Lexus RC F 2020 review

The Lexus RC F is one of the last muscle car coupes with a proper V8 – no turbos to be found here! With a hard-charging eight-cylinder engine making 351kW/467hp, rear-wheel-drive, the new RC F also packs a revised suspension and a lighter weight than before. The facelift looks good, too. To get some detailed impressions, Tom heads out in the 2020 RC F near Sydney.

What do you think of the new Lexus RC F? Would you consider this coupe over a BMW M4 or Mercedes-AMG C63? Let me know all your thoughts in the comments.

Covers the exterior, interior, driving and specs of the Lexus RC F 2020 / 2019 RC F V8 coupe.

[chasingcars]

In today's episode, Tom takes Lexus's very own muscle car, the RC F, out for a fast blast.

[zippygundoo]

Always loved the RCF & now it’s even better since the facelift. I’d have one of these over the Germans in a second. And that V8 😍

[blu_is]

The last part, where you said: "You're missing the point." BINGO! 🙂 If you understand Lexus' V8 ethos, then you'll love this engine in any model. Thanks for posting!

[troytruong]

Most people hate what they dont know. I have 0 complaints with the lexus infotainment. I have rc350 btw

[limpunsing]

Yes why not It's a great looking performance coupe with one of the best N/A V8 in the market Great review

[nja]

It’s a beautiful car, inside and out.

[brianlee]

The facelift did this car really well. Love that V8, can't complain. I'm looking at y'all Mercedes, Audi and BMW!

[Thinkofwhat]

Mate I reckon you’re the best cars reviewer in Australia...that’s just my humble reckoning:)

[Kiarax]

Great review, as always Tom.

Your channel is really developing and your practical local insights are always welcome. I also appreciate the fact that you don’t have the typical exclusively pro-German car bias displayed by others, who seem to not be able to resist the lure of the sponsorship dollars from such brands.

Your channel should have many more subscribers. Keep up the good work.

[RobustArid]

I need to buy this car for collection.

[neilr]

Interior hasn't changed at all since MY18 (aside from colours and different carbon options). The bigger screen came along back then too. It is aging a little, but even at that, I find the combination of digital and analog dials a really good mix and far better than staring at a huge piano black monitor panel extending across the dash (ie, Mercedes). The boot is a pretty good size considering what the car is, but it's worth noting the back seats don't have a split feature and only have a small ski port.

But the best feature? That motor. It's like unleashing hell when you give it the berries and revs its head off. Endless fun when you've got the opportunity to use it.

[stephendibari]

Nice review. The rear seat legroom wouldnt be bad if you set the front seat more forward and angle up the seat AND you’re under 5-8”
You had the seat as far back as possible and angled to far back too.

[ghostridertom]

Final Dinosaur in a good way. Who buys can own for many decades, it will work :-) Emotions there.

[TheMuzikall]

Lexus chose a normal Torque Converter for Reliability and Longevity reasons...The RCF rivals with their double clutch quick shifters only gain fractions of seconds..over the Torque Converter box

[nazimrahman]

Now that the c63 is a hybrid and the BMW M4 looks a little bit ugly I think the rcf is best one just for its engine

[walterndlovu]

It funny how lexus messed up the design of the IS but got it right on this RC

[lostalx]

Decent review. Too bad Australia does not get this engine anymore. In US 2025 will be the last model for the 2UR-GSE. I wonder why this car did not have TVD esp when it got the optional Carbon Ceramic brakes, in US that is only exclusive for TE. Sadly Lexus cut off TVD from 2023 onwards and other features of this RC F, like bracing in engine bay, driver memory, auto tilt mirrors etc. This car will outlast any M car and any AMG, those engines won't even last beyond 60K without a hole in the wallet. RCFs still running. I wish I can get one soon and swap my IS 500. RC F is far more planted and solid than my IS 500 and F tuning is amazing on the RC F as well. Chassis is also very solid.

[BinhFilms]

The thumbnail is red but it's actually blue 🥺

[charlesieansjr.]

Really ! You remind me Douglas DeMuro a Japan hater.

[lolmf]

10:47 damn that face 👌🏼
Btw Nice review bro