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Old 08-31-18, 11:29 AM
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I highly doubt the 3.5-liter will continue to the next generation of RC. Given that we are just now seeing this refresh, we probably still have 3 more model years with the current iteration of car. By then, I would be surprised to see that engine in this car, at least, in its current form. There are rumors of a new 2.4-liter inline-4 turbo which could supplant the existing V-6, at least as far as the IS is concerned - and the RC is closely related. That being said, I kinda want to enjoy the naturally aspirated engine while it's still here.
that's really sad....BMW will be in its 3rd generation of the its twin turbo i6, Infiniti released their's a couple of years ago, and MB has had boosted variants for a while, all the while Lexus is putt-putting around with an antiquated NA V6. A 2.4L Turbo may help, but knowing Toyco, it will be laggy (just like the existing 2.0L) and output would be down vs. the competition's I6/V6 turbos. Sigh......
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Old 08-31-18, 05:38 PM
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i'll be in minority, but i'm not a huge fun of the headlights. I wished they could make them more aggressive looking, more angular perhaps. Other than that it looks good.
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Old 08-31-18, 07:00 PM
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I like that the drl is integrated into the headlight but I think the location of the lowbeams make it look like an insect. The triangle layout of the old design was awesome!

Overall I like that they toned down everything. Still not for me but Looks cleaner. They need to do the same with the RX and tone that down too.
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Old 09-01-18, 06:33 AM
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Its ok i guess - is it getting new engines?
Any RCF updates?

Lexus needs to do a hardcore RCF to compete with M4Competition.
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Old 09-01-18, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
He posted one in the RC forum. Leave them separate, as what usually happens with new Lexus models, one thread in that respective forum, one thread in Car Chat.
yes boss.

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I like that the drl is integrated into the headlight but I think the location of the lowbeams make it look like an insect. The triangle layout of the old design was awesome!
lol @ insect. what insect did you have in mind?

Overall I like that they toned down everything. Still not for me but Looks cleaner. They need to do the same with the RX and tone that down too.
agree and definitely agree on RX klingon look.
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Old 09-02-18, 12:18 PM
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yes boss.
That's what I tell the gf lol
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Old 09-02-18, 01:00 PM
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I will repeat what I said in the LC threads....

Discontinue the RC and lower the price on the LC by $25K.
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Old 09-02-18, 01:27 PM
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I will repeat what I said in the LC threads....

Discontinue the RC and lower the price on the LC by $25K.
and that ain't happening.
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Old 09-02-18, 02:57 PM
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That interior is still the nastiest cabin I’ve ever seen on a Lexus. A shame really because the RC and IS both have sporty exteriors.
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Old 09-02-18, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Propulsion
That interior is still the nastiest cabin I’ve ever seen on a Lexus. A shame really because the RC and IS both have sporty exteriors.
Boy if you think this is 'nasty', I can't imagine about what filthy words you'd use to describe a more mainstream car.


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Originally Posted by Propulsion
That interior is still the nastiest cabin I’ve ever seen on a Lexus. A shame really because the RC and IS both have sporty exteriors.
its the same as the IS. Dont look at a BMW or Mercedes interior if you think this is bad
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Old 09-02-18, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

lol @ insect. what insect did you have in mind?

agree and definitely agree on RX klingon look.
Lol!! Well probably not an insect now that I am actually thinking of it, but probably one of those Arachnids with the eyes that go vertically up the head. Yikes.

Tie in social medias overuse of the predator grille meme.... Lol!
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Old 09-02-18, 05:27 PM
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Since they claim to be taking styling cues from the LC, they should have at least swap out the old steering wheel for the new style. Even the cheap UX gets the new steering wheel yet Lexus keeps putting in the old one in new cars. Every model in the lineup should have had the new steering wheel by now. Typical Toyota....everything is done from a frugal approach.
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Old 09-02-18, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Propulsion
That interior is still the nastiest cabin I’ve ever seen on a Lexus. A shame really because the RC and IS both have sporty exteriors.
Maybe I wouldn't call it the nastiest, but the quality of plastics used in the center console is questionable, to say the least.
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Old 09-02-18, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by pavelekPL
Maybe I wouldn't call it the nastiest, but the quality of plastics used in the center console is questionable, to say the least.
I have an IS and have sat in a couple of RCs. Really the center console is the only thing that isn't agreeable. Otherwise, everything you look at and touch feels pretty solid and looks good. It doesn't photograph well, but when you're in the car it is nice. I think part of it is the seating though. Nonetheless, the refresh brings some more than welcome changes.
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