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

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

Long live the 2UR-GSE!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Honestly, this is the real New Supra.

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

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

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! 👏🏽👍🏽😎

Your reviews are second to none 🙌🏼

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

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.

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, you are the poet of cars

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

I hope Lexus always keeps the RC F.

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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

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

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

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

man your a good spokesman!!! Great content.

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

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’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

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

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

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

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

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

Gorgeous Lexus RCF. Period!

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.

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

gorgeous vehicle

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 .

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

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

I own this car now ❤

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.

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

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.

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

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

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?

LEXUS 👌🏻🙂 TOP LUXURY CAR’S

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

This looks way better then the 4series

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

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?

i like the purple m240i bmw coupe that just came out

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.

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

IS-F Sport Performance is their new sub-brand

Always yay for naturally aspirated 👍🏻

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

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.

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.

Long live naturally aspirated engines!!

Alex, its ISF Sport Performance (not F Sport)

RC F vs the Challenger RT Scat Pack 392?

Yass for the Mariah Carey on the Dashboard 😉

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

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.

There’s no replacement for displacement

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

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.

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

I like more the Lexus grille than the one from bmw

Why you don't use American brand's when comparisons all those German and Japanese brand name's are confusing

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

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

Alex❤️

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

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. 😂👍