The new and striking looking Lexus IS 250C convertible has been successful in outshining the only current convertible model of Toyota luxury division, the Lexus SC 430. The car was shown at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, and it is equipped with all the facilities, and features buyers have come to expect from a luxury convertible, power-folding hardtop, and 6 speed automatic transmissions. The only downturn is an underwhelming, gasoline V6 engine.
Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 vehicles have been accepted on a universal basis, as luxury sport sedans, with more emphasis on the luxury end of the spectrum in comparison with other manufacturers offerings such as a BMW 3 Series or Audi A4. Although it has a cushy interior, the IS 250 model is a vehicle that people enjoy to use.
Styling The 2010 IS 250 bears a remarkable resemblance to the SC 430. This is probably good marketing at work. Hard core enthusiasts, for sure, would prefer a more IS-F influence. Still, the IS 250C is an attractive car all around, perhaps adhering more to the open sports car philosophy than other competing luxury car marquees.
Lexus claims that the folding hard convertible top stows away just in 20 seconds in the IS 250C trunk, leaving behind a crisp and clean main body line with only minimally invasive breaks in the bodywork. There is the subtle boat-tail rear spoiler, not present on Lexus IS 250 and IS 350, which is attractive and blends in well.
Most true sports car fans do not tend to take a liking to the SC 430, a replacement of the SC 400. It is considered to be a little too much on the feminine side. The 2010 Lexus IS 250C is a part of the evolving Lexus convertible models, although people continue to give preference to sharp lines from the sedan and F models.
When it comes to the performance of the car, the Lexus IS 250C is an outstanding car. When the car was debuted at the Paris 2008, its style was elaborated. However, can this car make it big only based on its looks? It looks like Lexus is trying to follow the Ford example of selling more V6 Mustangs than the high power V8 models.
The fact remains that with the output, 208 Horsepower, the Lexus can be compared to what a lot of four cylinder engines in the market are producing today. How can Lexus justify this strategy? Maybe, they have something more up their sleeve.
A Tiptronic-style 6 speed automatic will be responsible for the gear ratios in order to enable the IS 250C users to incorporate its total horsepower potential. In case of marketing strategy, the possibility of the Lexus, competing with the Infiniti G37, BMW 3 Series, or Audi A4 convertible buyers, does not make much sense.
Summing it all up, this is undoubtedly a great addition to the convertible series of Lexus, and people will definitely love experiencing it.
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April 11th, 2010 at 4:18 am
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