Lexus Has Big Plans to Replace the Aging SC430

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed)
Oct 12th 2010 at 6:03PM

We tend to avoid rumors and conjecture here at Luxist, preferring to bring you solid news of new luxury items to behold. But some reports are just too tantalizing to pass up. Like this latest one about a new top-of-the-line luxury convertible from Lexus.

The model in question would be brought in, according to reports, to replacing the aging SC430, a model introduced back in 2001 and growing a little long in the tooth. To succeed the lack-luster SC with its 288-horsepower V8 will reportedly be a 500-horsepower, all-wheel drive hybrid super-coupe dubbed the LC600h. Based on the next-generation LS flagship sedan, the two-door model is expected to retain the best-of-both-worlds convertible hard-top, but isn't anticipated to arrive until after the sedan comes in 2014, so don't go calling your dealership with a trade-in inquiry just yet.

Tags: convertible, lc 600h, lc600h, lexus, lexus lc, lexus lc 600h, lexus lc600h, lexus sc, lexus sc 430, lexus sc430, sc 430

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Mike Zachaczewski Oct 12th 2010 6:38PM

2014? Why is it taking so long to replace this model? It looks ancient these days

fusedentropy Oct 12th 2010 8:18PM

Aging? It is OLD and time for a replacement. I don't know why people purchase the car. The looks are not there. The performance is not there. The body style is as old as Volvo's. Aging is an understatement.

However, I do have to say, if they continue to develop the car, the car must be making a profit.....

anuradha.arora30 Nov 17th 2010 3:26AM

The technology is being upgraded in LC600h while Toyota is till struggling to provide traction control in its thuggish Supra coupe. Toyota is trying to kick start the Supra from the past five years. The FT- HS hybrid sport which is an edgy coupe concept car, starred in Detroit Motor Show in 2007 and it was the latest failed attempt.
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