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Lexus LX 570 Convertible Listed by Dubai Dealership at $350,000

With convertible SUVs gaining more and more traction (no pun intended) a car dealership in Dubai has come up with an offer that can't be refused. However, this is the kind of proposal that needs to be reviewed so that you know what you have to steer clear of.
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We're dealing with a 2016 Lexus LX 570, which is a common sight in the United Arab Emirates, but as you've probably guessed by now, this Lex has had its top chopped off.

Since this is a one-off and locals are not exactly the kind of budget clientele, the dealership mentions a price of over $350,000 for the contraption. But hey, at least the car has zero miles on its odo, right?

Alas, that won't allow the future owner to escape the nausea-inducing appearance of the four-wheeled creature.

While the roof has been chopped and replaced with a canvas top that can be stored in the luggage compartment, most of the other panels have been left untouched. Among others, this means the vehicle has retained its four-door configuration.

The information on the build is limited, so we can't be sure about the company that handled the conversion. Nevertheless, the result reminds us of the Range Rover Convertible we've seen coming from US developer Newport Convertible Engineering.

And, as we mentioned in the intro, it's not just the aftermarket side of the industry that brings such oddities under the spotlights nowadays. For one thing, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible has come to continue what the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet started back in 2010. However, we're sure things won't stop here. And with global warming effects appearing to grow stronger nowadays, we might just need open-top SUVs.

While we're navigating the keep-an-open-mind area, we're inviting you to check out the Lexus one-off in the video below.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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