2015 Lexus RC/IS coupe ?
08-11-13, 01:01 PM
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I would think they just guessed at the $40k because of the IS. If not I think that is a terrible idea. That is what I hated about my Mitsubishi Evo. Most people had no idea it was any different than a pos lancer that cost half as much. I hope I'm right for the sake of the car! If not I agree that no one is going to want a car with that similar of a "cheap" little brother.
08-11-13, 01:09 PM
#32
Interesting times, the engine choices are enough to make me wait. The new IS was so tempting for me, good thing I waited to see what Lexus has coming out in the near future. Great time to be a consumer.
08-11-13, 10:36 PM
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See original Australian article here :
http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2013...339kw-v8-38109
What Motortrend forgot is that Australian car prices are jacked up compared to an equivalent US car even after taking into account currency exchange rates.
For example, in that same Australian article, the Aussie Lexus IS-F is mentioned to cost $126,300 Australian dollars. That's $116,246 US dollars, which is far higher than what the US version ISF retails for.
False Alarm Folks! Lexus is too smart to price itself out of the market.
08-12-13, 09:31 PM
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This is what I know about the RC and RC-F according to today's Lexus Product Council meeting:
- There will be a optional Carbon Fiber package ala E90 M3's could be equipped with them and were great sellers (for RC-F)
- Ventilated seats should be offered
- Priced base low 60's on up to low 70's packages for RC-F
- RC350 will bow first in third quarter of 2014 as a 2015 model
- RC200t will arrive after the RC350 (no word on RC-F arrival)
- There will be a optional Carbon Fiber package ala E90 M3's could be equipped with them and were great sellers (for RC-F)
- Ventilated seats should be offered
- Priced base low 60's on up to low 70's packages for RC-F
- RC350 will bow first in third quarter of 2014 as a 2015 model
- RC200t will arrive after the RC350 (no word on RC-F arrival)
Knew the price would be competitive.
08-12-13, 11:19 PM
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So in roughly one year from now, we will be seeing one of Lexus's most important models to come along in a long long time. Not that others like the CT weren't big, but cars like the RC will be the epitome of the Lexus line. "Entry-level" class, but swooped up with sexy styling and the latest design direction for the company. Like the BMW 4, this is a big status car and a very important niche to establish oneself in. And a side bonus is those who can't afford the two-door, will cheerfully be shown a regular IS in the showroom. It's a win-win situation for the brand.
I'm excited, and I haven't been excited over a Lexus model since the IS-F.
I'm excited, and I haven't been excited over a Lexus model since the IS-F.
08-13-13, 12:45 AM
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If the IS gets the F-Sport package, stands to reason that the sportier RC, which even has a full fledged F model, would get F-Sport treatment.
08-13-13, 09:12 AM
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the RC350 will probably have all the sporty bits without actually having the F Sport name/badge.
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08-13-13, 09:18 AM
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I don't have kids and I rarely take on more than one passenger so a coupe still makes sense. I would be willing to spend $40k+ on an entry level version.
