Lexus Ct 2019

Fortune doesn’t necessarily favor the daring in the compact crossover segment — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partly to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Still, automakers attempt to make their small SUVs distinct. The Lexus Ct 2019 stands out by bringing high-end luxurious features and a few distinctive engines to this typically price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last yr, the Lexus Ct 2019 is among the newer entries in this section. As such, all the latest safety features can be found, from a surround-view parking digital camera to ahead collision warning system that may determine pedestrians. In contrast to some rivals, most of those features can only be ordered on the top trim degree, however at the least you will get them. Additionally accessible are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking camera and ventilated front seats — uncommon options on this class.

We also like that the Lexus Ct 2019 gives two various powertrains if you happen to aren’t happy with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one finish of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); at the other, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with an extra 80 horsepower. Be careful, nevertheless: Once you begin checking the choices bins, the Lexus Ct 2019 can be considerably dearer than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can’t be disabled and disappointing materials high quality additionally may give prospective patrons pause.

The Lexus Ct 2019 is a five-passenger compact crossover that prices a bit greater than most rivals. It’s sold in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L mannequin seems like a terrific deal till you realize that it’s a custom-order mannequin and you will have to attend for it to be constructed. You will discover the LS at virtually any vendor, nevertheless it’s more expensive and does not add a lot. Greatest to skip straight to the LT, which is just a bit more expensive and consists of more options and access to extra choices. If you’d like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier includes all of it.

Three engines are offered on the Lexus Ct 2019 . The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed computerized transmission. A more powerful turbocharged 2.Zero-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optional and comes normal with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Additionally optionally available is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Each of those engines might be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.