2016
Lexus CT 200h

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Notable features

Four-door hatchback
Hybrid drivetrain
Collision warning system available
Seats five

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Handling
Fuel efficiency
Front-seat comfort

The bad

Narrow cabin
Tight backseat
Ride on rough roads
Modest acceleration
Blind spot visibility
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Vehicle Overview

The Lexus CT 200h is a five-seat four-door hatchback with a gas/electric drivetrain that powers the front wheels. Competitors include conventionally powered models like the Mini Cooper and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo.

New for 2016
The grille has a new chrome surround and a power moonroof is now optional rather than standard. Smartphone control of certain features is available through the subscription-based Lexus Enform Remote service. Lexus Enform Service Connect automatically generates vehicle maintenance information that’s available through a Lexus app and online.

Significant Standard Features

  • 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor/generator make a combined 134 horsepower
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Four driving modes: Normal, Eco, EV (electric vehicle) and Sport
  • LED daytime running lights and LED taillights
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • Subscription-based Safety Connect emergency communication system
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Power moonroof
  • LED low-beam headlights with headlight washers
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Navigation system
  • Backup camera
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Precollision system cinches the front seat belts and readies brake assist for more stopping power when a crash is imminent
  • F Sport Package provides unique styling and suspension tuning, among other features

2016 Lexus CT 200h review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Lexus CT 200h is a five-seat four-door hatchback with a gas/electric drivetrain that powers the front wheels. Competitors include conventionally powered models like the Mini Cooper and BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo.

New for 2016
The grille has a new chrome surround and a power moonroof is now optional rather than standard. Smartphone control of certain features is available through the subscription-based Lexus Enform Remote service. Lexus Enform Service Connect automatically generates vehicle maintenance information that’s available through a Lexus app and online.

Significant Standard Features

  • 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor/generator make a combined 134 horsepower
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Four driving modes: Normal, Eco, EV (electric vehicle) and Sport
  • LED daytime running lights and LED taillights
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • Subscription-based Safety Connect emergency communication system
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Power moonroof
  • LED low-beam headlights with headlight washers
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Navigation system
  • Backup camera
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Precollision system cinches the front seat belts and readies brake assist for more stopping power when a crash is imminent
  • F Sport Package provides unique styling and suspension tuning, among other features

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New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase.
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2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase. Coverage begins after completion of the 4-year / 50,000 new vehicle Basic Warranty.
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Consumer reviews

68% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.1
Value 4.1
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.9

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  • By John P. from Lubbock, TX
    Owns this car
    March 23, 2025

    This is my first small car in decades (having driven

    This is my first small car in decades (having driven trucks and suv's the last 30 years. I wanted a commuter car for a long work commute, and this is perfect. The inside is not quite as nice as my previous Lexus models, but it is far nicer than a Toyota interior of the same time period. I love the looks of the hatchback and the fuel economy is solid. In sport mode its lively and fun to drive. A+
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By We work in health and human service. from South Shore Suburb of Boston, MA
    Owns this car
    September 1, 2023

    Great car, our first Lexus.

    Great car except the dealership screwed up repairing the moonroof problem when I reported it to them a year before. A year later the moonroof started leaking at car wash and during severe storm. We have proof of TLC for our CT based on the record of Lexus. We spent a fortune maintaining this car since 2013. Our car have 98,458+ miles.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By James from Summerville
    Owns this car
    September 22, 2020

    Made a hy-bred believer out of me!

    More fun than I would have expected. Love the Lexus quality and styling. I would recommend this vehicle and would buy one again. After all, It's a Lexus!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By RL from Springdale
    Owns this car
    March 7, 2020

    Purchased my lease

    Gas mileage, style, comfort all to my liking! Good reliability. Feels of good quality and dependability. Love the service experience. Professional, timely and of good quality
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By eman from Philadelphia
    Owns this car
    November 27, 2019

