Lexus's two-door coupe, the RC, receives a minor update | Lexus
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September 8, 2018

Lexus's two-door coupe, the RC, receives a minor update | Lexus


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Lexus's two-door coupe, the RC, receives a minor update


On August 30, Lexus unveiled a minor update to its two-door coupe, the RC. The actual car will be exhibited at the Paris Motor Show in France from October 2nd, and is scheduled to go on sale in Japan from late October.

Text by HARA Akira




Inherits the design and driving dynamics of the flagship coupe, the LC


The goal of this minor change is to evolve the RC into a more attractive coupe by inheriting the new-generation Lexus design and driving dynamics cultivated in the flagship coupe, the LC.

First, the exterior features a distinctive design, including headlamps that combine triple LED units arranged vertically with L-shaped clearance lamps, bumper corners that extend from below them, and a spindle grille with a mesh pattern that gradually changes its opening ratio from top to bottom. At the rear, air ducts are incorporated into the bumper corners to improve handling stability while emphasizing the tire's planted feel and high driving performance.

The rear combination lamps also feature an L-shaped design, highlighting its identity as a Lexus. The body is available in 11 colors, including newly set colors that emphasize sportiness, such as 'Naples Yellow Contrast Layering' and 'Sparkling Meteor Metallic'.

Furthermore, the sporty F SPORT specification adopts the new F mesh pattern front grille, unified with the F brand, and exclusive 19-inch aluminum wheels similar to those on the LS and LC.

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Inside, the heater control and audio panels have been changed to a hairline finish, creating a premium space by sandwiching them with larger kneepads. An analog clock, the same as in the LC, is adopted for the instrument panel. The F SPORT's ornament panels are available in five types, including genuine aluminum and dark gray hairline. Interior colors include 'Ochre,' similar to the LC, and a new color, 'Black & Accent Mustard Yellow,' which features a calm yellow accent on black upholstery, for a total of seven interior color options.

In terms of driving dynamics, handling stability has been improved by refining aerodynamic performance, such as by shaping the side windowモール fins and adding ducts to the rear bumper to reduce pressure fluctuations within the wheel wells. For models equipped with 19-inch wheels, new tires with enhanced grip performance are adopted, along with improved shock absorbers that provide sufficient damping force even at extremely low stroke speeds and high-stiffness bushings, achieving excellent steering response.

Furthermore, the response to accelerator input for the 2.0-liter turbo engine has been improved, and through extensive driving tests, a flat vehicle posture, high dynamic performance, and a direct acceleration feel have been achieved.


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