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RC 200t - THE ART OF GRAND TOURING Lexus unleashes the Real Coupé with 2.0litre Turbo Power. The term 'GT' is often Lexus insignia and thrown around in elegant, chromemotoring circles when plated vertical bars. r eferencing svelte, Unique design cues two-door coupés. But include the LED fogwhat exactly is a lamps which form 'GT'? It originates part of the spindlefrom the Italian 'Gran grille 'border'. Tu r i s m o ' w h i c h , loosely translated, Ravishing Cabin means 'Grand Tour- Immersive Interior ing'. In other words, A fundamental comit's a vehicle capable ponent of a Grand of covering inordi- Tourer is the occupant nately long distances space. In this regard in great comfort and the RC 200t doesn't s t y l e - a n d a t disappoint with a considerable pace. cabin optimised for This describes the comfort, luxury and new Lexus RC 200t convenience. to a tee, epitomising The interior layout what the original 'GT' delivers excellent concept is all about. ergonomics, ensuring Its latest iteration in that every journey is a 200t guise is the most relaxed affair. recent addition to the The now-familiar RC range and this Lexus Remote Touch model adopts a keen I n t e r f a c e d e v i c e focus on balance and features touch-pad overall driveability operation, allowing to deliver an accom- driver and passenger plished Grand Tourer to navigate through experience. the Infotainment Glenn Crompton, system. Vice President of Racy Composure Marketing for Lexus Dynamic Handling is very candid about the role the new RC Forming the founplays in the local dation of the RC200t Lexus line-up: "Cars is a tempered version like the RC exist not of the Lexus GS as volume cars, but as platform. The highly aspirational products acclaimed multi-link designed to draw in front-suspension and the young and the double wishbone rear suspension from the young at heart. GS, has been fineThe 2.0-litre fourtuned to deliver excelcylinder turbo, provides an acces- lent driving dynamics sible point of entry and enhanced agility for lifestyle buyers befitting that of a who want the state- Grand Tourer. ment of a luxury Refined Creation coupé balanced with Driving Force the efficiencies afforPowering the RC200t ded by a smaller is Lexus' proven 8ARcapacity powerplant. FTS 2.0-litre twin"In this context the scroll turbocharged new RC 200t fits the petrol engine allied to brief perfectly - it's an eight-speed stylish, refined, Direct Shift automatic frugal and genetransmission with rously stocked with a paddle shift, allowing pleasing athleticism manual intervention. to it. (Drive Mode Select is It boasts an emoa standard feature tional draw too - key which acts on throttle among them its response and engine striking looks - and performance some creditable characteristics, dynamic skills. With permitting the driver a price tag of R699 to toggle between Eco 100 it's also certain to and Normal, while a appeal to walletmore spirited driving conscious buyers.” style is facilitated in R a r e C l a s s i c - Sport mode.) Stylish Exterior This ultra-refined, t The RC coupé cuts a e c h n o l o g y - l a d e n dashing figure with power unit has been curvaceous lines and employed in various dramatic detail. The models across the façade is headlined Lexus range and by the signature p a i r e d w i t h t h e spindle grille incor- composed RC chasporating a large sis, produces a relaxed and effortless 'tourer'.
Right Specification - All the Bells & Whistles The RC 200t comes with a shed load of standard equipment that many rivals charge a small fortune for. Here's a brief summary of all the standard kit: Exterior · Smart Entry · LED lights (headlights, tail lights, fog lights & DRLs) · Rear fog lights · Auto headlamp levelling · Headlamp cleaner · Heated and retractable side mirrors · Power Sun Roof (tilt & slide) Interior · Leather upholstery · Front seat heater and ventilation · Power front seats · Two-way driver seat lumbar support · Electric Power Steering (EPS) · Steering switches (audio, voice command, info display, cruise control & telephone) · Power windows (auto-up and -down) · Cruise Control · Full-colour Multi Information Display · SatNav · Bluetooth · Auto Shift Lock · Illuminated Entry System. Safety · 4-sensor Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) · Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) · Traction Control
(TRC) · Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) · Variable Gear Ratio Steering · Tyre Pressure Monitor · Park Distance Control with Reverse Camera
· 8 airbags including front, rear, side, curtain & knee bags The new Lexus RC 200t comes standard with a 4-year/100 000km Lexus Distance Plan Plus maintenance plan.
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