Still has the awful Lexus touch pad

 

I dunno about this one from the front...

 

 

Looks like the RCF grew a Hood vent otherwise is unchanged....

 

Good it needs to lose any weight it can. Even if it is an ounce or two.

 

lol, can't imagine that hood scoop reduces weight if any by more than a few ounces.

 

lipstick on a pig. time to dump it.

 

The RCF always had a hood vent.

 

Judge a book by it's cover if you want, I don't think you've personally experienced it in the '18 NX, LC, LS, RC, or '19 ES.

 

I don't know why people are bi$%ching so much about the touch pad.
If anyone is having any problem with it, I would be more than happy to assist anyone with it on my '16 NX.

Anyways, back to the RC

 

Touchpad is the way to go and I love RC cause it has it instead of joypad in IS. Lexus is still way off when it comes to touchpad implementation but they are getting there, slowly unfortunately. UX has volume and seek dials (although weirdly placed) so that's a nice start.

 

FWIW, I have always preferred the joystick, because I can actually feel what I am doing. But I am also not very coordinated. :P That said maybe I just need more practice with the pad. It wouldn't stop me from getting an RC if it came down to it.

 

I had an NX loaner for a week. After that week, I greatly preferred the touchpad over the remote touch in my GS, but I find either acceptable.

 

99% of people wont notice the difference. I see no reason to buy this car over many other offerings.

 

With the RC F I actually see a few good reasons compared to the other high-performance options. Reliability is strong (or at least expected to be). You get a naturally-aspirated V8... getting a V8 in a premium coupe or sedan isn't an option aside from the C63 or something else entirely like the Camaro or Mustang. The styling sets it apart from other offerings in the class as well. And, the RC is reportedly a bit more daily-driver-friendly than other options according to the vast majority of reviews I have watched/read. So, I see it as the safe, reliable, and usable choice in its segment, if not the most exciting ever. At least you do get 8 cylinders.

However, I think the regular RC isn't nearly as appealing. It doesn't have a ton of space in the trunk or the cabin and doesn't perform nearly as well as competitors. Even the base A5 will beat the RC 350, the RC's quickest trim outside of the F - in a drag race - or at least from 0 to 60, and will likely hold the road better, too. I mean it's really down to the reliability and availability of a naturally-aspirated V6 power plant. TBH, I could see myself getting one, but it would be for purely emotional/superficial reasons, not because it's a better car than the other choices.

Basically, the RC buyer doesn't want an entry-luxury coupe. They want a Lexus.