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Introduced earlier this year, the Lexus CT 200h has already established itself as the most efficient luxury-brand car on the market, and the value gateway into the Lexus lineup, and now Lexus is offering it with more equipment that will position it as a car that the green-conscious enthusiast will want to have. Already possessing agile handling and performance with the same level of refinement, quality and reliability that owners have come to expect from the Lexus brand, the F-Sport adds an athletic dimension and joins the growing family of performance-oriented Lexus F-Sport models.

As part of this package, the CT 200h will receive an F-Sport tuned suspension with performance shock absorbers, a set of 17-inch wheels with high-gloss finish, rear spoiler, metal front scuff plates, a perforated leather steering wheel, leather shift knob, aluminum sport pedals with rubber inserts, metallic trim on the dash panel, storage compartment with 12V outlet, and perforated black leather-trimmed seats.

All this is added to a compact hybrid sedan that is the emissions and efficiency leader in the luxury class, as the CT 200h emits approximately 60 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new vehicle, and has fuel consumption ratings of 4.5L/100km in the city and 4.8L/100km on the highway utilizing regular gasoline.

The CT 200h's sporting credentials are further proven with the standard Sport mode in the hybrid drive system, which maximizes the car's performance and agility. The throttle and Electric Power Steering (EPS) settings are modified, and it provides less intrusive operation of the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) systems. When Sport mode is selected, instrument panel lighting changes from blue to red and the hybrid power indicator is replaced with a tachometer.

Add to that all the comfort and convenience features available in the Touring, Premium and Technology packages, and you get a compact car that impresses on several levels.