Lexus IS 250c goes on sale in Japan!
The drop top version of the Lexus IS 250 aptly called the IS 250c goes on sale in Japan this month. Two models are available – the IS 250c and the IS 250c L which features more equipment. The IS 250c goes for 4,950,000 Yen (RM180k) while the IS 250c L goes for 5,350,000 (RM194k), inclusive of consumption tax.
The IS 250c features a folding 3-part hard top that can go down or up in 20 seconds. The air conditioning system has also been tuned for convertible usage, featuring a special top down mode that adjusts cabin temperature in relation to exterior temperature and the amount of sunlight. Air volume is also adjusted according to vehicle speed. The audio system also makes similiar adjustments to suit the different sound stage that an open top presents.
Unlike the sedan IS which comes in both 250, 350 and IS-F forms, the 1,730kg convertible is only available as a 250c for now. The car’s 2.5 liter 4GR-FSE V6 is mated to a 6-speed Super ECT transmission driving the rear wheels with 215 PS at 6,400rpm and 260Nm of torque at 3,800rpm.
Look after the jump for a video and gallery of the IS 250c.
VIDEO: Lexus IS 250c Promo Clip
May 12, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
FRESHNESS!!!! NICE, E92 Rival
May 12, 2009 @ 7:29 pm
Rubbish. Throw Away
May 12, 2009 @ 8:23 pm
haiz……
hardtop for this, SLK and C70, why not hardtop for the sweet M6???
May 12, 2009 @ 8:37 pm
Just pure beautiful!
May 12, 2009 @ 9:24 pm
the side profile is plain n and boring…it need some character lines…
May 12, 2009 @ 9:46 pm
sedan is nicer
May 12, 2009 @ 10:25 pm
this is nice..
May 12, 2009 @ 10:51 pm
i prefer the IS sedan…looks more aggressive…and they should have done it with soft top..
May 13, 2009 @ 1:15 am
[quote comment="237851"]haiz……
hardtop for this, SLK and C70, why not hardtop for the sweet M6???[/quote]
there is a hardtop for the 335i coupe
May 13, 2009 @ 1:58 am
[quote comment="237839"]Rubbish. Throw Away[/quote]
give to me…hehe …free then i want
May 13, 2009 @ 2:37 am
class leading
May 13, 2009 @ 10:20 am
Toyota Fan Si said,
May 12, 2009 @ 7:29 pm · Reply with quote
Rubbish. Throw Away
IF no money to buy it don’t said it rubbish , coz this is no proton . . .
May 13, 2009 @ 10:59 am
Just a glorified Camry, in most aspects.
May 13, 2009 @ 11:16 am
[quote comment="237928"][quote comment="237851"]haiz……
hardtop for this, SLK and C70, why not hardtop for the sweet M6???[/quote]
there is a hardtop for the 335i coupe[/quote]
but i prefer M6……. bold looks, pretty exclusive here, not many people got…
May 13, 2009 @ 11:39 am
white interior..cepat kotor.
May 13, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
nice looking car….wonder those guys in the D1 will mod it to a drift machine….hehehe…..
May 13, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
sweet looking ride.
to those whom say its rubbish,
id say you’ve never driven a lexus before
May 13, 2009 @ 8:58 pm
the fellas who called this “rubbish” or “just a glorified camry” are just pesky haters in thier shallow world of conventional wisdom ala bimmer n merc etc……..two very boring things to hear by now IMO.
May 14, 2009 @ 2:19 am
A quality, reliable, luxury transportation, but still a Lexus. The one and only Toyota that’s exciting to drive is the now-defunct Supra turbo. But of course not everyone is a driver, and for them, this will do just fine.
May 14, 2009 @ 7:55 am
japan car stillis a japan,look very outdated.
May 18, 2009 @ 7:43 am
Somehow Lexus managed to make the convertible look worse than the sedan. Just like what they did to the F. If this variant is mechanically identical to the sedan, then it will not be such a pleasure to drive leasurely to show off to the modified protons owners or the mat rempits because the IS is made to be driven fast.
May 27, 2009 @ 10:18 pm
longjaafar said,
May 13, 2009 @ 10:59 am · Reply with quote
Just a glorified Camry, in most aspects.
- Get your fact right. Make a research before post. Your statement might hurt someone just like i said your Jag is a glorified Tata, and your Volvo is a overpriced Ford.. In fact they are different in so many ways.. Even the drivetrain, chassis n engine is different so what the hell is you say it’s a glorified Camry? I might agree if you said the design is not so nice compared to its sibling sedan..
July 2, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
No point arguing as car are personal choice. I test drove it 2 days ago and I love the performance and outlook which is the same as my IS250 except back passenger a bit cramp.
Nice effort from Lexus not that I own Lexus as I do own C180 too.