The launch of the CT 200h, the world’s first full hybrid premium compact car, has helped Lexus achieve the sharpest fall in average CO₂ emissions of any car manufacturer in the UK. The latest cleangreencars industry survey shows that, measured across its full model range, Lexus has an average emissions figure of 130.62g/km – 22.63 per cent lower than the figure recorded in 2010.

Not only does it make Lexus far and away the “cleanest” premium brand in terms of vehicle carbon emissions, it puts it in the top 10 of all volume car makers.

The significant improvement can be attributed to the advances Lexus has made with the CT 200h. Powered by the latest generation of Lexus Hybrid Drive, it produces 94g/km of CO₂, the lowest figure for any car in its class.