Review: 2015 Lexus RC350 AWD F-Sport

[@bodhifyer]

People don't realize that in person, this thing looks absolutely stunning

[@carlos-mu6fp]

bodhifyer I know this is old but this looks stunning in video.

[@Hackiesacker007]

Glad you mentioned reliability. My Lexus ES is at 206,000 miles and going strong.

[@mucialmichaud8020]

What's the year?

[@xplorefurther]

Are you in the north east?

[@woodsoncircle]

+1. I'm at 178k on my 14 GS 350 and it rides like brand new. 0 issues. ZERO. Nothing like Lexus RELIABILITY.

[@stephendibari5010]

I have a 2002 ES300 with 168k miles. Changed out the struts last summer after the rear ones were leaking. Drives like new now and the rear end sits up High like it was designed. Fit and finish is unparalleled, build quality is amazing, not a creak or rattle anywhere

[@chrisrivera9531]

This car looks way better in person than in videos or pictures in my opinion XD

[@brandonmedina1658]

Chris Rivera my boy has the rc 300, they look way better in person

[@datacipher]

I actually thought it looked more bland and less sleek in person. I felt the q60 looked better in person than in pics - it’s sleeker, sportier and classier simultaneously than the rc. On the other hand, it has the now questionable Nissan reliability.... sigh.... still looking for my next car.

[@marcoAKAjoe]

@@datacipher why does it now have the Nissan reliability? Wtf

[@thoughtprovoked8030]

@@datacipher I was looking at the q60 but there’s less features, the gauges look ugly, and the screens suck. Not saying the screen in the Lexus IS much better but the gauge is much nicer. My biggest gripe with the q60 when driving it is the steering feel, you get almost zero feedback from the wheels to the steering wheel, feels super weird

[@smartasianfriend9940]

@@thoughtprovoked8030 I haven't driven this Lexus but most Lexus feel numb to me.....comfortable...nice cruisers...and I can see why the grandpa's love them....but not much feel...in fact Toyota's of all kinds have little feel to me.

[@seanpittacora9668]

I own a GS350 f sport and I cannot agree more with what Matt said. Everything he said took the words right out of my mouth. I have about 7500 miles on mine and all of those miles were enjoyed immensely! Great review as always Matt, keep up the great work! Anyone with questions feel free to ask!

[@pm512]

Some of you need to get to Lens Crafters quick. Lexus and Audi have the best interiors on the market. Period

[@kiddcisco]

This car is solid, spoke with an owner of one, guy was 67 and he was like a kid so excited about it. Would love to own one for sure

[@dr.r.k.shaffer555]

@@kiddciscoI own one and love it...70 y.o.

[@LN_06]

I test drove this car a few months back and I can confirm that the car is incredibly easy to drive and the visibility is great for a coupe. Only thing I didn't like so much was that the seats felt too firm for my personal taste but like Matt said, they do hold you in place quite well. Also, the power is plentiful, but it's nothing overly impressive. Again, personal taste and opinion. Another great review, Matt!

[@vikk5459]

I drove one of these this summer. It looks SO much better in person (looks great here too) and for the few hours that I had it, everyone was staring. It's a great car.

[@Brett7777]

People need to stop reviewing this car as sports car. It is Grand Touring Car. Performance wise it has enough to put a smile on your face and be a daily driver that has Toyota reliability. If you want a track weapon then you need to go Mercedes or bmw , Porsche Stang Etc. This daily cruiser with some pep and style. Dude in my Aunts Condo has one these. He said woman love the car for some reason. His Porsche was all guy compliments. Got a good chuckle at that.

[@norway678]

Brett B F sport

[@1970borntorun]

You're a moron. First of all, no one said this car is in the same class as a Porsche or BMW M3. BMW hasn't built a good 3 Series since the e90 Era. Audi A4 are overrated and have numb steering. Mercedes are a snooze-fest ( even the E350 Sport Sedan ) and my 2013 G37x is more visceral and playful than all those cars I mentioned, combined. The IS Series F Sport cars are finally(!) showing the World that Lexus CAN build a wonderful Sport Sedan that is as good or better than the Germans. Class dismissed...

