Does Lexus have MORE WORK to do with the 2019 RC350 F-Sport?
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- The Lexus RC350 F-Sport has been updated for 2019. Under the hood is a 3.5L V6 producing 311 HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On the outside both the front and rear fascias have been updated, along with new head lights. On the inside there a couple changes in finishes, but still a very high level of fit and finish. Has Lexus done enough to raise the bar for the RC350 F-Sport or is there more work to be done?
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People...listen...this isn't a race car...not an M car. Not a performance car. It's a GT Coupe...think 2 door Bentley. Think A5. Think q60 coupe. Not RS5. Not Supra. Not m3. If you want to sit on a piece of hard wood with more road noise than 0db...get an m car and let me know how fast it breaks.
You hit the nail on the head!
@@RaitisRides agreed! on point!!! Love this new style!! just bought 2016 rc350 fsport. beautiful fun daily driver! you can take this on a road trip too with a hot new gf. can't get better than this!!!!
Troy Truong awd ?
ngb802 rdw
Interesting that you mentioned the Supra,as it was originally intended to be the grand touring variant of the Toyota Celica.
Love our rc350, it’s not an f sport and isn’t the fastest thing on the block but the reliability and safety and comfort is well worth the price.
Love this review, love this car, naturally aspirated rear wheel drive, rear wheel steering, no turbo, no supercharger, beauty,,,!!!!!!!!!!
Great review 👍 Lexus is so good it’s laughable that anyone would spend upwards of $70K on euro crap. What little you give up in performance is overcompensated with reliability.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
People with real money don’t much squawk over reliability. It’s nice to have, but if you want true performance, and have the money 💰. You go with the Germans.
@-Can Ameri- Meh, I’m unimpressed with the Germans. They are merely status symbols. You can troll them all day in a Tesla P100D, and you can out class them in a Lexus. Shit even the Caddy CTS-V does it better at just over $100K
JLo - 😂😂😂. “YOU” might not be impressed with German cars but most people in the developed world with a true sense of luxury are. BTW, the only vehicles that sell well for Lexus these days are its FWD-based RX, NX and its Toyota Avalon-based ES, none of which can compete with the Germans. And unlike Audi’s FWD biased lineup, you can’t even get the ES in AWD for Christ sake! Lexus also stopped offering a performance and cabriolet variant for the IS and only offered the LFA for a limited time. 🤦🏼♂️
Speaking of Tesla, looks like Lexus (along with the other Japanese “luxury” brands) will be last to market for pure EVs. Lexus was also late to offer Android Auto / Apple CarPlay. God knows they need it because Lexus infotainment system is STILL garbage, which is a shame for a luxury brand in 2019. But I guess you do still have bulletproof reliability going for you. So there’s that, but then, so does a regular Toyota or a modern-day Porsche. Why not just buy a Avalon/Camry TRD, or Landcruiser , save some dinero, and call it a day?
YungGBone124127134 german cars are overemgineered piles of shit. Been in the autobuisness for over 30yrs..the more expensive german car the worse they are. These things are bulletproof. They have work to do with performance, but when they sell everycar they make who cares
I just traded in my Mercades Cla 250 for this I’m in love the quality is completely different I got the 350 f sport.
Just curious which Mercedes? How do do interiors / ride compare to one another ?
@@ngb802 dude lexus rc350 f sport is faaaaaaaaaar superior when it comes to ride quality. The car offers the most luxurious and comfortable ride compare to its competitors (in my case those were cla45 amg, m240i, s3, q60). It is perfect for someone who is not a speed addict but value comfort and luxury a lot. Although, rc has beautiful design and provides next level luxury driving experience, I lean on cla 45 amg personally because of insane exhaust sound. It just gives me smile every time I hit the gas XD
Janghoon Sun awesome that’s exactly what I wanted to know , I bought an 2017 is300 and all I care about is safety reliability and comfort stand in coming from a civic so this is plenty fast for me . Hopefully I’ll have an LS in a few years
THANK YOU! I’ve been trying to find reviews of this car that treat it like it is - a grand tourer. Every other review reviews it like an M car and gives it poor marks as a result. This is the most honest review I’ve found - keep up the great work!
