Lexus CT 200h F-Sport

Lexus has added an F-Sport variant to its CT 200h compact petrol / electric hybrid line-up. Based on the existing SE-L, the new arrival is intended to add a bit of visual interest and offer sharper dynamics.

2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport. Scroll down for more images.

External tweaks include 17” dark finish alloy wheels, a mesh front grille, a larger rear spoiler, side skirts and more aggressively styled bumpers.



On the inside, there’s black leather upholstery, heated front seats, electric height adjustment for the driver’s seat, an F-Sport flat-bottomed steering wheel, cruise control, aluminium pedals and scuff plates, electric folding door mirrors and a rear parking camera.



To improve the handling, the dampers have been upgraded to Kayaba items, and the Lexus lateral damping system also comes as standard. This is claimed to give greater ride comfort, as well as a more linear steering feel.



The powertrain is unchanged though, which means the CT 200h F-Sport doesn’t have the performance to match its looks. 0-62 mph (100 km/h) takes a fairly leisurely 10.3 seconds, while its top speed is 112 mph (180 km/h).



But the good news is that also means efficiency is unaffected. Combined cycle fuel consumption remains at an impressive 68.9 mpg (4.1 l/100km), while CO2 emissions are still just 94 g/km, which means zero road tax in the UK and a full discount off the London Congestion Charge.



Sales of the new Lexus CT 200h F-Sport are due to begin in January, and dealers are taking orders now. Its on the road price has been set at £27,850, which slots neatly between the £25,200 SE-L and the £30,635 SE-L Premier versions.

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