[@dr.r.k.shaffer555]

Exactly. Luxury, touring coupe! Love mine.

[@StreetSpeed717]

I've really warmed up to these cars over the last year or so lol, Great review Matt editing always getting better!!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+Street Speed 717 Thanks Mike!

[@umarery]

Are you guys friends irl?

[@NickMurray]

Great review Matt. Nice to see Lexus making fun cars again. The only real disappointment I find with the current RC350 is that the performance does not come near the other cars in this segment (440i, S4 etc). To much weight for that engine. Now the RC-F is another story.

[@JF-ns5zs]

hey Nick, similar to what I was thinking too.. last generations e92 335i has a larger power output and faster times, weird how slow they made this car

[@JF-ns5zs]

hey Nick, similar to what I was thinking too.. last generations e92 335i has a larger power output and faster times, weird how slow they made this car

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+Nick Murray Thanks Nick! Yeah I think the RC350 is still more for the person that wants a stylish and sporty coupe, but not the absolute best performance. Like you said, that's what the RC-F is for.

[@HakeemKazak]

+Nick Murray it isn't weird how slow they made the car, Lexus just doesn't go all in for performance...even something like the LFA wasn't even considered fast for its class. If you want all out performance go for an Audi or BMW but if you want a little more refinement/daily drivability and proven tech for good reliability (traditional NA V6/V8, torque converter auto, proven platforms) then the Lexus is the way to go. Most potential owners of cars in that class especially in the US are not going to be exploiting anywhere near the handling and power limits of them, so for the public roads daily drivability and reliability should probably be bigger factors to consider.

[@nickcaesar7650]

Pipa Cacao all those safety/luxury/tech things add weight.

[@LacoteCohen]

The RC is an amazing car to drive, not as quick as the 435i but still a blast to drive!

[@capricorneo6645]

Lexus and Infiniti are the most reliable luxury cars. I will never understand how these crappy german engineers cant seem to find a way to do the same with the Benz and Bimmers.

[@topchoiceauto9626]

Lol so you mean all Japanese automakers besides Honda/acura

[@Krezo200]

Bo Al-sharef planned obsolescence, japanese dont do it so hard (and i love them for it)

[@kgisabeast]

Bo Al-sharef why would they make them more reliable when people keep buying them regardless of how unreliable they are, they make even more money at the dealership for repairs

[@Apacel08]

Infiniti's reliability is complete shit I know a couple people that have infiniti's and they are always in the shop I hate Nissan/Infiniti vehicles.

[@trippplefive]

Bo Al-sharef prices at their service centers probably has something to do it.

[@cobra454tim]

I just asked Lexus on FB to please give you more cars to review !

[@TheWhiteOctopus]

I have a 2016 Fsport RWD and I really like it. I really fell in love with that aggressive front end. It is a bit of a pig but its got enough guts to have fun. I do wish it had another 50 horsepower. The interior is gorgeous and the gauges are great. It drives beautifully, but the mileage is pretty bad. I live in a big city and avg 16mpg and I spent about 1/2 my time in Sport+. I do HATE the infotainment system and the temp control sensor things are annoying. The stereo is indeed epic.

[@lcameeno1]

Youre a white octopus

[@EmptyHeadHeavyFoot]

Kinda late but we got the lexus RX350 and it gets good mpg with my mom driving. I am constantly at 16L/100km LOL ... cant stop doing pulls in it

[@chickenricesteak541]

Exhaust and tune solved that for me lol

[@patricioperez7323]

Really? I figured it would have better mileage because it’s a v6 with a sport or Econ setting. I thought the lc 500 would be the worst mileage because it’s a v8

[@adileo4991]

i watch all of your reviews. just wanted to let you know that at 9:12; camera angel is amazing and something you have never used before. Try using it more :)

[@azhariqbal1212]

What ever you said is absolutely true because I got one and this car is beautiful people just love it. I was going for BMW 4 coupe but when I saw this OMG. Nice review

[@iTzDark740]

I remember seeing the white and blue RCF at the Pittsburgh Auto Show last year..i fell in love.

[@azguitar]

This is THE best review of the Lexus RC350 AWD. It's a great car that gets very little recognition in the press.

