Discussion: The Updated 2019 Lexus RC Coupe

[krew]

I know it's still on sale, but can't believe the standard RC coupe looked like this before the refresh:



No offense to anyone that bought this car :kissing_heart:

 

[mediumhot]

It's non-LED headlights that make it weird looking.

 

[Gecko]

That grill is and always has been, quite frankly, bizarre. But yeah, I think the new one is really nice with subtle updates.

 

[krew]

That grill is and always has been, quite frankly, bizarre. But yeah, I think the new one is really nice with subtle updates.

It's like for a brief moment, the designers thought the RC was an ES redesign and just went with it. Very out of place, never understood the rationale.

 

[Ian Schmidt]

It's like for a brief moment, the designers thought the RC was an ES redesign and just went with it. Very out of place, never understood the rationale.

I do think the existence of the LC improved this redesign by giving the designers a hard endpoint of what a Lexus coupe should look like. Before that I don't think they quite knew.

 

[GTG]

Good to Go !!!

 

[mikeavelli]

Sorry guys. I've been ridiculously busy and am way behind on some updates. I got to see the first 2019 RC F-Sport here as part of the #LexusXCC project... here it is below in Atlanta after installing the Vossen HF-2 Wheels, RS-R springs and Nitto Tires. The wrap and sound system was installed in Miami a couple of days before.

I usually don't like refreshes but IMO, they completely nailed the RC. It looks much tidier. I have a video I will upload tonight.

 

[krew]

krew

Photo Gallery: The Updated 2019 Lexus RC Coupe Arrives in Europe

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[maiaramdan]

Love it

 

[Infrared LC]

I always thought that, unlike the LC, the proportions of the RC (width-to-height ratio) were a little bit off for a sport coupe. It appears from the pictures that they were somehow able to trick the lines to improve on that, if only as a perceived impression. I'm curious to see if the actual dimensions have changed at all. The Infrared really suits the car very well (OK I'm biased) but unlike the LC, I think that almost every color look really good on it.

 

[Enthusiast88]

I sat in a 2019 F Sport recently and really liked the new interior trim. Definitely don't like what they did to the air vents though. The clock is a nice refresh but I prefer the white face. The headlights look better in person than in pics, but the new taillights look more Toyota-ish now. Still not sure what I'm going to do when my lease ends later this year.

 

[Will1991]

Even when we're discussion a second generation RC I think we must take a couple of minutes to remember what we've right now:


In my opinion, besides current NX which I'm not really into it, Lexus does some of the most beautiful cars without any question, even this older models like CT/IS/RC!

 

[krew]

Even when we're discussion a second generation RC I think we must take a couple of minutes to remember what we've right now:


In my opinion, besides current NX which I'm not really into it, Lexus does some of the most beautiful cars without any question, even this older models like CT/IS/RC!

Updated RC is fantastic, no question. Wish we had the 300h powertrain in North America.

 

[wyvern]

2021 Lexus RC price and specs: Subtle improvements for the sports luxury coupe

The Lexus RC has received minor changes to enhance the experience for owners, with $100 added to the price tag.

www.caradvice.com.au

Australian media is reporting that the RC is getting some updates for 2021. It sounds like the updates largely reflect updates which have been made to the major refresh IS. The updates include:

• upgraded transmission programming
• upgraded rear suspension componentry (makes sense as the RC shares a rear end with the IS)
• upgraded adaptive cruise control (now all speed, was previously high speed only)
• electronic parking brake

I wonder if Lexus will do a model year change where they add a touchscreen like the new IS has.