Story: COLIN DAWSON

Always fancied a Lexus but been daunted by the benefit-in-kind emissions tax? Well now you can drive a Lexus CT 200h luxury hatchback with a sub-90g/km rating.

Lexus has broadened the hybrid CT 200h range with the introduction a new entry-point S grade, making the CT 200h accessible to even more customers, but without compromising the sophistication and advanced technologies that distinguish all Lexus models, according to the company. The reduced CO₂ emissions at 87g/km have been achieved with the fitting of new 15-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and a larger rear spoiler.

• Did you know? You can now drive a Lexus CT 200h S for as little as £37 a month in company car tax

Some small equipment changes have been made with the realignment of the CT 200h grade structure. Premier (replacing SE-L Premier) gains a DAB digital tuner and electric front passenger seat adjustment. F Sport adds an electric passenger seat control plus Smart Entry and Start. Luxury (replacing SE-L) adds power-folding door mirrors and Smart Entry and Start. And SE (replacing SE-I) benefits from power-folding door mirrors. All these models come with a revised front armrest with additional soft padding.

The satellite navigation system available as an option for SE, Luxury and F Sport models and standard on the Premier grade now comes with a DAB digital tuner and single-disc DVD player.

The 2013 Lexus CT200h is available to order now with customer deliveries from 1 November. On-the-road prices are: CT 200h S – £21,995; CT 200h SE – £23,995; CT 200h Luxury – £25,995; CT 200h F Sport – £27,995; CT 200h Premier – £30,995.

The Lexus Hybrid Drive full hybrid powertrain gives all CT 200h sub-100g/km CO2 emissions, giving company car drivers tax saving advantages. Check out how much tax by using our company car tax calculator.