I appreciate that! Thanks for finding us!
Love how they integrated the LED DTRL in one housing and didn’t separate it
I think they did a great job with that!
really?? i kinda liked the old design better, looked more aggressive imo
I liked the old one, but in person the new ones look fantastic, especially when they’re on while driving.
As an audiophile, the ML premium sound system with the clear focus on the CD player even in 2019 (master quality CD's Hi-Fi audio > Vinyl / Bluetooth) I very much appreciate that the Japanese understand this, and it is a huge plus for me.
Thanks for sharing that great input!
Maybe a small suggestion for future videos but perhaps turn on all the outside lights and the hazards just to see the turn signals and the DLR? Just to see the intricacies and how they would look! Like if they're incandescent turn signals, LED turn signals, sequential turn signals etc. Probably minor details to folks but would make the review a tad more comprehensive!
all in all, great review!
Thanks for the great feedback Leon!
That’s a good suggestion.
Charles Onuoha agreed!
All his reviews are sucky
@@richardburns9772 Would love to see you review a car!😂🤣
You need to have a body cam so we can get better view of the interior.
That's a great idea! Thanks for the feedback.
Or even a cheap go-pro with the helmet/headband. To kinda see what he sees would be neato
I agree his Camera man needs work ! He literally looks like he just started on the drawing board Ratitis deserves better 💯🤷♂️
One of the better reviews wrt all-round analysis. I'm a Lexus fan and clearly understand their design language and purpose intent, but most amazingly most car reviewers are one dimensional with their reviews using the German marques as the benchmarks. Joe nails it with this review and clearly highlights the car's true purpose. Btw, just put in my order for a white RC F-Sport.
Would be nice if the camera man would zoom into where joe is pointing to in the interior. You are calling out finishes and we can’t see anything. Gonna have to ZONK the camera work or lack there of.
I think it's good enough for what it cost. However like Joe said at the beginning if you want the outmost PERFORMANCE get the RCF.
Great input Chris and thanks for watching!
Rcf track edition
@@anthonymolina7416 looks nice but $100k for the rcf track edition is a no go for me. Most people are not car racers! People will not track their brand new $100k car. What if it gets wrecked? Regular rcf is better choice.
Troy Truong if it wrecks it wrecks. Expensive cars wreck at the track all the time
Was looking for a good review on a new 350, and hey, find this one. Thanks for your work!
Better than any American Cadillac or Lincoln junk
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
Incredibly beautiful car. I'm so glad for the new headlight design. I kinda hates them on the previous RC.
i'm with you. i bought 2016 model. like everything except the headlights. lol. not too bad. still a beautiful car
Hello Joe good morning. I absolutely loved the 2019 Lexus RC350 F-SPORT, I think its such a beautiful car and I also love how it sounds it sounds just like an LFA. Love your enthusiasm on this car it brings so much joy and fun. Thanks Joe.
It sounds absolutely nothing like the LFA. The LFA is a masterpiece. Though this does have a nice sounding V6.
@@ZS-xi4xk agree
Nice review Joe.
I honestly like the previous RC F varie to better than the updated one. The fascia looked so much better with DRL light separated from the headlight. Also, I loved the fang like fake vent holes in the previous version..... Lexus just doesn’t want me to buy this car huh haha
Sexy design, reliablity , RWD, and V6 though bit more power would be appreciated Overall this car is A WINNER ticks most of my boxes. Sad it is out of my "affordable" price range
Thanks Joe, great review sir keep it up
2015-2016 under $30k. just bought one. loving it.
The problem with the RC is the weight. It was designed to later be sold as a convertible, so the frame was strengthened. The convertible never happened, but we are left with all that extra steel robbing us of performance. A 300+ hp car should accelerate much better than this. (Coming from an ex owner of a 2015 RC350 F-Sport).
