Facelifted Lexus RC unveiled at Paris motor show

Lexus has given the facelifted RC coupé its official public debut at the Paris motor show. 

In addition to styling alterations, Lexus has made aerodynamic tweaks to the RC, as well as revising the suspension with a view to improving ride quality. The steering has been updated, with the company claiming that it’s more feelsome than that in the pre-facelifted car. The new RC is also lower to the ground and wider than before in a bid to improve handling.

The interior benefits from greater use of plusher materials, such as brushed metal for the heater and audio control panels, while the analogue clock from Lexus's flagship LC has been grafted onto the RC’s dashboard. 

Outside, Lexus has incorporated LED daytime running lights into the light clusters, and new paint colours and alloy wheel designs are available. Lexus says the LC has been a considerable point of reference for the RC’s new design, although the brand's entry-level coupé has a less concept-like appearance than the comparatively wildly styled LC.  

Prices for the new RC are likely to start at around £40,000 (Rs 38 lakh), up from the £39,150 (Rs 37 lakh) starting price of the current entry-level RC 300h.

The RC made its appearance at the Paris motor show alongside the recently confirmed Toyota Corolla Touring Sports estate. 

First deliveries of the RC start later this year, a few weeks after its Paris debut.