Lexus RC
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 | |
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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) |