2021 Lexus RC 300 Review

Name: 2021 Lexus RC 300 Review
Brand: Lexus

Price Range: $34,998 - $37,490

Smooth manners and a solid interior help the 2021 Lexus RC 300 make a great first impression. This is a nice-looking luxury coupe that gets the job done. But shortcomings with interior space, storage options, fuel economy, and entertainment features make it difficult to recommend over the competition.

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What's new

Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert now standard
New limited-production Black Line Special Edition model
Part of the first RC generation introduced for 2015

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$193/mo

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Lexus RC 300 Reviews

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4.6

22 reviews

5(82%)

4(4%)

3(9%)

2(0%)

1(5%)

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Great car!!

KD, 03/28/2016

2016 Lexus RC 300 2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

If you're looking for a luxurious sports coupe that is quiet, comfortable, & exciting to drive; the RC 300 is the perfect car. The interior is very elegant and comfortable as you'd expect from a Lexus. Suspension is tuned to give a soft ride but tight enough for you to know its a sports car! Infotainment system is very easy to use in my opinion. The V6 engine is quiet and has ample …

BEST LEXUS EVER

Frank Lazzerini, M.D., 05/09/2016

2016 Lexus RC 300 2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Great looking car. Gets lots of looks. Ride is excellent and very smooth but good handling. Feels like a supercar from behind the wheel. I had an LS460 before this and this car is my favorite. I do lots of highway and this car accelerates great with lots of low RPM torque. Does not need to rev high to get going. Smooth and refined. Really the best car Lexus ever made. I will keep being …

It looks great!

SpaceRacer, 11/20/2018

2017 Lexus RC 300 2dr Coupe AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

F Sport in Caviar. This car's interior and exterior look great - better than A5 and C43 (subjective), better quality than Merc. (fact) + no NAV Screen glued to the top of the dash. Downs: terrible fuel economy (how Toyota combined low torque, hp, and fuel economy in the 300 is an engineering feat) and awful handling, much worse than the Germans; the engine needs AT LEAST 50 more hp (RC …

First Lexus and in love!

Chris B., 04/09/2019

2019 Lexus RC 300 F SPORT 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

This Lexus is beautiful from the outside as it is on the inside. The responsiveness in Sport+ mode is unparalleled. I chose this vehicle over the 2019 Audi S5, even with the heads up display in the Audi and lighting under the doors. Will lease Lexus again!

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2021 RC 300 Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$42,220
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$193/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	10.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the RC 300 models:

Pre-Collision System: Warns you if a collision is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't act in time.
Blind-Spot/Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts: Lets you know if there's a vehicle in or approaching your blind spot while you're backing out of a parking space.
Lexus Enform Safety Connect: Helps when you need it most with automatic crash notification and roadside assistance.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Lexus RC 300 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.86 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.

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