obturator

So far, the initial reviews of the RCF have been lukewarm. And it all boils down to its weight at nearly 4k pounds. That's more than the 4GS!

What can Lexus learn from this? Well, the M5 has already been criticized for feeling like a barge. With the new GSF surely to debut in the near future, Lexus needs to keep the weight down and the HP up to compete.

I was hoping the RCF would outperform the M4. From the initial reviews, I wouldn't be on it. Let's hope for a better debut in the GSF!

igorxx

I don't care for the design of the RC f I would never trade in my SC430

Afrosheen

I can't get over the ugly front end. That design is so overblown and I still hate the IS-type nike LED's. I was hyped about it before, but the more I see it, the less I like it.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

it has a 5l v8, stuff that in the 4gs and i think the weight is about there too

obturator

As long as the weight is less than its competitors and HP on par, Lexus will have a winner. The 4GS is already lighter than the 535.

And I agree with Afrosheen. I hate the separate Nike swoosh DRL. Keep the lights the same (integrated into the headlight unit). I read somewhere that Lexus stated that all future cars will have this separate DRL-- No please! However, I do like the aggression of the spindle. Lexus needs to lose the reputation of blaaah design after all.

JEFFOS69

iTrader: (1)

Agreed on the nike DRL. - hate it

GBFSport

How much is it?

simonsez

starts around 62k

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

You guys don't get why it looks like Nike swoosh do you?

obturator

I don't have a problem with it looking like a Nike swoosh. I have a problem with it being separated from the headlight unit.

But please do tell why it looks like that.

JEFFOS69

iTrader: (1)

Agreed it's the random non clean looking separate light.

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

Nike swoosh is actually part of Lexus "L" logo. If you look at the logo carefully the bottom portion of "L" is the Nike swoosh. I didn't like the separation of DRL either in the beginning but you get use to it. And if you see the lights at night it looks like it's part of the headlight.

blacksun

I actually don't mind the RC-F headlights. The shape of the lens seems flush with the front end and doesn't protrude like the current IS headlights (which look ridiculously weird to me).

The RC-F's weight may be an issue, but we'll have to wait and see. Journalist look at numbers and form an opinion before they even drive a car. Based on my experience the mags get these things wrong sometimes. I'm sure the RC-F's won't disappoint.