insideKENT Magazine Issue 68 - November 2017 | Page 139

MOTORS

STYLING AND SAFETY UPGRADES LEAD CHANGES FOR

THE 2018 LEXUS CT 200h HYBRID

ALMOST SEVEN YEARS ON FROM ITS LAUNCH , THE LEXUS CT 200H REMAINS A UNIQUE PLAYER IN THE LUXURY CAR MARKET – A COMPACT , PETROL- ELECTRIC HATCHBACK THAT DELIVERS PREMIUM QUALITY , CLEVER PACKAGING AND EXCEPTIONAL FUEL AND EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE .
It ’ s proved an effective proposition that has captured the attention of motorists worldwide , not least in the UK where it has amassed more than 27,000 sales – more than one third of the total sold across Europe . Now the model is undergoing its most significant upgrade yet , with new styling inside and out and advanced safety features to re-emphasise its special character and customer appeal .
With this latest update , Lexus has focused on developing the model ’ s established strengths , maintaining its reputation for user-friendly appeal , efficiency and reliability while clothing the car in a design that projects a more striking image . Safety has also been a prime consideration , with the introduction of the advanced Lexus Safety System + to the range .
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