In 5-10 years from now, we will really appreciate this car for that V8.

Long live the 2UR-GSE!

Your videos are always top notch. But I noticed some repetitiveness in the beginning. Not sure if that's an editing issue or not.

BMW’s are empty money pits, after 5 years and 50k miles you better have deep pockets, it’ll bankrupt you very fast. Can’t compare to a Lexus in terms of reliability and build quality. This LC F is amazing

I don't know if anyone has had this experience, but I got 32 mpg on the freeway at 75-80mph in my 2015 RCF. I drove all the way to AZ from San Francisco and I was shocked at how great the fuel economy was.

Finally someone gets the RC-F

Having owned 3 BMW's, I purchased a CPO RC-350 F sport for 30K. I love it. For those comparing BMW, Merc's, or Audi's, I say lease those, but buy this. My BMW's cost a fortune to maintain while my RC has only had basic maintenance with no issues whatsover. Plus, I love that you do not see many of these on the road.

Good review. As an 2016 RCF carbon/TVD owner, agree with everything except a couple of things. The rev limiter almot hits just under 7500 rpm so it is a high-revving screamer. The carbon roof adds rigidity and is 16 lbs lighter than the steel roof or about 50 lbs lighter than the moonroof so it lowers the center of gravity a lot lower. Also. the IS500 is not an ISF not because RCF is the equivalent of the IS500, but simply because there are lots of things in the RCF for performance that have not been included in the IS500 F-Sport. It only shares the engine/transmission, but none of the other F-specific hardware. Lots of track related hardware, that is. Cooling systems, brakes, tires, wheels, chassis bracings, seats etc. are not in the IS500 F-Sport. IS500 gets rear split folding seats while RCF has a big brace running all across the rear behind the seats. IS500 F-Sport will be positioned lower than the RCF in the product catalog. If one wants a balance between practicality and regular track days then RCF is the better choice, but 90% of the people want the engine so the IS500 would do just as well on the streets, if not better. Anyway. great review to watch.

Absolutely love the 2UR and Lexus's decision to keep it and to put bit into the IS500

Honestly, this is the real New Supra.

Bit of an editing issue towards the beginning... But otherwise, great content as always!!

The exterior on this car is the best in class imo but man that interior is not what I was expecting. Center console straight up hasn't changed since 2016.

I hope this car gets the same redesign the IS series got. I always liked what these cars gave in terms of performance vs long term reliability vs the German cars, but really hated the styling until the recent IS, which in my eyes is just gorgeous! Hope the same team that worked on that refresh is also working one for the RC series.

Naturally Aspirated all the way! I have a ‘16 IS350 FSport and plan to trade it in for a IS500 this Fall. Not normally a brand new car kinda guy, but I want that V8 (with the options I want) before it’s no more. Great review! 👏🏽👍🏽😎

Very nice review. When you think about it. What’s the difference when you go 0 -60 in 3.6 or 4.0 ? Everywhere I drive there a red light in front of me. Love Lexus products

Alex, I would take one of these over a BMW/Magna Steyr Supra or any other Germanic option.

That sound is glorious! I can almost forgive it’s infotainment.

I have the 2019 RCF and cross shopped with the M4. Ended up with the RCF mainly to style, comfort, and reliability. Its really hard to go wrong with all the electronics (and its gremlins) that the German competitors have...

Your reviews are second to none 🙌🏼

Loving that color. Thanks for the always high level review Alex.

I hope Lexus always keeps the RC F.

Alex, you are the poet of cars

Awesome video as always and I am glad that you compared it with the m440i because it surely gives it a different perspective.

The spindle grill has always been handsome. The bmw lung grills are so ugly.

I think Lexus cleaned up the looks nicely with the mid cycle refresh. Definitely more attractive to my eye than the BMW 4, though the Q60 is still the supermodel of this segment imo. Honestly, if I was looking for a model in this segment to be just a road car and not a track weapon, I’d have this over an M4 or a C63 for sure. All the capability and performance I’d need and enjoy and I prefer the NA power delivery. Likely reliability and a more livable demeanor certainly don’t hurt either.

I have a 2018 RC 350 F Sport. It’s a good reliable car with no grenades under the hood. My biggest complaint is it doesn’t handle all that well, lots of body roll. Best thing about it is how well made the interior is.

Love the looks of the RCF and the RC350. Just wish the RC350's performance lived up to its looks.

