I drove a 2018 RC350 F-Sport a couple of weeks ago and the automatic rev match was very nice. I noticed my 2015 RC350 F-Sport does not do it. Even if I put the car in Sport+ and turn the traction control off.

Does anyone know what year this came in and whether it could be available as a software update?

 

Apparently this thread has been discussed before.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-blipping.html

It seems the throttle only blips on downshift when in manual mode and is most noticeable at higher rpm.

Edit: Depending on model year.

 

I really loved it in my 2013 BRZ auto and I am missing it on my 2015 RC350 F Sport.

One problem with this forum is that it includes all versions of RC. Misunderstandings can occur when people post without stating what RC model they are talking about.

I don't want people getting cranked about posting procedures or new rules but, when reading a post that could be interpreted differently for your particular RC model give it some thought. I've been racing and downshifting all week, trying to get throttle blip that doesn't exist in my 2015.

 

I don’t think that post from the IS-F forum has any relation to the RC. The transmission is essentially the same, but the programming is not. This is just adding to the confusion.

 

In my 2015 rc350 f sport I have the throttle blip when in manual mode. It’s more prevalent in mid to high rpm ranges though.

 

Both cars I drove were 8SP RWD. AWD is not available in my country. I presume you have the 6 speed since your in Canada?

My car will feel like it is rev matching under hard braking when the torque converter has unlocked but that doesn't really count. There is no blipping when driving at a constant or normal speed. The 2018 model did. Lexus have been advertising the rev matching for the 2019 model.

I could find any reviewers who mention it for 2018 or earlier models.

I watched Savagegeese's review and Engineering Explained. You can see them down shift to second gear with the paddle shifters in manual mode. Though it's easy to feel when driving, I not experienced enough to determine if the car is blipping over video.

 

Well this is embarrassing. I managed to get the car to blip on downshifts today even with no pedal input. I was previously in sport and manual but wasn't driving aggressive enough. I was expecting the car to just be in sport mode but I have to drive aggressively to change the shift logic.

 

Does this mean we still don't know which RC models have rev match? All or just selected or just 2018+?

 

They all have rev match. At least with the 8 speeds. I was confused bexause the 2018 model I tested sounded so much deeper in general and theatrical on downshift but now I realise that it was likely all due to the fake engine noise available on the later models.

 

I've been driving my 2015 RC350 F-Sport 8 speed for nearly 6 years. It does have automatic rev matching, the conditions to activate are;
1. Be in sport mode
2. Be in manual
3. RPM must be above about 2k RPM.
4. Foot must only be lightly touching or off the accelerator.

If you downshift below about 2k RPM the car will engine break the car instead of rev matching. The difference is huge.

 

Guys, any idea if 6speed AWD before 2019 behaves the same?