The Lexus CT 200h has been discontinued from the US since 2017, from Europe since late 2020, and from Australia since 2021 but the compact hatchback remains available in Japan despite being introduced back in 2010. Unsurprisingly, Lexus announced it will end production of the CT in October 2022, while unveiling a new special edition called “Cherished Touring” as a farewell to the aging model.
The special edition is exclusively
available in Japan with minor visual tweaks and more equipment. Visually it can
be distinguished by the silver accents (spindle grille, fog lamp bezels, rear
bumper bezel, etc.) and the Sonic Titanium roof.
Inside we find Crimson patches on the
seats and door cards combined with black upholstery. There is also a
leather-wrapped steering wheel, knee pads, and instrument cluster with Crimson
stitching. Standard equipment includes electric and heated mirrors, auto
wipers, heated steering wheel, and heated seats. Under the bonnet, there is a
naturally-aspirated 1.8-liter gasoline engine which in combination with an
electric motor produces 134 hp and 207 Nm of
torque. Power is transmitted to the front axle through a CVT gearbox.
Pricing for the Lexus CT 200h Cherished
Touring in Japan starts from ¥ 4,223,000 (US$ 36,508). By comparison, the regular
CT 200h is priced between ¥ 3,869,000 (US$ 33,438) and ¥ 4,881,000 (US$ 42,184) for its
final year of production. The last units of the CT will come out of the Lexus
factory in October 2022, giving way to the upcoming compact crossover that has
been teased a few months ago, which will likely feature a hybrid powertrain.
