• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I dare to be different. They think I'm brave buying such a technically advanced machine. In reality, there is less to go wrong than in any of the rivals.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    They're very impressed with the lack of cabin noise and ride quality.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definitely, it ticks all the boxes for us.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Definitely a Lexus. It depends on how the models evolve in the next few years. Most likely be the next generation ct 200h.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £15,250

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2016

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I was very satisfied with the real I received from Leicester Lexus.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    That lack of :-a turbo, direct injection, starter motor, clutch, conventional gearbox, and the requirement of pig urine to meet the euro 6 emissions standard.

    What was the dealer like?

    Extremely satisfied with all aspects of the transaction. I was offered (and accepted) an extended test drive which helped me decide to buy. I was very impressed with their attention to detail throughout.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Brilliant ! It does exactly what you want it to do. It will cruise along smoothly, giving great mpg, in normal mode or provide overtaking and fun performance, in a similar way to my previous car (mx5), in sports mode.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy after a bit of practise.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing

    What's most practical about your car?

    Keyless start facility, trip computer system, effortless driving experience.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Energy meter which displays the mpg (or lack of it when having fun when in sports mode).