Lexus CT200h Is Nothing More Than An Ultimate Luxury Version Of The Toyota Prius, Change My Mind

I don't agree with the whole Lexus is basically the same as a Toyota but more technical and luxurious. Take the Lexus GS or IS or even LS what's the Toyota equivalent? I do how ever agree that the 2 cars mentioned are basically identical power train wise. Body wise is actually different and you would be blind not to see it. Ta

Now that you have seen this, look at most every luxury trim ever in history and you will begin to see a grand pattern of automobile design.

I owned a Prius and drove it for almost 350 thousand miles with absolutely no problems and was completely happy with its performance. However when looking to replace with another hybrid I test drove the ct200 and that was a game changer. Although the power was very similar to the Prius the Lexus drove like a true sports car in term of handling curvy roads and sporty feel when driving aggressively. I have driven this vehicle in our mountains that I live in which is the great smokies and i can tell you this. There aren't many vehicles that can stay with me around these hill and curves. Believe me I've had plenty that have tried and couldn't keep up. There's been a few that could but I've lost many in my rear view mirror due to fear of them losing control of their sports cars. I'm 60 years old and have absolutely thrilled with this vehicle. Plus when I'm not driving like a maniac I'm getting 50 mpg. It handles like a Porsche but doesn't have the acceleration. But I've still lost a few of them as well on these roads because the get scared trying to keep up. This glorified Prius has shamed many many sports car drivers. You obviously haven't driven one.

This is kind of a non-article. Pointless.
"The CT is a luxury hybrid based on the Toyota Prius drivetrain and Toyota MC platform chassis"
The MC platform was the basis for the prius, corolla, rav4, matrix a bunch of other vehicles. Is this supposed to be an edgy article actually looking for an argument against your hypothesis?

We'll, duh! Don't they look identical to you??

I would say it's actually more like a Lexus branded Auris. The body type matches more to Auris than to Prius. Lexus, as usual, offers a couple of more / different interior features that make it look more elegant.

Pretty sure this was agreed on when it had first come out

They haven’t sold the CT200h in the states since 2017. How about an article on the on going expensive and dangerous rodent wire damage on all Toyota/ Lexus vehicles.

Well to get to the point your not wrong but Almost All manufactures of luxury cars have cheaper car division and uses parts from the lather on the luxury models. So by definition using the same points in this article..
Acura is overpriced Honda,
Infinity is a overpriced, Nissan
Cadillac is an overpriced GMC/ Chevy
Lincoln is an overpriced Ford
Audi is and overpriced Volkswagen..
ETC....
With knowing these facts it makes the point moot to call any Lexus model an overpriced Toyota model.

I have a 2014 CT and I can say that even though the drive train is the same it is far from a Prius. I test drove a Prius before buying the CT and ergonomically they are night and day difference in terms of driving comfort. The CT's interior is layed out perfectly and the seats are more comfortable. The dash and center console is far more elegant and practical. The CT does have a very firm ride but weighs more which is why I think it is smoother than the Prius. Once I swapped the stock Michelin tires for Kumho's it rides way better. My decision to buy the CT is not me being a badge whore, I wanted a very nice hatchback with great gas mileage because I drive 70+ miles a day. I get roughly 55mpg on average which is well over the rating of 40mpg. I also chose the CT for reliability...it's a Toyota...I own 3 Toyotas and never have problems. Since the performance factor is out the window I still chose to modify the appearance as I do with all of my cars because I plan to have them for a long time. Mine is lowered, tinted and has a body kit. I get so many compliments on the car because it looks damn good and you don't see many on the road. Most people will agree that the Prius and CT are the same but they're the same people that will buy a higher trim package on a car for more bells and whistles with no performance increase. I bought mine smart...certified pre-owned with very, very low miles. I paid the same as you would for a Madza 3 hatchback, Focus hatchback or Civic hatchback. The CT is far more reliable than those cars and looks WAY better especially after the appearance mods I made.

I daily an MR2 that is very well built suspension wise. Super fun to drive. But my mother has a ct200h that I get to drive here and there, have taken it to Seattle and back from Portland. Lemme tell ya, that thing is one of my favorite vehicles to ever drive, I drive it like a grandma, try to hypermile in comfort with seat heaters and a great sound system. It's truly an amazing vehicle and my ideal daily at some point.

Yeah! Don't even understand why the article is framed as an argument. I have owned both cars btw!

We have had both Toyota & Lexus. The ride and feel of a Lexus not the same at to a Lexus. Great cars some parts the same some not. Depends on what you want to spend.

I agree there may be identical parts however, having worked for a Lexus Toyota supplier, the quality standards were far more extreme for Lexus than Toyota. Lexus parts were assembled On a different line with more exacting standards. I believe the same is true with their engines.