What Is the 2024 Lexus RC?
The Lexus RC is a luxury sports coupe that seats four people, with four engine choices: The rear-wheel-drive RC 300 uses a 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the all-wheel-drive RC 300 is powered by a 260-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine. RWD and AWD versions of the RC 350, meanwhile, get a 311-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine. The RWD RC uses an eight-speed automatic transmission, while AWD models have a six-speed automatic.
Lexus also sells the high-performance RWD RC F, which is powered by a 472-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 that works with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The RC competes with the Audi A5 and BMW 4 Series.
What’s New on the 2024 Lexus RC?
Aside from a few new color options and available 19-inch Enkei wheels, the 2024 RC is unchanged from last model year’s car. It is, however, the last year Lexus will offer the RC F Track Edition, a pricey (six-figure) performance-oriented special edition that features a carbon-fiber hood, roof and rear wing, as well as Hitachi shock absorbers, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and a unique black-and-blue synthetic suede interior.
What Features in the 2024 Lexus RC Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- LED headlights and taillights
- Keyless entry and start
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Power-adjustable front seats
- 60/40-split folding backseat
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning with steering assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Available features include:
- Sport suspension
- Limited-slip differential
- Rear-wheel steering
- Power moonroof
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Navigation
- 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio
Should I Buy the 2024 Lexus RC?
Good visibility and a roomy front cabin are highlights of the RC, but like a lot of coupes, its backseat is snug. Competitors like the Audi A5 and S5 and the BMW 4 Series have fresher designs than the Lexus, and their more modern powertrains return better fuel economy. While the RC F’s V-8 is perhaps the best-sounding engine in the high-performance sport-coupe subcategory, the rest of the car feels outclassed by BMW’s M4. Also, the Lexus Track Edition’s nearly $33,000 upcharge over the base RC F feels awfully steep for some carbon-fiber body panels.
