Lexus CT
7 model years from 2011 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2011–2017
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 42–42 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2012 (43)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
- Interest
- 5,908 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 CT in brief
The 2017 Lexus CT is a compact car offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 171 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,219 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 42 MPG combined (43 city / 40 highway), 56% better than the 2017 compact car average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $1,600 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Lexus CT has 7 model years in our data, from 2011 to 2017.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 42 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 42 to 42 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the service brakes (58), engine (40), unknown or other (19).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data.
2012 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 155 owner complaints.
How the 2011 CT compares
The 2011 Lexus CT is a compact car offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 170 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,057 lb.
About the Lexus CT
The Lexus CT is a hybrid electric automobile sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, as a premium compact hatchback. The CT, consisting of a single model called the CT 200h, is a luxury hybrid based on the Toyota Prius drivetrain and Toyota MC platform chassis, and is the first luxury compact and hatchback hybrid. It is the first production model in Lexus's family to introduce the "Spindle Grille" design as seen in its fascia. It also superseded the IS as the smallest car in the Lexus lineup.
From the Wikipedia article "Lexus CT", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 CT pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 42 MPG combined — 56% better than the average 2017 compact car (26.9 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 CT
3 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
CT changes by model year
- 2013
- Lightest version 838 lb lighter
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 171.3 in | 3,219 lb | Not rated | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 171.3 in | 3,219 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 171.3 in | 3,219 lb | Not rated | 0 | 19 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 171.3 in | 3,219 lb | Not rated | 0 | 21 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 170.1 in | 3,219 lb | Not rated | 0 | 42 |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 170.1 in | 4,057 lb | Not rated | 1 | 43 |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 170.1 in | 4,057 lb | Not rated | 1 | 23 |
Alternatives to the 2017 CT
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Audi A3 | 34 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2017 BMW X1 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2017 BMW 2 Series | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Audi Q3 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Audi S3 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2017 Infiniti QX30 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →