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The Lexus CT200h comes close to being a having-your-cake-and-eating-it-too-mobile. It’s comfortable, well-built, reasonably fun to drive, and relatively inexpensive, for a Lexus.

The 2012 Lexus CT 200h stands out in the small but impressive premium-compact segment thanks to its high fuel economy, sporty handing and attractive price.

Whether you call it a premium compact or a luxury wagon, the result is the same – the Lexus CT 200h is a strong entry into the segment. Comfort, standard features and styling are all spot on for this to go up against the European competition.

The CT 200h (CT stands for “compact tourer”) is a handsome piece that feels and drives better than you would expect — and gets you access to Lexus’s famously accommodating service at a bargain price.

The Lexus CT 200h is anything but quick. What it does offer, in addition to its stellar fuel economy, is refinement, tasteful styling, a ton of features, and manageable running costs.

If you desire a small, eco-friendly car that’s not German, stands out in a crowd, and gives you the ability to dash while saving some cash, the Lexus CT 200h could be the hybrid for you.

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h is a good pick for shoppers who want Lexus prestige without sticker shock and steep fuel bills. It’s also a solid bet for those in search of a less ubiquitous, more high-end alternative to the frugal Prius.

With efficient packaging that’s luxurious and high-tech, plus fuel economy that’s beyond best-in-class, about the only complaint one can have about the CT200h is lack of power. It’s a testament to how good a car it is that we’d love to have 200-hp on command.

While the Lexus CT 200h sacrifices ultimate performance to its rivals, its level of luxury and utility meets or beats any of them.

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h stands out in the small but impressive premium-compact segment thanks to its high fuel economy, sporty handing and an attractive price.

The Lexus CT200h is a car that feels right at home on twisty French back roads, and it just happens to be a hybrid that gets 40 mpg. The Europeans will likely love it. In the U.S., however, it will be more of an acquired taste.

The CT 200h is small and innovative, but it still manages to feel like a proper Lexus. If you’re looking for a green luxury car — and if you have an open mind — the CT 200h definitely deserves a test drive.