Lexus SC430 'Eternal Jewel Edition': the end is near

Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Toyota announced the production of a special edition of its cutting-convertible SC430 called 'Eternal Jewel', which tells us the next end of this model.

This limited edition only 200 units, will only be available on the Japanese automobile chessboard. The last cut-out SC430 convertible assembly lines in June ...

Editions 'Eternal Jewel' are distinguished from other versions by their choice of combinations of domestic and external colors targeted, plus a roof contrasting color. To this is obviously add decals and logos has the effigy 'Eternal Jewel'.

These last were concocted by the Centre for Design and Research of Toyota, located in Newport Beach, California.

This decision by the direction of the Lexus division, not surprising given the sales declines that underwent Lexus SC430 last few years. And following upon arrival on the American and European markets competitive size, the most prestigious name.

Moreover, with the arrival in 2010 Lexus IS 250 models and 350 cut-cabriolets, much less pricey than the SC430, so it was expected that the decision to terminate production of the latter was no longer just a matter of time ...