Lexus RC
Aside from iconic models, sports coupes are having a tough time right now. The Lexus RC is one example. The current generation dates back to 2015 and you have to wonder how long it will survive. Customers have a choice of two engines starting with a 3.5-litre V6 (260 or 311 horsepower with AWD). Optionally, a good old 5.0-litre V8 is available (472 horsepower with RWD). Build quality and reliability are some of the RC’s strengths.
Lexus RC
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$91,450 |
| Fees | CA$2,205 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,721/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 |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| 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 | 1,790 kg (3,946 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 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 71%(view ratings) |