The Toyota Soarer - was produced for the very first time in 1981 it marks the birth of Toyota's luxury 2 door coupe, the Z10. Based on the EX-8 prototype shown at the Osaka International Motor Show held in November 1980 it featured the first inline straight 6 DOHC engine since the Toyota 2000GT. The first incarnation of the Soarer brand gained immense popularity as a luxury GT in its home market of Japan. Top of the range was the 2.8ltr GT-Limited with the 5M-GEU engine capable of 175hp. Other models included the 125 hp 2.0ltr single overhead cam 1G-EU and the 145 hp M-TEU turbo.



The second generation Toyota Soarer (Z20) introduced in 1986 features an eye-appealing rounded form with its flush surface canopy design. A landmark vehicle that gave birth to the specialty prestige car category. It was also the first model to feature an electronic retractable metal roof. The car was available with several different engine configurations through its production history, including the 2.0-litre 1G-GEU , the 2.0-litre turbo engined 1G-GTEU and the 3.0-litre 7M-GTEU (also used in the Mark III Supra). The car also featured the 'Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension (TEMS) and air suspension on the 'top of the range' models.



1991 marks an all-new Toyota Soarer (Z30) with boldly executed styling from the famous Calty Design Studios in California, USA. This third-generation vehicle also marks its debut in world markets. With an available 4.0-liter 1UZ-FE V8 engine, also used in the Celsior, and a 2.5-litre twin turbo 1JZ-GTE engine, the Soarer forges new ground with its fine balance of luxury and sporty performance. later models were also produced with the 3.0-litre 2JZ-GE engine. Sold on the 'world market' as the Lexus SC400 and Lexus SC300, this was the first coupe to bear the Lexus badge. It was also the first production car to feature 'active controlled suspension', in the UZZ32 version. The luxury specification through the range also included items like air suspension, TEMS, a touch screen display and a camera in the rear spoiler to aid with reversing.



Originally named to evoke an image of effortless soaring with the wind, the all-new fourth-generation Toyota Soarer (Z40) 430 SCV is reborn as a convertible. Chief engineer for the project, Yasushi Nakagawa, was given the design goals of making an all weather convertible, with beauty and style regardless of the roof being open or closed and to follow the 20 year philosopy of Soarer production by making the most beautiful coupe for its time and generation. Within Japan the final design was deemed to have reached all its goals to the extent that the new Soarer was named the "Jewel of Prestige Convertible". For the world market it was called the Lexus SC430.

This is my first blog, a little clarification required between Soarer and Lexus SC2005 please !
I understand Toyota Soarer model was replaced in 2005 with Lexus SC430 model in Japan and Europe and thus its known as Lexus SC430. However last week bought a 2005 reg, Lexus SC430 from a private seller who assured me that it is converted to UK spec and sure enough Lexus SC430 badge is on the bonnet with speedometer in miles…

However reminisces of Soarer logos and labels are visible at:

1) Some NAV and TV buttons still have Japanese characters
2) Soarer logo is on steering wheel and on 4 x tyre rims
3) A big SOARER label on drivers and passengers side (by front doors chassis).

If the Toyota Soarer model was replaced in 2005 by Lexus SC430 then WHY reminisces of Soarer logos and labels ? Please shed some light.

sounds like an import to me

what does it say on log book

Was 2005 when Japan first adopted the Lexus brand and therefore the SC430 which could still be sold as a Soarer in Japan then became the SC430.

Or someone has just stuck lexus badges on it

I know this is going to ruffle some feathers, but: the 4th gen soarer is just plain fugly! Its lines are all wrong, no flow, no smoothness. I think I'll stick with my 3rd gen TT.

actually the best engine in the 1st gen soarer was the 6mge a 3.0l straight 6 twin cam 12 valve with an output of 190hp standard 've heard (when it was new i presume) the 6mge only came in the mz12 and the mz11 was the only one to feature a electronic Japanese lady voice for when u left you lights on, left the keys in the ignition and opened the door and when the hand break was on whilst driving

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Ha Ha mate

you must be living on another planet if you think there is no improvement from your model to the 3rd gen
it just aint even a close thing ??

your`s is square with no shape or `lines `whatsoever it actually looks like a door stop
or an old vaux viva

but hey everyone to there own