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    2021 Lexus RC - Luxury

    2021 Lexus RC - Luxury

    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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    2025 Aston Martin DB12 - Base

    2025 Aston Martin DB12 - Base

    4.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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    Overview

    Variant
    Luxury
    Variant
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    Body type
    Coupe
    Body type
    Coupe
    Engine size
    2.0 L
    Engine size
    4.0 L
    Drive type
    Rear
    Drive type
    Rear
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    7.3 / 100 km
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    12.2 / 100 km
    Power and torque
    180kW / 350Nm
    Power and torque
    500kW / 800Nm
    904km
    639km
    Warranty
    4 years
    Warranty
    —
    Doors
    2
    Doors
    2
    Seats
    4
    Seats
    4
    Fuel type
    Premium Unleaded
    Fuel type
    Premium Unleaded
    Safety rating
    —
    Safety rating
    —
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    Specifications

    Cruise Control
    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
    Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
    Cruise Control
    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
    Driver Modes
    Engine Mapping: yes
    Stability Control: yes
    Steering: yes
    Traction Control: yes
    Driver Modes
    Engine Mapping: yes
    Steering: yes
    Suspension: yes
    Transmission: yes
    Power Outlet 12V
    Location (12V): Front
    Power Outlet 12V
    Location (12V): Front
    Bluetooth
    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes
    Bluetooth
    —
    Entertainment Display Screen
    Front DVD: yes
    Location: Front
    Front Screen Size (in): 7.0
    Entertainment Display Screen
    —
    Media Control
    Touch Pad: yes
    Media Control
    —
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
    Other Months Subscription Included: 0
    Mobile Integration
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Voice Activating System
    Includes Audio Player: yes
    Includes Navigation System: yes
    Includes Phone: yes
    Voice Activating System
    —
    Navigational Systems
    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Screen Size (in): 10.3
    Traffic Info: yes
    Navigational Systems
    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Screen Size (in): 10.25
    Traffic Info: yes
    Parking Assistance
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Guidance Display
    Parking Assistance
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
    Parking Distance System
    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    Parking Distance System
    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor & Camera
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    Location: Side
    Side Type: Sensor & Camera
    Smart Card/Smart Key
    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Type: Automatic
    Smart Card/Smart Key
    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes
    Memorised Adjustment
    —
    Memorised Adjustment
    Door Mirror Position: yes
    Wheel Position: yes
    USB Charging Port
    —
    USB Charging Port
    Location: Front
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of Compressors: 1
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of Compressors: 2
    Electrical System
    Voltage: 12
    Electrical System
    Voltage: 12
    Emission Control Level
    CO2 Level (Combined): 168
    Standard Met: EU5
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Eu6 D
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 86.0
    Engine (cc): 1998
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: 8ar-Fts
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 86.0
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 3982
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.0
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    WLTP Emissions
    —
    WLTP Emissions
    ICE Testing Type: ICE
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 98
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
    Fuel System
    —
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 17.4
    Main Capacity (L): 66
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.5
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 20.6
    Main Capacity (L): 78
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.2
    Main Type: Total
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Display Screen
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Type: Touch Pad
    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
    Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    Display Screen
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Wheel: yes
    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
    Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
    Instrument Cluster
    —
    Instrument Cluster
    Reconfigurable: yes
    Fuel Consumption
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 904
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 562
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.7
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 39
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 48
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 40
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.4
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.6
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 29
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 25
    Fuel Consumption
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 639
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 397
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 8.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 12.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 23
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 19
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    WLTP ICE Standard: Wltp Ice
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 245
    Maximum Power (kW): 180
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1650
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 680
    Maximum Power (kW): 500
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 800
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2750
    Fuel Economy
    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.3
    Fuel Economy
    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 12.2
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Code: Aa80e
    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Gear Change Paddles: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 8
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Gear Change Paddles: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Simulated Gears: 0
    Number of Speeds: 8
    Shift Lever Location: Column
    Type: Automatic
    Active Differential
    —
    Active Differential
    Location: Rear
    Limited Slip Differential
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    Limited Slip Differential
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Electronic