Coming from an owner of an RCF, the car kicks in hard at higher gears than lower gears. Ngl the 350 is completely trash in terms of performance, but comfort, reliability, and second hand market prices? For under 25k and low mileage, the 350 is definitely a steal for what it is, a daily luxury coupe that you can get AWD on.
Thinking of getting this. How was your experience? Why did you sell it?
@@dushyantx if u want a fun, comfortable, sporty, refined, pleasurable daily sports roadster, this car is perfect for u. Its not designed to drag or track! 300hp is enough to enjoy. I have one. I love it.
Everything get s old over time. I would switch cars once every 4-5years if i can too. Its like u are tired of your damn wife. U want a new wife but u cant afford one. Costs too much time and money.
Car review king right here. keep up the great work ✊🏾
Thanks for saying that! I really appreciate your support!
I love the headlights, looks dope
Hey sir, may I know when will you make Lincoln reviews such as the navigator or the aviator or the continental
Hey man! I am still working on trying to get access into a Lincoln dealership. Fingers crossed it will happen soon!
Hello from the UK Joe, I've owned the hybrid version of this model for 2 months, absolutely love it, looks great drives great, recommend it. great review
This is the IS350 (interior exactly the same) in coupe. Nice car, cozy inside but sits kinda low. GS350, although discontinued, has a better quality and wider interior. If GS comes with a big discount, I’d buy that one over this car. When I leased my GS, this one came out $200 less / month. This car can be had for $500/month with 0 down and 12k miles at good dealers.
Thanks for sharing that great info!
Only daily sedan i would buy is the gs350. Wanted to buy gs350 at first. Until gf said she likes rc350 better. Ended up with rc350. Love it also
My GF has this car and loves it, I had the GS sedan with the V6 and traded up the GS F V8. Wowzir !
Same with me and my gf. She has rc350 f sport. Im planning to get gs350 soon! Lol
@@troytruong8246 Dude, get the V8 GS F.
Great deal used, and it will blow your mind. Boom !
@@MrMustangrick ikr. I love gsf also but i travel a lot. I need a standard v6. Gsf is out of my budget anyways. Lol
Great in-depth hands-on review, Raiti! Appreciate it!
Love that car Joe. I drove one before I bought my Mustang GT. Absolutely amazing car however it didn't give me the same feeling I got when I drove it as my GT. I feel like the RCF would have been way more fun to drive and I didn't really like the exhaust sound of the F Sport. Still an amazing car and I imagine it would be super reliable.
I own a 2018 Mustang GT and enjoy it, But the older i get the less i care about Speed, and more about refinement, comfort. With that being said I'm considering trading my 5.0 in on one of these, or possibly waiting until I can afford afford an LC500. Speed is cool, but in the near future our "fast" cars will be out ran by electric vehicles anyway, even modded performance cars.
Thanks for sharing your great points!
I feel the same. Thats why i bought rc350. Great for daily driving. Very fun, comfortable, and sporty car!
They need work on the weight and on that 2011 interior
I can't argue with you there!
Great video! Thanks for the hard work that you do.
That is really awesome of you to say!
"Everything you love about Toyota, the reliability, the...eh... great selection" 😂😂😂 I totally get you man. Toyota makes great cars though 👍
Awesome!! Keep up all the great work Joe! It's really paying off.
You need to actually show the center console from up above because I couldn't even see the buttons for the ac that you were pointing at
Sorry about that! I am working with a new camera man. I will get him up to speed!
I can tell you have passion for cars like me. I enjoy the straight up comments on the car. Granted this not a Sports Car but might be the most reliable Grand Touring car available today. This is definitely on my short list to replace my aging G35 with factory Sport Tuned Suspension.
I'm holding out for the RC F Track Edition!
it cost $100k!!!!!
DO NOT BUY THE RCF TRACK EDITION
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Great review, love this facelift lexus did to this car.
They should have a middle of the pack turbo version that would sit perfectly in the middle between rc350 and rcf, similar to what mercedes did with the amg c43, perfectly Inbetween c300 and amg c63.
I love my amg c43 and I wish more companies would do this!
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Outstanding! I always learn something watching your videos and love how engaging you are!!! 👍🏽😊
Anyway you can hold the camera while talking and showing us the inside of the car? Or just have whoever is filming sit inside? It’s just hard to see what your looking at while your talking about the interior and I keep waiting for a zoom in.
Love Lexus, but not enough power for the looks and price.
I agree. I destroyed it in a race at track with my 2018 Camaro SS. The looks can't back up the power.
That’s what the RCF is for. You’re paying the premium for quality fit and finish.
Steve mt3 other way around
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They are both equal in performance so I don't know where your coming from
Sam W. Right
Yes ! More power from the V6 needed.
I like the car, but it would be awesome if they included brembo brakes all around as part of the F Sport package.
Brembo? Really? Are u a track racer? U plan on racing at the track every weekend? If not, why u want brembo? Waste of money n no use.
This rc350 is not designed for racing at the track anyways.
Damn, the names on some of these cars! Rc356086 F... I'm just gonna call it gray.
LMAO! RC actually stands for radical coup and 350 is the engine size.
@@RaitisRides lol OK, thanks for the explanation. I've saved the video so I can watch it later 👍
my fav color combo!!! beautiful car!! i have 2016 atomic silver with red interior. love this car man. fun and comfortable to drive daily!!!
They should put the Twin turbo 3.5 in the F sport cars. Fits right between the F and Base
And it should have been shared with the Supra, instead of a BMW engine and chassis
I think they'd have to slightly detune that engine from the LS, it has too much torque and power that would undercut the V8. Probably lower the power to 370-390 HP and drop out the torque a little bit. Then it'd definitely be a middle of the pack between the two.
Would you rather get a used RC 350 F sport or a used Infiniti Q60 3.0T? I think both look beautiful but think the Q60 is just a bit better. I know Infiniti isn’t doing too hot these days so is it worth getting a Q60? I’m not looking for a sports car, rather a dependable Japanese grand touring coupe
I want a lexus so bad
This is how I feel!
if you are going to point out something, let us see it. Very poor camera placement outside the car
I agree with all you said..I just bought one, couldn’t get grey that I wanted though..
This color combo is my fav! I bought atomic silver with red interior.
If and when this coronavirus crisis ever passes, I'm going to scrape together some money and get myself a grand tourer,hopefully a 2014-2019 Corvette Grand Sport or a Z06,so that it can do what it was intended to do:A months-long road trip to Burning Man, with quite a few side trips to places around the country. With the Performance Data Recorder,I could have a hell of a vacation video.
Does every video need to ask a question? With that said I like your videos, keep up the good work.
I will work on that! Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate that!
Agree... may be it's becoming a bit old...
Great review Raiti's Rides. I do like how Lexus combined the DRL with the full headlight housing. I do like the Lexus 2 doors.
The separated DRL lights were the most striking and unique design cue on Lexuses. Backwards move to integrate it back into the headlamp housing.
To each their own, this new design is better
nes suno But which is more unique/original? You can bet a key element of the design brief for Lexus’ current design language is to stand out from everything else.
@@RedPanda555 previous was definitely more unique but if they reverted back it must be cost or not well received. Looked bad on IS.
Camera game is a little on the downside. We need to see more interior details.
Oh man, if you got an LFA on here that would be amazing!
Hey Joe great videos, been a fan for a while! Between this and the Audi A5, which did you think felt better through those turns?
I am so glad the headlights are normal and all in one piece now. That's what I hated the most about the past Lexus' so many automatic zonks were given
I still prefer in the atomic silver
This color combo and atomic silver with red seats are my fav. I have tje atomic silver n red seats. Love it.
Never miss a Raiti ride review... another fantastic review...and? This is my car...
