Spied: Lexus LF-Ch Hybrid Hatchback Production Model Partially Revealed
A collection of amateur spy photos have emerged online showing what appears to be a production version of the Lexus LF-Ch concept, which first debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show last year. With a slightly less aggressive style, a new rear hatch and some OEM-equipment wheels, it is likely that Lexus is preparing this new model for an official debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March.
The LF-Ch is intended as a competitor to the BMW 1 Series, Audi A3, Volvo C30 and the upcoming Mercedes C-Class Coupe. Initially designed just for Europe, Lexus brought the concept to both the Tokyo Auto Show and LA Auto Show to gauge interest in those markets.
Thanks to patent filings by Lexus, the car is believed to be called the CT200h, signifying a hybrid. The concept version was also a hybrid although Lexus did not give any official details on what sort of engine. We expect it to be a version of the Hybrid Synergy Drive found in the HS250h, or possibly a smaller Prius-sized engine.
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[Source: Autoblog]
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Hybrid cars are going to be in great demand in the time to come. But with such escalated prices, it cannot be a people's car. Its popularity will increase only after its prices decrease due to competition.
It is great that hybrid cars are coming up from so many manufacturers. The day is not far away when there will be no dearth of fuel again and the world will be less polluted.