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    Painted Calipers: yes
    Power Steering
    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
    Power Steering
    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
    Steering Wheel
    Electric Adjustment: yes
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Steering Wheel
    Electric Adjustment: yes
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Alternate Suspension
    —
    Alternate Suspension
    Type: Sport
    Responsive Suspension
    —
    Responsive Suspension
    Driver Selectable: yes
    Type: Electronic
    Tires
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Performance Tires: yes
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Performance Tires: yes
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 305
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
    Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
    Rear Two Tone: yes
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 21
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 21
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 11.5
    Body Style
    Body Type: Coupe
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Platform Code: S
    Wheelbase Type: Short
    Body Style
    Body Type: Coupe
    Local Body Type: Coupe
    Wheelbase Type: Short
    Black Trim
    —
    Black Trim
    Around Side Windows: yes
    Cargo Capacity
    Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 423
    Cargo Capacity
    Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
    Frunk Capacity (L): 0
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 62.2
    Front Track (mm): 1580
    Overall Height (in): 54.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1395
    Overall Length (in): 184.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4695
    Overall Width (in): 72.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1840
    Rear Track (in): 63.0
    Rear Track (mm): 1600
    Wheelbase (in): 107.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2730
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11700
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.8
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 122
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
    Overall Height (in): 50.8
    Overall Height (mm): 1290
    Overall Length (in): 187.0
    Overall Length (mm): 4750
    Overall Width (in): 76.8
    Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 84.1
    Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2135
    Overall Width (mm): 1950
    Wheelbase (in): 110.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2805
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Exterior Door Handles
    —
    Exterior Door Handles
    Flush Handles: Manual
    Headlights
    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    Headlights
    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    LED Lights
    Location: Brake Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam
    Location: Rear Lights
    LED Lights
    Location: Brake Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam
    Location: Rear Lights
    Headlight Control
    Auto Highbeam: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Automatic
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Headlight Control
    Active High Beam: yes
    Directional Headlights: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Automatic
    Matrix: yes
    Paint
    External Colour: White
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Sunroof
    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    Roof
    —
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
    Windshield Wipers
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
    Rear View Mirror Camera
    Auto Dimming: yes
    Rear View Mirror Camera
    Auto Dimming: yes
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2170
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4784
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1725
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3803
    Tare Weight (kg): 1685
    Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
    Audio System
    Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Colour Screen: yes
    Digital Radio: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    In-Dash DVD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Audio System
    Digital Radio: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Power (W): 390
    External Connections
    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    iPod Connection (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes
    External Connections
    USB (Front): yes
    Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
    Total Rear USB Connections: 0
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Speakers
    Brand: Pioneer
    Number of Speakers: 10
    Subwoofer: yes
    Upgraded Speakers: yes
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 11
    Luxury Trim
    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    Luxury Trim
    Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
    Doors: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Leather
    Airbags
    Number of Airbags: 8
    Airbags
    Number of Airbags: 8
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Integrated: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Knee Airbags
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Knee Airbags
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Rear Seat Belts
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Rear Seat Belts
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Location: Front And Rear
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Location: Front
    Autonomous Drive
    Active Lane Control: yes
    Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    Autonomous Drive
    Active Lane Control: yes
    Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    Lane Departure Warning
    Activates Steering: yes
    Lane Departure Warning
    Activates Steering: yes
    Overtaking Sensor
    Active Without Turn Signal: yes
    Overtaking Sensor
    —
    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
    Type: Sensor
    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
    —
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seating
    Capacity: 4
    Configuration: 2+2
    Seating
    Capacity: 4
    Configuration: 2+2
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats
    Storage
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    Air Conditioning
    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
    Air Conditioning
    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
    Secondary Ventilation Controls
    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    Secondary Ventilation Controls
    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    Ventilation System
    Digital Display: yes
    Heater Type: Combustion
    Ventilation System
    Engine Heater: yes
    Power Locks
    Automatic Locking: yes
    Includes Power Windows: yes
    Operation: Card Key
    Power Locks
    Operation: Card Key
    Intermediate Service
    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321
    Period (Months): 12
    Service
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