2023 Lexus RC350 FSport AWD: Test Drive Review

[@islandgirlboss3233]

I just bought my Lexus RC 350 F sport 2019, im inlove with this car. It drives smooth, sexy and realible. For me its fast enough for daily drive.

[@pcrealty]

Well stated, the people that can buy this RC are older drivers, who enjoy luxury combined with some sportiness. RC's are reliable and maintain value, whereas some other cars like Benz's or BMW's have high repair bills later in the year and depreciate more. The Flare Yellow exterior color was a special order with an extra $600 that caught the eye of the public to be sportier than luxury.

[@Lionsheartification]

The space in those wheel wells are insane

[@byronsmith5314]

I have an RC-350 F Sport in the sparkling Molten Orange metalflake color, fitted with LC500 20" wheels. The car turns heads and I get compliments on it every time I take it out.

[@slscamg]

I agree I’d buy it as well. Except skip the AWD and you get the much better 8 speed auto, save weight and have a better suspension setup.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Agreed

[@sethi100]

So hoping the RC sticks around for another year, particularly the 300. The FSport too costly and for me, I don’t need all that power. For a daily drivers car, just the RC300 please. Thanks for the review. Luv the gray and the wheels. Not a fan of the auto stop/start - had that on my last car and turned it off. The vented seats are great on those hot days.

[@anthonykiedis1765]

From an ex owner of a 2015 IS350 FS I really like this car but I think it's too expensive optioned like this. Lots of competition in the $60,000+ territory.

[@SergCarReviews]

The price is definitely up there! Also mate if you like Lexus reviews I have plenty including the RC350 and IS350! Feel free to check it out 😄

[@jonhowell6380]

Agreed. I love the look of the coupe but omg so much more money.. I jus got a 2022 is 350 fs awd with 15k miles for under 40k... the rc would of been close to 70 with the same options =/

[@anthonykiedis1765]

@@jonhowell6380 Enjoy! They are awesome cars. I owned mine for 4 years and the only downside is the gas mileage

[@AdmiralSnackbar119]

Great review. I just gave back my 2019 RC 350 F-Sport lease. Loved the car. But you would think Lexus would've done a major redesign by now. Is it because these type of cars are on their way out? I'm in a 2022 RCF now and truly hope they don't discontinue this.

[@TestDrivenTV]

A new one is rumored.

[@SS-qu9nn]

Love Lexus and big fan of the RC, but even in todays crazy car prices, 60k+ for this car is ridiculous. It’s gone up by 20k+ in the last few years and not much has been added.

[@TestDrivenTV]

20k in about 10 years is around 30% which is industry average for all vehicles/brands.

[@mess0965]

Thank you.

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews I have plenty including the RC350 and IS350! Feel free to check it out 😄

[@MediumBluWonder]

The RC is still a very attractive/reliable proposition. It has really improved over time. However, at that price, I'd be considering a used LC at this point. If Lexus makes another generation of the RC. Then it should share engines, and if possible a platform (albeit stretched) with the Supra/Z4. That would be a solid start.

[@SergCarReviews]

Although a fantastic car, reckon the Supra platform would be too low for that tourer sports type car. Also mate if you like Lexus reviews I have plenty including the RC350 and IS350! Feel free to check it out 😄

[@MediumBluWonder]

I imagined that as well, however if nissan was able to do get around that issue in the past with the 370z/G37 and the Q60/400z I'm sure that Toyota could do the same with upcoming Lexus RC. I doubt that Toyota would want to place the RC on its own platform because that would be far too exspensive to finance. In fact the current RC has a Frankenstein style platform. The front end is from the Lexus GS, middle Lexus IS C, and Back end current Lexus IS sedan. I'm also a huge fan of coupes & Lexus Models so I'll definitely check out your channel.

[@SergCarReviews]

@@MediumBluWonder Yeh it's a very interesting coupe! Very nice to drive however the RC-F is a bit disappointing... And thank you so much mate! If you watch any let me know your thoughts 😊

[@MediumBluWonder]

@@SergCarReviews I concur, the NA v8 powered RC-F is defintely a snooze compared to its rivals. Let's hope that the next gen RC gets that twin turbo V6 so it can really be competitive. Also I did watch your GS vs ES video and it was pretty good and comprehensive. It's interesting as well bc out in here the US it appears our buyers prefer the affordability of the front wheel drive ES vs the alleged performance of the rear wheel & (if so equipped) all wheel drive GS.