    Hybrid is best thing about it

    This is a small car. It is only 98 hp in econ mode but 140 in "sport" mode. So gas mileage is a bit disappointing, as it has the same drive train as the Prius. I get about 37/45, but the Prius owners I know say they get at least 12-15% more than this. The driver seat is comfortable, but the suspension is very rough. Console compartment is small and hard to reach (too far back). Hands-free phoning is bizarre and difficult to use. I have a hybrid Camry that I think overall has a better interior design for the space available, and it's also a LOT more powerful. The bluetooth voice instructions volume is loud and not customizable (many other electronic features are - why not this one?). Fake leather seats are a bit of a let down (but still improved over cloth). Base radio is meh, not even HD and speakers are also meh. Exterior is sporty, IMO. New price tag was too high (I believe Toyota is just capitalizing on the luxury name), but used ct200h's have more reasonable pricing.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Lococuban218 from Boynton Beach
    Owns this car
    November 3, 2019

    Real Good Gas Mileage

    Overview: The CT200h is essentially Lexus’s take on the Toyota Prius. The CT has been around in its current form since 2010, meaning it still uses the previous-generation Prius’s basic platform and gasoline-electric powertrain. As the least expensive ticket into the Lexus lineup, this relatively sporty-looking hatch could be construed as a competitor to entry-level luxury cars, But don’t be fooled by its rakish silhouette. The CT’s hybrid powertrain is focused on one thing and one thing only: fuel economy. It’s rated at a combined 42 mpg by the EPA, several mpg below the current Prius’s numbers but still well ahead of most other compact luxury cars. The CT also has the distinction of being one of the few remaining hatchbacks to wear a luxury badge.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Robica1985 from Whittier
    Owns this car
    June 8, 2019

    Excellent mileage in a very pretty package

    My commute recently tripled in length and the 17 mpg my Explorer was getting was just not cutting it. After doing a significant amount of research and decideing what we were willing to spend, we landed on a CT200H. After test driving it, and getting used to the significant smaller vehicle, I love my car! It gets great great mileage, looks fabulous, and drives amazingly. I would absolutely recommend this vehicle to anyone
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Registered Nurse from Los Angeles, CA
    Owns this car
    April 20, 2019

    Sporty look with hybrid efficiency.

    I was looking for a gas efficient car. However, many of the hybrid cars do not look good, in my opinion. The CT 200h combined an attractive, sporty look with the gas efficiency I wanted. It also has enough room to store my bicycle in the back when traveling. This is the perfect car for me!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Fast5 from Orlando Florida
    Owns this car
    March 13, 2019

    It's a Prius

    Reliable hybrid car that should NOT be considered a luxury car. It's a Prius with the Lexus logo. I've driven a few Toyota's & Hyundai's the past few yrs that have a better drive and feel more luxurious than the LexusCT 200h.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By RVDMerwe from Los Angeles, CA
    Owns this car
    November 21, 2018

    Reliable, fuel-efficient car

    If you are looking for a car with a lot of bells and whistles, this isn't it. The bluetooth is spotty but otherwise everything is solid. Very fuel efficient and comfortable, so if you have long commutes, this is a good car. Has a fair amount of storage space for a small car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JDF
    Owns this car
    July 27, 2018

    Best car ever, I have had 3!

    Car is perfect. It can fit everything you need for trips, very luxurious car, but not the luxurious price, great warranty, Lexus is a great company, and I will continue to own these vehicles.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By kipkelike from Prescott, AZ
    Owns this car
    March 14, 2018

    Luxury hybrid with sporty styling.

    This car meets all of my needs. I do not exceed average height or weight making this car very comfortable for me and almost all of my passengers. My son is 6' tall and found it a bit cramped for a 2 hour drive. It is cost efficient. I took a trip recently and drove 900+ miles for only $70. It's sporty looking, which I love, but it is not the speediest car out there. I do not need to have speed performance in particular, for my daily driving needs, so I couldn't be happier with it. My one regret, is that I purchased the base model and the stereo is a base model as well. I will probably upgrade it in the future. However, I've been driving it about 2 months and LOVE everything else about it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Lexus CT 200h?

The 2016 Lexus CT 200h is available in 1 trim level:

  • Hybrid (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Lexus CT 200h?

The 2016 Lexus CT 200h offers up to 43 MPG in city driving and 40 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Lexus CT 200h reliable?

The 2016 Lexus CT 200h has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Lexus CT 200h owners.

Is the 2016 Lexus CT 200h a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Lexus CT 200h. 68.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.9

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