Lexus Launches CT 200h in Japan

Lexus has added the new CT 200h dedicated hybrid model to its Japanese line-up in an attempt to boost flagging sales in its home market. The company's first entry in the premium-compact segment is also its cheapest offering with prices in Japan ranging from 3.55 million yen to 4.33 million yen (about US$42,600 to US$52,000).
Originally designed with European customers in mind, the CT 200h has also made its way to North America as well as China, with more countries to be added to the list. In the U.S., the CT 200h is priced from $29,120.
The five-door hatchback from Lexus features the same hybrid powertrain as the Prius mating a 1.8-liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine with an electric motor, nickel-metal-hydride battery and a generator. Lexus said that using the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the CT 200h returned a fuel efficiency of 34 km/lt (equal to 79.9 mpg US or 2.9 lt/100km).
The company said it plans to sell around 1,500 units a month of the CT 200h in Japan.

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Lexus released the 2008 Lexus IS F sports sedan, a luxury sport car. The Lexus IS F is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine developing 416 hp at 6,600 rpm and 371 lb.-ft. of torque at 5,200 rpm. The Lexus IS F has a top speed of 170 mph and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. A 1/4 Mile Acceleration (manuf. results) takes 13.0 sec.

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Here are a few snapshots of the Lexus IS F CCS (Circuit Club Sport) Concept car which was on display at the Tokyo auto salon this past weekend.

Dressed in a vibrant contrast of orange and black, the IS F CCS goes heavy on the carbon fiber. Or should we say "light". Much of the body has been rendered so, including the roof, rear wing and diffuser, front spoiler lip, the hood as well as the side mirrors. The interior also gets a do-over in carbon fiber, such as the center and lower consoles, gear stick, steering wheel trim and door panels. The IS F CCS is also fitted with two-tone bucket seats.

The weight reduction helps boost the performance of this 5.0 liter V8 enabled Lexus. That engines produces 423 hp in its Japanese market iteration. Additional performance enhancement comes by way of forged magnesium wheels wrapped in performance tires, carbon brake disks, sports suspension and a sport exhaust system with a titanium muffler.

But weight and track time figures Lexus has not yet provide. Nor, for that matter, is there any news on what Lexus plans, if anything, to do in the future with this concept.

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MSRP: $38,490 - $39,660


luxury convertible,” according to Autoblog, and it features what Lexus calls “the world’s fastest opening three-piece metal hardtop.” Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com contain muted reaction to the new 2010 Lexus IS C’s exterior appearance; Motor Trend says “you’ll recognize the C as a member of the IS family, yet every body panel save the hood is new.” Exterior styling elements on the Lexus IS 250C and 350C include “a rising belt line that leads back to an elongated rear decklid,” which Kelley Blue Book asserts “improves trunk space but results in a vehicle that is actually longer than its sedan counterpart.” Car and Driver reviewers observe that the 2010 Lexus IS C “varies not a nanometer from the established Lexus path,” as the overall look suggest a “sedan that has met the hacksaw.” Edmunds effectively summarizes reviewer sentiment regarding the Lexus IS C, noting “it’s attractive enough in an inoffensive way, but you wouldn’t say that it has any real strength of character.”