2021 Lexus RC 300 RC 300 specs & colors

2dr Car

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$42,220
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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Black

Caramel

Playa

Packages

$305

Starting MSRP

  • Carpet Trunk Mat (PPO)
  • Key Gloves (PPO)
  • Alloy Wheel Locks (PPO)

Accessory Package

$305

Starting MSRP

  • Carpet Trunk Mat (PPO)
  • Key Gloves (PPO)
  • Alloy Wheel Locks (PPO)
  • Cargo Net (PPO)

$1,790

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  • Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column w/Memory
  • Heated & Vented Driver & Passenger Seats
  • Driver & Passenger Seat Memory

Premium Package

$1,790

Starting MSRP

  • Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column w/Memory
  • Heated & Vented Driver & Passenger Seats
  • Driver & Passenger Seat Memory
  • Auto Intermittent Wiper
  • Outside Mirror Memory

$390

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  • Carpet Trunk Mat (PPO)
  • Rear Bumper Applique (PPO)
  • Key Gloves (PPO)

Accessory Package 2

$390

Starting MSRP

  • Carpet Trunk Mat (PPO)
  • Rear Bumper Applique (PPO)
  • Key Gloves (PPO)
  • Alloy Wheel Locks (PPO)
  • Cargo Net (PPO)
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$610

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  • Rear Bumper Applique (PPO)
  • Door Edge Film by 3M (PPO)
  • NOTE: For accessories purchased at the time of the new vehicle purchase

Protection Package

$610

Starting MSRP

  • Rear Bumper Applique (PPO)
  • Door Edge Film by 3M (PPO)
  • NOTE: For accessories purchased at the time of the new vehicle purchase
  • the Lexus Accessory Warranty coverage is in effect for 48 months/50,000 miles
  • from the vehicle's in-service date
  • which is the same coverage as the new vehicle Basic Warranty
  • For accessories purchased after the new vehicle purchase and installed by a Lexus dealer the coverage is 12 months for the parts and labor
  • regardless of mileage
  • from the date the accessory was installed on the vehicle
  • or the remainder of any applicable new vehicle warranty
  • whichever provides greater coverage
  • Accessories purchased over the counter are covered for 12 months from the date of purchase
  • Refer to your Lexus accessory limited warranty or documentation that accompanies accessory purchase for coverage and conditions
  • Paint Protection Film by 3M - Hood & Fender (PPO),

$220

Starting MSRP

  • water repellent front door glass and fast-response interior heater
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Headlamp Washers (Retractable and Color Keyed),

Specifications

EPA Classification Subcompact Cars

Front Wheel Size 18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size 18 X 8 in
Spare Wheel Size Compact in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100

Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 241 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 258 @ 1650

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 31 MPG
Cruising Range - City 365.40 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 21 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 25 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 539.40 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 8
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.60
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.72
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.86
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.46
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.23
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.06
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.13
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69

Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link

Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.2 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.2 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 17.4 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal

Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 34.2 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft

Front Tire Size P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size P235/45VR18
Spare Tire Size Compact

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs

Base Curb Weight 3737 lbs

Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Volume 83.8 ft³
Front Head Room 39 in
Front Leg Room 45.4 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.7 in
Front Hip Room 53.9 in
Second Head Room 34.8 in
Second Leg Room 27.3 in
Second Shoulder Room 50.8 in
Second Hip Room 44.9 in
Wheelbase 107.5 in
Length, Overall 185 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.4 in
Height, Overall 54.9 in
Track Width, Front 62.2 in
Track Width, Rear 63 in
Min Ground Clearance 5.3 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume 10.4 ft³

Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System Standard
Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions Standard
Radio: AM/FM 1-Disc -inc: 7" VGA screen, 10 speakers, 256-watts, digital signal processing, HD Radio (complimentary traffic and weather), integrated SiriusXM satellite radio receiver (complimentary 90-day trial subscription included), iTunes tagging, MP3/WMA and dual USB/iPod audio input plugs, rear glass-imprinted radio antenna w/separate FM diversity antenna, Scout GPS link display audio only (complimentary for the first 3 years of ownership) w/TurnStream mode or MapStream mode when tethered, streaming audio via Bluetooth 3.0, voice recognition, voice command and mobile assistant enabling use if Siri Eyes Free or Google Assistant, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa Standard
2 LCD Monitors In The Front Standard
Audio Theft Deterrent Standard

Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Tires: 235/45R18 AS Standard
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Body-Colored Door Handles Standard
Trunk Rear Cargo Access Standard
LED Brakelights Standard
Stainless Steel Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Perimeter/Approach Lights Standard
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper Standard
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Standard
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams Standard
Wheels: 18" Split-5-Spoke Alloy Standard
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator Standard
Light Tinted Glass Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Bumper Insert Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster Standard
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard

Cargo Space Lights Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access, Windows and Sunroof/Convertible Roof Standard
Leatherette Door Trim Insert Standard
Illuminated Locking Glove Box Standard
Lexus Enform Wi-Fi -inc: a 4 GB/3-month trial Standard
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material Standard
8-Way Driver Seat -inc: Power Rear Seat Easy Entry Standard
Valet Function Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button Standard
Enform Safety Connect (complimentary 3-year subscription) Tracker System Standard
Perimeter Alarm Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Standard
Front Cupholder Standard
Fixed Rear Windows Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down Standard
Air Filtration Standard
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel Standard
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start Standard
1 12V DC Power Outlet Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature Standard
Immobilizer Standard
Power Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat w/lumbar, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, height adjustable front shoulder belt anchors and front seatback pockets Standard
Outside Temp Gauge Standard
Front And Rear Map Lights Standard
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts Standard
Front Center Armrest Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Passenger Seat -inc: Power Rear Seat Easy Entry Standard
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter Standard
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim Standard
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Standard
Driver And Passenger Door Bins Standard
Compass Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
Driver Foot Rest Standard
Smart Device Remote Engine Start Standard
Sport Bucket Front Seats w/Leatherette Back Material Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console, Rear Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet Standard
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Aluminum/Genuine Wood Instrument Panel Insert, Aluminum/Genuine Wood Door Panel Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents Standard
NuLuxe Seat Trim Standard
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror Standard

Rear-Wheel Drive Standard
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers Standard
3.13 Axle Ratio Standard
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I4 DOHC 16-Valve Standard
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher Standard
Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
65-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery Standard
100 Amp Alternator Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering Standard
Transmission: Sport Direct-Shift 8-Speed Automatic -inc: steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and drive mode select (eco, normal, sport S, sport S+, snow and custom) Standard
17.4 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard

Side Impact Beams Standard
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Standard
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist Lane Departure Warning Standard
Collision Mitigation-Front Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags Standard
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag Standard
Enform Safety Connect (complimentary 3-year subscription) Emergency Sos Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard
Driver Monitoring-Alert Standard
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist Lane Keeping Assist Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Pretensioners Standard

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