This article showing the top 10 transmissions for 2011...claiming that the CVT transmission in the Lexus CT200h while being a CVT isn't underpowered like some other CVT's...interesting as that seems to be the one thing people always say is the one issue with the CT---that is makes a loud growl...
See review today: http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/driven-2011-lexus-ct200h-premium/
Babies will apparently approve, too: http://www.motherproof.com/news-rants/story/2011-lexus-ct-200h-car-seat-check/