Lexus is known for its arsenal of environmentally friendly cars, but not all that the clock strikes at Lexus hybrid. We drove the IS250C.

The Lexus IS250C is clearly derived from the Lexus IS, so testifies to the party. The back of the model is obviously different shape, especially the lights of the IS250C different from the IS. These are rectangular shaped and have therefore some way from the back of the Lexus RX. The car does not look bad with the roof on it, but without the car roof really comes into its own. When you get the IS250C, you might notice that this model was built with the top down driving.

The dropping of the roof takes only 20 seconds to complete, then you can enjoy with your hair in the wind riding. We did this despite the adverse weather and were pleasantly surprised by the Lexus IS250C. The windshield is far enough so you can feel the oncoming wind, but will not bother you. A perfect combination, so we judge.The boot is certainly broad enough, until you decide to throw the top down. This roof is in fact on the large side and therefore has much space. Yet this small Lexus trunk fully realized by including several pockets and a clear demarcation between where the baggage can come and roof must be to provide. If you choose to drive with the roof, the trunk is surprisingly large.About the backseat of a convertible, there are various prejudices. Thus, the rear still small and not comfortable. The Lexus IS250C here although the exception that proves the rule. When the driver moves his seat back all the way, the person behind the driver almost no room, but the seat can also slide back quite far. For drivers with a normal height, the space in the rear more than sufficient.We also dare to say that the Lexus IS250C no 2 +2 is, but rather a four-seater.

The comfort of the Lexus is more than average, especially the easy chairs contribute to this. The only sad thing is the poor to the rear center console. This is made from a kind of processed plastic and do not meet the standards you would expect of a Lexus. At the end of the center console back there is a lever that allows you to conveniently the headrests to fold down, so there - finally - a little rear visibility is.Under the hood lies a 2.5-liter V6 engine that operates on gasoline. The engine is pretty tame at low revs, but the behavior is tame to us by far too comfortable CVT-bak.

Lexus had a better manual gearbox or a better machine in the car placed. From the moment you begin to speed, while the V6 comes to life. The maximum capacity of the car amounts to 208 hp. You remove the needle from the tachometer to 6500 rpm drive, 100 rpm more than where the power peaksThe engine noise is not audible under 2500 rpm. From then the sound louder and therefore only get better. Really, the deep rumble of the V6, but the engine noise still betrays a certain sportiness. Especially with the roof open, the driving experience complete. Unfortunately, the driver as hard to find a good balance between slow and fast driving. In IS250C seems sometimes you have to choose between all or nothing.

Push the accelerator gently, then you barely ahead, push you harder than anything, I go straight away faster than you would expect.Relative to its European competitors, the Lexus IS Convertible maybe something inferior. The finish is nearly perfect and the materials used match the competition, only the layout of some components reveals that Lexus also plays on the U.S. market. Thus it is clear that the German competition to design and more design thought than Lexus.The instrument panel is - in contrast to the dashboard, then it beautifully designed. On the small screen can appear various types of information, including the acceleration where you are located.

Consumption appears on sliding scale, making it difficult to be read.But fun is that in the middle of your two dials - that the speed and the speed - is a line of orange lights. If you do too much speed or drive too fast, then this light circle. This tells you the Lexus on a non-disruptive manner that may calmer. Depending on your interpretation, you can also ring the orange as a sign that you're doing well. The IS250C longs for the kick of the right pedal.

The car seems at first sight to drive slower than you would expect, but when you throttle fully depressed, it is comfortable yet sporty convertible to call. The steering communicates enough with the driver and allows you in a witty way through the turn just now. It is true that this car was not made for performance, but rather to provide a comfortable ride. The average convertible is therefore not made to break records on the trail, but rather quiet during the summer cruising around with the roof open. Since this is a hardtop, the car is also used in winter periods.By default, the Lexus IS250C already quite richly equipped. If you do not pay for including a leather interior, air conditioning, cruise control and electrically adjustable seats.

The cost of all this beauty amounts to € 50,690. Who the standard equipment is not enough, may opt for the Luxury Pack. For € 3,325 extra supplies Lexus include bi-xenon headlamps, ventilated seats, decorative wood strips and an illuminated Lexus logo. The navigation package will cost you € 2,810 and if you want the multimedia package, you must have "ns € 2,000 extra count down. The PCS (Pre-Crash Safety System) and ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) together cost you € 3,320 extra.

We can therefore say that the Lexus IS250C perhaps some sporting aspirations, but not fully deliver. It does indeed not to be labeled as negative, because the IS250C has a lovely comfortable cruiser, the only area of interior needs a little inferior compared to its German competitors.

Overview

Comfortable four-seater +
+ Engine Sound
+ Made with the roof open riding

- Interior design
- Rear center console

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