Lexus IS C (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 16 December 2009
With the popularity of upmarket four-seat convertibles like the Audi A5 and BMW 3-Series Convertible, it's no surprise that Lexus has its own version - the IS 250C. It's based on the standard IS saloon but the majority of the exterior is unique to the convertible - including the excellent aluminium folding roof. The smooth system retracts in just 21 seconds, making it one of the fastest metal roofs on any car. Like all Lexus cars, the IS 250C is superbly built and refined, but it seems this has come at the expense of driving enjoyment and it lacks that 'fun' factor you'd expect to find in any convertible. On the plus side, all versions come incredibly generously equipped and the metal roof means it can be as secure and as comfortable as a coupe.
3 out of 5

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P11D Value

The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax.

CO2 g/km

The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls.

BIK Band

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20% Tax / 40% Tax

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SE-L

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

250C SE-L 2d Auto

£41,231

213

15%

£1,237

£2,474

£1,237

£2,474

250C SE-L (ACC/PCS) 2d Auto

£45,331

213

15%

£1,360

£2,720

£1,360

£2,720

Limited Edition

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

250C Limited Edition 2d Auto

£39,391

213

15%

£1,181

£2,363

£1,181

£2,363

SE-I

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

250C SE-I 2d Auto

£36,181

213

15%

£1,085

£2,170

£1,085

£2,170

250C SE-I (Navigation) 2d Auto

£38,481

213

15%

£1,154

£2,308

£1,154

£2,308

Advance

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

250C Advance 2d Auto

£36,181

213

15%

£1,085

£2,170

£1,085

£2,170