Lexus will launch an IS 250 convertible in the UK next summer, and the car will be revealed at the Paris Show next month.Badged IS 250 C, the fresh-air IS will use the same 2.5-litre V6 as its saloon stablemate and will feature a folding-metal roof, like the original LF-C concept (pictured) and the Lexus SC.Despite the arrival of the newer IS open-top, Lexus will keep the seven-year-old SC in production for at least another 18 months. Global sales of the SC are under 6000 units per year, with 4000 of those in the US. The new all-wheel-drive Lexus LS 460 will also be on show at Paris.
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Re: Lexus IS loses its roof
Usually yes, but not when someone mentions the letters ISF, that's an awesome bit of kit. Judging by the photo the new convertible looks really cool, certainly much better than the 3 series convertible.
Re: Lexus IS loses its roof
Lexus is a fantastic brand I think people really need to look at them a little closer rather then dismissing them without really giving them a chance. I tell you what ask yourself what makes a luxury car? Look at the quality of materials used on lexus compared to mercs and beemers. The fit and finish is so much better on lexus. Look at the really good quality leather used in Lexus cars compared to the crackled ones in mercs and beemers. Look at the gadgets which are better in a lexus and actually work alot better. Not to mention the astonishing sound system and sat nav. I think Beemers are boring and dull with that horrid orange interior dial illumination. Lets not mention how unreliable mercs and beemers truly are. Lexus only exists because Merc lost there way after the 80s and quality went down the drain. Granted Merc & BM have the automatic recognition brand wise. Lexus have the technology to outclass any manufacture.
Re: Lexus IS loses its roof
Rules? maybe.. but more a case of taking my essential gear out of the boot of my Volvo S60 and trying to get it in the IS's boot and still having 40% left on the showroom floor when full.
Avensis is often maligned but many people at my wife's company love them as due to their low cost and realistic residuals they could have a family size car for the same cost as the Corsa's on offer otherwise. But not for me, infact I have gone right off saloons lately. Sod the planet I am going SUV next time.