All-New 2011 Lexus CT 200h: World’s first compact luxury hybrid, starting below $31,000

TORONTO, ON – (December 15, 2010) – Lexus Canada announced the all-new 2011 CT 200h, the fifth hybrid in the Lexus lineup, will be available starting at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $30,950. The Lexus CT 200h is the gateway into the Lexus lineup, offering the level of refinement, quality and reliability that guests have come to expect from the Lexus brand.

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Note that 17" alloys and a power moonroof are optional in Canada and are packaged under the first package - Touring.

Premium Package includes Touring plus: Drivers seat memory system with mirrors linked to seat memory, Leather seat surfaces, Auto-dimming side view mirrors, Auto-dimming rear view mirror with backup camera and compass, Rain sensing wipers, Garage door opener, 10 speakers and 6-disc CD changer

Technology Package builds on the Premium package with LED headlamps and headlamp washers, Voice-activated HDD Navigation system with Remote Touch (with the Technology Package, the backup camera is displayed in the Navigation screen instead of the rear view mirror)

 

lol. Perhaps they're trying to get fancy with the choice of words?

 

Very good. Here's a price list for comparison

Camry XLE 4 cylinder 6MM - $31,235 (+$1,930 for nav/backup camera)
Camry Hybrid - $31,310
Mercedes B200 5M - $29,900 (~$1,500 for the CVT)
BMW 128i 6M - $35,800
Lexus IS250 RWD 6M - $32,900
Lexus ES350 - $42,150
Audi A3 2.0TSI 6M - $32k
Prius - $27,800 (Technology Package is $37,395)


And as Presto said, our 2005 Prius Package "B" (everything except nav/bluetooth) was Cdn$34,xxx back in 2005. Our 2002 Camry XLE 4 cylinder Package "B" (leather, power pass seat, heated seats) was $32,395 MSRP.