Hi all. In the 2019 F-Sport trim, what color combination looks best?

 

Have you had a chance to go to the dealer and see it in the flesh?

 

That’s the thing. I have not. Unfortunately there are very few of this model at dealerships. You are lucky if you find even one. Someone posted in the new member thread a picture of the gray with the white and it looked beautiful clean. The atomic silver doesn’t look appealing on the previous body style, but the 2019 in another story. My previous 2015 was a white with red. Afterwords I went with a atomic silver IS with red. However, since the change to the brighter circuit read, that color is out of the question as far as interior options. It’s that ugly lipstick red that the previous Rioja red wasn’t.

 

^^ and hence there is the problem with these very subjective questions. I know it is frustrating to make a decision sight-unseen and dealers tend to order what traditionally sells so you won't get much opportunities to see them in the flesh. However, colors are very subjective and asking others what they think will not help you much to be honest - and I mean no disrespect by that. Case and point, the so called "ugly lipstick" red that you are describing is actually what I have in my RC and I had a Rioja red in my IS. I like both for different reason but I would not that that the Circuit red is ugly. Now maybe in certainly color combo or model type, its not as suited as the Rioja red, but on a white exterior RC and red interior, I feel the Circuit red is very fitting.

All this to say that trying to have others provide input and opinion on color will give you a wide range of views but ultimately, what may be nice to one, may be ugly to you (and vice versa). Best advice is trust your heart, ask the dealer to do a custom order for you with the non commitment option (if you don't like it) and go from there. It seems that you have purchased many Lexus recently so I am sure the dealer will be willing to work you and take your intent to buy as very serious and credible. Now of course if you order something really wonky, they may be reluctant in case you change your mind but what you are contemplating seems like a "sellable" option should you decide to walk away if you don't like it.

For what its worth - I feel the Nebula Gray with 'white interior' is what I feel would look best to me.....but I am just an opinion

 

Very good points. Color is very subjective. I think what it comes down to really it’s going with your gut. Thing is, years ago BMW and many other luxury cars that offered read interiors had that bright “lipstick” red. And as much as I would have wanted red back in the day, it was non-the less polarizing. When Lexus introduced the Rioja Red, it was the shade that made red very appealing. More elegant than racer, I guess? Anyway, I was just kind of bummed that Lexus decided to make change of a good thing. Hence, maybe it’s time for weight. I absolutely love the nuluxe and would never go back to leather.

Have they had a 2015 RC 350, I think the minor exterior upgrades with the 2019 are stunning. Again, the issue is not many of them being readily available at dealerships to go and see it in person.

 

^^ I agree, you have to trust your judgement and take the leap of faith. I think the Nebula grey with the white interior will make your vehicle look amazingly classy/stunning and somewhat unique so that is not a bad thing. Like you, when I saw the circuit red, initially I walked away and ordered a black interior as those are the only interior color options we have in Canada (will not rant anymore about that)....After my white with black interior arrived, I saw the white with red interior and after seeing it a few times, I actually got to like it more and more. Like I said, the circuit red is not fitting for all models and I wish they would have kept the Rioja red for the SUVs and less sporty sedan but for the RC, I find it fits its character quite well....at least with the white exterior.

As for the exterior refresh, what we like/dislike in vehicles is all subjective and not saying that the pre-MMC was not nice but I prefer the 2019 version better. The one thing I wish the MMC would have is the detached DRL as I felt it made the car more distinctive.

Now again, will not go into a rant but avoid the AWD at all cost....the front wheel gap will drive you insane. I am trying to work on a solution but it looks like I may be dumping my new 2019 because I just can't stomach it anymore. I thought I could find a way to lower the front but in Canada, I am running into every possible roadblock under the sun....

 

Maybe a vendor makes where well extensions that are color matched to fill up the space.

My rc 350 was AWD when I lived up North. Frankly, the wheel gaps in front weren’t real noticeable.

 

^^ LMAO - If you don't notice the wheel gap in the AWD, then you shouldn't worry about the interior color!! Just teasing you in good fun....

 

You'd hafta be Mr. Magoo not to notice that AWD wheel gap!

 

Wow, I thought I was picky! There’s plenty of RC AWD owners that don’t seem to mind. Think of the positive. Higher clearance means less chance for road rash. 🤔

On a side note, I think I’ll go with the Flare Yellow and custom red seats in the RWD instead of the nebula gray with white seats in the AWD. 🤦

 

The AS / white looks pretty fantastic.

 

And the Nebula Gray ...

 

they both look pretty good but i like the how the nebula grey makes the white pop more!

 

It does pop. Just like the black and caviar with white. Only thing with NGP is that unless squeaky clean it has that drab gray effect. White and silver are more forgiving.

As much as I love a showroom NGP, 9 out of 10 times I see on the road it winds up being “meh.” It’s a love-hate color relationship.

 

More NGP with white: