2016 Lexus RC 350 F SPORT: New Kid on the Block
Published on August 26, 2016 in Test Drives by Danny Geraghty
2016 Lexus RC 350 F SPORT
| Test drive report |
| Test model |
2016 Lexus RC |
| Trim level |
350 F Sport |
| Price range |
$60,999 – $98,000 |
| Price as tested |
64 290 $ |
| Warranty (basic) |
N/A |
| Warranty (powertrain) |
N/A |
| Fuel economy (city/highway/observed) |
N/A / N/A / 14,0 L/100km |
| Options |
N/A |
| Competitive models |
N/A |
| Strong points |
- Great looks
- Fancy colour
- Attention grabber
- Lexus quality
|
| Weak points |
- Infotainment system
- Curb weight
- Feels underpowered
- No soul
|
| Editor's rating |
| Fuel economy |
3.0/5
Could be better |
| Comfort |
3.5/5
Firm seats are great for curves, but not so much for daily driving |
| Performance |
3.0/5
Gets the job done |
| Infotainment |
2.0/5
A sore spot for Lexus |
| Driving |
4.0/5
Still a blast to drive |
| Overall |
3.5/5
Great looks, but performance doesn't match |