Lexus predicts half of LC consumers will go for convertible
Keep in mind the beautiful LC Convertible idea unveiled in January on the North American Worldwide Auto Present? Effectively, Lexus teased the manufacturing model finally week Goodwood Pageant of Pace by rolling out a camouflaged prototype.
Motor1 spoke with LC chief engineer Koji Sato on the Goodwood debut in regards to the automotive’s prospects. He stated he expects the LC Convertible to account for half of all LC gross sales in the USA. He additionally stated he hopes the drop-top’s arrival will assist increase the LC’s presence.
Lexus offered 1,979 LC coupes within the U.S. in 2018, although issues have slowed down in 2019 as gross sales have solely reached 668 items for the primary six months of the yr.
Lexus LC Convertible idea
Lexus hasn’t supplied a convertible for the reason that IS C, which ended manufacturing in 2015, and the SC earlier than it that ended its run in 2010. Lexus initially engineered the RC as a convertible, however canned the drop-top in 2014 to give attention to extra common automobile segments. Thanks, crossovers.
Lexus hasn’t stated after we’ll see the brand new LC Convertible in showrooms however an arrival across the finish of the yr is predicted. The LC coupe begins at $93,325, and the convertible model ought to run even larger. Potential rivals embody Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class Cabriolet and SL-Class, the Maserati GranTurismo Convertible, and the Porsche 911 Cabriolet.
Word, for consumers in search of extra efficiency than the 354-horsepower LC 500h or 471-hp LC 500 grades at present supply, Lexus is engaged on a extra hardcore choice prone to be badged an LC F. This mannequin is predicted to make its arrival subsequent yr.
