Making feature focused enhancements to already selling in-market vehicle models requires a great deal of dedication and vision. Lexus and its elegant sports coupe – ‘the RC’ underwent a similar upgrade to adjust to its new powertrain, suspension and a number of advanced safety technologies. This boost has been given to make the car more appealing and well-adapted to the changing markets.

Sporting a number of changes to its bodywork and technical aspects, Lexus presented a promoted version of its well-known and luxurious RC. Through these changes, the car has been made more driver-focused and prioritizes passenger safety. Such adaptations are important for big and small corporations alike as these determine whether a model is in tune with customer demand and whether it will survive the competition with new models coming out every day.

Lexus and its engineering teams went all out with the new innovations made to reinforce its driver response, assist abilities and safety mechanisms. For both, the 2.0 litre turbocharged Lexus RC 300 and 3.5 litre normally aspirated V6 RC 350 variants, the 8-speed Sports Direct Shift automatic transmission is common. However, the change has been introduced in the form of brand new adaptive control software to said transmission. With this new top-of-the-class software added to the car, the driver has been enabled to drive the car with much more ease, irrespective of any changes in terrain or external conditions.

Using the three modes that come with this- Normal, Sport and Sport S+, the sports coupe can now be easily manoeuvred to suit the driver’s preferences. It goes from fuel efficient gentler driving to low geared Sport modes in a flash. The freshly installed rear suspension plays its part in keeping the RC grounded and more stable than ever before. Remaining up to speed with new assist features being developed every day, Lexus wisely added features that make riding more comfortable and serene to experience, be it the display screen or its audio system- every feature plays its decided part.

The new RC models became talk of the town because they host a horde of safety features like an electric park brake and Rear Cross Traffic Alert and everything else in between, making the new version an ideal fit for audience that prefers safety and comfort over everything else. The all-speed RACC makes this vehicle less susceptible to fluctuating track conditions, while safety package features like Pre-Collision Safety System and Pedestrian Detection make it viable for driving in narrow city streets during high traffic hours.

Accompanying these new features are two new outer finishes in Sonic Chrome and Celestial Blue that carry its new identity of a much sportier and safer sports coupe. Customers do not have to worry about their wallets getting lighter with the new purchase as Lexus pledged to keep upgrade cost as low as $100 (INR 5409). However, they can expect to drop a pretty penny since the base model has been priced at $67,990 (INR 36.78 lakh) and climbs up to $81,236 (INR 44 lakh) as models get increasingly specialised with more upgrades.

RC 300 Luxury highlights
• 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection
• Rear Wheel Drive
• Maximum Power of 180kW
• Maximum Torque of 350Nm
• 8-speed Sports Direct Shift (SPDS) Automatic Transmission
• Stop & Start engine system
• Fuel consumption (Combined) – 7.3 L/100km
• Drive Mode Select – ECO, NORMAL and SPORT mode
• Front performance damper
• Double wishbone front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• 18-inch 10 Spoke Alloy Wheels with 235/45 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres
• LED headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRLs) and Washers
• Keyless smart entry
• Self-dimming interior mirror
• 10.3-inch Multimedia screen with Lexus Remote Touch-pad Controller
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• DAB+ digital radio
• Satellite navigation
• Multimedia voice control
• 10-speaker 256W Pioneer DVD Audio
• Dual Zone Climate Control
• Leather-accented interior
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Power operated front seats with driver memory
• Power adjust steering column
• 60/40 split-fold rear seats
• 374L cargo storage
• Clearance & reversing sonar (8-head)
• Pre-Collision Safety system (PCS) with Pre-Collision Braking (PCB)
• PCS includes Pedestrian Detection
• Radar Active Cruise Control (RACC)
• Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Lane Change Alert (LCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Automatic High Beam (AHB)
• Lane Departure Warning with Steering Assist (LDW+)

RC 300 Luxury with Enhancement Pack 1 adds
• 19-inch 10 spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 (F) and 265/35 (R) Bridgestone Potenza tyres
• 17-speaker 835W Mark Levinson DVD Audio system

RC 300 Luxury with Enhancement Pack 2 adds
• 19-inch 10 spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 (F) and 265/35 (R) Bridgestone Potenza tyres
• 17-speaker 835W Mark Levinson DVD Audio system
• Power tilt & slide moonroof
• Smart key card

RC 300 F Sport adds (except Power tilt & slide moonroof)
• 19-inch 10 spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 (F) and 265/35 (R) Bridgestone Potenza tyres
• 17-speaker 835W Mark Levinson DVD Audio system
• Smart key card
• Triple-stack LED headlights and LED daytime running lights
• Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
• SPORT S+ and CUSTOM drive modes
• F Sport TORSEN limited slip differential
• F Sport suspension tune
• F Sport Performance front brake package
• F Sport digital instrumentation & interior trim
• F Sport steering wheel, scuff plates and pedals
• Acceleration Sound Control (ASC)

RC 300 F Sport with Enhancement Pack adds
• Power tilt & slide moonroof

RC 350 Luxury highlights
• 3.5 Litre V6 Petrol Engine with Direct Injection and Dual VVT-i
• Rear Wheel Drive
• Maximum Power of 232kW
• Maximum Torque of 380Nm
• 8-speed Sports Direct Shift (SPDS) Automatic Transmission
• Drive Mode Select – ECO, NORMAL, SPORT S, SPORT S+ and CUSTOM
• Fuel consumption (Combined) – 9.1 L/100km
• Front performance damper
• Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)
• Double wishbone front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• 18-inch 10 Spoke Alloy Wheels with 235/45 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres
• LED headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRLs) and Washers
• Keyless smart entry
• Electric retractable and self-dimming exterior mirrors
• Self-dimming interior mirror
• 10.3-inch Multimedia screen with Lexus Remote Touch-pad Controller
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• DAB+ digital radio
• Satellite navigation
• Multimedia voice control
• 10-speaker 256W Pioneer DVD Audio
• Dual Zone Climate Control
• Leather-accented interior
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Power operated front seats with driver memory
• Power adjust steering column
• 60/40 split-fold rear seats
• 374L cargo storage
• Clearance & reversing sonar (8-head)
• Pre-Collision Safety system (PCS) with Pre-Collision Braking (PCB)
• PCS includes Pedestrian Detection
• Radar Active Cruise Control (RACC)
• Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Lane Change Alert (LCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Automatic High Beam (AHB)
• Lane Departure Warning with Steering Assist (LDW+)

RC 350 Luxury with Enhancement Pack 1 adds
• 19-inch 10 spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 (F) and 265/35 (R) Bridgestone Potenza tyres
• 17-speaker 835W Mark Levinson DVD Audio system

RC 350 Luxury with Enhancement Pack 2 adds
• 19-inch 10 spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 (F) and 265/35 (R) Bridgestone Potenza tyres
• 17-speaker 835W Mark Levinson DVD Audio system
• Power tilt & slide moonroof
• Smart Key Card

RC 350 F Sport highlights
• 19-inch 10 spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 (F) and 265/35 (R) Bridgestone Potenza tyres
• Triple-stack LED headlights and LED daytime running lights
• Smart key card
• Lexus Dynamic Handling (LDH) with Dynamic Rear Steering
• F Sport TORSEN limited slip differential
• F Sport suspension tune
• Variable gear ratio steering
• F Sport Performance front brake package
• 17-speaker 835W Mark Levinson DVD Audio system
• F Sport digital instrumentation & interior trim
• F Sport steering wheel, scuff plates and pedals
• Acceleration sound control

RC 350 F Sport with Enhancement Pack adds
• Power tilt & slide moonroof

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