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The new Lexus RC range comes with both a polarising design and sporty engine. But, does the interior styling match the exterior design?
With head-turning styling, luxury kit and plenty of poke, the Lexus RC 350 F Sport is the sweet spot in the two-door coupe line-up.
Where else would you take a lurid orange Lexus RC350 for a weekend drive? To the sleepy off-season beachside hamlet of Hawks Nest – a lazy 3 hour drive north from Sydney. A weekend of eating and drinking saw the RC350 only get called into duty a few times for trips to and from the beach.
From the moment the Lexus RC350 F Sport threaded through a first sharp corner it clicked that this is not only a proper BMW 435i rival, but is one that could dethrone the benchmark in the premium coupe class. Lexus nails quality and refinement almost consistently enough that its engineers even seem bored with just ticking off those virtues...
While it might look like almost identical to the full-strength Lexus RCF Coupe, especially in this hard-to-miss paintjob - this is in fact, the considerably less expensive RC350 F-Sport. Instead of shelling out around $135,000 (plus on roads), this V6 version will only set you back $74,000 – or over 60 grand less than its V8-powered big brother...
From the moment the Lexus RC350 F Sport threaded through a first sharp corner it clicked that this is not only a proper BMW 435i rival, but is one that could dethrone the benchmark in the premium coupe class. Lexus nails quality and refinement almost consistently enough that its engineers even seem bored with just ticking off those virtues...
Lexus Australia will bring the facelifted RC line-up Down Under later this year, the company has confirmed. Key changes for the two-door coupe include an updated design inside and out inspired by the flagship LC coupe, along with suspension, steering and engine revisions for a "sharper and more refined drive"...
The updated Lexus RC has been officially revealed by the company's European division today, ahead of an official debut at the Paris motor show in October 2. UPDATE, 30/8/18: Lexus Europe has revealed more images of the updated RC (pictured in red), with deliveries in that region commencing in "late 2018". Australian details are still to come...
The updated 2018 Lexus RC range has been detailed for Australia, bringing upgraded infotainment and driver-assistance systems to the Japanese luxury coupe. Key changes for the new model year include the introduction of a larger 10.3-inch central infotainment display (up from 7...
The 2016 Lexus RC Coupe is now in Australia, and it brings with it a budget-friendly price tag and a new turbo petrol engine. The Lexus RC200t brings the starting price of the Lexus coupe down to a new level, starting from $64,000 plus on-road costs. That price slots the 200t Luxury model below the existing RC350 Luxury, which has seen a price jump to $67,000 from $65,610...
