# Wide Grilled Sporty Sedans The 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe Launched at the Detroit Auto Show 2014 By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-01-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2015-lexus-rc-f-coupe References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2014-detroit-auto-show-preview/) & [motorauthority](http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1089558_2015-lexus-rc-f-coupe-leaked-2014-detroit-auto-show-preview) The 2015 [Lexus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-sport-concept) RC F Coupe was fully unveiled before the 2014 North American Auto Show being held in Detroit and it's a beautiful sight to behold. Arguably the 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe is a successor to the IS F sedan, and as such, the new Lexus is poised to do its predecessor proud. With a sleek and stylish design, a clean and modern interior and flared fenders, the new 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe boasts a very sporty look that is sure to please. The most interesting design choice of this Lexus is the grill, which stands out and may not please everyone. The RC-F has a [V-8 engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-toyota-gr-supra-a90-final-edition) under the hood -- however, expect more details regarding its specs to be revealed when it officially launches at the 2014 Detroit Auto show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sporty Grilled Sedans:** The unique styling of the 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe's grill presents an opportunity for other car manufacturers to experiment with more daring grill designs on their sedans. - **Luxury Coupes:** The modern and luxurious features of the 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe show an opportunity for the luxury automobile industry to expand their coupe lines. - **Powerful Engines:** The V-8 engine of the 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe sets an industry standard for powerful engines in luxury coupes with potential for further innovation and development. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The launch and design of the 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe marks an opportunity for automotive manufacturers to expand their offerings and innovation in the luxury coupe market. - **Luxury Automobile Industry:** The luxurious and modern features of the 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe open up an opportunity for luxury automobile manufacturers to compete in the luxury coupe market more aggressively. - **Engineering Industry:** The development of the V-8 engine in the 2015 Lexus RC F Coupe creates an opportunity for further advancements and innovations in engine technology in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty EV Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-sport-concept.md) - [Sporty Luxury EV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-lexus-rz.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lfzc.md) - [Sculpted Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-electrified-sport.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Luxury Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lexus-gx-550.md) - [Electric All-Wheel-Drive SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-450e.md) - [Angular Trail-Ready SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-lexus-gx.md) - [Luxury Overlanding SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-lexus-gx-550-overtrail-aap-sema-build.md)