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A stylishly customized LEXUS CT. You can buy an economical hybrid at an affordable price！

アレスmag編集部
2024.12.23

【The best used car】

The premium quality that is unique to LEXUS. It’s cool, easy to ride in, and the price is realistic！

The word ‘ALESS’ gives a strong impression of a sedan, but in fact there are also other types of vehicle on display at the dealership. This time we will be introducing the LEXUS CT. It is the first compact hatchback in the LEXUS lineup, and made its debut in 2011. It is the smallest of the vehicles in the LEXUS lineup, and also has a lower price. Therefore, it is the perfect entry model.

The low height, long roof and low center of gravity give the car a sporty appearance from the factory. The interior layout separates the display zone and operation zone. The horizontal-style instrument panel is like that of a high-class European car, and is of a really high quality. Incidentally, the theme of the LEXUS CT is a car that opens up a new era for Lexus, combining driving performance and environmental performance, and it is also a revolutionary hybrid-only car for its time.

The above photo shows the LEXUS CT 200h F SPORT, which is handled by ALESS Aichi. This is the first model from 2011. The body color is genuine Exceed Blue Metallic, and it is very vivid. Of course, since it is handled by ALESS, a specialist dress-up car shop, it has also been customised.

The most noticeable difference from the standard model is the front mask, which has been transformed into the latest LEXUS look with the addition of new LED quad headlights and a new spindle bumper. The installation of dress-up parts can change the atmosphere of a car so much, giving it a whole new look. This is the true essence of ALESS.

The suspension is new and includes height adjustable dampers. The manufacturer is BLITZ, a leading Japanese suspension manufacturer. The LEXUS CT shown here is the F SPORT model, and its high driving performance is also attractive. The BLITZ height adjustable dampers take that performance to the next level.

HEAD LIGHT

The design is completely different from the original headlights of the LEXUS CT. The new LED quad headlights have been installed to give the car a more luxurious feel.

TAIL LAMP

The tail lights are still the original, but of course, they have been given a little extra work. The lenses have been given a smoked coating to give them a sportier feel.

FRONT BUMPER

The biggest point is the spindle bumper. This has been given a makeover to give it a more modern feel. The champagne gold paintwork is also stylish.

SIDE STEP

Like the front, the side skirts are also new. They have been given a good volume increase. The lower section is painted in champagne gold to match the rest of the car.

REAR BUMPER

The rear half, which features four slits, has been installed. The edgy design matches the LEXUS CT perfectly. The genuine markers have also been retained.

WHEEL

STEINER FTX is a very popular brand. The size is 19 inches 8J. The mesh design is very popular right now. The all-around pierced design gives it a luxurious feel.

STEERING

The leather-wrapped steering wheel and paddle shifters are exclusive equipment for the F Sport. As well as looking cool, it also offers a nimble ride.

SEAT

The interior is in excellent condition considering the age and mileage. The seats are combination-colored fabric seats. They also have a very nice feel.

FOOT PEDAL

It’s a small detail, but the foot pedals are also different between the standard and F SPORT versions. The F SPORT version has sporty aluminum foot pedals.

ENGINE

The 2ZR-FXE engine is a 4-cylinder, DOHC, inline engine. It is an economical hybrid with a 1800cc engine. By the way, the fuel efficiency listed in the new car catalog is 26.6km/L.

The LEXUS CT customised by ALESS has a sophisticated, urban feel. It would also suit those who don’t like the roughness that VIPs are often associated with. Also, because it’s a hatchback, you can access your luggage from inside the car without getting out, which is a big advantage. So it’s perfect for families with lots of luggage. Furthermore, if you’re interested in the LEXUS brand but are put off by the size or price, this is sure to satisfy you.

With a length of 4320mm, width of 1765mm, and height of 1460mm, the minimum turning radius is 5.2m. With these dimensions, you can drive smoothly along narrow roads and park easily in small spaces. The price when new was over 4 million yen. As it is a premium brand LEXUS, it was more expensive than a standard hatchback compact, but now you can get it for less than half the price, at 1.46 million yen.

The LEXUS CT has been stylishly customized with new lights and aero parts. The red brake calipers peeking out from behind the large 19-inch wheels are also very stylish. This is a car that ALESS has dressed up without leaving any gaps. Without a doubt, this LEXUS CT is the vehicle that the Ares Magazine editorial team thought the best this month.

LEXUS CT 200h F SPORT
Total amount due｜1,460,000 yen
・Year｜2011
・Mileage｜148,000 km
・Inquiry number｜30092

CHECKING THE VEHICLE

ALESS Aichi Store
7-1 Nakaura, Fukushima-cho, Inazawa-shi, Aichi Prefecture
tel.0587-50-6871
Opening hours｜10:00～19:00
Closed｜Open all year round （except for the year-end and New Year period）

◉SPECIFICATION
●Aero: (F) external spindle bumper, (S) external, (R) external　●Headlights: 4-eye LED headlights　●Tail lights: genuine smoke coating　●Body color: Exceed Blue Metallic　●Wheels: STEINER FTX 19-inch ( F&R) 8J　●Suspension: BLITZ coilover　●Brakes: colored paint　●Exterior: champagne gold paint, emblem smoke paint　●Interior: F SPORT (leather-wrapped steering wheel, paddle shift, black roof, aluminum foot pedals)