Lexus IS vs RC driving experience
04-08-19, 01:04 PM
#16
04-08-19, 01:07 PM
#17
drives cars
oof, owie
But yeah I love the looks of the RC. The rational part of me says "Why buy it when you could have four doors and basically the same performance?" But the RC is obviously not for the purpose of hauling around 4-5 people all the time. I mean neither is the IS, let's be real.
But yeah I love the looks of the RC. The rational part of me says "Why buy it when you could have four doors and basically the same performance?" But the RC is obviously not for the purpose of hauling around 4-5 people all the time. I mean neither is the IS, let's be real.
04-08-19, 01:17 PM
#18
Lexus Test Driver
Claims that the RC feels better around corners could be due to it using the GS front suspension which the facelifted IS has. The RC also has a stiffer rear sway bar and is a bit heavier. So people making these claims probably come from the 14-16 IS.
04-08-19, 01:33 PM
#19
oof, owie
But yeah I love the looks of the RC. The rational part of me says "Why buy it when you could have four doors and basically the same performance?" But the RC is obviously not for the purpose of hauling around 4-5 people all the time. I mean neither is the IS, let's be real.
But yeah I love the looks of the RC. The rational part of me says "Why buy it when you could have four doors and basically the same performance?" But the RC is obviously not for the purpose of hauling around 4-5 people all the time. I mean neither is the IS, let's be real.
I do miss having four doors sometimes though.Yep. Came from a '14 IS. Didnt know I shared suspension with the GS, thought it was just the IS. I did know that the midsection of the RC is the IS-C midsection.
04-08-19, 02:26 PM
#20
drives cars
I think it might also be the IS-C mid section. That undoubtedly has an effect on the rigidity of the car. I still wonder if Lexus planned to make a convertible RC and later scrapped the idea.
04-08-19, 02:30 PM
#21
Lexus Champion
Instead of producing an RC convertible, the plans for which were set in motion years ago, Lexus has instead begun working on a new three-row crossover. This is because, according to Motor Trend, when Lexus dealers found out that the brand was going to build a convertible RC before a three-row crossover they threw a fit.
Lexus dealers have been calling for a three-row version of the RX for years, as it is bound to sell well considering the RX is still the best-selling luxury crossover. The brand considered stretching the next-generation RX platform, but decided against it because the platform wasn’t meant to be expanded. Instead, Lexus will build a new three-row crossover based on the next-generation LS platform, which means it will be rear-wheel drive, helping it directly compete with the Mercedes GL, Audi Q7 and Infiniti QX80.
Lexus dealers have been calling for a three-row version of the RX for years, as it is bound to sell well considering the RX is still the best-selling luxury crossover. The brand considered stretching the next-generation RX platform, but decided against it because the platform wasn’t meant to be expanded. Instead, Lexus will build a new three-row crossover based on the next-generation LS platform, which means it will be rear-wheel drive, helping it directly compete with the Mercedes GL, Audi Q7 and Infiniti QX80.
04-08-19, 09:29 PM
#23
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by RageRacerM
Never drove an RC, but did drive a 200t. Can confirm that the 350 is heavier than the 200t driving feel wise!
04-09-19, 05:56 AM
#24
Lead Lap
04-09-19, 08:04 AM
#25
drives cars
I can't say for certain whether this was due to the GS front suspension changes or due to the AVS, but a 2018 IS 350 AWD F Sport I drove just felt a little more stable going on and off the on-ramps. So, something is different from my 2016, at least. 
04-09-19, 11:51 AM
#26
Kinda too bad you gotta spend 100k to get a sportier couple from Lexus.
The RC is really good looking though. I didn't know they called it the Grand Touring vehicle makes sense now.
The RC is really good looking though. I didn't know they called it the Grand Touring vehicle makes sense now.
04-09-19, 01:09 PM
#27
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