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.

The redesigned Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 have seen universal acceptability as a luxury sport sedan, leaning more toward the luxury end of the spectrum than other manufacturers offerings like a BMW 3 Series or Audi A4. Despite its cushy interior, the IS 250 models remain fun to drive.

Talking about the style of this car, the looks of the 2010 IS 250 resembles a lot to that of the SC 430. This is definitely a good marketing point. For highly hard-core enthusiasts, a more IS-F influence could have been a great benefit. However, the IS 250C is, over all, an attractive car delivering open sports car philosophy than other competing luxury car marquees.

According to claims made by Lexus, the folding hard convertible top can be put away within 20 seconds in the IS 250C trunk, leaving behind a crisp and clean main body line with just minimally invasive breaks present, as far as the bodywork is concerned. The boat-tail rear spoiler is absent in the Lexus IS 250 and IS 350, and is appealing, since it becomes a part of the main body.

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.

Lexus can be compared to what a lot of four cylinder engines in the market are producing today as it has 208 Horsepower. This shows that Lexus has much more on its sleeves than it is revealing.

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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