2016 Lexus RC 200t Headed to U.S. with Turbo-Four Engine
10-11-15, 11:36 AM
#16
While I am slightly surprised, I'm not shocked.
The RC is a pig, and Lexus is not a performance oriented brand. The RC was created to fill a niche, just as the 200t being put into the RC and GS is to fill a niche. They needed a coupe to compete with the array of coupes offered by all of their competitors, and they needed a cheap small displacement engine with increased fuel efficiency so they can increase their CAFE rating and slide in another vehicle that can be their price leader.
I mean, this is a company that touts their F Sport line as something spectacular when it isn't more than an additional setting for some of the electronically controlled systems, wheels and a set of bumpers. Lexus is a price leader, not a performance leader.
The RC is a pig, and Lexus is not a performance oriented brand. The RC was created to fill a niche, just as the 200t being put into the RC and GS is to fill a niche. They needed a coupe to compete with the array of coupes offered by all of their competitors, and they needed a cheap small displacement engine with increased fuel efficiency so they can increase their CAFE rating and slide in another vehicle that can be their price leader.
I mean, this is a company that touts their F Sport line as something spectacular when it isn't more than an additional setting for some of the electronically controlled systems, wheels and a set of bumpers. Lexus is a price leader, not a performance leader.
10-11-15, 01:59 PM
#17
Lexus Champion
While I am slightly surprised, I'm not shocked.
The RC is a pig, and Lexus is not a performance oriented brand. The RC was created to fill a niche, just as the 200t being put into the RC and GS is to fill a niche. They needed a coupe to compete with the array of coupes offered by all of their competitors, and they needed a cheap small displacement engine with increased fuel efficiency so they can increase their CAFE rating and slide in another vehicle that can be their price leader.
I mean, this is a company that touts their F Sport line as something spectacular when it isn't more than an additional setting for some of the electronically controlled systems, wheels and a set of bumpers. Lexus is a price leader, not a performance leader.
The RC is a pig, and Lexus is not a performance oriented brand. The RC was created to fill a niche, just as the 200t being put into the RC and GS is to fill a niche. They needed a coupe to compete with the array of coupes offered by all of their competitors, and they needed a cheap small displacement engine with increased fuel efficiency so they can increase their CAFE rating and slide in another vehicle that can be their price leader.
I mean, this is a company that touts their F Sport line as something spectacular when it isn't more than an additional setting for some of the electronically controlled systems, wheels and a set of bumpers. Lexus is a price leader, not a performance leader.
There is nothing wrong with the F-sport package since it does what it's suppose to (slightly more sporty drive and feel through adjustable suspension upgrades, bigger wheels, improved seats, etc.). We all wish that the F-sport would have a power boost, but that probably wouldn't happen. It's actually more than what you'd get from equivalent "sport" packages from Mercedes, BMW, and Audi.
10-11-15, 06:26 PM
#18
The RC is slow. So they make one even slower. I don't understand Lexus. Why even bother to make something as cool looking as the RC then make it perform like the ES.
Yes I am exaggerating but I ain't far off.
Also not happy to know there are going to be a jillion RC's on the road now that cheaper versions are going to be out there. Worse, it will have dual exhaust pipes. Posers will take the RC200t badging off making it look more like the 350. Makes me feel my car will be de-valued.
Yes I am exaggerating but I ain't far off.
Also not happy to know there are going to be a jillion RC's on the road now that cheaper versions are going to be out there. Worse, it will have dual exhaust pipes. Posers will take the RC200t badging off making it look more like the 350. Makes me feel my car will be de-valued.
10-12-15, 12:05 AM
#19
^^ They have been doing that with all their coupes for years in the US. They've always been good looking but often very slow and underpowered. The only differences this time is that they are no longer quite as slow as before, a turbocharger is standard on one model (which means the boost & fuel can be increased a bit on the aftermarket) and the lineup actually started with a real high performance edition.
Not only that, but for the first time you can actually option every RWD trim level of a Lexus coupe with an LSD package from the factory.
Other than no manual option or DCT transmissions (both sadly a moot argument) I'm not seeing as many downsides here. All of the RC's look great and should do quite well now that the penalty box 2.5L V6 is gone for good.
Not only that, but for the first time you can actually option every RWD trim level of a Lexus coupe with an LSD package from the factory.
Other than no manual option or DCT transmissions (both sadly a moot argument) I'm not seeing as many downsides here. All of the RC's look great and should do quite well now that the penalty box 2.5L V6 is gone for good.
Last edited by KahnBB6; 10-12-15 at 12:10 AM.
10-12-15, 07:54 AM
#21
Also not happy to know there are going to be a jillion RC's on the road now that cheaper versions are going to be out there. Worse, it will have dual exhaust pipes. Posers will take the RC200t badging off making it look more like the 350. Makes me feel my car will be de-valued.
10-12-15, 10:47 AM
#22
I was REALLY hoping for a turbo 6.
10-12-15, 12:01 PM
#23
10-13-15, 09:04 PM
#25
The RC350 may not be as slow as I thought. Today I did something I have never done. I drove the car in sport mode for more than just a stoplight take off. I kept it on for the drive home. I felt the car come alive. Having less gears to search through seems to give the car added punch. The longer I kept it in sport the quicker the car felt. It was actually kinda fun to drive.
10-14-15, 12:19 PM
#26
The RC350 may not be as slow as I thought. Today I did something I have never done. I drove the car in sport mode for more than just a stoplight take off. I kept it on for the drive home. I felt the car come alive. Having less gears to search through seems to give the car added punch. The longer I kept it in sport the quicker the car felt. It was actually kinda fun to drive.
10-14-15, 01:13 PM
#27
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The RC350 may not be as slow as I thought. Today I did something I have never done. I drove the car in sport mode for more than just a stoplight take off. I kept it on for the drive home. I felt the car come alive. Having less gears to search through seems to give the car added punch. The longer I kept it in sport the quicker the car felt. It was actually kinda fun to drive.
You'll have even more fun when you disengage the nannies as FR500GT said, but also you'll have to watch the take off from a corner as nothing will stop you from really spinning the tires.
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