Lexus RC (2015 to 2020) | Knowledgeable Ranking

Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Lexus RC coupe has the looks to take on the best.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“Striking Lexus RC is one of the most imposing four-seat coupes around, but also has a high-quality cabin and efficient hybrid.”
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Model reviewed: 300h F-Sport
Score: 6 / 10
“In terms of road manners, the Lexus RC doesn’t feel as fun or involving to drive as a BMW 4 Series or even a Mercedes C-Class Coupe.”
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Model reviewed: 300h (2016)
Score: 6 / 10
“The RC 300h is far from the most thrilling car to drive, but the hybrid is a more rational choice because it’s smooth and costs much less to run than the petrol 200t.”
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Score: 6 / 10
“The RC makes its case with individual – not to mention pretty handsome – styling, impressive build quality and an intriguing financial proposition thanks to its hybrid drive system. Unfortunately, it’s not as polished to drive as its main rivals, and it has some pretty fundamental ergonomic issues.”
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Model reviewed: (2015-20)
Score: 6 / 10
“The RC is an odd mix of sporting looks and hardware with an overweight chassis and underpowered engine.”
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Model reviewed: 300h
Score: 6 / 10
“The Lexus RC excels for business users, where its favourable benefit-in-kind rate offers significant tax savings. But private buyers are going to have to pay through the nose for the privilege.”
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Model reviewed: 300h (2016)
Score: 7 / 10
“The Lexus 300h beats rivals on style, comfort and refinement. Misses out on costs and performance.”
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Model reviewed: 200t F Sport
Score: 7 / 10
“More GT than sports car, but those swayed by the RC’s looks will find it a stylish, swift and relaxed car to live with.”
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Model reviewed: 300h
Score: 7 / 10
“The Lexus RC 300h offers hybrid efficiency and one of the most serene driving experiences that money can buy. And did we mention how good it looks?”
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Model reviewed: (2014-2020)
Score: 6.6 / 10
“The rakish Lexus RC is a well-built luxury coupe, but it’s not as fun as rivals.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Lexus RC hybrid is a sharp-suited coupe that offers an eye-catching alternative to conventional petrol and diesel-powered alternatives. But it doesn’t have the pace to match its looks.”
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Model reviewed: 300h
Score: 5 / 10
“The Lexus RC 300h was an unusual prospect – a hybrid coupe – but it was neither the best hybrid nor the best coupe you could buy.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The Lexus RC F might seem old fashioned, but its recipe still holds lots of appeal.”
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Model reviewed: 300h
Score: 6 / 10
“Lexus’ sporty coupe looks sharp and drives tolerably, but is a better GT than a sports car.”
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Model reviewed: 200t F Sport
Score: 7 / 10
“More GT than sports car, but those swayed by the RC’s looks will find it a stylish, swift and relaxed car to live with.’
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Lexus RC takes the idea of niche models to the extreme by offering you a GT coupe fitted with either a 223PS 2.5-litre hybrid petrol engine that sips fuel or a 464PS naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre V8 petrol, which definitely doesn’t.”
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Model reviewed: 200t F-Sport
“The RC 300h is a no-brainer for company car drivers against the 200t; as good as it is, the latter just doesn’t offer enough driver appeal to forego the economy of the hybrid drivetrain.”
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Model reviewed:
“Not really a sporty coupe nor a necessarily luxurious one, the RC’s appeal is more a combination of its unmistakeable looks, low speed refinement and high equipment levels.”
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Model reviewed: 300h F Sport
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re looking for a hybrid driver’s car then the Lexus RC is one of the best options.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Lexus RC is a dramatic looking coupe. Will turn more heads than popular alternatives. It’s likely to be very reliable.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“If we were judging the merits of a coupe on the strength of its styling and equipment, the Lexus RC would be the class-leader.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The RC 300h makes more sense on the used market.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7.6 / 10
“The Lexus RC boasts great rakish coupe looks, but handling falls short of rivals’ standards.”
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Model reviewed:
“Nip ‘n’ tuck has transformed Lexus RC 300h into a hottie with superb sound system and aggressive styling.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
“Forgettable engine and transmission in a sporty-looking package. A sheep in wolf’s clothing.”
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Model reviewed: 300h
Score: 5 / 10
“Forgettable engine and transmission in a sporty-looking package; the RC 300h is a sheep in wolf’s clothing.”
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Model reviewed:
“Well built, good to drive and luxurious, the RC is a credible alternative to the German-made two-door coupés that dominate the market. It’s rather ostentatious in style but has more of a cruising role than an overtly sporty one.”
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