2012 Lexus CT Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
43 City / 40 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
134
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ava L
I love my Lexus ct. Very comfortable and reliable, and performs beautifully!
I love my 2012 Lexus ct. I bought it used with about 65k miles on it. I primarily drive it to and from work which is about 14 miles (each way) on the highway. I have had it for almost 3 years, it has been very comfortable and reliable, performs wonderfully, and has not given me any problems.
accountCircle Thomas S
Lexus ct200h: luxury hybrid.
Love my Lexus ct! It is reliable (this is my 4th Lexus) and great on gas (I get over 40 mpg around town). It is actually quite roomy inside. I am a musician and can easily fit multiple instruments inside with cases. Great options such as sunroof, nav, and heated seats. Sport mode makes a noticeable difference and is suggested on the interstate. The synthetic leather is rugged and has withstood my dog and his paws.
accountCircle Cr D
Great mileage and durability for a Lexus.
I get about 51 mpg city/Hwy, and I bought it in 2017. It is a 2012 and only has 25,000 miles on it and it is still running beautifully. I take care of t and keep on top of maintenance however. One thing that bothers me is that it seems to slide/skid a bit when braking over metal but I think it is because it is such a heavy little car. Definitely a tank that can take a beating. I drive it around the city and it does a great job on the battery or on gas.
accountCircle Fred T
It is a hybrid car that gets great gas mileage.
It is very nice-looking. It gets great gas mileage. It is easy to drive.
accountCircle Perla E
Overall a good car to drive.
The Lexus ct200h is very good on gas averaging 30+ miles per gallon. The front is comfortable for two people, however, the rear can be uncomfortable if the front passengers are larger than normal. Overall it is fun to drive and I would definitely recommend it to my friends and family.
accountCircle Kennedy R
It has very nice gas mileage, and does help with saving gas.
The only thing I do not completely like is how long it takes for the car to speed up. Also sometimes the gas does not completely transfer.
accountCircle Vanessa R
Quality, performance and all around luxury.
I would highly recommend the Lexus CT due to it being a hybrid vehicle with luxury on the inside. Heated seats, navigation, Bluetooth. Overall it has saved me so much gas as comparable to a Prius. Except Lexus has way better looks and quality, performance.
accountCircle Vanessa G
Reliable and fuel cost efficient.
I like the fact that it is fuel efficient, navigation, Bluetooth and has heated seats. It has been reliable since I bought it with no major issues. I am very comfortable driving it and even sitting in the seats it feels good on my back.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Betty Levin
The car betrays me
I have had a hybrid before; so, I thought I knew what to expect and was excited to have a Prius disguised as a Lexus, a plain Jane Lexus, but nonetheless, it is a Lexus. The reason I chose this car over so many other beautiful luxury cars that do not tell lies, is the fuel economy. What they do not tell you is the gauges do not reflect reality. My car, upon filling up, tells me I have a range of 400 miles; I get 305 instead. When I run the gas to 0 range, empty, and go to refill, the 11.9 gallon tank only receives 9 gallons of gas. If this car was what it says it is, on paper, I should have a range of 500 miles, even the government fuel economy website agrees. Instead, I get about 100 miles less than the car purports and that is195 miles less than a full tank should get (500 miles...42 mpg x 11.9 gallons)...Lexus has a math problem! I want my car to tell me the truth! And I want the truth to be reflected on the window sticker! One of the benefits of having a hybrid is infrequent filling at gas stations...not true with this car! It is plain, not fun, it betrays and the ACTUAL mpg are grossly different from what should be. Most disappointing. I could live with the ugliness of not having an a*s (the hatchback creates this illusion), I can live with no fun when driving; what I cannot love with is frequent refueling and less than optimal, less than Lexus put in writing, fuel efficiency!
accountCircle Bryan S
Very good commuter vehicle but I would not purchase again.
The Lexus is very reliable and has been a good commuter vehicle. The Lexus is short on power and acceleration. Another negative is that the components are very difficult to obtain and expensive. The gas mileage is good and it has never broken down on me.
accountCircle Hillary U
Lexus gas mileage is great!
The Lexus is very good on gas. It has gotten me to many places and it is a very reliable car. The only problems I have had with it is the alignment and a rattling noise that comes from the steering wheel that comes up when you reach a certain speed on the freeway. This car is not the car that I love to drive, but since I drive distance it gets the job done.
accountCircle David C
2012 Lexus ct200h f-sport package.
Replaced the spark plugs and the engine shakes when it kicks on sometimes. Other than that, it drives really well and is great on gas mileage. The fake leather they use for this car is still a very comfortable feel. I am in ca and have black fake leather and it does not get unbearably hot after leaving it out in the sun all day. The HUD in the center of the dash is pretty intuitive for how old the car is. All in all, great car.