Okay that’s ridiculous why only 311 horsepower you can get a is 350 f sport for less money that makes the same horsepower my is without f sport is 306 I’m disappointed with that
Car enthusiasts want more of everything. More power, more performance, better design, better handling and so on. With that manufacturers have to find a middle ground and this is it. The car is underwhelming. Ok the interior is beautiful. I remember when Lexus came out with the IS series which had a very similar profile to the BMW 3 series. I’m not sure what the design of this is supposed to evoke. Sporty luxury I guess. It just looks blah though. I’ll give them a thumbs up for the interior engine sound. It sounds enhanced in a good way.
Great input Charles! I think you hit the nail on the head!
Spot on Charles, but in real life, engine, transmission and noise are ORDINARY at best
waiting to see the 2020 RCF review :)
It will be just a couple more weeks.
Love Lexus Jo.Loving it 😍🏎💨
Awesome review Joe, looks like a very balanced and fun car as a daily driver with a touch of panache😁👌
I totally agree with you Tom!
@@RaitisRides Joe can you do a video on the confirmed Mazda inline six and hybrid engines planned for the new rear drive Mazda platforms in 2021/22? I know you must have some contacts at Mazda. I'm drooling over the Vision coupe concept🤓👍👍
Great thorough review on this GT cruiser.
A 350-400 hp 3.5 L V6 twin Turbo would fit right in-between the 311 hp 3.5 liter V6 and the 472 hp 5.0 V8
This what I’m debating when I retire in 5 years (end of 2026).
In the spring of 2027 I’ll need to make a decision on either a one owner well Maintained 2015-17 RCF or a 2019-20 RC 350 F-Sport. I won’t be tracking either one, which makes me want to lean towards the 350 FSport BUT I know when I test drive the RCF and feel and hear that 5.0 V8 rumble and kick ass power the F sport will be 2nd choice!
I’m an RCF owner. Just get the RCF! Unless you get the rc350 AWD which is cool.
I hope one day you can do a comprehensive comparison of the Toyota/Lexus Sport/GT Car Lineup they currently have out. From the GT86 up to the LC500 or LC F if it's out by then.
I really really like this car
You are lucky....in the Netherlands only the hybrid is on sale (and the V8/very expensive here due to environmental taxes)
Dude, you should review the LC500.
LC500 more likely than LFA too
The sizing is amazing in this car. I'm 6'2 240lbs so I can't even get in the back seat lol, but the front seats fit like a charm, I have done dozens of 700+mile trips in this car no problem. Also, in an IS model or even the SUVs when you are tall the windows are too small and you will find yourself with a really dangerous blind spot as the bar between front and read windows is exactly at the 9oclock side of your face. It also sucks to not be able to put you arm up on the window. This problem is solved in the rc350 with the longer doors and windows. As to the comment about the power, I do agree that the jump from 311hp to 476hp seems a bit drastic. That said, I added a supercharger for about 10k all in and that actually got me to about the same torque and WHP as an RCF. One interesting thing about the car is that it really loses a lot of power when you let the transmission do all the work. Switching to tiptronic and shifting at the right spots will really allow you to get the most out of the car, and the shifting is amazing. In fact I have been able to outrun people in an RCF if I shifted and they just relied on the computer shifting itself.
The one thing I REALLY hate about the car though is the terrible infotainment system. It really needs a larger screen that is also touch-screen.
You are so right about the infotainment.
Supercharger? Nice, you should post some vids of your RC. The infotainment was improved greatly in 2019 if you get the upgraded bigger screen option and it has CarPlay which is pretty future proof
Had a 320 BMW, how many are now on the road, none, Lexus RX coupe is estimated to be on the road for250000 why I bought the 300
Correct - this is just a GT, good value against base Euros. Great design and seating, but dated centre dash as you say. Drivetrain is DISAPPOINTING... a fancy Camry V6 coupe with a silly transmission gate. Forgot to point out the floating side mirrors: top part is black to hide in the window frame. The driving footage is a good idea but interior filming needs improving... too far and out of focus in parts.
“Sport sharp” I can tell you love Subaru’s lol
I do love Subaru's ;-)
Got a 2015 sti. It will whip this 350 all day any day.
