Lexus

Lexus RC

Price $54,650 – $88,600
Fuel consumption 9.0 – 14.4 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 67%(view ratings)
The Lexus RC is a compact luxury coupe with standard all-wheel drive and a 3.5-litre V6 engine that puts out 260 horsepower. Output is increased to 311 horsepower in the case of the RC 350. Performance enthusiasts will prefer the top-line RC F, whose naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 sends 472 horsepower to the rear wheels only. It also pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. New wheels and body colours are available for 2023.

Lexus RC

Pricing
MSRP CA$88,600
Fees CA$2,205
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$1,667/month
Powertrain
Engine 5,0 l V8
Power 472 hp @ 7,100 rpm (352 kW)
Torque 395 lb·ft @ 4,800 – 5,600 rpm (536 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric
Fuel type Premium
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain RWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Coupe
Category Compact luxury car, Luxury sport car
Assembly Tahara, JP
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 14.4 L/100km
Highway 9.6 L/100km
Combined 12.2 L/100km
Autonomy 540 km
CO₂ emissions 285 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof standard
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats not available
Heated steering wheel standard
Ventilated front seats standard
Head-up display not available
Surround-view camera not available
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control standard
GPS standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
Front USB ports standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot not available
Wireless phone charging not available
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 P255/35R19
Rear tires P275/35R19
Safety
Seat belts 4
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,710 mm (185″)
Width 1,845 mm (73″)
Height 1,390 mm (55″)
Wheelbase 2,731 mm (108″)
Weight 1,770 kg (3,902 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 4
Trunk 286 l
Fuel tank 66 l (15 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 4.5 s
80-120 km/h 2.7 s
Top speed 270 km/h (168 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 36 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 9/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 4/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 6/10
Average 67%(view ratings)