[@robertjdm]

Your channel is blowing up now. Trade the mustang in on one of these. We can see how much you love it. Looks like it puts a bigger smile on your face then the mustang.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+robert335ijb4 I do love it, but if I was spending 50k+ for a car, it'd be a Shelby GT350.

[@robertjdm]

+subaruwrxfan mmmmm! GT350!

[@robertjdm]

+subaruwrxfan if you did see my comment on the view from the passenger side window.... It's awesome. It gives a really nice view of the whole inside of the car. Keep up the good work!

[@richicamacho7989]

Or a Bullt?

[@lorrainenewman1904]

I have this car and looooove it. Very fast and drives great. I like fast cars and this one is absolutely up there with the best.

[@chasedrgc1223]

Freaking love this car. In Molten Pearl, this car stands out beyond anything else in the segment. Compared to the 4 series, it drives well but the BMW does have the edge. Overall though, an incredible car.

[@MrTugrulBerk]

Perfect blend of sportiness and luxury on a daily car...just nailed it Matt! Congrats on how much you've come so far, and, regarding how much I love and wanted to see "especially you" review the RC, I have enjoyed your review very much. If you can hear me Lexus USA; hook this man up with everything you've got!.. sporty versions of your models of course, lol.

[@Lipsmacker6]

I picked up my RC 350 Fsport on Monday. And I'm enjoying every minute when I drive it. Great car and lots of fun. I'm in New Jersey too! And do agree with others when I say the license plates are ugly.

[@GustavLjungberg]

I watched one of your earliest reviews. You have developed so much in quality! Both in editing and filming :-)

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+GL Automotive Thanks, I try!

[@pedrof830]

+GL Automotive Well, he's a married man now, what do you expect?

[@SSFlyer]

honestly probably one of your better reveiws! very well rounded and complete and interesting at every turn. Very well done matt keep up the good work!

[@quinnpd]

I bought a 95 Eclipse in 00. I have finally decided it is time for a new car and have decided on the RC 350. Your video really helped. Thanks.

[@deemm1265]

A very nice review. Great job with details. It appears you are someone who like cars and can do an intelligent review. Not brain washed by some of other reviewers who don't know the Lexus brand as they just stuck with BMWs.

[@everythingihad8967]

that's why I watch your reviews and updates you keep it honest all the time no commercial BS ....

[@nja3224]

The RC 350 is not going to blow anyone away who is looking for HP or speed. If that's important to you, Lexus has other models you might find more to your liking. However, if you're interested in luxury with a little bit of an edge, this might be for you.

[@arch417powersports]

The ugly yellow license plate ruins the nice blue color.

[@vitomunez6454]

Right!

[@jonnyz4868]

+archinuk417 It's moreso because it says New Jersey.

[@Rebel_71123]

No. The grill that looks like a vagina after birth is what ruins the blue color.

[@TheGetawayer]

Good to see you driving press cars again, Matt ! Still wished you'd try a few new angles and stuff when you have a car for a few days. I feel like I can't blame you for that, but you seem to use the word nice and sweet so often that your reviews never seem to surprise me? Can you say it like that ? Probably the wrong car for me to comment on, because I hate the new Lexus design:) All the best for 2016 buddy !

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+TheGetawayer Thanks Guido! I'm always trying to expand my vocabulary but when giving my first impressions off-the-cuff, I guess I just slip back into using the words that come to mind first. If it was warmer outside I'd take a wider variety of shots, but with the salty roads and cold temps, being outside and filming a car that was pretty dirty most of the week was something I wasn't up for doing. I've been scoping out some new locations to film at in the spring though to help step things up a bit! :)

[@oneslowwdsm]

+subaruwrxfan Idk man it seems like you're bs'ing when you say this car "looks good from every angle." It's pretty hideous from almost every angle, most carry this opinion. Wheel gap in the front the size of Texas but then in the rear, there's almost none. I understand you can't be so brutally honest when a dealer gives you a car to review. If you look closely, you can see hints of the old SC 430 in this car which was voted ugliest and worst car ever built by Top Gear at one point. Nice interior though.

[@cwillfrommd]

+subaruwrxfan I test drove this car last week. I am very pleased and noticed this car is as good as my 450 hp Lexus IS F but still I'm gonna trade it with 2017 GTR this fall. You made a good point that Lexus always win reliability when compared to german brands.

[@darthmalvado1]

This review is a big reason why I’m getting one of these (2016 model). Great job Matt!

[@zachg9065]

You talking about the AWD system reminded me of the AWD system in my Infiniti G37x. We recently got some snow where I live and I was anxious to get the car out and play around. I must say it is a very playful car and very eager to slide the back end out around corners and it will pull legitimate drifts. It is certainly RWD bias.

[@mrraymond99]

Just watched this video and really enjoyed it ...great job! Got a giggle at the very beginning when you where talking so very fast!

[@aaroneberle5920]

The offer still stands, you're welcome to come review my 2014 IS350 F Sport RWD. Or try and make a request to Lexus to compare and contrast. The 8spd automatic in RWD-trim is much better btw!

[@nbaldo003]

I remember the old days when lexus was just a nicer camry. They've come such a long way since then. I would consider a Lexus for my next car. They have completely upped their game since just 10 years ago

[@highwaywarrior]

I came here from your "goodbye to my brz" video. I have to say your review quality has SKYROCKETED since then. Keep it up! Great job. I would love to hear a lot more about what you don't like about the cars you're reviewing, even if you think they're great vehicles. Also looks like you could use a buddy to follow you around to get more external, in-motion shots. I'm subscribing because I think you're great.

[@kidjoker0737]

Awesome review I love Lexus and this car is an absolute home run.

[@abxian4429]

great review matt i like how you included the quarter mile time and 0 to 60

[@blucas3578]

This and the RCF are definitely on the list of dream cars. Such beautiful cars. Great review man!

[@airsoftboy32]

Great to finally see this review! This car is hands down the best looking in its segment!

[@bradenmchenry995]

This car will not age well. even now I'd say more than half the people hate how it looks. interior build quality is sub par as well

[@masterdra329333]

+Braden McHenry exact opposite. car will age like fine wine.

[@bradenmchenry995]

+masterdra329333 this is not classic beauty. Aston db9 is ageless. This is a terrible design exercise

[@masterdra329333]

+Braden McHenry This is classic beauty. This is......Lexus.

[@airsoftboy32]

+masterdra329333 exactly, Lexus is pioneering a new design language that will go down in history!

[@475thehitman]

this is my favorite car review channel!

[@VqVick]

The intro song always gets me hyped

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

COOL Review: 2015 Lexus RC350 AWD F-Sport

[@Rizzy_K]

These cars look amazing

[@MauiKao]

great review, Matt! Been waiting for you to review this car. thank you!

[@otherd]

My parents own one and I'd have to say your review is spot on. My only personal criticism of the car is that the seats are way too firm on the bottom section for extended drives. I took it on a 800 mile trip last summer and definitely had a case of numbutt after a couple hundred miles. It's not as sharp or as quick as true sports coupe, but it's exactly what you'd expect from a Lexus coupe. BTW, my daily driver is a 2015 Ecoboost. Like minds. :)

[@otherd]

I must be lacking in padding. Now if they offered Recaro's in it...

[@nja3224]

You look like you had fun driving this car. It's a great car.

[@robertjdm]

I love the view from the passenger window.

[@maximus9401]

I could really see you in this car in a few years. It really is fitting to your tastes. If this was offered in a manual, or if the RC-F was offered in a manual, you'd probably be all over it right (price aside, of course)? It's a great option for long term ownership, like you said

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+maximus9401 It really did fit me well, it's just in a tricky place in the market. I still love my Mustang and would rather have a GT over this car for much less money. I'd take the RC-F over the GT probably, but for RC-F money I'd rather have a Shelby GT350 haha. Love the Lexus but there's a lot of competition.

[@maximus9401]

subaruwrxfan very true

[@griffsmotorthings]

Candid Matt "Let's just turn on this back road... and see how she does" with a grin. Lol every video! love it. Although at the back road point on the 350z you seemed to enjoy it SO much more.

