View Poll Results: Do you think Lexus is moving in the right direction with the design of the CT 200h?

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Officially Official: for US Market CT 200h

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04-07-10, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RXSF

well we know that it has a sport mode and when that is activated the power output from the electric motors is increased. The PCU (Power Control Unit) that controls the hybrid system boosts supplied voltage by 150volts to a maximum of 650 volts

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gearing can also be another factory on performance. hp is only one variable

exactly.................

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04-08-10, 11:11 AM

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Its a CVT though.....

"Fun" doesn't have to mean 0-60 in 3 seconds.....though I also don't want it to be a 9/10 second car.

Lets take the ES vs HS for example. Both FWD but the HS is much more fun to drive being Euro influenced. It really is a good driving car. I assume the CT being aimed for Europe and brought here will drive in a similar fashion. The ES is far more "American" in feel in comparison.

Lets also hope more powerful CT models come. I believe they have been trademarked...

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04-08-10, 04:36 PM

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I think the Prius comparisons are short-sighted.

The CT is a lot smaller and lower than a Prius. Even with the same engine and hybrid system, it's going to be faster. Also with a better suspension, it will easily handle much better than a Prius.