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Lexus RC (XC10)

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Lexus RC (chassis code XC10) is a compact executive coupe in production from 2014 to 2018, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4, V6, and V8 engines that displaced 2.0 to 5.0 liters.

Combining elements of the Lexus GS and IS, the RC has a very sporty exterior design. While many have doubts about the spindle grille, this fascia fits the RC exceptionally well. As usual, the RC is available with a range of highly reliable engines, the most attractive among which is the 2UR-GSE in the RC F.

Lexus has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Lexus RC comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear. Combined with RWD, this setup provides one of the best handling characteristics and tuning capabilities. Another plus is the small 10.4m (34.1ft) turning circle.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 88%

Pros

Superb, sexy exterior styling
Great engine reliability
Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Small turning circle

Cons

Low cargo capacity

What external reviewers found

External score 51%

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Lots of fun to drive

Cons

Not as fast as the M4
Fiddly infotainment system

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Specifications

Variants shown:

RC 300 / RC 200t

RC 300 AWD

RC 350

RC F

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External Reviews

carmagazine^[1]

Reviewer score 51% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The RC F is the first performance car from Lexus since the incredible LFA supercar. It bucks the current turbo trend with a traditional naturally aspirated V8. But has it got the goods to outmuscle BMW's M4? It's based on the RC coupe which US dealers get very soon, but which we won't get in the UK until next year.

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Lots of fun to drive

Cons

Fiddly infotainment system
Not as fast as the M4

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References

^ Lexus RC F (2014) review. [carmagazine].

Lexus RC (XC10)

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