LEXUS CT 200h Engineered for FE and good handling
Lexus CT 200h Promises Both High Fuel Efficiency and Great Handling while Engineered to Lexus’ standard of perfection. Hybrid power, low emissions and high fuel efficiency: it’s not the kind of equation that suggests the kind of sharp and sporty handling that Lexus has built into its new, full hybrid CT 200h. Far from being simply a standard hybrid in smart clothes, the new CT 200h — the first Lexus for the luxury small car market — has been the subject of innovative, detailed chassis engineering to ensure that it will put a smile on the face of its driver. From the outset, Lexus has aimed to make the CT 200h a true driver’s car. Delivering on this promise was not a matter of finding some clever add-on parts, but required fundamental reappraisal of the chassis and bodyshell design. True to its reputation for pioneering advanced technology, Lexus has equipped CT 200h with lateral performance dampers, components that, until now, have largely been the preserve of a very few high-performance models. Lexus has used the damping technology as an effective way of increasing torsional rigidity, suppressing vibrations and contributing to ride comfort without the penalty of extra weight. Deployed front and rear, the lateral dampers are key elements in a detailed package of design and engineering measures that also includes strategic strengthening and carefully gauged welding quality throughout the vehicle. The result is a car powered by proven full hybrid technology that lets the …