New Lexus Ct 200h Delivers More Comfort And Greater Refinement

The bottom corners of the spindle shape are also spaced further apart, adding to the overall effect of reinforcing the car’s low front profile and wide track. New 10-spoke 16 and 17-inch alloy wheels have been introduced together with a shark’s fin roof antenna. At the rear the new-look bumper has stronger horizontal lines and incorporates distinctive L-shaped reflectors and a black lower centre section. A revised range of paint colours will be available, all benefiting from a scratch-resistant, self-restoring top coat.

Changes to the CT 200h’s interior have been made to deliver greater comfort, higher equipment levels and better all-round quality in the look and feel of the cabin. The new 370mm diameter steering wheel is the same as that featured in the new Lexus IS. The multimedia screen has been made thinner, fixed design, and the second generation Remote Touch Interface controller has been revised with a more user-friendly push-action enter-command switch.

The Lexus Media Display and Lexus Premium Navigation system have been made easier to operate with better hands-free and voice recognition functions. The display can be operated using a new controller mounted on the centre console. Further equipment upgrades include a rear view monitor for the Lexus Media Display, a tire pressure warning system and an “off” setting for the traction control. To round off the changes to the interior, a revised range of leather and cloth seat upholstery has been created.

The new CT 200h has greater body rigidity, revised suspension settings, enhanced aerodynamics and more extensive NVH suppression measures, all of which combine to deliver a more refined and comfortable driving experience and an even quieter cabin environment.

Body rigidity has been increased thanks to additional spot welds and extensive use of structural adhesive technology. The greater rigidity has allowed for the suspension to be retuned: coil spring rates have been optimized, a new shock absorber valve has been adopted and the diameter of the rear anti-roll bar has been changed to improve ride comfort without sacrificing handling agility.

Lexus has also remapped with hybrid drive system’s transmission control. This allows for a more linear build-up of engine revs, more closely matching the increase in vehicle speed. The result is a driving experience more akin to a conventional automatic transmission. Lexus Hybrid Drive is inherently quiet, but no fewer than 94 separate measures have been taken to reduce NVH levels in the new CT 200h. These include, in a first for Lexus, a new inlet duct design that is both quiet and highly efficient.

Credits: Oneshift News Team