Coming Soon: Not Your Father's Third Wife's Lexus SC430

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

Back in November at the launch of the Lexus GS, a product planner who shall remain nameless turned the tables on me; when I started asking him questions about future products, like the possibility of a Lexus GS-F, he began to grill me about competitive product.

One car that seemed to have captured his interest was the Audi S5. We spoke about how beautiful it was and how even if it wasn’t as fast or dynamic as a BMW M3, it still managed to capture the attention of enthusiasts and the general public. I asked him point-blank whether Lexus was going in this direction, but he only said that the absence of the SC430 left a void in the Lexus lineup.

The SC430, of course, was better at carrying golf clubs and tall lattes than doing any kind of real driving. The new coupe will apparently resemble the LF-LC concept coupe revealed earlier this year, and use a 2+2 seating configuration with a hybrid powertrain. According to a report by Automotive News, pricing and positioning would be closer to the Porsche 911 Turbo and Aston Martin Vantage – a potentially tough feat for the brand, given that it’s never sought such lofty heights before (notwithstanding the LFA).

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  • Daiheadjai Daiheadjai on Jul 16, 2012

    I've heard a number of good opinions on the styling of this car - largely from a younger (and female) cohort. As a 28-yr old guy, I think it looks good - sort of a less-affluent man's(hesitate to say "poor") LF-A.

  • Tekdemon Tekdemon on Jul 16, 2012

    Just make a V8 powered aluminum and steel version of the LFA and call it a day.

  • Oldyak Oldyak on Jul 17, 2012

    Who cares. Saw a new Buick today.....They could be the Demise of most of Lexus` line of sedans....and if you want performance,just buy a M! or a Corvette..or some kit car

  • Tosh Tosh on Jul 17, 2012

    "he began to grill me about competitive product." What? Nobody appreciated this not-so-veiled insult at the new Lexus styling? Well, I'll be grilled....

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