CT200h pricing?
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Ok starting price in Europe has leaked via facebook ... 
28500 €
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=141740075843405
28500 €
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=141740075843405
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The Prius tops out around $35k. The CT200h loaded looks to have a lot nicer stuff...plus the longer warranty, more ***-kissing, etc....no way, this thing will be on the same price range as a Prius.
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That said, the 2011 MKZ hybrid is coming out priced at $35k with a better-than-usual standard configuration (leather, sync, etc), so hopefully that will motivate Lexus in the pricing department.
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The IS 250 bases at 31k I believe and this is by far THE entry level Lexus so expect a base price under 30k, maybe even 28k like a base TSX/Euro Accord. Remember this will come with leatherette base and it is using a proven engine/tranny/battery already developed so cost should be minimal to create this car. I don't think its debuting any firsts, just first in this segment.
This is going to appeal to people for a variety of reasons
-Prius MPG without Prius looks
-Traditonal Hatch
-Price but with Lexus touches and service etc
-the new luxury trend to go "small" and not be so assuming
If the CT keeps the 50 MPG rating of the Prius, that will be something incredible for Lexus to advertise and I think people will pay for it if they get 50 MPG.
On the other hand since gas is stable, SUV and trucks are in vogue again and their sales have increased. However that can change quickly again.
This is going to appeal to people for a variety of reasons
-Prius MPG without Prius looks
-Traditonal Hatch
-Price but with Lexus touches and service etc
-the new luxury trend to go "small" and not be so assuming
If the CT keeps the 50 MPG rating of the Prius, that will be something incredible for Lexus to advertise and I think people will pay for it if they get 50 MPG.
On the other hand since gas is stable, SUV and trucks are in vogue again and their sales have increased. However that can change quickly again.
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I have mixed feelings about whether the car should come below 30K or above. Coming in below is kind of a step backward to me, as a true luxury marque should be able to create desirable cars and charge more for them. This just lowers Lexus' position as a tier 1 luxury brand. However, I do want this car to become a success so I hope that it will be a hit for Lexus and a cheap price is part of that equation.
As for come coming with leatherette, technically the RX doesnt come standard with leather, but fabric. That said, all RXs come with the premium package which adds leather. So I guess we have to wait and see what configurations the CT comes in, but just because it doesnt come standard with leather doesnt quite mean it will be cheap.
As for come coming with leatherette, technically the RX doesnt come standard with leather, but fabric. That said, all RXs come with the premium package which adds leather. So I guess we have to wait and see what configurations the CT comes in, but just because it doesnt come standard with leather doesnt quite mean it will be cheap.
I have mixed feelings about whether the car should come below 30K or above. Coming in below is kind of a step backward to me, as a true luxury marque should be able to create desirable cars and charge more for them. This just lowers Lexus' position as a tier 1 luxury brand. However, I do want this car to become a success so I hope that it will be a hit for Lexus and a cheap price is part of that equation.
As for come coming with leatherette, technically the RX doesnt come standard with leather, but fabric. That said, all RXs come with the premium package which adds leather. So I guess we have to wait and see what configurations the CT comes in, but just because it doesnt come standard with leather doesnt quite mean it will be cheap.
As for come coming with leatherette, technically the RX doesnt come standard with leather, but fabric. That said, all RXs come with the premium package which adds leather. So I guess we have to wait and see what configurations the CT comes in, but just because it doesnt come standard with leather doesnt quite mean it will be cheap.