Lexus Reportedly Prepares RC And LC Successors, Has More Elegant Design And Focus On Performance

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JAKARTA - Launched in 2014, the RC Lexus managed to attract the attention of automotive lovers with impressive performances and designs that combine sporty and luxurious elements. However, when compared to its competitors, this product is considered outdated.

Even models like LC introduced in 2017, excel in terms of overall modernity, luxury, and attraction. However, there is news that the company is working on developing the successors of the two models.

Reporting from Best Car, Monday, March 4, Lexus plans to replace the RC and LC models with the latest couple, following a strategy that Mercedes-Benz has implemented with CLE that replaces C-Class Coupe and E-Class Coupe.

Regarding specifications, impressive 5.0 liter V8 machines will not be present in their successors. However, the 3.5 liter V6 powertrain of the LC 500 will be maintained with several revisions. It is possible that the brand will offer a special version of the 2024 twin-turbocharged V6 engine, which was previously offered on models like the latest GX and the 2024 Toyota Tundra model.

In addition, the machine is expected to be equipped with an automatic transmission of eight accelerations that will drive the rear wheels. However, it is likely that Lexus will also introduce the all-wheel drive variant to both of them.

The successors of the RC and LC models will have 2+2 coup configurations with elegant designs. Like its predecessor, it is likely that the Convertible variant will also be available. This sport model is expected to have a length of 4,800 mm, a width of 1,900 mm, a height of 1,350 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,870 mm.

Although this news is only a rumor, it is likely that the car will have a higher price than the RC or LC, but it all depends on the performance, market placement, and the technology offered.