[@SergCarReviews]

@@MediumBluWonder Yeh the TT V6 would be awesome! And thank you so much mate! Yes both were under performers here in Aus! Either way thanks mate, that means a lot!! 😄

[@deemm1265]

Nice review although RC is not based on IS. The front structure is based on GS, the sides (re enforcements) from ISC and the rear is IS based.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Correct. The front suspension and underpinnings are from the GS, the floor from previous gen IS and rear chassis from current IS. At the end of the day, architecturally with powertrain, interior, electronics = it's mostly IS. IS and GS are both from the same modular New N platform family so six or a half dozen. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_N_platform

[@aurorajones8481]

Its interesting how the Japanese are really making this "duo tone" or "bi tone" Or what ever they call it their own. I love this design, its aged very well. I bought an LC over an RCF but still a great car.

[@aurorajones8481]

I love the "old" infotainment system on my LC too. Ppl rag on the track pad but i prefer it over the touch screen cause my finger always hits its mark w/ the haptic feedback i don't need to look at the screen where when i get the new lexus loaners w/ touch i have to focus on the screen missing my mark cause my finger bounces around. Meanwhile everyone hates it and loves the touch screen. Did i miss something?

[@aurorajones8481]

Im not an old stupid fool. I run from the police, and track motos. I know how technology works.

[@anthonykiedis1765]

​@@aurorajones8481 who ya talkin' to chubbs?

[@twfinc6855]

5 out of 5 power train? considering you can get cars with much more power in the same segment I question this.. M440i comes to mind..... Its a great quality car though, I have looked at them and dont fit as Im too tall..

[@TestDrivenTV]

Score is not about horsepower alone

[@hayden93]

Rc F has significantly more power than this model

[@TestDrivenTV]

And it costs significantly more

[@boboutelama5748]

The engine is a legend. Capable of doing good performance and beeing hypermiled over 300'000. The M440i will not top that. You can't base a powertrain evaluation on sole power alone. It would be a rookie mistake.

[@shutiaoniuniu8656]

With the new powertrian 2.4T+8AT would be much better

[@ztrade766]

The black hood only detracts from the car’s look, not helping. Plus that awful front wheel gap makes it a no go.

[@Gettfoutrahereloser]

That 0-60 can’t be right man, my 23 civic sport has a similar 0-60 and I have 2 less cylinders lol I’m not saying you’re wrong it’s jus like I don’t believe it yano

[@TestDrivenTV]

It's not a scientific trap test. Real world acceleration always varies due to things like temperature, air density (elevation), AC is on, the AWD makes it a heavy slower car than the RWD version etc. None the less, our result is not that far off from what the factory states for this model.

[@RyanLarivee]

The Lexus is a fair bit heavier

[@salimrandall]

You young buckaroo don’t understand that old guys like old tech. That’s Lexus specialty, slow adaptation to new technology. K.I.S.S.

[@SergCarReviews]

That and also it just works! It's comfortable and you don't have a 50inch screen glaring at you at night! It's actually so much more pleasant! Also mate if you like Lexus reviews I have plenty including the RC350 and IS350! Feel free to check it out 😄

[@alengreen589]

drive smooth, smooth engine, very good build quality but to 100% not a Sports car 😂

[@SergCarReviews]

Definitely a luxury car that tries to be sporty 😂 Also mate if you like Lexus reviews I have plenty including the RC350 and IS350! Feel free to check it out 😄

[@hayden93]

Def a sports car, handles very well, and a RC F brings the true performance 😂

[@alengreen589]

@@hayden93 😅

[@CHMichael]

Other cars out there.

[@user-vk3rx7rd4u]

The black hood doesn’t appeal to me so for that reason I’m out… 😂

[@arobjavan9481]

Great car but terrible gas mileage.

[@Alphahydro]

Auto Stop/Start is a recipe for premature starter failure

[@sun2190_]

5/5 on all categories, DO NOT trust this guy

[@mrjjthor]

$61k is way too expensive for something this outdated.

[@Mr_Banker222]

Buy a older model for 30k

[@feliciafaye4653]

This entire interior is an insult when you are told that it’s 60k you can buy a fully loaded AMG Mercedes for less

[@mrjjthor]

@@feliciafaye4653 agreed. People like to talk about reliability but $61k is excessive even for reliability and underwhelming performance.

[@dino91001]

Agreed. The technology is from 2005

[@slscamg]

@@feliciafaye4653 what AMG coupe can you lapse up for $60k. That’s like C300 money.