Rear visibility is quite restricted due to a sloping roofline
It receives some exterior and interior aesthetic revisions
Smooth ride quality on any road conditions
Relatively cramped rear seats
Addition of new LED daytime running lights
Tremendous trunk space compared to the rivals
Plenty of safety technology
Specs & Features
$46,640
price
306 hp @ 6400 rpm
horsepower
277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
torque
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
transmission
3.5L 6cyl RWD 6A
engine
-
basic warranty
Overview
The 2011 Lexus IS 350 C convertible makes for an excellent contender in the compact convertible. With just one trim on offer, the Lexus IS 350 C has a base MSRP of $47,640, competing directly with the BMW 3 Series Convertible, the Infiniti G37 Convertible, and the Audi A5 Cabriolet. Only a 3.5L V6 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 306 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, the IS 350 C maintains a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG. Lexus offers the IS 350 C in 7 stunning colors, with the Matador Red Mica being a particular favorite of ours.
Buying Advice
Lexus usually offers just one trim with an extensive list of options and packages to choose from. Our pick would be the optional Navigation package which adds voice commands, Bluetooth phonebook downloading, Lexus Enform, a hard-drive-based navigation system, a rearview camera, and real-time traffic. That said, we also recommend some standalone features like the front and rear parking sensors and adaptive cruise control.