[@Spizike47]

Hopefully you can test out an RC-F soon, I'm looking into buying one soon and would really enjoy watching your point of view on the cat 👍🏽

[@Spizike47]

Car

[@aydenr2060]

Thanks for your reviews...and your intros are slick. Compared to other auto experts they are so focused on gas mileage and engine ratings. You see the whole package. Can I recommend you add the prices of the new cars. In the real world not everyone can buy a luxury car

[@jrcook333]

Such a nice car for such a low price😍

[@MrHav1k]

Not a bad looking car at all. I like the look of the IS350 more though and I really wish they'd bring the ISF back.

[@Sonic_Axe]

Nice job with the review. You hit all the points I was interested in.

[@mchipudhla]

always very honest, very sincere, normal, easy to understand and informative, thanks for vids. God bless you

[@clairekennedy8767]

I hope my mom gets this for her next car, she had a Celica and now a solara convertible, she likes to buy new and have the car for 7-10 years. These are the only cars that lasted that long without repairs. So says she'll over buy from Toyota/Lexus from Now on and since they don't have a convertible she's waiting but is eyeing the RC

[@alieaston6474]

Great reviews man, seriously you're style is just so great and unique and when will you be reviewing a new GT-R or maybe an AMG GTS?

[@Rasheedamcclintock77]

I love when he says "It has a 5.1 surround sound " and then says it has 17 speakers!!!! Lol.. 5.12???

[@stefankoles]

Such a beautiful car...i love this lexus and the interior its the best interior iv seen

[@coolmack22]

absolutely gorgeous!

[@TariqMansour1990]

I love watching your reviews

[@9freelandk]

Great review and it's amazing how far this channel has come. I don't even watch TV anymore, I just look forward to shows like this.

[@pkprinceq5677]

Love it! hopefully my next car.

[@MrComputereviews]

the problem with the AWD lexus is that they only get a 6 speed unlike the rwd cars with the 8 speed

[@StephaniePursley]

I REALLY wish Lexus would have made a 6 speed MANUAL transmission version of this car (and I mean stick shift NOT paddle shifters)!

[@johnbaca6933]

Omg finally I been waiting for this. Thank you

[@NOFATCHICK1]

hey Matt did you ever considered getting a used rc350 over the mustang GT premium?

[@AvgrSteven22]

I must have this car!!! Great review as always! (:

[@kingofswordsaquarius4036]

I've heard all bad reviews on the Lexus. I luv the way it looks though also bro

[@DaRkKnIgHt_0870]

Hey Matt this was an awesome review, I think this was the review I needed to make my decision. Thank you so much for everything you do. Maybe one day you can feature my car

[@haseebrehman2471]

Finally a video from you

[@peterh7575]

drove the rc 350 f, and the RC F (v8) the sound on the v6 was quite bad we thought, and any pull on the highway (starting at 50mph, the engine basically gives up, no power, you hit, 4k, 5k rpm, all it does is more noise from the engine). The comfort was really good, and the seats were great. The steering was great too. (though at the top, it was a little too thin, it was a little weird, but not a big deal). Oh, and very quiet cabin, for sure. super comfortable for longer drives..

[@Toyota4Life]

+Peter H I drove the RC350 and RCF and I agree with NOTHING you said. My review of the RC350 was spot on with this video. A very good sport luxury coupe.

[@peterh7575]

Toyota4Life the rc350 on the highway, at like 50mph, or 60, and punch it to pass, nothing happens, just more noise. and very poor acceleration, that was the main issue for us. Oh and the noise of the engine, very weird sounding.

[@Toyota4Life]

Peter H Why did I not notice the crap your saying and why didnt the reviewer in this video mention none of what your saying ? Dont ever become a car reviwer

[@peterh7575]

Toyota4Life you probably did not notice because you didn't do any highway pulls. In small streets, or country roads, the rc350 did very well, good torque, very well matched with the transmission. but on highway, it's very poor. Maybe you should have spent a little more time with the car, testing different aspects and dynamics of it. Furthermore, if you're familiar with subaruxfan, you should know that when a car is properly quick, his reaction is quite different, here's it's like a , well, not bad.. not bad... in this review he didn't have the maniacal smile he often shows. I can't believe you didn't see that the car was sluggish. but maybe, your needs are different than mine, maybe a prius is plenty for you. Oh, and if you check engineer's explained review of the rc350, i completely agree with him, check his. Again, people are different, have different needs, I wished the rc350 had more power, better power delivery (yes, we tried all modes), as I wanted to buy it, i think it looks great and is very comfortable, and the steering was very nice, the engine? nope. The rc350 is a great GT cruiser, that looks sporty but ain't. Therefore, we're skipping this car. hopefully the q60 will do better.

