Designers have equipped this sporty coupe with a solid, fully-retractable hardtop. After the top raises, contorts and flips every which way, it fits seamlessly into the rear end. Hiding the top in this manner doesn't mar the car's appearance and you'll enjoy the sturdy coupe-like feel of the car when the top is up. Wind noise and buffeting is negligible, which further promotes the open-air appeal of this sexy, sophisticated street machine. Some people might say that beauty is only skin deep, but Lexus doesn't agree.
Acceleration is as smooth as silk.
Nail the throttle and you're off like a shot. Don't expect a throaty growl from the exhaust, though. Hard acceleration yields a more muscular tone, but the responsive power from the engine is more felt than heard. A five-speed automatic adeptly harnesses the engine's strength. Upshifts and downshifts are fairly docile to match the convertible's streamlined elegance.