Lexus LF-C2 Production Skipped In Favour Of SUV Sales: Report

Lexus has reportedly binned a long-planned production schedule for its newly revealed LF-C2 convertible concept, in favour of a new three-row SUV model.

The LF-C2, shown at this month’s LA Auto Show, was widely believed to preview a coming droptop version of the new RC Coupe, giving Lexus a rival to BMW’s 4 Series Convertible.

Now, a new report with US mag Motor Trend suggests that Lexus dealers were furious at a decision to skip a three-row version of the next RX SUV in favour of the convertible.

Focused more on the sales potential and huge market demand for large seven-seat SUVs, Lexus dealers in the US are believed to have driven a change of plan that will see the carmaker revisit its plans for a large three-row model.

It is little surprise that Lexus dealers would prefer a new SUV variant over a hero convertible: despite the image-building value, topless models make up a mere one percent of overall sales in the US.