Lexus SC 430 News

The Lexus SC430 coupe/convertible has been on the market since 2002, making it a near dowager in vehicular terms.

T he summer season may be over, but you can stay warm all year round in a new hardtop IS convertible from Lexus.

Summer is coming to a close, but there are still plenty of balmy days to come. What better way to enjoy them than putting the top down? That's right, putting the top down and hitting the open road is one way to enjoy the last bit of summer and the colorful days of fall.

Lexus adds interior technology and exterior enhancements to the 2010 SC 430, the pioneer of the retractable hardtop in the prestige luxury segment.

Some numbers that didn't change are the 32/28 highway/city mpg rating for the FWD version and 30/28 for the AWD.

Lexus today announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices for the 2010 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans, IS 250 C and IS 350C luxury hard-top convertibles, IS F high performance sedan, SC 430 hardtop convertible, RX 350 luxury utility vehicle, RX 450h luxury hybrid utility vehicle and LX 570 premium luxury utility vehicle, which will arrive ...

Show host Mark Fulmer is joined by Toyota/Lexus' David Nordstrom and Charles Hubbard in Newport Beach, California, for an in-depth look at the HS 250h hybrid and the IS convertible sportscar Click PLAY to watch the complete RoadTrip episode Lexus HS 250h With the introduction of the world's first hybrid-only luxury car, the 2010 HS 250h, Lexus ...

Lexus came to Vancouver recently to show off two early-release 2010 model-year products that are already making their way to Lexus dealers -- the RX 450h and IS C. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't co-operative for top-down driving, but it didn't dampen our driving spirits.

Fancy an Aston Martin DB9 with 20,000 off? Plenty of time for penny-pinching later in this column, but for now, how does the prospect of a 20,000 discount on an unused car sound to you? The great news is that reductions of this magnitude are currently available on some models from Audi, Jaguar, Lexus and other makers of prestige cars.

Lexus knows that if it wants to compete with premium European brands effectively, it needs diversified model lineups.

THE NEXT time you see somebody staring at the floor as they take suspiciously long steps along the pavement you'll know, courtesy of this road test, that they most likely suffer from dipatiphobia - a fear of stepping on cracks.

Autoblog recently reported that Lexus appears to be working on a replacement model for the long-in-the-tooth SC 430 coupe/convertible. This model has roots that go back to 1992 when Lexus initially entered the world of sporty luxury coupes with its introduction of the Lexus SC 300 coupe.

On the heels of Lexusa TMs freshly launched IS C convertible , inside sources have told us that an IS F version is in the works for a launch in early 2011.

It's easy to forget that Lexus has a convertible in its lineup. After all, the $78,000 SC 430, which was the brand's first convertible when it was launched in 2002, is hardly attainable for the majority of those aspiring to topless driving.

On the heels of Lexusa s freshly launched IS C convertible , inside sources have told us that an IS F version is in the works for a launch in early 2011.

While the Lexus IS C is enjoying strong early sales and the luxury Toyota marque prepares to launch a version with the 5.0-liter V8 from the IS F, the top-of-the-line SC 430 grows increasingly irrelevant and long-in-the-tooth. However, contrary to reports that surfaced this time last year 'tis the season for convertibles, after all Lexus is indeed ...

According to the latest report from Car and Driver, it appears that the sport version of the Lexus IS C Convertible, unveiled back in 2008 at the Paris Motor Show, will be built and make its official debut in early 2011.

Performance: When the SC430 convertible first came out, it was considered as too pricey and doesn't provide the right handling/ride compromise for what you got.

Also revealed in today's press release were 17 of the game's 400 vehicles , featuring standard production cars like the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR and 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi, as well as race models from Nissan and Toyota.

I am so happy. I let go of my Lexus GS430 lease and bought a 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid.