2022 Lexus RC 300 Review
Price Estimate: $35,172





+71
Below Average
7.1
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edmunds TESTED
Smooth manners and a solid interior help the 2022 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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2022 Lexus RC 300 Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- No significant changes for 2022
- Part of the first RC generation introduced for 2015
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$195/mo for RC 300 Base
RC 300 Base
vs
$164/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Lexus RC 300 Owner Reviews
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Great car!!
5 out of 5 starsKD, 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 … horsepower to rival other cars in its class. One downside is the V6's fuel economy, which is so-so. Also the RC is a little heavy compared to others in the class. I usually get about 21mpg combined. I opted for the FSport package which included FSport exterior/interior styling and badges, adaptive variable transmission, 19in wheels w/ all-season Michelin tires, and a host of other features such as heated steering wheel and seats, back-up monitor with rear cross traffic alert, LFA inspired digital dash + more! Overall I love the car! I use my car mostly for weekend/highway travel so I spend a lot of time in the car during long trips. Every time I stop at a gas station, shopping center, etc., people are at awe of the styling of the car. I am constantly asked "What kind of car is that!?!?" and the RC constantly receives compliments! I would describe the RC and a "smooth operator"
BEST LEXUS EVER
5 out of 5 starsFrank 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 … one after another for years to come. The RC is great for a young Dr like myself!!!
update: 5/10/2017
Have 17,000 miles now. Problem free. Car rides and drives great. Smooth power from engine. Accelerates quickly. Great traction in snow. If you can only have one car for everything this is the car. I still think the RC300 is the best Lexus ever and a really great sports car.
It looks great!
3 out of 5 starsSpaceRacer, 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 … 350); the 6 speed auto is fairly terrible (the gearing is so long by the time you reach max torque and hp in any gear other than 1st you are going very fast)-and the AWD excuse makes no sense, see Audi and Merc (I typically shift myself); the touchpad is a nightmare and this generation should have never been put into production. Also, some quality issues, surprising based on Lexus/Toyota reputation-dash replaced due to a small crack at edge of speaker (Lexus covered the dash, but stuck me with the $385 labor-as if I cracked my own dash at 5k miles) and this new dash has a small spot of discoloration, headlights replaced due to fogging on the inside, and a few minor paint imperfections. I went from owning two Audis to the RC 300 F and miss the sportier focus, but overall, despite this review, love the car. Many compliments, just lacking performance...
First Lexus and in love!
5 out of 5 starsChris 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!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Lexus RC 300, so we've included reviews for other years of the RC 300 since its last redesign.
2022 RC 300 Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $42,820 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $195/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.4 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the RC 300 models:
- Pre-Collision System
- Warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time.
- Blind-Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse.
- High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Maintains a driver-set distance between the Lexus and the car in front.
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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