This review first appeared in the December 2021 edition of the Cruisin' News, "Oregon, Nevada and California's classic auto news & marketplace."
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What's not to like?
My week in the Lexus RC F coupe was an enjoyable romp in a $90,705 joy ride.
I suppose there's something to be said about spending time in a car normally out of range of your budget. As for me, I discounted the dollars and simply enjoyed the rush.The tester was a growling, press-me-to-the-seat beast off the line, and it darted with eyebrow-raising authority amid freeway traffic. The handling was firm enough that I felt entirely comfortable darting into traffic holes that I'd ordinarily avoid.
Auto reviewers spend a lot of time pondering driving "dynamics" these days, and that works for them. All I can tell you is that this RC F coupe zipped past most everything on the roadways. And it did so while the driver sat in the lap of luxury.
Besides the specialized leather "F Spec" trim on the seats, standard features on the tester included full-color gauges, "Siri" voice-command systems and silver fiber interior trim. Safety equipment is state-of-the-art. Brembo disc brakes are part of the deal. Driving enhancements include launch control.
I should note that the sticker price on my ride was swelled with a gaudy list of options -- everything from carbon fiber materials to torque control.
Fuel mileage came in at 16 miles per gallon in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
This might not be the ultimate Lexus hot rod toy, but it's right up there.
Obviously, the RC F coupe is marketed to a decidedly upscale audience. And if you can afford the fare, the accompanying pleasures are well worth the expense.
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