Review: 2005 Lexus SC 430 Trim
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2005 Lexus SC 430
Canadian MSRP
$89,970
Key Specifications for 2005 Lexus SC 430
Fuel Economy
9.3 - 13.3 City/HWY
combined
Horsepower
300 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
Gasoline
Torque
325 ft-lb
Seats
4
Buyer’s Guide
The sumptuously-styled Lexus SC 430 convertible receives a minor change for 2005: a Lexus DVD-based navigation system is now standard equipment. A new Pebble Beach Limited Edition is available to 35 lucky buyers – that’s all that have been allocated to Canada. The package features Black Diamond Metallic exterior, Pimento Red leather upholstery, black birds-eye maple wood trim, red scuff plate illumination, red floor mats and a red-and-silver engine cover. There are also run-flat tires and an exclusive Pebble Beach/SC 430 Callaway golf bag; cost is $92,970.
The SC 430 is powered by a 4.3-litre aluminum alloy V8 that sends power through a five-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels. A Torque Activated Powertrain Control system continuously analyzes pedal angle, engine operating conditions and vehicle speed and then adjusts the throttle for even velocity. It also automatically holds shifts on hills, and downshifts automatically when the brake pedal is engaged so that adequate torque is always available.
Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels with low-profile tires, tire pressure monitor, navigation system, Bluetooth capability, leather seats with eight-way power adjustment, and a six-CD/cassette Mark Levinson stereo with hidden controls. The climate control has an “auto” setting that can separate the air into two streams, directed through the foot and lap vents, for comfortable motoring on cooler days when the aluminum roof has been lowered.
Beautifully styled, from a company that usually tends toward the more conservative, this retractable-hardtop convertible drives as nicely as the LS 430 sedan, from which it takes most of its mechanicals, with a slight bump in horsepower. It’s enough to move it along quite nicely, but it has a few rivals with better performance. The Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is only a two-seater to the SC 430’s cramped rear seating ability, but it makes 55 more horsepower for $7,070 less; the four-passenger CLK500 makes 302 hp to the Lexus’ 300, for $2,870 less.
The SC 430 is built in Kanto Auto Works, Japan.
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Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2019-523
Recall date
2019-10-17
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R90 / SRC R91
Units Affected:
37,591
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator or airbag module replaced. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. Additional Note: Vehicles may have had the original front passenger airbag inflator replaced as a “like-for-like” replacement under recall 2016-103 (Toyota Recall #'s SRC 241 & SRC 242) as a temporary remedy while evaluating a permanent remedy. These vehicles will receive the permanent remedy passenger airbag assembly under this recall.
Recall number
2016-103
Recall date
2016-03-02
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC241 & SRC242
Units Affected:
400,124
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2013113, 2014224, 2015197 and 2015269. Correction: All vehicles having not received a replacement inflator as part of the previous recall will now have a replacement inflator installed by dealers. For Matrix model vehicles, dealers may replace the front passenger airbag assembly with one equipped with a newly specified inflator.
Recall number
2015-269
Recall date
2015-06-17
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC241 & SSC242
Units Affected:
366,860
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2016103. Please see recall 2016103 for more information.
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