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2012 Lexus CT 200h Overview

Price Range: $29,120 to $31,750

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Introduced as “the darker side of green” in 2011 and now back for its second year, the 2012 Lexus CT 200h offers stellar gas mileage and promises of an engaged driving experience that will make you forget it’s a hybrid.

For 2012, the CT 200h adds a pair of new F-Sport packages (one is labeled “Special Edition”) that offer updated suspension tuning and several exterior upgrades like a mesh grille and large rear spoiler which give the hatchback a sportier, more aggressive look. The Special Edition package is limited to 900 cars and offers even more interior/exterior goodies to set it apart.

The CT 200h is Lexus’ entry level car (it has the lowest starting base price) and the “h” at the end of its name refers to its hybrid drivetrain which pairs a 1.8-liter four-cylinder with an electric motor for a combined output of 134-horsepower. A two-speed CVT is the only available transmission and the front-wheel drive CT 200h departs from other Lexus models by accepting regular gasoline. There’s not too much grunt under the hood of this luxury hatchback, but what makes it fun to drive is the tuning and suspension setup which makes it arguably the best pure driving model in Lexus’ lineup (IS-F and LFA aside).

Fuel economy is where the 2012 CT 200h really distinguishes itself from the rest of the luxury pack offering 43 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. Drivers can also choose between four distinct driving modes (Normal, Eco, EV, and Sport) which alter how the car behaves depending on what you desire at that particular moment.

Inside, you get a typical Lexus cabin – quiet, luxurious, and understated. The CT 200h’s center console is eerily reminiscent of that in Prius, making a high divider between passenger and driver. Standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control, USB and auxiliary audio inputs, Bluetooth® connectivity, push-button start, and power driver’s seat. A moonroof, heated front seats, and a navigation system with backup camera are all optional.

Safety comes standard on the 2012 CT 200h, with a full suite of airbags (including front knee airbags), electronic stability and traction control, antilock brakes, and vehicle proximity notification sensors on every model.

The 2012 Lexus CT 200h is a weird combination of seeming contradictions: hot hatch, yet hybrid. Lexus comfort, yet a sporty driver. And somehow, this edgiest member of the stoic Lexus lineup wears these hats with ease.
2012 Lexus CT 200h

2012 Lexus CT 200h

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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