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\"2013<\/a><\/p>\n

Anyone growing up in Arizona knows about our state\u2019s five Cs: copper, cattle, cotton, citrus, and climate. Climate. That\u2019s the one that makes us so fond of another \u201cc\u201d \u2013 the convertible.<\/p>\n

For the majority of the year, Arizona is perfect for top-down driving. The downside is, when that summer sun beats down on a cloth top, no amount of insulation can fully prevent the heat from seeping into the cabin. Thankfully, Lexus has the perfect solution. A hardtop coupe based on the four-door IS platform, available with either 204 or 306 horsepower, the rear-wheel drive Lexus IS C is refined, yet exhilarating to drive. The optional F Sport package gives you a firmer suspension, and some sportier design cues.<\/p>\n

\"2013<\/a>Top up, it\u2019s as quiet as any luxury sedan. In the span of 20 seconds, the steel top retracts and folds neatly into the trunk, transforming the sleek and sophisticated coupe into a stylish convertible. The cabin is comfortable and appealing in its well-thought out, simple, yet upscale design, replete with all the amenities and luxury features you expect from Lexus, including the optional Enform app suite that enables you to buy tickets at MovieTickets.com, make dinner reservations through Open Table, and create your own soundtrack with iHeartRadio, all while letting your friends know where you are and how you enjoyed your meal with Facebook Places and Yelp.<\/p>\n

For all of its luxury and sophistication, the IS C is still the fun-loving, slightly irresponsible sibling of the Lexus clan. Cruising down wide open desert roads, nothing but blue sky above, you\u2019ll be easily convinced that, even at more than $50k with all of the option boxes checked, the IS C is well worth it.<\/p>\n

Vital stats:<\/h2>\n

Pricing and trim levels:
\nIS 250C ($42,610) <\/b>\u2013 2.5-liter V-6 engine with 204 horsepower
\nIS 350 C ($46,890)<\/b> \u2013 3.5-liter V-6 engine with 306 horsepower<\/p>\n

Fuel Economy (city\/highway\/combined):<\/b> 22\/27\/19<\/p>\n

Safety Ratings:<\/b> Not yet rated<\/p>\n

Lexus is the title sponsor of Arizona Foothills Best of Our Valley Finale Party on April 25. The fourth-annual Best Of Our Valley contest highlights the creme de la creme and names a victor in hundreds of categories. 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