Lexus CT Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
134 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium
134 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Lexus CT Owner Reviews

4.59
37 Reviews
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5 stars 73%
4 stars 16%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 3%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jesairra S on March 27, 2021
It looks really great it is compact in size. Gas mileage is perfect.
Lexus ct200h 2012. Is it great reliable smooth driving vehicle. It runs out of battery mode or gas mode. It is great on gas mileage. With low maintenance. It is a compact vehicle they can say it in lots of spots. There is reverse driving in GPS push-to-start. Less than $20 it takes to fill up a tank and runs off regular gas which is preferred.
accountCircle Vanessa G on March 18, 2021
Reliable and fuel cost efficient.
I like the fact that it is fuel efficient, navigation, Bluetooth and has heated seats. It has been reliable since I bought it with no major issues. I am very comfortable driving it and even sitting in the seats it feels good on my back.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Kay L.

It is a hybrid so it has great gas mileage (43 city/40 highway). It also has comfortable seating, additional storage (Hatchback), and there are option for premium features (sunroof, backup camera, heated seating).

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Kay L.

It is a compact car, so seating might be tight when it is full and storage is only as large as the car's trunk/back seats. Performance-wise, the acceleration can be slow and breaking can be inconsistent.

Ranks #6 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2012 Lexus CT has an average owner rating of 4.60 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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Ranks #8 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Lexus CT has a combined MPG of 44 which ranks it #8 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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Is The 2012 Lexus CT A Good Car?

Yes. It is compact and I have a hybrid so it helps a lot when I am running low on fuel or when the tank is empty. The only issue I have is the small capacity of the fuel tank. And it is complicated to... Read More
Sameera P.
Yes we've had no problems and we bought it brand new and it gets good gas mileage and is fun to drive
Joe P.
Very reliable, great gas mileage. Drives smoothly and has lots of good features like Bluetooth and heated front seats.
Aaron W.
The 2012 Lexus CT-200H is a good vehicle. It is comfortable, fun to drive, and gets good gas mileage. The navigation system is awesome too.
Ashley D.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Lexus CT?

Yes. It is reliable. Problems are the complicated voice control system and the small fuel tank capacity. It's a nice hatchback.
Sameera P.
Very reliable, only problem we've ever had was it needed a new battery, but it's 7 years old so the battery lasted a long time
Kelly C.
It is very reliable and dependable. The only problem I have is that is has ruined all other car makes for me going forward.
Mary A.
The 2012 Lexus CT-200H is reliable. I bought it used and have owned it for three years. Haven't had any problems. I've driven it across country a few times too.
Hannah G.

Is The 2012 Lexus CT A Good Value?

I bought a used vehicle so not sure. However, the replacement parts and repairs are expensive and difficult to get.
Sameera P.
I bought the Lexus ct-200h 2012 used at a competing dealership for an absolute steal. Even at full price the gas savings will pay for itself over the years.
Ebony T.
I paid about $20 grand for a used one that was about 4 years old. It has been a good value and worth the cost. I'm not sure how much new ones go for.
Katherine M.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety