Lexus will unveil the first full-hybrid premium compact car at the Geneva Auto Show in March. Called the CT200h, it is inspired by the LF-Ch concept that the automaker debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show last year.
Interestingly, the teaser image that Lexus has sent us looks more like a sedan than the LF-Ch hatchback we've been seeing, but that's probably to keep people guessing. Lexus is eager to get into the premium hatchback market in Europe, competing against models like the Audi A3 and Volvo C3, as well as against vehicles like the BMW 1 Series.
Under the hood we're likely to find either the same hybrid setup as found in the Prius or the Lexus HS250h. We're certainly hoping it's the latter, which still only delivers a modest 187-hp. And if the HS250 is any estimate, then it should get close to 35 mpg (combined).
Lexus initially said the CT200h would not be offered in North America, but it has since been showing it at several different venues (including the LA Auto Show) in order to gauge interest on this side of the Atlantic.
We'll be sure to bring you more on the CT200h, with live coverage of the Geneva Auto Show starting March 2nd.
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