Geneva Motor Show: Lexus CT200h

Toyota is spreading its hybrid technology throughout the range, and is now putting the engine that started life in the Prius into its first premium car – the Lexus CT200h.

The engine that sits underneath the Lexus is identical to that which currently belongs to the Prius, and the Auris hybrid that also made its debut at Geneva.

The big selling point for this particular model is the premium status that comes with the Lexus brand. Lexus says it will enjoy a hefty dose of the high levels of equipment that the brand's customers expect.

"The CT200h will look to offer specification that you can't typically get in this segment," said a spokesman for the company. This should result in toy levels equivalent to the RX450h SUV for the sector.