

Lexus CT 200h
Lexus adds another entry-level hybrid to its portfolio






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RE: Humm
By Hoser McMoose on 3/1/2010 4:14:34 PM , Rating: 2
The HS250 is actually not particularly related to the Corolla. It is based off the Toyota Avensis platform that slots between the Corolla and Camry in pretty much every market outside of North America. Basically Toyota just took an Avensis, dropped the Camry Hybrid drivetrain in it and slapped a Lexus badge on the things.

This new Lexus CT, on the other hand, does seem to be based off the Corolla/Matrix/Prius platform. Why don't they just call it a Matrix Hybrid? Probably the same reason they don't call the Prius a Matrix Hybrid: Marketing.

