2010 Lexus IS250C Review

IS250 Review – Lexus cars provide to the IS family with the addition of a brand new two-door, convertible hard-top model known as the IS 250C. With its two doors and three-panel retractable hard-top roof in the up position, the new car has a very coupe-like look and feel. With the push of a button, the aluminum roof panels retract to supply open-air motoring for up to four passengers.

The IS models most dramatically show Lexus’ “L-Finesse” styling language that combines a rounded chrome grille with dynamic side sculpting, arching roof-line, high deck, and wrap-round tail-lamps. This IS250 convertible appears to be sporty with its wide rear flanks, 18″ alloy wheels, low-profile tires, and unabashedly Asian shape with its wind-sculpted profile.

For the 2010 Lexus IS250 C you can find a reinforced body, with under-flood bracing and that is stated to become one of the sturdiest models available on the market. The wind shield has been designed so that it will minimize wind disturbance inside the car, while the air conditioning unit will automatically control the temperature inside of the cabin. The drop-top from Lexus will offer a fuel saving of 8.9 litres per 100km, as well as seating for 4 adults with out the space for storage being sacrificed.

Lexus set up one of the gorgeous interiors of any compact luxury vehicle. The wood-grain center console with exact gated shifter, touch screen, and automatic climate controls might have been lifted from the top-flight LS600h, albeit on a reduced scale.

The IS250 interior execution is pretty conservative but attractive, with good quality permeating throughout the four-seat cabin. Seating up front is spacious and restorative with seats that give lots of support, comfort and adjustment. Rear seating is limited to two passengers, hopefully without long legs. Except front seat occupants are feeling benevolent, legroom in economy class is downright dreadful.

A large speedometer and matching tachometer situated straight in front of the driver dominate the instrumentation while an attractively designed centre stack holds HVAC, audio and other secondary functions. A big touch-display interface provides navigation, audio and climate settings.

The 2010 IS250 C is powered by a direct-injected 2.5-liter V-6 and priced at $38,490. Intended for standard everyday driving, this 204-hp engine gets the job done (the vehicle hits 60 in 8.4 sec), however this Lexus does weigh 3840 lb. A manual transmission assists leverage the 250’s power a little bit better. The 2.5 is rated at 18 mpg city/26 highway with manual, a more generous 21/29 with automatic. That takes a feather from those who tout manuals over automatics.

The 2010 LexusIS250 convertible has been developed to achieve a five-star frontal impact rating in Euro NCAP crash testing, with world-class safety performance both in coupe and convertible configuration. To attain this with out the solid roof construction, Lexus technical engineers required to make several alterations within the body structure enhance collision strength, roll-over protection and torsional rigidity.

For additional protection when driving while using the roof down, the new IS250 C is equipped with new-design bigger side airbags that provide head protection in the event of a side impact. The body-shell additionally features additional energy-absorbing side impact pads for both front and rear seat passengers.

The Advantages and disadvantages of 2010 Lexus IS250 Convertible:

+ Decent trunk space with top up
+ Retractable hardtop for year -round usage and open top cruising
+ Great mileage

- Limited trunk space with top down
- Abbreviated rear seat room
- 6-speed manual mileage falls short of automatics
- V-6 lacks some muscle

The new IS250C 2010 will competes with  Infiniti G37 convertible, Volvo C70, BMW 3 Series convertible. Give your comment regarding this 2010 Lexus IS250 review.

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