Review
Lexus RC coupe
Price £ 34,995 - £ 40,495
reviewed by CarBuyer
- looks stunning
- Quiet on the move
- Superb fit and finish inside
- Not much fun
- Cramped to ride in the back
- No diesel engine
- the greenest
- RC 2dr £ 34,995
- lowest
- RC 2dr £ 34,995
- the fastest
- RC 2dr £ 39,495
- Top of the range
- RC 2dr £ 40,495
"Striking Lexus RC four-seat coupe is well made, but not as efficient or good to drive as a rival."
The Lexus RC is a striking four-seat coupe, the Lexus dramatic angle wears flashy styling effect. In some strange colors for added impact, the RC is essentially a flashy, two-door coupe version of the Lexus IS sedan.
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RC with either a gasoline engine or a hybrid setup is available. The 0t is the petrol version and while it faster than the hybrid, it is considerably less economical. The RC 300h is to run the model for the buyer for the cheapest RC, but also the car maintains a modest 57.6mpg.
called a performance-oriented version of the RC of Lexus RCF before the rest was launched from the area, and we checked the car separately
RC interior lives from the outside after his appearance above. the interior of the car is full of high-quality materials, composed perfectly and ergonomically designed. The RC, like so many Lexus models, majors on luxury and comfort, and it really delivers in that department. Those looking for exciting performance will be disappointed. There are several competitors that the RC in this department, surpass the BMW 4 Series the best of this bunch - the lower weight and more engaging steering are just two of the characteristics that explain how and why.
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MPG, Rates & CO2 runs
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lack of diesel engine hurts here, but hybrid is reasonably efficient
unlike competitors such as the Audi A5, BMW 4-series and Mercedes C-class coupe, RC doesn 't offer with a diesel engine, making it even when it comes on the back foot to the running costs. Both engine options of the cars have been used elsewhere in the Lexus range, so there are no real surprises.
As expected, the RC 300h Hybrid is the most efficient choice, returning up to 57.6mpg and emits 113 g / km CO2 for £ 30-a-year road tax. But hybrids are more sensitive style to drive than other motors, as in day-to-day driving are more likely to see 40mpg, come with impressive figures the more the hybrid electric motor is allowed to come into play.
Efficiency definitely not a strong point of the cheaper RC 0t turbo gasoline model. Without the benefit of an electric motor, this version of RC can drive in the real world only to the 30mpg mark, with a claimed average of 38.7mpg manage. Even powerful petrol versions of competitors like the Mercedes C-Class Coupé and BMW 4 Series better than that. CO2 emissions for the Turbo Lexus are also high, at 167g / km, as set vehicle tax at a stiff £ 205 per year ,
depreciation is probably the biggest ongoing cost of a RC running, but his insurance enough expensive also. Reviews start at group 34 for the RC 300h hybrid, while the RC 0t in group 40.
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motors, drive & Performance
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Heavy RC can not keep the agility of rivals, especially the BMW 4 Series
Both Lexus RC engines offer reasonably taut performance, but they have to fight against the large coupés considerable weight. There is also no manual gearbox option: the RC 0t has a traditional eight-speed automatic transmission, while the RC 300h a more sophisticated do not get (but slightly irritating) five-speed CVT automatic
Thus, although the RC. back-road blaster, there is a highly accomplished motorway cruiser, you insulation from bumps and ruts in the road - and wind and road noise - very good. And this despite the fact that the RC has slightly firmer suspension than its Lexus sedan sibling IS
Both reasons of RC founded on paper characteristics :. The RC 300h Hybrid takes 8.6 seconds to 0-62mph and tops at 118 mph, while the 241bhp RC has 0t of the sprint in 7.5 seconds and reaches a considerably higher top speed 143 hours miles.
Ultimately, however, despite fairly direct steering, there is simply no hidden the fact that RC weighs a full 170kg more than the BMW 4 Series (even in the case of the hybrid) and the performance suffers as a result.
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Interior & Comfort
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Typically, sound and technology-packed Lexus interior
Those familiar with the inside of a Lexus sedan will be completely in the RC at home, such as the dashboard of the car was passed over almost unchanged. It is reassuringly solid, with excellent fit and finish and a very high quality material; it lacks only a little of the flair Desing you get in an Audi, Mercedes or BMW.
There are some nice touches, but also strip of white ambient light at the doors and interior lighting you about incoming and ventilation controls swipe that look the movement of the finger more beautiful than normal buttons, but are not quite so simple to use.
forward all RCs for displaying navigation, infotainment have a large seven-inch screen and other systems for drivers. You control it a small joystick or touchpad use, and while it is definitely easier point where you want it, both of which are a bit too tricky for our taste.
you will at least be comfortable while sitting: Lexus seats are truly outstanding and the RC provides a relaxing, cocooned feeling of his low-down driving position. The above-mentioned good ride quality keeps things undeterred in motion.
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practicality & trunk
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, the rear seats are very narrow and rivals have bigger boots
front there is plenty of room for driver and front passenger in the Lexus RC, with extensively adjustable seats you guaranteed to find the position for It is most convenient.
who transported back seat passengers regularly should probably a beeline for the four-door Lexus IS sedan, although do like the tiny rear seats of the RC are not much use at all - is not primarily difficult to mention to in, also if the front seats electronically help forward this move
Luggage room is better -. and can seat the 60:40 split-folding be extended thanks to the back to be diversity. Yield will vary slightly depending on which engine you go for - the 0t Gasoline hold 374 liters, while the 300h hybrid batteries hurting the room very easily, reducing the shoe size to 366. However, the Audi A5, BMW 4 Series and Mercedes C-class Coupé offers all the 400-plus liters, in the shadow of the Lexus once again sets.
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reliability and safety
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Lexus models are always reliable, but some hi-tech safety kit is missing
There are in this department is very good news is: the Lexus RC is closely associated with the Lexus iS based sedan and that model finished in the number-one position in our 2015 auto Express magazine driver performance owner satisfaction survey. This is definitely an area where Lexus before its German rivals, and even if something goes wrong, you will be in very good hands, as the customer service is also second to none.
Like all Lexus models, gets the RC a three-year 60,000 miles warranty, but the hybrid components of 300h model are separated for eight years guaranteed. All RCs also have 12-year guarantee against rust.
Safety-wise, the RC is not tested by Euro NCAP crash test, but the IS has received the maximum score of five stars when it was tested in 2013, along with a very impressive 91% adult occupant protection of guest. The only drawback is that some of the latest hi-tech security systems available on competing models such as automatic emergency braking and active cruise control, on the RC does not exist.
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price, price-performance ratio and options
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RC is quite expensive, but at least it is well equipped for the money
of Lexus RC is available in three different trim levels. Luxury, despite the name is the cheapest model and can on the RC 300h hybrid. It's not just spartan but with power-operated leather seats, cruise control, parking sensors and keyless entry.
to F-Sport Step up and enjoy sleek looks, LED headlights, larger wheels and adaptive suspension system for a greater balance between sportiness and comfort. The flagship Premier, now has more kit, including a Mark Levinson stereo and updated Navi system.
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