2010 Lexus IS 250C.

MSRP: $38,490 - $39,660


luxury convertible,” according to Autoblog, and it features what Lexus calls “the world’s fastest opening three-piece metal hardtop.” Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com contain muted reaction to the new 2010 Lexus IS C’s exterior appearance; Motor Trend says “you’ll recognize the C as a member of the IS family, yet every body panel save the hood is new.” Exterior styling elements on the Lexus IS 250C and 350C include “a rising belt line that leads back to an elongated rear decklid,” which Kelley Blue Book asserts “improves trunk space but results in a vehicle that is actually longer than its sedan counterpart.” Car and Driver reviewers observe that the 2010 Lexus IS C “varies not a nanometer from the established Lexus path,” as the overall look suggest a “sedan that has met the hacksaw.” Edmunds effectively summarizes reviewer sentiment regarding the Lexus IS C, noting “it’s attractive enough in an inoffensive way, but you wouldn’t say that it has any real strength of character.”

Chrome Lexus IS250 in Australia

With the Australian Motor Show set to open this week, Lexus made sure that its booth in Sydney will get its share of attention by bringing in a chrome IS250 concept vehicle. Developed by the Lexus After Sales Division, the car's highlight is its MirraChrome paint finish. In addition to the flashy paint, the IS also sports an aero package that will be available in Australia from the automaker's

Chrome Lexus IS250 in Australia

With the Australian Motor Show set to open this week, Lexus made sure that its booth in Sydney will get its share of attention by bringing in a chrome IS250 concept vehicle. Developed by the Lexus After Sales Division, the car's highlight is its MirraChrome paint finish. In addition to the flashy paint, the IS also sports an aero package that will be available in Australia from the automaker's

2005 Lexus LF-A Concept

Lexus LF-A Concept The LF-A concept sports car was first revealed during a press conference at the North American International Auto Show in 2005. The two-seat design brings together sports car performance with the traditional Lexus luxury refinement. The LF-A was designed to signal a new era for Lexus styling, as well as achieving performance superiority against its competitors in terms of

2005 Lexus LF-A Concept

Lexus LF-A Concept The LF-A concept sports car was first revealed during a press conference at the North American International Auto Show in 2005. The two-seat design brings together sports car performance with the traditional Lexus luxury refinement. The LF-A was designed to signal a new era for Lexus styling, as well as achieving performance superiority against its competitors in terms of

Toyota to Import Lexus cars in India

Toyota Motors has confirmed its plan announced a year ago to import fully-built Lexus cars into the country. This move by Toyota - which operates in India though a joint-venture company, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) - has been prompted by the 22% increase in luxury car sales in the domestic market for the year ended March 2009.

Although there are many Lexus cars on Indian roads, all of them are imported directly by individual consumers.

“We are very much looking at introducing Lexus, based on the feedback of our dealers and distributors, but are yet to decide on a final timeframe to launch it in India,” TKM MD Hiroshi Nakagawa told ET.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com