Lexus CT200h MPG?

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Does anyone here have a Lexus CT200h?

The real world MPG is reported as averaging less than 50 which seems kinda low for a Hybrid vehicle - are Hybrids actually a con?

How does the Lexus CT200h fare on a long Motorway journey in the UK?

 

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You have manual control over hybrid. There is an EV button on the Lexus to go electric only. . . .

Surely only until the battery runs out, how far will it run on JUST the battery?

It's not theoretical the ct200h does 55mpg in the real world. . . .

Is this based on actual personal experience, Lexus "claimed" figure or on fuelly.com?

 

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The idea of considering a Diesel as an alternative to a Hybrid rather misses the point. In a perfect world a pure electric car would be the obvious choice but aside from the cost they simply don't cater for long runs.

I tend to do a mix of urban and motorway driving and currently get about 40 MPG and decent acceleration so I guess that a Hybrid doesn't really make much sense

 

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Many thanks for that "real world" feedback @Vita.

I have owned my present car for some five years, during that time I have done about 59,000 miles at an average of about 40 MPG. I estimate that a CT200h would have saved me an absolute maximum of £1,700 in fuel usage, probably offset by "other" higher running costs so I think I will pass for the present.

 

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I bought it because it just felt better built than a Prius/Auris. When I change, I’ll probably opt for a Prius. Still I’m getting 380-400 miles a tank / 33l~ fill up btw on supermarket fuel (meh), full tank capacity is 45l, 121.7p around 42 quid or something like that.

As a matter of interest, do you get your car serviced by a Lexus or a Toyota dealership?
Lexus dealerships seem to be pretty rare and I gather that the battery should be "seen to" at every service.

I also try to buy fuel at Tesco

 

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. . .
The only downside I think which bugged me was the size of the boot but I expected it.
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A small boot is/would be a big issue for me, I tend to put a lot in there from time to time - e.g. UK holidays and skiing. I realise that it is always likely to be an issue with any small(ish) Hybrid or Battery powered car

 

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what running costs?

lexus's are one of the most reliable cars you can buy.
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I wouldn't question the reliability of ther CT200h, it is after all basically a Toyota - I don't know, perhaps Lexus servicing at an approved dealership is cheap as chips?

I can't say that the Honest John link supplied by @MrPotato enthuses me:

Poor ride and handling. Slow performance. Lack of any driving pleasure.
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The problems arise once you leave traffic-laden streets and head to open roads. Here the CT 200h fails to impress with sluggish performance and poor steering.
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On the motorway it's slightly better but it lacks in-gear performance and if you're heavy with your right foot, fuel consumption quickly drops.

 

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@Psycho Sonny, @Vita, @MrPotato, @ShiWarrior and others, many thanks for your input, I have learnt a lot