particularly harsh and the acceleration is something you get used to. I have averaged over 58mpg in 11 months and, given that mine is a 2013 model, nothing rattles or shakes...great build quality and very refined.

[hwangeruk]

you're wrong, I test drove this car - it is luxurious inside. The harsh ride and low power put my off, so most of the review is correct.

[mirthenary]

Wasn't aware of a pre-Carwow Mat😮

[Ikesthetic]

The new Lexus GS review please! It's about time we see more Lexus reviews!

[AHMADF]

If only there's a performance version of this car.

[userfromcentury]

His name are Mat Watson and there is carwow😂

[mrmanna]

For the 2011 model, would you need to pay congestion charge in C. London

[hammy]

i think he doesn't like it because it clogs up the footwell so there is no where to rest your foot on long journeys. please explain how a person is a bad driver if they forget/are too lazy to set and release the foot operated parking brake? in my opinion being lazy does not effect driving skill, its not like its exercise, and unless the person driving is too forgetful to remember how to drive the car, neither does being a forgetful person.

[Lezard]

the older 1.9 tdi are pretty reliable but if you are talking about a 2.0 tdi then you are totally worng. they are everything but not reliable. besides maybe the ones under 140hp. but if you got a 2.0 tdi with 140hp or more you will have, pretty sure, some big or at least not that big problems.

[MuscleBandit]

Back when Mat still had to appear professional !

[EdwardSinclair]

Maybe he's originally from the Midlands...

[SuperDogBiscuits]

Storage underneath the boot? So... No spare wheel? Can anyone confirm this?

[megamanmadrid]

that fancy navigation system will cost you a wopping 2700 euros, wich is 18 times more expensive than a tomtom (or similar) solution.

[Guy_de_Loimbard]

Simply not befitting of a Lexus. If they'd used the Camry hybrid drive system, then maybe...

[MasticinaAkicta]

So electric engines for the back wheels and engine for the front :( :(

I know it is the cheap solution but :( :(

Why not a range extender, the engine only be used to generate electricity!

[carlibrown]

I like this i have money i will bay....

[szuszi]

Great, I can keep my large piss bottle and water bottle beside me in the door when I go long trip !