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2017 Lexus RC 200t

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Rating7.2
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$40,155
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on February 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Compelling design with terrific paintwork

Rivals have more comfortable rear seats

Standard Scout GPS Link app

Obedient handling and smooth ride

It falls short on the performance aspect

Caviar exterior paint is new

Well-appointed interior

A new black finish grille

The wheels come with a new finish

Specs & Features

$40,155

price

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact coupe segment, the 2017 Lexus RC 200t coupe is a direct competitor to the BMW 4 Series Coupe, the Audi A5 Coupe, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe. With standalone trim, the RC 200t starts off at an MSRP of $40,155. It is offered with a 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 and 8-speed automatic transmission, producing 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the RC 200t manages a 0-60 of 7.3 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG.

Buying Advice

The RC 200t comes with standard features such as 18-inch wheels, premium vinyl front-row seats with power adjustability, a 7-inch infotainment screen, a 10-speaker sound system, and more. However, you can expand this list with the $1,240 Premium Package which includes heated & cooled front-row seats, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and lane change assist.

Trims

    Base
    $40,155 onwards
    • 366-mile range hydrogen fuel cell powertrain
    • Eight-inch touchscreen media sound system
    • Honda Sensing collision avoidance systems
    • Power adjustable front seats with driver memory
    RC Turbo F Sport
    $40,155 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 241 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg

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Rating

7.2

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

Capacity

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2017 Lexus RC 200t vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.4 sec-96 mph
    		3.1 sec11.2 sec172 mph
    2017 BMW M4

    Ranked #2

    		4 sec12.3 sec155 mph
    		4.4 sec12.5 sec-
    		4.5 sec13.0 sec186 mph
    2017 Audi TTS

    Ranked #5

    		4.6 sec13.3 sec155 mph
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    2017 Lexus RC 200t vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      		24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg13.7 gal.328.8/479.5 mi.
      2017 Audi A5

      Ranked #2

      		21 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.370.30/515.20 mi.
      		22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg20 gal.440/600 mi.
      2017 Audi TTS

      Ranked #3

      		23 mpg27 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.326.6/383.4 mi.
      		22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg14.3 gal.300.3/400.4 mi.

      2017 Lexus RC 200t vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        		194.2 in.75.4 in.53.3 in.5 in.115.8 in.
        		185.2 in.72.6 in.54.7 in.5.1 in.107.5 in.
        		184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        		184.8 in.72.4 in.55.1 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        		184.4 in.72.8 in.54.9 in.4.9 in.112.2 in.

        2017 Lexus RC 200t vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.-
          		10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.
          		14.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          		13.8 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2017 Audi TTS

          Ranked #3

          		12 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2017 BMW M4

          Ranked #4

          		15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.

          2017 Lexus RC 200t vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		-10.4 cu.ft.--
            		-10.4 cu.ft.--
            2017 Audi S5

            Ranked #3

            		-12.2 cu.ft.-76 ft.
            		57.5 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            		8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-
            		66.3 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.-

            2017 Lexus RC 200t vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		700 lbs.3737 lbs.
              		700 lbs.3958 lbs.
              		-4365 lbs.
              		785 lbs.3373 lbs.
              		704 lbs.2944 lbs.
              2017 BMW M4

              Ranked #1

              		860 lbs.3530 lbs. -

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