Lexus IS Convertible Spotted
February 25th, 2008 Filed under: IS 220d, IS-F, Concepts, IS Convertible, IS 350, IS Coupe, IS 250
A Lexus IS convertible coupe has been spotted out in the wild, and was photographed by an unnamed German magazine. Here’s a blown-up image, for a better look:
As for the accompanying text, there’s some horsepower number ranging from 177 to 423, which translates right across the entire IS lineup, from the 220d to the IS-F. There’s also mention of a 2009 release, and if that’s true, it means there’s plenty more information coming down the pipeline very shortly.
[Source: Club Lexus]
Hardtop, from the looks of it?? Rumors were that originally a softtop model was planned and tested but did not pass final product review…redone as a hardtop instead. And a regular coupe…?
Posted by Dan on February 26th, 2008lexus is way behind in the compact coupe sector, don’t know what took them so long.
Posted by kev on February 26th, 2008Could this be a refresh IS the IS has been on the market for a long time. Maybe it is the next gen IS and GS platform under it
Posted by Jarrett on February 26th, 2008Dan: The text does mention a hardtop, and I’d say from the photo that’s the case. It would stand to reason that a full coupe would be offered, as well, which I find much more interesting, personally.
kev: Development @ Lexus seems to happen at a glacial pace, with the exception of the IS-F, and even that took its time with release. It’s too bad, makes it hard to keep up with competitors.
Jarrett: I’d say the current IS design has another couple years, if it follows the standard five-year product cycle.
Posted by krew on February 26th, 2008