New Lexus Hybrid: CT 200h (42 MPG) Updated with F-sport Debut
09-10-09, 12:32 PM
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those new pics make it look amazing... it looks like it could be awesome without show kit too 
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Just dont change it too much for production version.
And I hope it ends up being FWD, as much as RWD is sporty and all, small RWD cars have no space at all, making it unusable for me...
.Just dont change it too much for production version.
And I hope it ends up being FWD, as much as RWD is sporty and all, small RWD cars have no space at all, making it unusable for me...
How awesome would it be if they release an F version with a hybrd 2Gr-FSE and all wheel drive.
09-10-09, 08:30 PM
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But I think they will hold off on that for now. The focus is likely on getting the CT itself to become a success--cool and environmentally friendly.
09-11-09, 10:13 AM
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09-11-09, 11:04 AM
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The fact that Lexus has registered/reserved the trademark of CT400h in the US could indeed mean that a high-performance version is already planned for, although given the nomenclature it probably has a detuned version of the 3.5L V6 or electric motor from the RX450h to stay FWD-friendly.
09-12-09, 10:05 AM
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For my 2 cents' overall on the LF-Ch, here's what I wrote for my.IS:
http://my.is/forums/f41/lexus-smalle...-lf-ch-397820/
09-12-09, 01:33 PM
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So the LF-Ch concept is supposed to make it's North American debut at the LA auto show.
Also interesting is that Lexus notes a low center of gravity for this car. This makes me question the rumors of this car using a Corolla or Auris platform. If it is indeed using an Auris platform, it is likely to be highly modified.
Also interesting is that Lexus notes a low center of gravity for this car. This makes me question the rumors of this car using a Corolla or Auris platform. If it is indeed using an Auris platform, it is likely to be highly modified.
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09-12-09, 02:13 PM
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The fact that Lexus has registered/reserved the trademark of CT400h in the US could indeed mean that a high-performance version is already planned for, although given the nomenclature it probably has a detuned version of the 3.5L V6 or electric motor from the RX450h to stay FWD-friendly.
09-12-09, 02:48 PM
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09-14-09, 05:56 PM
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A live feed of the CTh reveal will be screened:
http://www.lexus.co.uk/about/motor-s...ess-conference
I wish Lexus USA still did these live streaming reveals.
http://www.lexus.co.uk/about/motor-s...ess-conference
I wish Lexus USA still did these live streaming reveals.
09-15-09, 11:07 AM
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Looks good to me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aCuD...oshare_twitter
It'll be interesting to see if they tone down the front and rear bumpers and what it will look like on an ordinary set of wheels.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aCuD...oshare_twitter
It'll be interesting to see if they tone down the front and rear bumpers and what it will look like on an ordinary set of wheels.
09-15-09, 11:57 AM
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Thx for the video link! 
Very nice vid, although I wish they showed the car in the street scenes, but it is a concept still after all. I'd like to see how they translate this to production, it looks more promising than I expected.
Very nice vid, although I wish they showed the car in the street scenes, but it is a concept still after all. I'd like to see how they translate this to production, it looks more promising than I expected.