[@nliew]

+Peter H +Toyota4Life After reading multiple comments by Toyota4Life on this video, its clear that he is a fanboy of this car. Any insult thrown at this car, he will rebuttal. Speed and acceleration can differ from person to person depending on the car we are used to driving. Toyota4life clearly thinks 0-60mph in 5.7 is fast. While we would probably agree a time around the 4.5 second mark is more adequate. I'm sure even Matt would agree that this car's acceleration is significantly slower than other cars in this price range.

[@tonyramos510]

I love your videos matt!! I was waiting for this review. my dream car one day :0

[@realestsavage7906]

is this car good for tall people?

[@Suction_]

Jezza said this car (well the v8) was bad. I disagree. It looks awesome and sounds great. It may not be a track monster, but for a comfy GT car, I think it passes easily. Plus its a Lexus, so it wont loose value and it will definitely be reliable

[@MrPl0xygen]

I heard it will do 60 in 5.3 for the AWD?! Even the is350 f sport will do 60 in 5.3 for AWD and 5.5 for RWD ???

[@CoupeLouver]

So torn between buying this or an SS or challenger RT

[@NickvdVen]

i like your intro very much !! keep up the good work

[@ericji2001]

All ur review are talking about very nice, most of potential buyer are coming to see the disadvantages...

[@thomdoe1]

Cool car and cool review! 👍🏽

[@Numbahz]

Would you consider this for your next car? I have a 2014 is and love it and was considering trading it in towards the end of the year for a 2015 rc, certified.

[@Numbahz]

Would you consider that for your next car? I have a 2014 is and wanted to look for a certified 2015 rc towards the end of the year.

[@Reemo4Life]

Will you the lexus gs-f to review? good wok on your videos from a long time subscriber you came a long way!

[@abuzahrashraf]

Love the looks. it looks like a price if folded origami

[@walterd7331]

How do these cars take to engine mods? Can I squeeze a respectable amount of power without breaking the bank?

[@travisl1759]

Why did the 2015 RC get the updated steering wheel buttons but 2016 IS still uses old ones....

[@pira.kathir]

It was nice to see that you had a lot of good things to say about this car. Do you think you would be able to review a 4G Mistubishi Eclipse

[@starion9405]

19 miles/gallon? How much the RC F will need?

[@li_auto8028]

Out of all the cars you've reviewed, what car has accelerated the quickest when you turn on to the back road

[@eedoamitay3341]

It looked very quick, but I'm confident in saying that this is definitely not thw fastest accelerating car he's gone down a backroad; what about that Camaro few weeks ago

[@li_auto8028]

+billy thorton lol I'm pretty positive that this is not the fastest car he's reviewed 😂. Gtr?!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+Mxgt I'd say it's probably the GT-R still.

[@coureurdebois]

that 1st shot was good, and this car is hella sexy.

[@vincefernandez9459]

Maybe just a bit of constructive criticism: how 'bout cutting down on "loving" the "nice" things. Other than that, your observations are very enjoyable.

[@jrpbabowler21]

Would love to have this as a daily.

[@Raw_Anthuan]

My future car

[@dontbotherreading]

I wish they had a sedan version of this, same exact styling just 4 doors

[@コミ-e8z]

IS 350 F Sport?

[@dontbotherreading]

I meant with the exact same styling, I'm very fond of the tail lights on this car

[@Revitalyzed]

I cannot stand looking at this car in stock formation after seeing two Rocket Bunny versions of it locally at meets and shows. The wheel gap and the width doesn't look the same! Nonetheless, it's an awesome car. I can see why people don't like the front, but it has grown on me.

[@Snipingbentleys]

Are these still bulletproof after 125k?

[@justusguerrieri2509]

While you're talking and reviewing the drive, it'd be more engaging for the viewer to include more dash cam views of the road. Otherwise, love your vids Keep it up!