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Monday, May 9, 2011
Toyota Prius hybrid was a big hit, not only here but around the world, even if the guys car the Prius has a critical problem: It looks stupid.
Of course, its shape became more complex iconic symbol for low emissions and economical driving, so I know all your friends, neighbors and business partners that you're a good person to lead it. High profile recognition of the Prius is one of the main reasons people are attracted to them.
But for those of us dig, cool cars, this is a problem. In 2011, Lexus came to the rescue with well-designed and extremely compact powered hybrid, the burden of proof Dork removed, even if it is saddled with a clumsy name: 200h CT. It just does not have the same ring as "Prius."
CT, as I call it, is a handsome four-door sedan that a special hybrid that is, there is no confusion of regular gas powered version of the cause. View may not be as unique as the Prius, but at least those who recognize it, I know that is a hybrid, and nothing more. What I think is important for those who want to be seen as good people.
With fuel prices hovering around $ 4 per gallon on average, maybe a nice Lexus Hybrid looks just fill the bill. notes that CT is the only Lexus luxury hybrid compact on the market so far.
CT is a neat all excellence makes the Prius, with a seamless exchange of fuel and energy, and modes or more efficient or better performance. Like the Prius, its highest efficiency is in a city where the electric motor has a larger role than in highway driving, when a small gas engine has most of the heavy lifting.
My only problem with CT driveability as a rubber continuously variable transmission, which the gas engine is groaning like a wounded buffalo, when under hard acceleration or hill climbing complaints loudly and continuously at high speeds. Really.
I know, the CVT to ensure effective fuel-saving technology, compared with a normal multi-speed manual or automatic, but too sick to go with all the moans and groans. I think for car geeks like me who can stick shift Lexus, especially in the case of the recreation vehicle.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Take the Toyota Prius gas-electric to reduce the hybrid, they get more action, but it offers enough legroom in the back seat. Lower Austria is the umbrella for sex appeal, at the expense of width. Change case to improve handling. Ta-Dah, you wind up with CT 200h Lexus.
Is the right mix. The car went on sale in March and immediately became the third best-selling Lexus ES 350 for petrol entry-level and mid-size sedan, a compact engine of the IS series.
Suggesting that CT may in TV spots is the "dark side" of hybrids cheeky way to save fuel I've seen.
Talk about that you want. Ah, the test car lacked the edge needed for life to that image. It was a nimble suspension, it was more fun than most hybrids, however.
Loosely in the CT, such as:
• Lexus have the status and reputation of the family (from the standards of a luxury brand), a low price.
• Provides something to eye in the garage.
• Provides crisp handling.
• Is it all in a small city the size of a package which is easy to park and fits easily through traffic.
But this is not a Pocket Rocket. If what you expect, then CT, despite the many lures to be disappointed.
2011 Lexus 200h hybrid CT
• What? The small, four-door, front wheel drive hybrid Toyota Prius sedan is based on the equipment.
• When? On sale since March.
• Where? Made in Kyushu, Japan.
• How much? From $ 29,995, including $ 875 shipping. Well bought the test car was $ 36,725.
• How big? In conjunction with the evaluation of gasoline, 134 hp electric motor. 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated 98 hp at 5200 rpm, 142 pounds-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. Electric motor: 80 hp, torque is not specified.
• How do I live? Not much, at least from the ads call it the "dark (eg, fun) side of the" hybrid evaluation. Toyota lists 0-60 mph in 9.3 seconds (think Camry four-cylinder), a maximum for each of 113 mph.
• How big? Half a foot shorter "wide, 4-inch shorter wheelbase than the Prius, which leads to less legroom in the rear. CT 200h is 170.1 inches long, 69.5 cm wide, 56.7 cm by 102.4-in. Wheelbase. cargo space behind the rear seats: 14.3 cubic feet. It weighs 3130 kg. Turning circle: 34.2 m
• How thirsty? At 43 miles per gallon in the city, 40 mpg highway, the 42nd combined on-board computer in the car test showed 39.6 mpg (2.53 liters per 100 km) in the suburbs riding. Burns holds regular tank 11.9 gallons.
• Total: Sexy for the Lexus, fun for the hybrid.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Find a car with a sporty appearance, but probably not with a bucket of cash on a sports car, which can be very costly for your pocket to spend, you should think about a hybrid sports car. These vehicles are very different from the normal racing. Normal sports car is not very economical, and after spending a fortune to own a sports car, it takes a lot of money on fuel as well. To solve all the problems, various companies came up with a hybrid sports car. It is generally accepted that hybrid cars are not very quick on the road, but these hybrid cars have been developed, all these factors into account.
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Hybrid sports car, was taken into account several important factors. The first factor is the ratio of fuel consumption. There are people who want to buy a trendy car, but a factor that is to resign from the high fuel and insurance expenses. Most sports cars have to support large engines and sleek body, her ample power for high speeds.The reason is that cars use huge amounts of fuel, because their engines are very heavy. But the hybrid sports car was developed to overcome this defect. These hybrid cars are relatively light body and smaller engines. This type of engine design and hybrid cars prove to be very efficient users of fuel. Other factors that relate to potential buyers is relatively low speed of hybrid cars. This factor is also given consideration and hybrid sports car is equipped with the function of the speed of the fine attached to it. Hybrid sports cars are environmentally friendly, that is, those cars do not cause harmful gases, global warming. The use of such vehicles, we can ensure a better future and a clean environment for the next generation. The fact that hybrid cars half the batteries that makes these cars a good option for those fuel-efficient cars.
It is believed that the biggest drawback of hybrid sports cars is the cost factor, but if we take into account the costs and fuel consumption compared to shows that were these vehicles are more long-term benefits, there will be a hybrid car. There are many benefits of these hybrid cars. This is a car that could fulfill all his dreams. The car of tomorrow is here. This car has all the elements of a good sports car. It will ensure the quality and price. There are manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, etc, production of hybrid sports cars are limited. The fact is that if more of these cars will demand the supply will also be what ultimately cost factor. It is important to know the people of the various positive aspects of these vehicles. Sometimes there are more features added to these vehicles. You are not only beautiful, fashionable, elegant, but also keep all the attributes to the name of the car will be the next generation.There are no cars on the market that meet all the requirements of their sports car, a hybrid sports car.
If you want to buy a hybrid sports car. Have a look at our definitive guide to hybrid cars. Make sure you come out, if you want to turn your vehicle into a hybrid sports car.