We’re debating what year to buy? 2019-2021? Is it basically color differences ? Thanks we’re about to buy one,
That is the biggest bug catcher of a grill on a car I have ever seen...lol
Nice blending of some LC500 features...
I’m thinking of buying a 2021 IS350 or a 2021 RC350. I can’t decide which to get. Which one would you recommend??
BTW, I’m married and a have a pet pug 🐶
I’m not a fan of the huge grill on this and the Toyotas. Looks like a cowcatcher on an old locomotive. Good review Joe!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Loving the details u giving on the styling. Subbed
Went to test one today. It was just too slow. I drive an 06 IS350 and it feels faster than the new rc350 f sport. I understand it’s just a tourer but they definitely should have given the 350 a little more power.
Great Review. I love my RC 350 F Sport! 🏎💨💨💨
No offense, I do not see excitement in your face/body language when you drive this car, compared to your other reviews. You’re obviously more into high performance cars (that’s not a criticism). This car is not you, but I appreciate the review.
All we need to know they should have made it a stick shift transmission 👍
Awesome review man. Very informative and on point! Not like other reviewers about complaining on how its not fast or powerful enough. Mtfs. This car is not built for track or racing u idiots! Its for daily driving!
Perfect car for me 2015 rc350 fsport
Does it have blind spot detection
yes mine does. Use ur head and eyes tho
i own a 2015 rc 350 f-spot awd. its an easy gt car to live with, but it boring as hell. it slow too, dont tangle with a v6 accord or camry, you may lose lol!
I love mine. Its a pleasure sports roadster. Its a fun car. Its not designed to drag or track! Lol
hey joe nice shirt! lol getting close to 100 thousand I said my dads birthday august 29th don't think im in it youll bust that 100 soon ty waiting for new z armada going!
Grandchildren fit great ‼️
Very detailed, love this car, only drawback is the engine, wish Lexus can start put turbocharged engines in their car, not engines from Toyota...
They used the same engine from the is350. Wish it was a little quicker
AGREED!
The new direction lexus went with their front grill is a major turnoff. Just bought (2 days ago) a Infiniti QX50 Sport. A great value with a fair amount of luxury feel and performance plus they worked with me to get the exact car i wanted for the price that fit my goal. All the other dealerships failed to get me in their vehicle that i was their to enquire about.
Congrats on your new Infiniti! Thank you for letting me share this one with you!
@@RaitisRides @Raiti's Rides You still rocking the RS or did you trade it in for the Subaru?
Also, thing about Q50 with V6 twin turbo can upgrade quickly to match the Red Sports 400hp. And while at it add the E85 fuel version tune/map for like 140hp gain and all be reliable.
wow how hard were you driving the car?! (looking at the G-force meter).
Would you pick a q60 red sport over this Lexus 350 ?
I was thinking about buying one of these?...
Rear vents, are they functional?
No they are not.
I have not yet discovered how to order your merchandise.
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I like it but I like the LC500 a whole bunch. It's interesting the LC500 doesn't sell very well.
The LC500 is a 100k car. Not surprising that it doesn't sell very well.
@@ZS-xi4xk No shit
Not many can afford $100k car!
@@troytruong8246 Or the ones that can, don't buy this.
My dream car is an RC-F but I might consider getting one of these soon.
You can't compare the 2 and this is not that good in comparison, in terms of performance and feel
nes suno Obviously, its just the same platform. Im not comparing them, I’m just saying I’ll probably hop in this first before the RC-f because if pricing.
U gotta think about how are u going to use the car for. If u want to track it or drive it on weekends, rcf is for u. If u want a fun, comfortable, and sporty daily car, rc350 is what u want. I bought rc350 for that reason. Very practical car.
does the rc350 f sport come with foglights? i notice there are small holes in the grill? thanks
All this car needs is a new engine with more power. They’ve been using that 3.5 v6 for almost 15 years now. It was great back then but now it seems like every car has that much power
I totally agree with you!
Id prefer the tried and true v6. 300hp is sufficient for a daily commute vehicle.