Lexus RC F review - Carbuyer

The Lexus RC F offers the superb build quality Lexus is famed for, but with sledgehammer performance from that big – and thirsty – 5.0-litre V8 engine.

Lexus has made a name for itself building hybrid models, but as the Lexus LF A supercar proved, it's also pretty capable at building performance cars.

So step forward the Lexus RC F – a high-performance sports coupe in the mould of the BMW M4 and Audi RS5. All three models offer the same sort of upmarket brand appeal, similar performance and a price tag of around £70,000.

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[maazypaaz]

AM i the only one here that actually loves the look of the Lexus RC F?

[coureurdebois]

seeing all these hate comments on the RC F because its not 0.3 seconds as quick as (name a competitor here), PEOPLE buy these cars for emotion, sound, uniqueness, sexyness, and personality / soul. It has a high revving V8 and great styling and a great interior what more could you want? stop living on the forums guys.

[dillondas]

I personally love the RCF. It's good for the track and every day driving. I'd still take one over the M4 any day. Sue me.

[HK.Builds]

funny how most of the people saying stuff like "oh BMW M4 > RCF" are probably spotty teenagers who take top gear seriously and the only car they have driven is their mothers Nissan Micra.

[lightsaberlordp]

The RC F is one sexy looking car!!!

Plus Lexus won many awards and certificates for its superb top notch paint scheme

It's lovely looking spindle grille which looks like fusili and also it's reliability plus my dad had a Lexus LS

[DC-pefr]

If i won the Lottery i'd be straight down to the Lexus Dealer to get one

[EdwardSinclair]

I love it!! This car has "shouty" (maybe more than just showy) loudmouth written all over it, especially in this color, or perhaps red! Love it when Matt and the team add that initial soundtrack to their vid, it usually signals a car that means business. I really love the RC and it's naturally aspirated V8, it will be my next car.

[Drrippa]

Real vents on the grill and real exhaust pipes!

[sebastianlim]

thats why i got a Lexus rather than a BMW

[ClearlySuperSaiyan]

can you do a review of the vw phaeton and ford mondeo titanium x?

[bttawfiq]

I would buy it over the BMW M4 for three reasons, it is more comfortable especially if daily driven, it sounds awesome and I assume the running cost is cheaper than the BMW.

[KeyLucid]

XBuzz996 I too enjoy holding an automatic's gear lever on the consol for several reasons. It reminds me of many years of manual shifting and it's downshifting is sometimes useful instead of braking. Also good in a drive-thru crawl -- if you know your vehicle, you can slip it in an out of Neutral - and never use the brake. But that requires good timing and terrain familiarity ;

[irGuilty]

Good review Matt, is it possible to make longer versions though?

[danll]

Can you do a review on the Citroen xsara Picasso? Even though it's a old car?

[HMoyn]

What a awful color did Will.i.am spec this one ?

[bolagtok]

i once hope that brz/frs/86 would have a v6 or v8 engine and lexus just answered it with their rc350 and rc f.. the only thing i need now is a lot of money, lol!

[samvrs]

0:49 filmed where I grew up, around Bruntingthorpe Air Field!

[alan]

3 lexus and still going i love this brand

[monk]

Having that gopro strapped to your head comes in handy when making these reviews. Must be a bit odd when walking around town though.

[philhenderson]

This car has aged like fine wine. The design still looks modern and fresh to this day. And with the advent of EV's, the V8 is more relevant today than ever!