Lexus RC 350
A pleasing blend of luxury and performance, the RC was the last four-seat coupe in the Lexus lineup, ending production at the end of the 2025 model year. With its low hood and swept-back roofline, the RC 350 looked the part of the sporty coupe, and it had performance to match, thanks to its 3.5-liter V6 engine and rear- or all-wheel drive. But it was still a Lexus, so the RC 350 came well equipped with a refined cabin and an extensive standard equipment list. For those preferring a bit more flash, the RC 350 F Sport got sportier styling inside and out, as well as upgraded brakes, an adaptive sport suspension, and front sport seats.
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First generation Lexus RC 350
Aside from a slight styling refresh in 2019, the Lexus RC 350 didn’t change much from its initial launch in 2015. The sport coupe featured a small trunk and seated four. Not unexpectedly, the rear seats were challenging to get into and out of, and the space was better suited to small children than adults. Available in two trim levels, base and F Sport, the RC 350 featured a premium cabin with stylish and supportive front seats, synthetic leather trim, and an available 10.3-inch infotainment screen with a track pad interface that could be frustrating to use. Apple CarPlay® was added in 2019, with Android Auto™ coming online the following year. Heated and ventilated seats as well as a 17-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound system were also available.
Powering the RC 350 was a 3.5-liter V6 engine delivering 311 horsepower (increased from 306 hp in 2019). An eight-speed automatic came standard; however, all-wheel-drive variants used a six-speed automatic.
Model highlights
Powerful V6 engine
Tight rear seat
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ (added in 2019 and 2020, respectively)
Available all-wheel drive
Lexus' suite of driver-assist tech standard (added in 2018)
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2015 - 2025
2025 Lexus RC 350
2024 Lexus RC 350
2023 Lexus RC 350
2022 Lexus RC 350
2021 Lexus RC 350
2020 Lexus RC 350
2019 Lexus RC 350
Highlights
Retuned suspension
Refreshed styling
Standard Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa
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2018 Lexus RC 350
2017 Lexus RC 350
2016 Lexus RC 350
Highlights
Limited-slip differential and performance dampers offered on F Sport trim
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2015 Lexus RC 350
Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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