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2018 Lexus RC 350

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Rating7.3

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Compact Coupe
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$43,570 - $45,735
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Appreciably crafted cabin

Only one engine is offered and acceleration falls short against rivals

Slight increase in power and torque

Superior ride quality over rivals

Cramped and useless rear seats

New optional 10.3-inch navigation screen

Smooth, refined, and adequately powerful engine

Convoluted and complex infotainment interface

Standard three-year Scout GPS link subscription

Specs & Features

$43,570

price

311 hp @ 6600 rpm

horsepower

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Lexus RC 350 Coupe is a compact luxury coupe offered in a single trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $43,570. For that price, it mainly competes with the Cadillac ATS Coupe and the BMW 4 Series 440i Coupe. Available in a single trim, the Lexus RC 350 Coupe offers 2 powertrains. It is a 3.5L V6 engine making 311 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. However, the RWD version is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission while the AWD model gets a 6-speed automatic The Lexus RC 350 Coupe AWD reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.0 seconds, which gets pumped up to 5.8 seconds in the RWD version. Depending on the powertrain, the Lexus RC 350 Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy between 21 and 23 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Lexus RC 350 Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2018 Lexus RC 350 Coupe is a powerful and super-comfortable coupe in its segment. There is only one trim offered while there are multiple packages offered. We would recommend getting the Premium package that adds heated and ventilated front seats and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert over the base model. 

Trims

    Base
    $43,570 onwards
    • 1794 Edition badging
    • Black perforated leather
    • Brown premium perforated leather
    • Color-keyed bumpers
    • Front/Rear park assist
    • Hd and satellite radio
    • JBL Premium Audio
    • Movable tie-down cleats
    • Power-Opening rear window
    • Traffic information w/ navigation app
    • Ultrasuede seat inserts
    • Western-themed interior
    • Wood-style trims
    F Sport
    $43,570 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 311 hp @ 6600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg

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7.3
2018 Lexus RC 350

Price

$43,570- $45,735

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.26

Horsepower

311 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque

280 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

4

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2018 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		5.8 sec14.3 sec-
    		3.1 sec11.2 sec172 mph
    		3.6 sec12.2 sec155 mph
    2018 BMW M4

    Ranked #3

    		3.7 sec12 sec174 mph
    		4.4 sec12.5 sec-
    2018 Audi S5

    Ranked #4

    		4.4 sec13.1 sec155 mph
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    2018 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg17.4 gal.348/487.2 mi.
      2018 Audi A5

      Ranked #1

      		24 mpg33 mpg29 mpg15.3 gal.367.2/504.9 mi.
      		22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      		23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/555 mi.
      2018 Audi TTS

      Ranked #3

      		23 mpg27 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.326.6/383.4 mi.
      		22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg20 gal.440/600 mi.

      2018 Lexus RC 350 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.
        2018 Audi S5

        Ranked #4

        		184.7 in.79.9 in.53.9 in.4 in.108.8 in.
        		184.4 in.72.8 in.54.9 in.4.9 in.112.2 in.

        2018 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		10.4 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi A5

          Ranked #1

          		11.6 cu.ft.100.6 cu.ft.79.2 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi TTS

          Ranked #3

          		12 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          		12 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi S5

          Ranked #3

          		11.6 cu.ft.116.6 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW M4

          Ranked #4

          		15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.

          2018 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		66.3 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.66.3 cu.ft.-
            		-10.4 cu.ft.--
            2018 Audi TTS

            Ranked #3

            		57.5 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            		10.1 cu.ft.4.4 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.-
            2018 BMW M4

            Ranked #5

            		41 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            		8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-

            2018 Lexus RC 350 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		700 lbs.3748 lbs.
              2018 BMW M4

              Ranked #1

              		860 lbs.3530 lbs. -
              2018 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              		882 lbs.3549 lbs.
              2018 Audi S5

              Ranked #1

              		-3836 lbs.
              		700 lbs.3737 lbs.
              		704 lbs.2943 lbs.

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