What Is the 2025 Lexus RC?
The Lexus RC is a luxury sports coupe that seats four people and features 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. With the discontinuation of the Audi A5 coupe and convertible for 2025, the RC competes primarily with the BMW 4 Series.
What’s New on the 2025 Lexus RC?
The bulk of the RC lineup sees no significant changes for 2025, the car’s swan-song year. The exception is the line-topping RC F, which now comes solely in a specially trimmed (and extra-pricey) Final Edition version with cosmetic upgrades that include BBS wheels and a carbon-fiber roof, plus luxury features such as heated and ventilated front seats and additional leather trim. The RC F Final Edition also gets a standard 17-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.
What Features in the 2025 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 2025 Lexus RC?
Good visibility and a roomy front cabin are highlights of the RC, but — like a lot of coupes — its backseat is snug. And while the RC F’s V-8 is perhaps the best-sounding engine in the high-performance sports coupe subcategory, the rest of the car feels outclassed by BMW’s M4. The RC’s core design is a decade old, and the market for two-door coupes of any stripe has waned considerably in recent years, making the RC’s discontinuation not too surprising. Even so, all versions of the RC have their charms; if you fancy this car’s blend of style, performance and luxury, you’ll want to act fast.
