The Lexus RC lineup is receiving light updates for the 2023 model year, mostly regarding the cabin, in an attempt to help it stay competitive against rivals like the BMW 4 Series. The changes bump costs up $1,500 to start, and the luxury coupe now is priced from $45,470 (all pricing includes the $1,150 destination charge).
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The interiors for the RC 300, RC 350 and line-topping RC F are largely carried over, but the infotainment system lineup has been shuffled around. All models get an 8-inch touchscreen standard, but an updated 10.3-inch touchscreen is also available. Trim on the glove box, instrument panel and side registers has also been revised, as well.
The RC’s exterior styling remains much the same, but for the RC 350, an available F Sport Special Appearance Package adds a two-tone exterior color combination, 19-inch Enkei dark-alloy wheels and a new paint color called Incognito. The RC F Track Edition will now also offer the Incognito color.
Performance hardware will once again include a trio of engine options. The base RC 300 comes with rear-wheel drive and is powered by a 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while all-wheel-drive variants get a 260-hp, 3.5-liter V-6. RC 350 models get a 311-hp version of the V-6, and RC F models retain the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 that makes 472 hp and comes with RWD only. RWD variants use an eight-speed automatic transmission; AWD models get a six-speed automatic.
Pricing and Release Date
The 2023 Lexus RC and RC F are expected to arrive in dealerships early in 2023. Full pricing is below:
- RC 300: $45,470
- RC 300 AWD: $48,160
- RC 300 F Sport: $50,090
- RC 300 F Sport AWD: $52,380
- RC 350: $48,400
- RC 350 AWD: $50,565
- RC 350 F Sport: $53,020
- RC 350 F Sport AWD: $54,745
- RC F: $67,845
- RC F Track Edition: $100,720
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