2014 Lexus CT 200h

NEW FOR 2014:

- New exterior styling

- NVH-reducing enhancements

- New infotainment systems

- Self-healing clearcoat

For its fourth year in production, Lexus has updated its smallest and most affordable vehicle with a new look that falls in line with its siblings. Lexus? corporate Spindle Grille finds a home on the CT; it?s paired to new front and rear bumpers, a standard rear spoiler, and new wheel designs. To keep the exterior looking fresh year after year, Lexus has also introduced a self-healing clearcoat designed to minimize the appearance of hairline scratches. On the inside, drivers face a new steering wheel and shift-knob, and depending on trim, one of two new infotainment systems.

Mechanically, the CT200h soldiers on with the most diminutive variant of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system: a 1.8-litre four-cylinder that?s paired to a CVT. While it goes unchanged, efforts have been made to improve on-road refinement. In addition to a more rigid body structure from additional spot welds and suspension tweaks, the new CT also receives 94 specific measures to reduce NVH.

As before, the CT comes in a single trim line with four available option packages.

Features on the CT200h include 16-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, tilt and telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, Lexus Display Audio system that includes CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input and USB port, six speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, XM satellite radio, eight-way power-adjustable driver?s seat, four-way power-adjustable front passenger?s seat, heated synthetic leather seats, auto up/down windows, Eco indicator, multi-information display, cargo mat and cover, keyless entry with pushbutton start, all-season floor mats, variable intermittent wipers, wiper de-icer, intermittent rear washer/wiper, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals and puddle lamps, fog lamps, LED daytime running lights, front knee airbags, cruise control, and tire pressure monitoring system.

The Touring Package adds 17-inch alloy wheels, power sunroof, LED headlights and fog lights, and storage compartment with 12-volt power outlet.

The Premium Package includes the equipment in the Touring package and adds a 10-speaker audio system with 7-inch display and audio controller, backup camera, leather seats, driver?s side memory seat and mirrors, garage door opener, rain-sensing wipers. The storage compartment with 12-volt power outlet is deleted.

The F Sport Package includes the equipment in the Premium package and adds 17-inch F Sport alloy wheels, F Sport grille, F Sport rear spoiler, F Sport leather seats and steering wheel, F Sport scuff plates and pedals, F Sport performance dampers.

The Technology Package includes the equipment in the Premium package and adds a single-disc DVD player and navigation.