Super TestCar reviews - Lexus - RC - 350Lexus modelsOverviewAustralia gets another cracking rear-drive coupe option with Lexus RC 35026 Nov 2014 SINCE the first Lexus rolled off the production line 25 years ago, the Japanese car-maker has built a loyal customer base with a range known for its luxury, comfort and customer service. But in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the company has been diversifying its range which has now grown to include a choice of large SUVs and a small hatchback in addition to the large sedans on which its name was built. Now the company is looking to capture yet another segment with younger and performance-focused owners in its sights – a move which began with the V8-powered IS-F and hyper-exclusive, hyper-fast LFA. The next step in the attention-grabbing sports model plan is the car you see here and the company's first volume coupe – the RC 350. Lexus says the two-door coupe will inject passion into the brand, attracting a whole new type of customer with unique looks, rear-drive handling and a true GT package, but without compromising the synonymous Lexus luxury. Priced from $66,000 before on-road costs and packing a 233kW front-mounted V6, on paper the newest Lexus looks as though it will give the German rear-drive coupes a run for their money. We spent a day putting the RC 350 through its paces to see if measures up against BMW's fresh 4 Series, Audi's pretty A5 and the C-Class coupe from Mercedes. Click here for the full review... GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 November 2014 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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