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Car Specifications2018 Lexus RC
The 2018 Lexus RC is a sport. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $102,900 for the F Sport variant and topping out at $177,500 for the F 10th Anniversary variant.
There are 3 variants of the RC available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2016.
The 2018 RC was offered with a 4 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Lexus RC include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (180kW/350Nm), 3.5L v6 (232kW/380Nm) and 5.0L v8 (351kW/530Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $102,900 - $177,500†
- Transmission
- 8-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Coupe
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $102,900 - $177,500†
- Transmission
- 8-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Coupe
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Lexus RC
Features & Specs
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Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
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Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
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Available Variants
The Lexus RC comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being F Sport and the most expensive being F 10th Anniversary.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,695 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,395 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 495 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2018 Lexus RC
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lexus RC is the F Sport variant that starts from $102,900.
See all Lexus RC PricingThe most expensive Lexus RC is the F 10th Anniversary variant that starts from $177,500.
See all Lexus RC PricingThe best towing capacity of a Lexus RC is 0 kg shared by all variants.
See all Lexus RC towing capacityThe largest Lexus RC is the F Carbon variant which measures 1845mm wide, 4705mm in length and sits 1390mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 351kW of power and 530nm of torque are the F Carbon and F 10th Anniversary variants.
The Lexus RC is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Lexus RC is the F Carbon variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2250 kg.
The Lexus RC uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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