Lexus

Lexus RC

Price $50,750 – $87,100
Fuel consumption 9.5 – 15.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
The RC 300 and RC 350 versions are still available for 2018, but only with all-wheel drive and a 3.5L V6 under the hood. At the other end of the spectrum, the LFA-inspired RC F features a 5.0L V8, an eight-speed automatic gearbox and a retractable rear spoiler. The RC F’s engine alternates between Atkinson and Otto cycles to optimize fuel economy and maximize performance.
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Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 80%
Fuel economy 4/10
Reliability 10/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10
Coupes between $50,000 and $100,000
The Car Guide rating 78%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 10/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Still classic silhouettes (RC F and F Sport)
  • Fantastic V8 engine (RC F)
  • Surprising handling (RC F)
  • Uncommon sturdiness and reliability

Cons

  • Harsh ride on bumpy roads
  • Touchpad is still frustrating
  • Low roofline makes it hard to enter the vehicle
  • Reduced rear visibility

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