2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Vs 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport: Is The RC Irrelevant Now???

[@117ColeH]

The Lexus RC 350 Coupe is definitely my preference! The platform is better and the Coupe is more distinctive and this one is quite sophisticated. Traditionally, Coupes are a "specialty" vehicle and hold a higher percentage of resale value than a Sedan model. The distinctive styling of the RC 350 Coupe wins out! Kudos to Lexus for offering some fabulous colors (exterior and interior) on the RC 350 Coupe model.

[@almendarez321]

Just so you guys know, I've done a lot of research and the RC350 F-sport rwd only gets a limited slip differential if you added it as an option. Its been like that since 2016. The IS350 F-sport rwd has had it standard since 2018. Currently car shopping and I would say if you like to get sideways every now and then, go with the is350. Unless of course you can find a rc350 f sport that someone optioned out.

[@Henry-rh6gz]

Nice to know thanks

[@tayross97]

The correct answer would be to wait 2-3 years for a quality CPO car for $30-$35k and pay cash for it.

[@kksan]

This

[@zaytv125]

Yea i plan on getting either one of these cars least two years from now let the market for these fall first before jumping on it

[@The0ne_zz]

At $55,000 I expected the IS350 to come with a power adjusting steering wheel and memory seating.. 🥱

[@Tony-cv2id]

That's no good, I have the power adjusting steering wheel and 4 seat memory on my 11 is350, wonder what year they removed those

[@despicablenik9169]

@@Tony-cv2id wierd I have a 3 seat memory in my 2012

[@Tony-cv2id]

@@despicablenik9169 ahaahahaha yeah I thought there were 4 definitely only 3 😁

[@anchorenthusiast]

Oddly enough they’re just now bringing back memory seating for the US on 2022 IS’s…as a $595 option with power adjust wheel lol

[@markdaniels6554]

I bought a 2015 RC 350 F sport in Oct 2018, certified with 30k on it. Love the car. It's truly a great grand touring car. I like the new IS design as well. I understand an IS 500 will be available next year and that may induce me to trade my RC for it. We'll have to see.

[@corneliusbrunneis7208]

Rather have the IS350 because styling is better and much better value having a Sedan.

[@CassiusOvO]

I 100% agree with you. Especially on the Sedan part.

[@seikocitizenwatches]

One thing I know for sure is the IS continues to outsell the RC by 2 to 3 folds.

[@seas3142]

Ofcause RC is damn Sexy I will get yellow

[@MrBenditin]

unless you don't want a sedan

[@MrCooljss]

Since I’ve had both sedan first and now the RC I definitely prefer the RC…..drives different and of course looks a lot better being a coupe….just more fun to drive!

[@Axtec36]

RC 350 for me.

[@javiermagana510]

Agreed.

[@XP1769]

The video would be a bit better if you compared a fully loaded IS 350 with the fully loaded RC 350. The price difference is not that large when they are equivalent vehicles. Overall I like the review style!

[@khalidcarrillo1132]

It is only about a 2k premium for the coupe.

[@douglascook5118]

I love my 2019 RC350 F Sport AWD!

[@KlancyP]

Looking to upgrade and these 2 beauties make it hard to decide. I really want the Radical Coupe, but the new ‘21 design of the Intelligent Sport is sleeker and sexier

[@ZZz-ud3bb]

GS 350 was most practical of the 3 - RIP. Great point-by-point comparison. IMHO, the IS fails with infotaiment design - looks tacked-on after-market, while the RC's is integrated in a smooth-flowing design. Once you set your infotainment up, IMHO again, not having a touch screen is not a problem. General issues are handled easily with the touch-pad; your co-pilot can handle complex tasks or you can just pull over.

[@socalguy97]

This is a great video, but also a coincidence. I live in California, but was at this very Lexus dealer a week ago and must have been there about the time you did the video. My Lexus RC 200t broke down and was hit and demolished while parked on the side of I-80. My car is now sitting across the street at the Larry H Miller collision center. Lol. I leased a brand new RC 350 F Sport Black Line Edition and I love it.

[@deemm1265]

RC = Sexy ..... IS = family sedan.... People who want a coupe will always go for the coupe.

