Lexus recently made the LC 500 Convertible available in South Africa, at a starting price of R2,345,500.
This drop-top Lexus is a more slanted version of the Coupe that came before it and features a four-layer cloth roof that raises and lowers in 15 seconds at speeds of up to 50km/h.
It also comes with sharp daytime running lights, two-tone 21-inch wheels, semi-aniline leather seats, retractable door handles, and chrome design elements that tie everything together to give the convertible a stylish yet aggressive look.
Under the hood, you will then find a 5.0-litre, V8, petrol engine that puts out 351kW and 540Nm.
Accelerating to 100km/h takes 4.7 seconds, top speed comes in at 270km/h, and combined fuel consumption is rated at 12.7l/100km.
The market
The convertible car segment is one of the smaller vehicle categories in South Africa, with most options being from top-end manufacturers.
Using TopAuto Car Prices, we found the LC 500 Convertible’s biggest competition in South Africa – in both the convertible and hardtop categories.
Convertibles
Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet 4Matic+
- Price – R1,768,960
- Power – 320kW/520Nm
- 0-100km/h – 4.5 seconds
- Top speed – 250km/h
BMW M850i xDrive Convertible
- Price – R2,367,224
- Power – 390kW/750Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.9 seconds
- Top speed – 250km/h
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet Auto
- Price – R2,490,000
- Power – 353kW/570Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.6 seconds
- Top speed – 309km/h
Jaguar F-Type R AWD Convertible
- Price – R2,541,812
- Power – 423kW/700Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.7 seconds
- Top speed – 300km/h
Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster
- Price – R3,099,000
- Power – 375kW/685Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.8 seconds
- Top speed – 306km/h
Hardtops
BMW M5 Competition
- Price – R2,328,224
- Power – 460kW/750Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.3 seconds
- Top speed – 305km/h
Maserati Ghibli S GranSport
- Price – R2,388,000
- Power – 316kW/580Nm
- 0-100km/h – 4.9 seconds
- Top speed – 286km/h
Porsche Panamera GTS
- Price – R2,403,000
- Power – 353kW/620Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.9 seconds
- Top speed – 300km/h
Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+
- Price – R2,436,440
- Power – 450kW/850Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.4 seconds
- Top speed – 300km/h
Audi S8 Quattro
- Price – R2,537,500
- Power – 420kW/800Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.8 seconds
- Top speed – 250km/h
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