Lexus RC 350 2021 review | V6 coupe driven | Chasing Cars

[@leeroyjenkins867]

incredibly happy that you included servicing/maintenance costs!!! this is why you guys are my favourite car youtubers :)

[@malcolmscott4150]

I love the RC350 as a luxury sporty coupe which is sadly a rare combination - the blue test car with the contrasting beige interior just looks fabulous compared to black the Germans usually come with and is great value :) great review Tom

[@Michael_Mears]

It seems to be more of a Grand Tourer to me. No digital speedo...no worries. Smurf (Crystal) Blue with Honey leather...very nice. Fuel consumption...as expected. 18" wheels...good choice for Aussie goat tracks. Nice recipe for sure.

[@ravingmad765]

Brilliant review. I love how you find the sweet spots in the range.

[@gottagetpaybaq1]

These cars are best bought used . Trust me , I have one

[@ravingmad765]

6.5sec and a revved out V6 will provide lots more thrill time than a blink and you've lost your licence sub 5sec turbo.

[@shogunero3.6]

EXACTLY

[@Nico-vt4il]

Excellent review Tom - the 2GR series of engines are one of the best engines out there! Thank you!

[@lesbray3504]

Have a 3 series right now M340i is appealing but Lexus Toyota longevity is also appealing a Lexus that is both luxurious and handles well sounds like an option worth exploring

[@cluckinbell1974]

Humble flex in the luxury coupe market

[@johnwilliamson6442]

It is refreshing to find an automotive journo who identifies the big problem with over size wheels on cars marketed to Australia. This is something I have been whining about for years. I want a big get output engine with wheels/tires suited for Australia’s great backroads. I ride those roads on a BMW adventure bike and our roads all up and down the east coast are world class for pleasurable riding and driving BUT, if in a car, the big BLING wheels spec’d for Aussie imports are totally unsuited, if not stupid. Please keep on pointing this out.

[@94vrcommodore]

Nice looking car. I'd love to give it a drive too. I've never needed a digital speedo in my car, although I'm old school :)

[@Junior6502001]

I drove a Lexus IS 250 Sports Luxury for a few years and was very happy with its reliability, fit and finish. I am sure the RC 350 is a superb cruiser. Would consider one. Note: love these shots at Akuna bay 👍

[@alanrogel195]

Should I buy a rc350 2015? 😅

[@KK-qi6mt]

Does this car have any advantage over the is350 (ignoring the looks)? Is it the same, better or worse car dynamically?

[@danielboyd9380]

great review...I own one. Very happy with it.

[@chasingcars]

Good to hear.

[@bossingko]

Nice car nice video review nice jacket

[@dhrubonildas]

Isn’t the RC300h (Hybrid) available here in Australia?

[@glennbell5075]

Love the Lexus reviews :-)

[@smiddysmidton8313]

Tyre sidewalls - underrated in 2021

[@philiplee7604]

Could you incorporate in each review an opinion on seat comfort, lumbar support etc… it would be appreciated.

[@nishs2680]

A family member has one of these, it simply is stunning to look at, very luxurious on the inside too. I found the transmission was a bit slow and laggy to shift after pulling the paddles.

[@chasingcars]

They've fixed that gearbox trait.

[@nishs2680]

@@chasingcars thanks for letting me know, do you know if existing owners can get a software update for that?

[@durazing]

$79 924 Drive away in NSW. Is negotiation even viable with Lexus, especially given the low supply for most cars gkobally?

[@ravingmad765]

Do the back seats fold? I passed on a IS250 about 10 years ago because the seats didn't fold= can't put surfboards inside.

[@Bilsoncomm]

Great car, great value that the euros can’t compete with in Australia

[@micardo2911]

Hey there, can anyone fact check this: I thought the f-sports came with an LSD, and the luxury without.

[@dr.r.k.shaffer555]

Love mine

[@analysethis6061]

Nice , honest review Tom,like always. Looking forward to Lexus Nx 2022 review. Most awaited mid size Suv with a complete exterior and interior overhaul. Most reliable luxury cars. I still cannot make up my mind between Is300 or is300h or is350. Absolute beauties in their own way.

