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2018 Lexus RC 300 review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

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What is new for the 2018 Lexus RC 300?

  • The RC 300 is available in a new trim called the F-Sport.
  • RC 300 trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Power Seat(s), Blind Spot Monitor, A/C Seat(s), Heated Steering Wheel, Memory Seat(s), and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment this year.
  • Manual Transmission and Apple CarPlay features are now available as options on select trims.

2018 Lexus RC 300 trims

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Base:

  • 260-hp, 236-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
  • 241-hp, 258-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
  • Cruise Control
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seats
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Lexus RC 300 features and specs

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Base 2WD 2D Coupe

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Mark Levinson Sound
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

241

Torque (ft-lbs)

258

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

17.4

Wheelbase

107.5"

Overall length

184.8"

Width

72.4"

Height

54.9"

Leg room

F 45.4"/R 27.3"

Head room

F 39"/R 34.8"

Front tires

P235/45VR18

Rear tires

P235/45VR18

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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