2018 Lexus RC 300 review
Lexus RC 300 highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 24 highway, 21 combined
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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
Curious how Lexus RC 300 trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similaritiesBase:
- 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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F-Sport:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Blind Spot Monitor
- A/C Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Memory Seats
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Lexus RC 300 features and specs
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
- 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
- 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
2018 Lexus RC 300 FAQ
The 2018 Lexus RC 300 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- F-Sport: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
Here is what's new for the 2018 Lexus RC 300:
- Automated Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Spot Monitor
- A/C Seat(s)
- Heated Steering Wheel
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