Lexus and SC drivers seemed to agree that there was little room for improvement regarding this luxury sports coupe in 1994. The only change from '93 dealt with air conditioning technology. A CFC-free refrigerant was added to the AC system. More significant changes were still a year away.

The Sc 300's ride was a bit of a departure from what one might expect from a Lexus. The suspension was tuned a bit stiffer for a better feel of the road. The handling was more Lexus-like, and the rear wheel drive helped the SC hug tight turns at higher speeds. The 1994 coupe utilized the same 3.0 liter inline six, which made 225 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. The SC 300 had a 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds, and an acceptable sports car fuel economy of 18/23 mpg.

Drivers found the SC 300 to be a true GT car, but the manual transmission offers a more rewarding driving experience. Unfortunately, the 5-speed model is a bit harder to come by. Overall, long time SC owners call it a beautiful and reliable car. The interior feels as if it is molded for the eager driver. By 1994, most of the steering kinks reported in the earlier models had been resolved.