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About the Lexus RC
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Lexus RC is a sports car offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $67,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Luxury variant and topping out at $78,736 for the F Sport.
There are 2 variants of the RC available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
Engine options include 3.5L petrol direct injection (232kW/380Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2021 RC is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
104.35 - 133.33 kW/t
78.72 kW/t
414.97 kW/t
Boot Space
423 litres
112 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.3 - 9.4 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
13.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
702 - 904 km
392 km
1,565 km
Price
$67,990 - $78,736
$32,180
$568,300
Warranty (Years)
4 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km - Unlimited
75,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
9 months
12 months
2021 Lexus RC Price
Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $70,736 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $70,613 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $67,990 |
F Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $78,736 |
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $78,613 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $75,736 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $75,613 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Lexus RC Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus RC
The most fuel efficient Lexus RC is the F Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Lexus RC | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus RC?
The Lexus RC has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Lexus RC Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lexus RC?
The Lexus RC offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Lexus RC FAQs
The cheapest Lexus RC is the Luxury that starts from $67,990.
The most expensive Lexus RC is the F Sport that starts from $78,736.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus RC is null kg offered by the following variants: Luxury and F Sport.
The largest Lexus RC is the Luxury which measures 1840mm wide, 4695mm in length and sits 1395mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus RC is the Luxury which has 232kW of power from its 3.5L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Lexus RC is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus RC is the Luxury which weighs 2170 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus RC uses Premium Unleaded.