Lexus CT200h engine
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Do you want to experience the feeling of lightness and ease from the trip? Immerse yourself in maximum comfort and convenience? Then you should like the stylish and high-quality Lexus CT 200h. This is a compact golf-class hybrid that combines all the best qualities of modern cars. No wonder the Japanese consider it the most promising.
History of the car
Manufacturer - Lexus Division (Toyota Motor Corporation). Design began at the end of 2007. The chief designer is Osama Sadakata, who has such famous works as Toyota Mark II (Cressida) and Toyota Harrier (Lexus RX) of the first generation.
Assembly of the first car started in Japan at the end of December 2010, and a month later the Lexus CT 200h was put up for sale in Europe. The debut of the car took place at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. It entered the Russian market in April 2011.
In November 2013, the Lexus CT 200h underwent its first restyling, during which the electronic equipment was upgraded, the body design was changed, and the suspension settings were revised.
This is interesting! Letters >CT in the title are deciphered as Creative Tourer, which literally translates as "creative traveler", or a car designed for tourism?
Indeed, the CT 200h will not suit everyone, it is very compact on the outside and is considered the smallest Lexus car. Its purchase will especially please people who are looking for lightness, convenience and quality in cars, not burdened with time, worries, and even more travel bags and suitcases.
Characteristics of the body and interior
Outside, a high-quality aluminum case, halogen optics. The salon is stylish and modern. The quality of finishes and materials is at a high level. Comfortable heated seats made of perforated soft leather will provide the driver and passengers with the maximum feeling of comfort during the trip. The advantages of the car include the presence of expensive plastic, even a tree has found a place for itself here.
Lexus CT 200h is designed mainly for two. This becomes clear when riding in the back row. Although there is a full set of belts and head restraints, there is practically no room for the knees.
Another disadvantage of the car is a small trunk. Its volume is only 375 liters, including the section under the floor, and this is due to the presence of a battery under it.
Motor characteristic
The Lexus CT 200h is equipped with a 4-liter VVT-i (2ZR-FXE) 1,8-cylinder petrol engine. By the way, the same is used in Toyota Auris and Prius. ICE power - 73 kW (99 hp), torque - 142 Nm. Together with the electric motor, they form a hybrid unit with an output of 100 kW (136 hp) and a torque of 207 Nm.
Lexus CT 200h is capable of accelerating up to 180 km/h. The acceleration time to 100 km / h is 10,3 s. Fuel consumption of the CT 200h in the combined cycle is 4,1 l/100 km, although in practice this figure is always higher, but does not exceed an average of 6,3 l/100 km
This is interesting? The Lexus CT 200h has class-leading CO2 emissions of 87g/km and virtually zero nitrogen oxides and particulate emissions.
The unit has 4 operating modes - Normal, Sport, Eco and EV, which allows you to choose a dynamic or calm driving mode depending on your mood. Switching between modes is regulated by the computer, it happens absolutely imperceptibly and becomes clear only later on fuel consumption.
In Sport mode, only the internal combustion engine is running. When the EV is turned on, the gasoline engine is completely switched off, and the electric motor comes into operation, during the operation of which the amount of harmful emissions into the atmosphere is reduced. When driving at a speed of 40 km / h in this mode, you can drive no more than 2-3 km, and when you reach a speed of 60 km / h, this mode is automatically turned off.
Additional car equipment
To ensure safety, the car is equipped as standard with 8 airbags, a VSC stability control system, and an approaching car warning function.
The Lexus CT 200h is equipped with good sound insulation, when traveling, only a slight noise of wheels moving along the road will be heard, there is an intelligent access system - the doors are automatically locked when the vehicle speed is more than 20 km / h.
Technical specifications
| Body | |
| Body type | hatchback |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Length, mm | 4320 |
| Width | 1765 |
| Height, mm | 1430 (1440) |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2600 |
| Front wheel track, mm | 1530 (1520) |
| Rear wheel track, mm | 1535 (1525) |
| Curb weight, kg | 1370-1410 (1410-1465) |
| Gross vehicle weight, kg | 1845 |
| Cargo space, l | 375 |
| Power point | |
| A type | hybrid, parallel with nickel-metal hydride battery |
| Total power, hp/kW | 136/100 |
| Internal combustion engine | |
| Model | 2ZR-FXE |
| A type | 4-cylinder in-line 4-stroke petrol |
| Location | front, transverse |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1798 |
| Power, hp/kW/r/min | 99/73/5200 |
| Torque, H∙m/r/min | 142/4200 |
| Electric motor | |
| A type | synchronous, alternating current with permanent magnet |
| Max. power, h.p. | 82 |
| Max. torque, N∙m | 207 |
| Трансмиссия | |
| type of drive | front |
| Gearbox type | stepless, Lexus Hybrid Drive, with planetary gear and electronic control |
| Chassis | |
| Front suspension | independent, spring, McPherson |
| Rear suspension | independent, spring, multi-link |
| front brakes | disc ventilated |
| Rear brakes | disk |
| Tires | 205 / 55 R16 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 130 (140) |
| performance | |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h, from | 10,3 |
| Max. speed km / h | 180 |
| Fuel consumption, l / 100 km | |
| city cycle suburban cycle mixed cycle | 3,7 (4,0) 3,7 (4,0) 3,8 (4,1) |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 45 |
| Fuel | AI-95 |
* Values in parentheses are for configuration with 16- and 17-inch wheels
Vehicle reliability, reviews and maintenance, weaknesses
The owners of the Lexus CT 200h leave mostly positive reviews, not counting the individual "rejected" copies. The car is reliable in use, over time the quality remains the same as when you bought it. In short, hybrid Lexuses are as reliable as petrol ones.
When servicing a car, it is recommended to use Toyota Genuine Motor Oil. When using a different oil, it must be of the appropriate quality.
Among the weak points of the Lexus CT 200h, it is worth highlighting the steering shaft and rack, which wear out quickly over time. Otherwise, timely replacement of fluids, checking electronics, cleaning and replacing the oxygen sensor, throttle and injectors ensure the safety of the car for a long time.
Thus, during the operation of the car, the owners identified the following advantages and disadvantages, weaknesses:
| pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| modern, stylish design; excellent build quality; low tax; low fuel consumption; comfortable salon; high-quality leather (wear-resistant); easy control; good regular sound; regular alarm; seat heating. | high cost of maintenance; low clearance; short suspension travel; rigid undercarriage; tight back row; small trunk; weak steering shaft; headlight washers freeze in winter. |
