The
arrival of the Lexus RC Convertible is imminent. We take one final look at the
desirable Lexus IS 250 C convertible before it gets replaced.
It was designed with the sleek lines of the Lexus IS 250 but came with
two doors less. It had the sensible practicalities of a four seater but at the
touch of a button, became a long distance open top cruiser. It surpassed the
prestige of rival German marques, but had none of their chronic idiosyncratic
problems. It was, for lack of a better word, a motoring conundrum that saw few
buyers but commanded legions of followers bordering on obsession.
This is the Lexus IS 250 C.
It was introduced in 2009, just as the Lexus SC 430 was due to make its
swan song in 2010. For five years after the departure of the Lexus SC 430, the
Lexus IS 250 C still holds the honour of being the only convertible in the
entire Lexus line-up.
That will all come to pass in due time, so before the Lexus IS 250 C is replaced next year, today I investigate what makes it so desirable.