[@douglascook5118]

So true! I’m a coupe guy! 😀

[@Mike-cz2yw]

Try parking it in a garage or near another car. Those giant doors get tiring quickly.

[@RyanBurnsRed]

I hope I'll get to own one of these cars before I die

[@wuming9151]

Haha sell you house to get one

[@nhlcfl7733]

Only comment is that after hearing what you said about engine size 4 times (rewound to be sure), this of course is not a 3.6L V6, but a 3.5L.

[@joskjj3625]

Love the is350 Looks nice in my opinion

[@gangatalishis]

I wanted to see 0-60 and quarter mile times for each. Also Lexus please update your interior for the love of god.

[@nallis01]

14.4 for the new IS. It is slower than the outgoing car that is rated for 14.0 and the 2006 + ones were 13.6 or so. They keep getting slower. But all are still faster than the RC 350.

[@urdarkside1]

Tell Lexus to tune the transmission a bit, The responsiveness is sluggish for a 2021 car.

[@calebhardy8530]

I'm surprised they don't use the 8 spd automatic from the camry

[@verde629]

@@calebhardy8530 the rwd has the 8 speed while the awd has the 6 speed

[@calebhardy8530]

@@verde629 oh OK but still weird though

[@verde629]

@@calebhardy8530 yea I agree, I wish they upgraded the engine at least a little bit. Love the new exterior tho compared to before

[@calebhardy8530]

@@verde629 ikr

[@strumpeteer]

Depends on your needs. I'll take the IS four door to take my family and friends in.

[@Kdub5150]

I'm actually at that crossroad . I hv a 2016 rcf coup,thinking bout getting a sedan 2022

[@darrenparachoniak7878]

Good comparison! Agree with the better value and not sacrificing performance.

[@Blackpanther_risen]

RC is my choice, more sporty look and girls luv it. The RC is a 2 door and girls think ur single vs the IS is a 4 door and girls think ur already married w/ kids

[@joskjj3625]

Awesome review as always ben

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

RC for the win ! ! ! 👍👍

[@purefire21]

I want a 2017 rc 350 but they still want 30k for them!

[@DonkeyDongs]

Some places are still asking for $30k for a 2015. The V8s are still at like $50k :(

[@angelamyers2352]

Right!

[@clevelandcarlson5743]

Ben you made the right choice 👍. I.S. better value & more useful 🙂

[@imdoc7872]

I love the new IS but it’s getting too expensive.

[@sausmiit2159]

You may want to check the engine specs, this is not Nissan (3.6) but a 3,5 V6

[@H00D_SW33PA]

Nissan has the VQ 3.5 in the G35's and 350Z's, 3.7 in the G37's and 370Z's

[@BAHRAMCR]

And you can have any interior color you want as long as it is black.

[@wagrj5738]

Rc has better interior material and better built quality than is so rc wins

[@dorranrobinson6207]

There both build by toyota.both build with the same quality

[@raffiolivo3245]

Totally disagree! Both cars are made in Japan on the same assembly plant. Both have the same quality!

[@lukha225]

the front grill is not big enough. You guys think L. should make it larger? 😫😤😂

[@geefim2144]

Interior look exactly the same. Just the IS has the touch screen and little bigger back seats.

[@TheDoltonboy]

My guess is that the RC will get the same interior as the IS in 2022

[@robertgraham5486]

If that ever happens I hope they keep the vents as they are instead of making a couple of them round in the IS ,they said it’s to pay homage to jet engines,that’s just BS and they are ugly,what a step forward in this shit refresh or whatever they are calling it

[@davidwade7681]

RC allll day

[@AddictionForAdrenaline]

They have the same rear tire width btw

[@loganr8184]

Don't tell anyone but I hope Ben flies out to cedar rapids Iowa so then I could meet him

[@mustangshelby5614]

Its a 3.5 L V6

[@bolaeljefe2680]

Is for me...

[@BmwFanBoys04]

A light you can take a video for night

[@BmwFanBoys04]

A light you can take video of night

[@wagrj5738]

@6:10 can't believe the new IS give up using the Alcantara like soft material headliner and replaced with cheap headliner material you found on those cheap German cars, like wtf

[@mentorofarisia371]

The usefulness of a youtube review is to tell me things that I can't see for myself from a spec sheet and photos. And I don't a tinker's dam which one you think is better looking. Try again.

