LEXUS has expanded its luxury compact CT 200h line-up with a new entry grade S model, at the same time making the popular hybrid accessible to more customers.

It means that a five variant range now starts from £21,995 - and thanks to being fitted with new 15-inch alloy wheels and a larger rear spoiler, the new CT 200h achieves even lower CO emissions of 87g/km.

Revisions for 2013 mean that some small equipment changes have been made with the realignment of the grade structure.

So the Premier trim, which replaces SE-L Premier, gains a DAB digital tuner and electric front passenger seat adjustment while 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 come with a revised front armrest with soft padding.

Finally, the sat-nav system that's available as an option for SE, Luxury and F Sport models and is standard on the Premier grade, now comes with a DAB digital tuner and single-disc DVD player.

Lexus says the order book has now opened, with deliveries expected from November 1, and prices are from £21,995 for the CT 200h S up to £30,995 for the Premier model.