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2018 Lexus RC
The new Lexus RC is a sports car offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $65,329 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Luxury variant and topping out at $152,300 for the F Carbon.
There are 6 variants of the RC available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2018.
Engine options include 3.5L petrol direct injection (232kW/380Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm) and 5.0L petrol direct injection (351kW/530Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2018 RC is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$65,329 - $152,300â€
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$65,329 - $152,300â€
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Coupe
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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2018 Lexus RC
Available Variants
The Lexus RC comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Luxury and the most expensive being F 10th Anniversary.
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Power to Weight
104.35 - 188.71 kW/t
74.83 kW/t
248.09 kW/t
Boot Space
366 - 423 litres
110 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.3 - 10.9 L/100km
4.4 L/100km
13 L/100km
Vehicle Range
606 - 904 km
466 km
1,500 km
Price
$65,329 - $152,300
$31,440
$521,055
Warranty (Years)
4 years
1 year
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
10,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,170 kg
1,174 kg
2,635 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
130 mm
98 mm
150 mm
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Dimensions
4,695 mm
1,840 mm
1,395 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,695 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,395 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Load Capacity | 445 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
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Lexus IS sedan, RC coupe, CT hatch axed from November 2021
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Lexus RC
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lexus RC is the Luxury that starts from $65,329.
See all Lexus RC PricingThe most expensive Lexus RC is the F Carbon that starts from $152,300.
See all Lexus RC PricingThe best towing capacity of a Lexus RC is null kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, F Sport, Sports Luxury, F, F Carbon and F 10th Anniversary.
See all Lexus RC towing capacityThe largest Lexus RC is the F which measures 1845mm wide, 4705mm in length and sits 1390mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus RC is the F which has 351kW of power from its 5.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Lexus RC is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus RC is the Luxury which weighs 2170 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus RC uses Premium Unleaded.
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