[@kubanskiloewe]

and none of them have a HUD ? I would rather have the GS450H !

[@VPBOYZ904]

Is350 look sexier 😍

[@Limitless415]

Coupe is always sexier🔥

[@xXCoDMoDzXxx]

The older RC front and tail lights make the car look better then the newer RC.

[@tbilisistreets1]

agree

[@angelamyers2352]

I was just saying this!

[@SAYZLEE]

I agree. The styling of the previous generation RC was so aggressive and unique.

[@hernanramirez8365]

@Ben can you do a full review of the RF C, Thank you.

[@BenHardyCars]

Check my Lexus playlist

[@bronxtaskforce01]

Do you mean 3.5 liter Natural Aspirated Engine.

[@tv321123]

The RC is spoiled by it's hacked together chassis resulting in it being smaller than the IS while also being heavier.

[@Alpha-1111]

Its called a couple dude.

[@ILOVEYOUHALFISH]

Coupe *

[@angelamyers2352]

I don’t like the lights in the back of the IS, It looks like a hatchback

[@matiasferrer6400]

Between the two...I'll take the RC 500...

[@2024_Edge]

Good thing that your wearing a mask

[@BenHardyCars]

I do if there are people around me

[@DavidTYoung]

Awesome

[@78FineSmokey]

Sedan =Kids lmao 🤣 #RC =No kids zone 💙💙🏁🏁🍊🍊💯💯

[@calebhardy8530]

It's time for an all new is and rc. The refresh just isn't enough

[@sajjadmahar7655]

Both are same shits! But when you add word “coupe” with Rc then definitely I will go with Rc

[@WesLey-yv8vi]

IS 350 all the way.. RWD with the six cylinder blue on brown

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[@jamesrose298]

The coupe looks better

[@redbaron2448]

What you really said 3.6 Liter. 😂😂😂 it's 3.5 hints the name is350

[@LazyTacoProductions]

RC because i dont have any kids

[@ohhailkingbobby1073]

Did he say 3.6 liter? 😆

[@MrTmenzo]

Meh RC F v8 ftw

[@supervong1]

Even the Corolla or Civic has better leg rooms than these....lol

[@MrBenditin]

You've obviously never sat in a rc

[@boonemeeboonnee5312]

I rather have IS350 more value

[@melrineholt2408]

IS 350 F Sport AWD

[@unclejoemode]

The mask over his mouth my god

[@kksan]

form over function lol

[@24preludeh]

Lexus needs to update It's interiors..

[@pill7507]

Is는 250f sport 타봣고 rc f sport 궁금

[@mpope8136]

Coupe rc

[@MegaAce54]

Why are you wearing a mask bro? you scarrred bro?

[@osofrankg]

Lot better options for 55,000

[@nallis01]

RC 350 is garbage. All generations of the IS 350 have been better performers. This new IS 350 is even slower thsn the previous two but still quicker than the overweight RC.

[@三絕掌]

Take the V8 version then!

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

I dislike the video because that mask,.

[@locutusnj]

I know this video is older.. But please.. Why is this guy wearing a mask when he by himself?? C'mon

[@semperkidboogaloo306]

Why are you wearing a mask for this video? When you are talking and the only one operating *your own* video? Cuz u're not coming in as clear. 🤦‍♂️🙉💯

[@BenHardyCars]

There were people walking around me is why

[@realisangie]

RC all the way because I have it and the performance is 🔥

[@joeelkmeatrogan3224]

Like is There a difference since it's the same engine

[@realisangie]

@@joeelkmeatrogan3224 idk mine has sports plus though

[@austinkusnier6164]

It’s literally the same engine u paid 11 k more for hahaha but ya if you like it then u like it haha

[@realisangie]

@@austinkusnier6164 I specifically wanted the car that I have it’s better looking than the IS350. Plus, I got it early 2020 so yes I love my two door car, no regrets. It’s my dream car.

[@mohkg1017]

@@realisangie no IS looks way better

[@seethingsclearlyawaken3424]

I'm sorry, could you please stop cutting off your words mid-way through? I only understand English or American, not your lingo. I thought you were going to race these cars against each-other? WTF?!