CT300h?
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CT300h?
Whilst everyone is enjoying their new CT200h, an interesting article by the head of LEXUS Australia:
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/l...401-1co2d.html
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/l...401-1co2d.html
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I'd personally be all about a CT350 (non-hybrid 2GR-FE). Just give me a 6MT and we'll have two CTs in the driveway: a 40mpg hybrid and a 30mpg hot hatch.
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as slegacy would say - 2.5l direct injected valvematic ZR series engine from next gen Camry would do great!
although personally 2.0l with bigger battery draw/hp would be better.... question is would people paying 3k more for setup that loses few mpg and goes 0-60 in 8s or so.
although personally 2.0l with bigger battery draw/hp would be better.... question is would people paying 3k more for setup that loses few mpg and goes 0-60 in 8s or so.
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I think Toyota should aim more at Acura and the TSX, throw something like the Corolla XRS motor (180hp) in the CT without the hybrid and sell it for less money.
A beefier hybrid sounds like a good idea, but IMO the trade off in mileage won't be worth it.
A beefier hybrid sounds like a good idea, but IMO the trade off in mileage won't be worth it.
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I think I remember an interview where someone from lexus said that if the CT200h had strong sales ... they would strongly consider adding more engine options...
But I totally forgot where I read/saw that now
But I totally forgot where I read/saw that now
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I could see Lexus adding another variant to the CT line. CT 300h would be most likely since Lexus will bring out an ES 300h...
Got me thinking. Maybe after Lexus showcases the LF-Gh in New York the next concept vehicle could be the LF-Eh (ES 300h)...or an LF-Ih
Got me thinking. Maybe after Lexus showcases the LF-Gh in New York the next concept vehicle could be the LF-Eh (ES 300h)...or an LF-Ih
Last edited by Trexus; Apr 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM.
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