2014 Lexus CT Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$32,050 to $32,050

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Fulfilling a lately recognized niche, the 2014 Lexus CT 200h offers a 5-seat compact luxury hatchback at a fairly affordable price. Now in its fourth year of production, this spiffy wagon gets some minor yet noticeable cosmetic updates, namely the new “spindle” grille that graces the rest of the Lexus stable, as well as a larger rear spoiler, redesigned headlights and a refreshed rear bumper. Though the latest CT 200h edition is nominally offered in a single Base trim, some tweaks to the suspension and the interior and exterior appointments, along with a distinctive wheel upgrade will get you the CT F Sport sub-trim.

Designed to compete with Audi’s A3 (specifically its upcoming e-tron hatchback iteration) and Mercedes’ handsome (and non-hybrid) CLA 250, Lexus’ little hatchback touts best-in-class mileage as its claim to fame, while rumor has it that a hybrid sedan version and a non-hybrid version of the hatchback presently adorn the Lexus drawing boards. In any case, passenger room in the CT 200h is noted by reviewers to be a little tight, while cargo area is only given to the upright rear seatbacks (14.3 cubic feet). Fear not, because those rear seatbacks are split-folding, accepting of total cargo cubic footage far in excess of the stated amount.

Powering this front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) pint-sized people mover is the traditional variable-valve-timed (VVT) 1.8-liter hybrid inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine that mates with a pair of electric motors and a continuously variable-speed transmission (CVT) for 134 total hp. The touted mileage figures, by the way, work out to an impressive 43 mpg city/40 highway. Additionally, this gas/electric hatchback comes with 4 driver-selectable cruising modes: Eco for an economical drive, Normal for everyday use, Sport for a sportier (though less fuel-efficient) run, and EV for all-electric spurts.

Now to the good stuff! This downsized Lexus sports standard 17-inch alloy wheels, an upsized rear spoiler and a power sunroof on its swoopy profile, with leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, leather and alloy accents, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat gracing the interior. Remote power door locks, power windows and heated power-adjustable mirrors also come standard, as do cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering. Dual-zone climate control and Bluetooth hands-free calling return, as does the Enform infotainment system busily interfacing with a single-CD player boasting 6 speakers and satellite radio.

Besides the optional F Sport Package, there’s a Navigation Package with a 7-inch touchscreen, rearview camera, remote garage door opener and upgraded audio, as well as a couple of Premium packages that offer variations of the above sans the navigation system. Remote engine starting, leather upholstery and LED headlights are all available with the latest variation of the CT 200h.

Finally, notable standard safety features remain 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, active front headrests and front side-mounted airbags. Turn-signal-integrated mirrors also come standard in this hybrid hatchback, as do front fog/driving lights, daytime running lights, a post-collision safety system, Enform/Safety Connect emergency assistance and a remote antitheft alarm. Optional safety equipment, meanwhile, includes adaptive cruise control with pre-collision warning, as well as Intuitive Parking Assist with rear parking sensors.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Keith C
Jan 04, 2024
Only concern is the cost of battery replacement when the original fail.Jan 04, 2024
by Gerry C
Apr 02, 2022
Pleased with all aspects ...handles well and for a compact car has good headroom.Apr 02, 2022
by Zahirah T
Apr 27, 2021
I feel in love with this car as soon as I saw it! It drives smooth. Very spacious and adapted storage. Polished sleek interior.Apr 27, 2021

2014 Lexus CT Hybrid Pricing

Original MSRP
$32,050 to $32,050
Price range
$12,153 to $12,758
Average price on CG
$12,206
YoY price change
$12,371 to $12,206

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: chrome · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.27

Engine

Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 80 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 60 · Electric Motor Torque: 153 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 98 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5200 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 105 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Hybrid

Starter Type: motor/generator

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leatherette

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 14.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

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