I am looking to get a 2015-16 in a few months as my current lease runs out. For 35k or so I can get more than enough street performance and 1000% of the reliability of any German product. Also atmospheric V8.

I love Lexus for offering an n/a v8. It has its eco hybrid suvs for the masses and a hardcore v8 for the enthusiasts. I really don’t care that it’s a .2 or 3 secs slower than an M4/ RS5. It has a fantastic sounding V8 and its reliable too

you keep posting every car that catches my eye for the past year now lmfao

Just test drove it yesterday Pros: seats are so soft and plush, honestly I think those seats themselves are more comfortable then Mercedes s class. (all the european cars have hard seats and hard leather panels seems like) Gas consumption is not bad, 15liters/100 with average speed of 27km/h. Cons: Not very fast(faster than my 350 tho), doesn't feel fast immediately when you floor it, maybe even a audi s5 feels faster than this. Touch pad is hard to use as you have to look at your fingers and screen at the same time in order to click onto exactly where you want to click, the mouse on gs is much easier to use

i love my RCF, the V8 exhaust sounds amazing with an aftermarket setup

I think we had a glitch in the matrix in the first two minutes of this video.

oh firstly i LOVE the spindle grill. and second. i'll take LEXUS any time any day. simply for it's gorgeous look and RELIABILITY. thank you . great episode.

I love the RC in general. That one looks great. Great review as always.

Great review, I have the 2015 RCF w perf package and TVD - love it. Looks like you're driving down 84 WB to hiway 1, and I drive that road often.

In reference to the IS500 F Sport you mention in video, it is actually a new trim level known as the F Sport Performance which is sounding like what the original F models were as it appears the F models will be even higher performance in the future.

Another Great Review... Turbos are wonderful but the naturally aspirated engine is very special now; I hope Lexus keep making these types of engines.

I’m looking forward to Alex comparing v8 IS Fsport to Bmw M340ix. Rear biased AWD might be too much to overcome for the IS Fsport. Reliability however - not even close

Someone dropped the ball in the editing room. Literally the same thing being said for the first 2 minutes.

Beautiful vehicle. Very striking. Interior beautiful. Beautiful engine sound. Cool exterior. Lexus comfortable and Lexus. Will roast the tires easily.

man your a good spokesman!!! Great content.

Why don't you put a polarizer on your lens? there's a lot of distracting reflections

Alfa and Genesis should make a coupe now those would be the best looking in the class.

I am sorry, that new bmw grill is nasty to me , I prefer the old m4 m3 grills, idk why lexus rcf is so unsold , it's a reliable for luxurious sport car.

Definitely picking up one of these in 2 or 3 years used as a summer car

I’m gonna take a shot of vodka every time you say “Bucktooth”.......😂

My IS 300 2.0 has the same steering wheel and dash layout. A solid, quiet, reasonably quick car by the way!

The Lexus RCF When buying a performance car is more than who has the fastest 0-60 times

Great car. I know a lot of people that love theirs

I don’t know why Lexus hasn’t added a electronic valve in the exhaust like every other brand in their performance model ! The RCF is seriously muted by the muffler . It really sounds nasty with an after market exhaust and many have the option to get electronic valves but if it was factory it would but 100 times better. To me other than a touch screen some color change ambient lighting a electronic valve exhaust would be almost a perfect vehicle for me .

Great video, Alex! How does the torque vectoring differential feel different from something like Acura's SH-AWD, which can predictively put 70% torque to either rear wheel? TVDs seem much more uncommon than AWD systems like Acuras, so I wanted to know if there's a significant difference.

LEXUS 👌🏻🙂 TOP LUXURY CAR’S

Gorgeous Lexus RCF. Period!

I own this car now ❤

This looks way better then the 4series

I love Alex's reviews. But I do have to say, when Alex reviews a Mercedes or BMW, he never compares them against the Lexus. But when he reviews a Lexus, he always compares them against the BMW or Mercedes. Why?

Great car this is the Lexus I would’ve got

Really hoping the IS500 is a good one, one of the last V8 NA DOHC sedans.

Yet another superb review. In regard to the front grill comparison, I find the Lexus's appearance merely profane, the BMW 4 series is truly offensive.

gorgeous vehicle

There was a glitch in the matrix on front end review.