[@thisguyrighthere4634]

I hope those are not in US dollars over there. This is a 56K car and RCF is starting at 65K in the US

[@martintokinaga5261]

Tom, why are you driving it so slow ?

[@Ian-qg2vi]

What about comparing that to kia stinger...

[@mahammadshariff4257]

Lexus to Kia, what a joke! To ever making a 😆

[@truestar9436]

Good review Tom. The let down is the interior for me.

[@letsseeif]

Some 'sticker shock' given it looks rather like a top Camry. However, if you intend to keep it for longer than usual, LEXUS is the way to go.

[@aerodynamic8780]

Great vid

[@chasingcars]

Thanks!

[@Mexxx65]

Nice spec for a RC Coupe!

[@chasingcars]

Somebody had a good eye when choosing the colour and trim.

[@zaamuro8408]

@@chasingcars Liking the lighter blue exterior paint.

[@damo5701]

@@chasingcars Tom, a quick question, where did you film the review? lovely spot. An observation, just over $70K before on roads sounds like great value, but that translates to $81,463 on the road in most states.

[@blackdove6713]

The F Sport means you dont get real wood trim either. Get the normal one

[@stephendibari5010]

This RC 350 needs to be the F sport version. Giving up too many options with the standard model

[@chasingcars]

Ah, but the standard model drives so sweetly!

[@stephendibari5010]

@@chasingcars I’m 5 years away from retirement and I’m going to test drive all 3: standard model, F Sport and RCF. One of these will be my retirement gift to myself I like that the standard model has 18 inch rims with more rubber from rim to floor which gives a nicer ride but other than i like all the F Sport features over the standard model.

[@AR-mx1lo]

I've test driven both RC and IS with v6 and even though the build quality is pretty impressive, they're not that fun to drive compared to cars bmw and audi produce. So it's really hard to convince a young wealthy person to spend that much money on a car that feels grown up and forgettable. That's why you usually see mature people in their 50s and 60s behind the wheel of a lexus.

[@chasingcars]

But it is fun to drive

[@chloespencer8632]

lol iv owned all sorts of non M / amg / rs euros And only fun euro I enjoyed a lot was e46 330ci My RC is everything I ever wanted out of all the euros

[@seth1455]

But that grill though

[@Kruse1]

Big block?

[@jamesrebbechi4471]

Me too 😂

[@dijiayu2484]

why my 2019 edition service is $800 in melbourne, lol

[@kristians2704]

I would much rather have the new 4 series with it’s 🐽 grille.

[@chasingcars]

That’s the luxury of choice in a healthy new car market.

[@didixon4227]

I have a Volvo XC90

[@Michael_Mears]

I see it. I like it. I want it. Shut up and take my money!

[@bush7788]

buy a stinger, capped price servicing for 7 years, 7 year warranty, more room in the back, faster, cheaper.

[@wasdwasdwwasd]

Very different demographic, less refined, likely worse customer service and a far worse interior.

[@djcoronel]

this isn't a sports car, it's much more of a grand tourer.

[@nesterphoenix2387]

NO MORE SUVs! I’m not a soccer mom.

[@JJ-wi2uw]

I actually prefer the look of the IS 350 :-O

[@liamdoyle9559]

Lexus is a great car but two things let it down badly. The CVT gearbox and a terrible infotainment system.

[@chasingcars]

This car doesn't have a CVT, it's an eight speed torque converter auto

[@thtupid]

Cvt only on hybrids and the ux200.

[@eponymous7910]

The absence of a digital speedo is unacceptable in this day and age

[@chloespencer8632]

You need to get F sport

[@shogunero3.6]

Analogue > digital. Analogue is beautiful to look at.

[@gottagetpaybaq1]

That same shit interior needs to change already

[@BennnWJK]

Blue is totally the wrong colour for this car. Looks like a child’s toy

[@EastWood2004]

Slow, heavy, poor handling and gas guzzling. I would choose the Model 3 SR+.