12:45 pm, November 20, 2013
LEXUS has shown off its answer to the BMW 4 Series – the RC Coupe.
The Japanese firm has used the Tokyo Motor Show to reveal two versions of the ‘production-ready concept’ (if such a thing exists) – an RC 300h powered by a 2.5-litre V6 and a hybrid system, and an RC 350 which uses a 3.5-litre V6 petrol.
Outside the car uses what Lexus describes as the ‘widest and lowest-set interpretation yet’ of its now trademark spindle grille. The coupe is also 30mm wider, 35mm lower and 70mm shorter in the wheelbase than the IS saloon.
If produced – which is more than likely – it’ll put the Japanese luxury brand firmly into territory occupied by the new BMW 4 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and Audi A5, and will appeal to new concepts to the brand.
