The new Lexus steel top convertible built on the IS sports sedan platform is a delightful compact luxury drop top.

It is devoid of cowl shake, sports a Lexus quiet interior with the top up and offers outstanding performance, particularly in the 350 edition, with 300 energetic horses.

Our biggest complaint, and one of our few with the car, is its rear end design. We wish Lexus designers could have toned down the bubble butt look.

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