The most unique car. I would take this over all other competition

Alex you have some repetitiveness going on in the beginning introduction before the size of the car. As you said, the RC-F is probably the best iteration of the RC since the 300 & 350 are honestly too heavy for the I4 turbo & V6. The chassis tuning is spot on & the engine just is a gem. While I would never consider owning a M3 or C63 outside of warranty, the RC-F is a far safer bet. Sure it isn't as fast as the Germans, but you get 8/10 of the speed and a lot more in terms of peace of mind.

I love the RC-F 😍, even if weighs too much

It's nice, it's cool and all that they kept the V8 and V6 N/A but this also mean that it will be trashed against its competitors with turbocharged engines.

I love the way Lexus ref looks but there are three things that I will love Lexus to do A lot more torque, I’ll functioning ram air hood and a six speed manual with the option of overdrive I think if Lexus made These changes they will change the game for their lineup specially the RCS

Alex, sweet sounding 5.0L naturally aspirated V8... Ford Mustang Bullitt anyone?

Outward visibility is restricted in all directions. View out the front is poor due to the upward bulge of the hood after fitting in that V8.

I would wait for new IS-F (hopefully) or even the IS-500

Yass for the Mariah Carey on the Dashboard 😉

Is that an artifact of the digital camera, or do some oncoming cars flash their high beams? I wanted to see if a speed trap was there, but video had editing breaks.

are the mercedes amg c43 & c63 different lengths that significantly ??

Great analysis. IMO this highlights one simple fact that I made before, the M440i is simply overpriced. If I wanted more sport then the LCF is a far better package. If I wanted GT, then the MB E-Class is a much better car for similar money. The BMW is a good car, but it's not great at anything and isn't worth the asking price.

Always yay for naturally aspirated 👍🏻

I like more the Lexus grille than the one from bmw

The biggest disservice to Lexus design is everyone fixating on the spindle grille, since many of the lines and proportions contribute to a larger theme, whereas the kidney grilles don't connect to anything.

I love the look of this car, but if Lexus decided to put their new infotainment in this car, I will purchase one. I am a tech guy and loves technology. You cannot beat the reliability of a Lexus.

IS-F Sport Performance is their new sub-brand

Can't believe that cruise stalk is still in use....bring back unfond memories of my 2000 Camry...Granted it work but ?????

Full LED tail light modules? Rear turn signal indicators don't look like LED.

best intro I've heard in a long time. It sounds like a computer boot chime!

Long live naturally aspirated engines!!

Right.....another car I have to take a second Mortgage on my single wide trailer To have it fixed. At least I don’t have to worry about the hubcaps falling off.

Cant wait to purchase a 2020+ certified preowned RCF. Its overpriced new but a deal as used vehicle.

I adore my rc f got a 2015 in December it’s incredible I get chills just looking at it ik it’s not the fastest or best but it’s my car

i like the purple m240i bmw coupe that just came out

I really thought for 2021 they would add the 10 speed from the LC coupe though.

A shame that too many buyers in this class focus on 0-60(100km) times. In my opinion, that’s the least important metric. Every base Porsche is a better driving car that almost anything else. Same for this Lexus. That V8 and chassis is better than the German options.

Would it be completely out of left field to compare this to the Supra? Naturally aspirated engines are preferable, but top end performance versions should have a forced induction option.

Alex, pls tell Lexus to make a convertible version. Hard top preferred.

Do we really need to forgive a 4.0 sec 0-60 time? 😂 We are so spoiled nowadays!!

The RCF is an intriguing option, but it falls apart, once you start putting it together You can''t get any color other than black or white unless you buy and expensive option package Same goes for upgrading past the base wheels and tires This will be $75k, properly equipped, which hurts its value buy play

As compared to Lexus' new offerings, the front end is really starting to show its age. The headlamps should be updated.

Alex, its ISF Sport Performance (not F Sport)

Your completely repeating at the beginning talking about looks, check your editing. (00:43)

Check that editing...some repetitive clips one after the other in the beginning.

It’s an old engine with old shit gearbox as it was 10 years ago. It’s a direct m4 competitor but you can get m440i do some little software tune and enjoy faster car with all the newest and greatest technologies.

Dear Alex please reread your script or rewatch your video. From 0:40 to 1:20 to 2:20 you have started to repeat your self a lot. Is everything okay? I understand that you like the Infiniti Q60’s looks the best. 😂👍

I would buy one today if there was a manual option!