In just 20 seconds, turn the latest Lexus growth from a coupe into a convertible, which can accommodate four passengers seat - and a golf bag.
A convertible with the Lexus SC 430 was proud for several years in the program, but it is designed only for two passengers and costs 74,650 euros in the basic version. For the new IS 250 C convertible coupé buyers need not dig deep into their pocket - since 3 July is the latest model growth is available from only 49,650 Euro. Across Europe, the manufacturer will sell 2,000 units annually.
Intent Lexus has with his fifth vehicle line well-off customers with an average age of about 50 years, the use of the IS 250C mainly as a second car to make, for example, a weekend away or to go to the golf course. If you are traveling with two golf bags, however, must give up the outdoor experience, because when retracted folding roof merely a bag fits in the trunk.
In contrast to the small trunk geratenen the three-piece folding metal roof of the IS 250C is quite a record. According to Lexus, it is the world's fastest of its kind, opens or closes in just 20 seconds, 15 motors and 37 sensors ensure a smooth and almost silent operation of the folding mechanism.
And because the protruding the upper edge of the trunk lid on the rear bumper, a safety device with distance sonar stops automatically the opening or closing of the hardtop to when an obstacle is in the way, for example when another car close behind parked or IS 250C in car park is close to a wall.
Comprehensive standard equipment
Those who opt for the basic version of the IS 250C has, incidentally, have no fear of having to compromise on comfort or safety - the serial equipment includes a 6-speed automatic transmission, front, side and knee airbags for driver and passenger, the vehicle dynamics Management VDIM for shorter braking distances, climate control, leather seats, a parking assist, alloy wheels and an audio system with six-disc CD changer and eight speakers.
The higher equipment line Luxury Line, which costs 3,700 euros in addition offers as standard equipment among other bi-xenon headlights with cornering lights, rain sensitive wipers, and precious leather seats with seat ventilation.
Overall, the interior of the IS 250C gives a very classy look that is by and large identical to the IS sedan.
The differences are small but fine details: For example, the developers have revised the analog instruments in the IS 250C with the aim that they are easy to read even with the roof open and direct sunlight.
Even the climate control Lexus has adapted for use in the open air. With the hood open it automatically increases the air flow and adjusts the ventilation to suit the driving situation. Thanks to aerodynamic adjustments are drawn in the front seats, even at speeds over 100 km / h by the way hardly.
The standard electrically adjustable leather seats invite you to go with the IS 250C endurance. The rear passengers were able to partly thanks to the slim backrest contours of the front seats enjoy enough legroom, the ride really only the driver and the passenger.
Incidentally, though the cabriolet is an "offshoot" of the IS sedan, Lexus claims to have taken only the bonnet, headlamps, door handles and exterior mirrors unchanged. All other components have been modified.
Available only with a petrol engine
While buyers are spoiled for choice between eight different exterior colors, they do not have in terms of motorization worry. Available is the IS 250C. Exclusively with a 2.5-liter V6 direct injection petrol engine with 153 kW/208 hp and a six-speed automatic Other engines or a hybrid version of Lexus are loud, at least not in the foreseeable future planned.
Nine seconds, the IS 250C needed to get from zero to 100 km / h to speed. The vehicle provides a top speed of 210 km / h and consumes on average 9.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. He emits 219 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
Typical of the Lexus IS 250C in ride comfort is very high. The vehicle is safe even in tight curves on the road, the ride is very precise and the driving noises are even with the roof open is surprisingly low, so you can enjoy the sound quality of the audio system to the fullest. Last seen even an automatic equalizer function, whether the roof is open or closed, and adjusts the sound accordingly.
Conclusion: If you value on comfortable travel and luxurious facilities shall, without the road to stand out for the IS 250C is the right car. The only drawback is the small trunk capacity of 160 liters with the roof down. Given the extensive standard equipment really does the price / performance ratio of the IS 250C. Although the comparable four-seat convertible Volvo C70 costs in the entry-level version good 14,000 Euros less, but there are also much less comfort.
The question is, who in the face of the new IS 250C at all should opt for getting on in years two-seater Lexus SC. Because of these costs not only the aforementioned 20,000 euros more, his V8 engine also consumes a good two liters more fuel per 100 kilometers.
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