22/09/11

What you should know about Lexus Hybrid 2012

Lexus Hybrid 2012 - Introduction

With the steady increase in the price of fossil fuels, hybrid cars are becoming more and more popular today. A hybrid car uses a combination of traditional internal combustion engines with electric drive propulsion system. The result of this combination is a car with a fuel consumption lower and better performance than conventional cars. The form of hybrid cars hybrid cars, trucks, buses as well.

Lexus is one of many car manufacturers are already implementing green technology in their car p. Lexus luxury vehicle division of Toyota Motor Corporation, which happens to be the largest automaker in the world. The first Lexus hybrid vehicle was introduced in 2004. Since then, the brand is committed to a more hybrid vehicle manufacture for the automotive market. As a matter of fact, in 2009, Lexus's hybrid car more than conventional petroleum-based car sold in European markets. Shortly after the company announced plans to mark Hybrid in Europe.

According to Takeshi Uchiyamada, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Company, the company plans to release six new hybrid cars by the end of 2012: four under the Toyota brand, and the other two from Lexus. 40-mpg-plus CT 2012 Lexus 200h hybrid sport compact is predicted that one of two Lexus hybrids.

2012 Lexus Hybrid - Feature
First introduced in March 2010 Geneva Motor Show as a 2011 model year, the CT 200h a gasoline / electric hybrid car latest Lexus p. 2012 issue of CT 200h, but will not be any major changes over its predecessor. This compact hybrid car is smaller than other hybrid Lexus GS 250H. CT 200h 2012 is classified as a compact 5-door hatchback with front-engine, front wheel drive layout engine. It is equipped with a 1.8 liter VVT-i 4-cylinder gasoline engine, the same engine used by the highly popular Toyota Prius sedan medium. This machine can produce up to 98 hp and 142 Nm of torque. Combined with an electric generator hybrid system splitting, produces both the engine 134 hp and 270 Nm of torque. According to a study conducted in Australia, using the 2012 CT 200h just 4.1 liters for 100 km to use. Think how much money you can save!

A driver can choose whether to drive or with a combination gasoline / electric engine. Each choice brings to balance acceleration and fuel economy. This car does not require a plug-in loading, because the electric motor recharged when the car is moving. A driver can choose one of four different drivetrain modes: normal mode for everyday driving, and Sport mode for higher eco-economy, sporty ride, and EV mode that allows the car going at 28 km / h with a mil just by using of electric power.

Standard features include keyless entry and engine start, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and the wireless mobile phone connection. Adaptive cruise control, leather interior sunroof, navigation system and rearview camera is optional. On the other hand, security features, including traction control, ABS, antilock braking systems, airbags, front side airbags and front knee airbags. CT 200h price estimate for 2012 is € 30,000, so the cheapest hybrid on the market.

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