2002-2008 Lexus SC 430: Overview
Updated: 11/23/08
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Pros
- Build quality
- Handling
- Quietness
- Acceleration
- Ride (regular tires)
- Interior materials
Cons
- Cargo room
- Rear-seat entry/exit
- Rear-seat room
Vehicle Highlights
For the first time, Toyota's luxury division launched a convertible. Not an ordinary soft-top, the all-new SC 430 had a power-retractable metal roof. A small rear seat was intended for occasional use, mainly by youngsters, so it was really a two-seater. With the rear-drive SC 430, Lexus competed against the BMW Z8 roadster, Jaguar XK8, and Mercedes-Benz CLK and SL500. Lexus took the SC's V8 engine and five-speed automatic transmission from the company's top-line LS 430 sedan. Standard features included front side airbags, antilock four-wheel disc brakes with full-power emergency-stop assist, an antiskid/traction system, and tire-pressure monitor. Alloy wheels held 18-inch tires. Inside, the two occupants enjoyed leather/wood cabin trim and a premium Mark Levinson audio system. Options were limited to a rear spoiler, navigation system, and run-flat tires.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Lexus SC 430 Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | |
| Ride Quality | 6 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 7 | |
| Quietness | 7 | |
| Controls/Materials | 6 | |
| Interior Room | 7 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 1 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 2 | |
| Value within Class | 2 | |
| Total Score: | 50 |
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