Certified Pre-Owned: 2012 Lexus CT
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 5.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 5.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Lexus CT for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Lexus CT specs
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder hybrid |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) |
| City | 5.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 5.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 131 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $8.84 |
2012 Lexus CT: every figure
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 43 |
| MPG highway (US) | 40 |
| MPG combined (US) | 42 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 50 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,768 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Lexus CT
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (17), service brakes (14) and air bags (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V487000 | 2016-06-30 | air bags:side/window | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Lexus CT?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Lexus CT; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2012 Lexus CT is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the CT
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, service brakes and air bags; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Reading the spec sheet
The engine is the 1.8L 4-cylinder hybrid, with front-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 17 litres, from its 5.7 L/100 km rating. For 1,000 km, budget about $88.40 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$1,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA lists 396 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
When the CT makes sense
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Rent it for a week first
A week with the CT answers more than any brochure. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$1,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $8.84 in fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Questions first?
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Lexus CT from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Lexus CT for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Lexus CT
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Lexus CT?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Lexus CT before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Lexus CT have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Lexus CT cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$1,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $1768.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.