The Darker Side of Green

2011 Lexus CT 200h

If you hate your ugly Toyota Prius, my advice would be to take it back and get a Tesla. The problem is that Tesla's are expensive. So, what do you do? Turn to Lexus. Their Prius doesn't ruin the earth and is much cooler looking. This is the 2011 Lexus CT 200h, Lexus's 5th hybrid on the market. It's also Lexus's most sporty hybrid on the market. Under the hood is a 134 horsepower hybrid engine with 98 horsepower coming from a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine and 80 horsepower coming from an electric motor. This green engine is connected to ECVT (Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission). As a result, 0 to 60 is reached in 9.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 112 MPH. Doesn't sound like much, does it? How about I tell you that this car gets an EPA estimated 42 MPG? What's also interesting is that, like the Honda CR-Z, this hybrid comes with a sport button. So, you can do some fantastic sporty driving, while saving some green, saving the earth, and saving your pocket. And, since it's a Lexus, expect this car to be available with the best when it comes to luxury, entertainment, and detail. The cost of all this: $29,120, which in my opinion is actually good value for a car that looks, handles, and feels better than an ugly Prius.