Lexus IS 250c Evaluation And Updated Features

Even though I had driven the Lexus IS 250 Sedan model, and regardless of the fact, I am a huge devotee of its extravagance features, and safe handling, its standard values in all Lexus models, when I placed my eyes on the Lexus IS 250 Hardtop convertible, I was dumbfound; the car beyond doubt is an stimulation . It is Japanese sumptuousness Automotive Engineering at its very best. Making its elegant first appearance at the Paris Mondial de l’Automobile in the year 2008, it is a consequence of four years of work on the preceding body style altered into a roadster.

To be scheduled to hit the streets by the year 2010, it is the first opening level convertible presented from Lexus. With retail tag of roughly 34,550 plus, it is claimed to have the greatest metal folding roof in the planet. Based on the IS Sedan, it is a renovation of a solid roof, four door sedan, into a retractable roof, two door coupe. Under its hood is a 204bhp (208 DIN hp) 2.5 litre V6 engine, and it will be obtainable in both six speed automatic, and manual transmissions.

The exterior design has been carefully designed based on L-finesse IS Saloon with some advanced features like concave surfacing, contrasting convex, and sweeping lines. Other than these features, some other common features are door mirrors, door handles, headlamps, and bonnet. All other elements have been reconstructed with latest tools. The aerodynamic features have made this the most convenient car to drive with the roof in down position. The backlights have novel mix of light clusters with distinctive linear LED lighting, and a high-mounted LED stop illumination built into the higher lip of the boot cover.

The interior design is also based on the lofty, luxurious, and innovative inner designs of the Saloon. Seating is very comfortable with a lot of leg space for four people including the driver. In addition, it boosts open-handed luggage space. In fact, it is the only car in its class, to have room for a golf bag, with the roof down, and luggage cover in rest. The 12 speaker 365W Surround System has automated equaliser tuning to provide effective audio quality, no matter, the roof is down, or up; the quality remains the same in both conditions. The LCD touch screen audio player has multiple connectivity ports along with a dedicated music library of 10GB. It is a part of state of the art Navigation System, which has a dedicated memory of 40GB, and withholds maps for whole of Europe with voice recognition functionality.

The three-piece folding roof structure is made entirely of lightweight aluminium, and has the fastest opening and closing time of any three-part roof at 20 seconds. Its ultra quiet, and easily put in use by the press of a single button.

The ride is very smooth with the added feature of standard 17-inch wheels. In addition, multi link suspensions, a strong chassis, and Electronic Power Steering provides for better handling, and controlling.

The Safety concerns have been well taken care of by a supreme five star rating in both Euro, and US NCAP crash testing. With all protection standards incorporated in the IS Sedan models, it also has the foremost of its kind twin-chamber passenger front airbag.

Overall, the new 2010 Lexus IS 250C is found to be a sophisticated touring convertible for a level-headed price. Its interior enhancement, comforting ride, and good quality fuel economy are undoubtedly added bonuses. In addition, with UK being the leading marketplace for convertibles (despite the slight sunshine we have), you will be seeing a lot of them around the corner.

Detailed information about the Lexus IS 250c is availiable. Why not book a test drive now!

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