Lexus South Africa has confirmed the arrival of the RC coupe in South Africa to be in the latter half of 2014. The model was unveiled this week at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.

Striking concept-to-reality coupe

The Lexus RC Coupe certainly is an eye catching vehicle. Built on the GS platform, the two-door sedan follows up on the new Lexus design language that was first seen on the new Lexus IS Sedan. The interior carries the same theme and looks quite similar to what’s in the IS.

According to the automaker, the Coupe it occupies a unique position in the Lexus range, measuring 30mm wider, 35mm lower and 70mm shorter in the wheelbase than the IS sedan, giving it a classic coupe stance.

The two models that were on display at the Tokyo show, the RC 300h hybrid featured a hybrid setup using a 131kW 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, while the RC 350 featured a 234kW 3.5-litre V6 engine found in other Lexus vehicle. The vehicle will be connected to the 8-speed automatic transmission.

The Lexus RC Coupe will debut in South Africa during the latter half of 2014. Models and specifications will be confirmed closer to the launch, however for more design details on the model click here.

Lexus RC Coupe gallery