CT 200h, and Lexus IS debut at the Paris Motor Show

First and only car full hybrid in the premium compact class, the CT 200h wants to dispel the taboo of hybrid cars just predisposed to sportsmanship, determination and to the pleasure of driving dynamics.

The engine will drive home the new baby Lexus is a 1.8 VVT-I petrol engine combined with an electric batteries located under the luggage compartment. The performance, which are expected to be very bright with a total power that would approach about 170 horses, can also count on front-wheel drive and exchange E-CVT, or continuously variable electronic control.

The production of CT 200h should start at year end, and after the Paris Motor Show, the Japanese will publish the details, not yet available on the level of CO2 emissions, hybrid power system, performance, composition and price. However since October, all customers can order the CT 200h from Lexus dealers.

Meanwhile, the Paris show in 2010 will be an opportunity for the Japanese to showcase the renovation of the IS range, which involved all models with significant changes.

A new styling both inside and outside, offers the full range of this sport sedan look and a more exclusive and luxurious. There will also be a production F-Sporteven more attention to details of style.

But the most imported range of IS is represented by a new 150 horsepower turbo diesel. With the new engine the Japanese port three engines available (IS 200D, IS 220d, IS 250).

Finally, it will not further touch of glamor to the Paris show thanks to the LF-A supercar of the Lexus has enjoyed great success, recording the sale of all units produced.







Author: Al
Source: Autolatest