History/Overview
The RC coupe is the Lexus answer to the likes of the BMW 4 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe. Though it comes in at much less expensive than those models, it offers impressive performance, style, interior amenities, and value.
What's New
For 2021, Lexus has improved its safety system by adding all-speed radar cruise control.
Available Trims
Lexus offers the RC in RC 300 AWD and RC 350 AWD. Both get 3.5L V6 engines, but the 300 makes 260 hp and the 35 makes 311. Both use a six-speed automatic. RC 300 is offered in Signature, Premium, and F Sport Series 2, while the 350 is offered in F Sport Series 3 and the new Black Line.
Standard Features
RC 300 AWD comes standard with eight-way power front seats with heating, dual-zone climate, push-button start, and has a safety system suite including all-speed dynamic radar cruise. Premium adds 19-inch alloys, power moon roof, ventilated seats, and heated wheel with power adjust. It also adds blind-spot alert. F Sport comes with F-Sport styling including exclusive wheels and trim. It also adds a gauge cluster inspired by the LFA supercar. It has navigation, triple LED lamps, and adaptive variable suspension.
RC 350 AWD F Sport adds the more powerful engine and the glorious 17-speaker Mark Levinson Audio system. Black Line adds unique wheels, black mirrors, and a special interior with black seats and silver stitching.
Key Options
There are no options.
Fuel economy
Lexus’s fuel consumption estimates for the RC 300 AWD and RC 350 AWD are 12.2/9.0 L/100 km (city/highway).
Competition
With the RC, Lexus aims to steal attention from cars like the BMW 4 Series, Infiniti’s Q60, Mercedes-Benz’s C-Class coupe, and the Audi A5.
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