2015 Lexus RC F Coupe: 2014 Detroit Auto Show Preview

The 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe is officially here, and it's a looker, to be sure. But does it have the chops to back up its sporty appearance?

Perhaps the best implementation of Lexus' avant garde "spindle grille" yet, the RC F's nose announces its presence from miles away. Sharp, angular lights and vents cast in curving, complex surfaces wrap around to the flowing, aerodynamically sculpted fenders and sides. The wide, flared rear fenders catch the falling arch of the roofline as they both meet at the rear bumper, itself faceted and featured to mirror the nose.

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Inside, the new RC F Coupe is rather standard Lexus, though perked up a bit. Looking quite a lot like the IS sedan's dash and console, the RC F's main cabin interfaces are straightforward, clean, and modern, if rather stark. At the least, it should prove familiar and easy to use--two things we're never opposed to in a car built for speed.

As to whether the RC F's performance chops will match is design aesthetic, it's not yet clear; Lexus hasn't graced us with the full details just yet. Full power, performance, and equipment details will have to wait for the car's official public unveiling at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show on January 14.