Paris auto Show

Lexus IS convertible
Vehicle type: Hardtop convertible
Seats: 4
Base engine: 2.5-liter, 204-hp V-6
On sale: Late spring 2009
Base price: Not announced, but BMW adds about $8,000 for its 3-series hardtop. The IS 250 sedan starts at $31,980 with shipping.
What's cool: America also gets optional 3.5-liter, 306-hp V-6; top opens in class-leading 20 seconds; additional 2.2 inches of rear overhang allow for more luggage room and roof stowage; front seatbacks were slimmed to allow more rear legroom.