Lexus

Lexus RC

Price $49,650 – $85,450
Fuel consumption 9.0 – 14.4 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 68%(view ratings)
The Lexus RC is a compact luxury sports coupe featuring a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 engine. Output is rated at 260 or 311 horsepower depending on the trim level. A Black Line Edition joins the lineup for 2021. And then there’s the high-performance RC F model, which houses a 5.0-litre V8 engine producing 472 horsepower and rides on a newly upgraded suspension for handling performance that nearly matches the BMW M4.

Lexus RC

Pricing
MSRP CA$49,650
Fees CA$2,115
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$934/month
Powertrain
Engine 3.5 l V6
Power 260 hp @ 6,600 rpm (194 kW)
Torque 236 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 4,800 rpm (320 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric
Fuel type Premium
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Coupe
Category Compact luxury car, Luxury sport car
Assembly Tahara, JP
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 12.2 L/100km
Highway 9.0 L/100km
Combined 10.8 L/100km
Autonomy 611 km
CO₂ emissions 253 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof optional
Heated front seats standard
Heated steering wheel optional
Ventilated front seats optional
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection optional
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control standard
Remote engine start standard
GPS optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
Front USB ports standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension independent, double wishbones
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P235/45R18
Rear tires P235/45R18
Safety
Seat belts 4
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,700 mm (185″)
Width 1,840 mm (72″)
Height 1,400 mm (55″)
Wheelbase 2,730 mm (107″)
Weight 1,765 kg (3,891 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 4
Trunk 295 l
Fuel tank 66 l (15 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 6.6 s (estimated)
80-120 km/h 4.6 s (estimated)
Top speed 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 42 m
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 6 years/110,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 10/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 4/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 6/10
Average 68%(view ratings)