Volvo, BMW and Audi has a guest at the convertible party and it is a guest most welcome.This is more of what the market needs to see from Lexus.”
The Specs
Top Speed: 130 Miles per Hour
Acceleration: 0 to 60 in 8.8 Seconds
Engine Size: 2.499 liter / 152.5 cu in
Power: 204 bhp / 152 KW @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 252 Nm / 186 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm
Price at time of writing: $39,660
The Scoop
Being the last of the luxury automakers to roll out a convertible model gave Lexus the benefit of learning from its competitors’ experiences.A descent 20 seconds is needed to open the three-piece metal hardtop.There is not that thumping sounds as heard in other convertibles when changin the top. The smooth agility of the convertible top’s motion can be attributed to a complicated system that contains fifteen electric motors and 37 motion sensors that monitor movement of the top. According to Lexus, the IS 250C is the fastest-opening convertible of its type in the world. As a bonus, Lexus’ new droptop boasts the most accessible trunk space of any convertible in its class as well as easy rear seat access and generous accommodation for rear passengers.
In terms of body, it’s all a matter of style.As ever the styling is up for debate. But the rear does look a little inflated. One would think the IS 250C would share more body panels with its sedan sister, but only the hood is shared by the convertible and the sedan. All other body panels were created specifically for the IS 250C.
In terms of engineering, the goal was to uphold the IS sedan's driving performance while still providing an excellent driving experience, whether it’s being driven topless or not. The IS 250C has been engineered to put forward minimal wind turbulence when driving with the top down and extensive revisions to the body structure and suspension impart the right degree of torsional rigidity to ensure a level of ride comfort appropriate for a Lexus. Convertibles always give designers the burden of maintaining structural rigidity. Lexus has taken on the task by adding two major cross beams.Under the rear seat aswell as behind its headrests are the cross beams.
Two model grades are available – SE-I and SE-L – of which the cheaper SE-I is estimated to be the leading seller. From 660 you can get a new IS 250C SE-I.
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