Lexus RC 2014–2018 car dimensions: 4705 mm long, 1845 mm wide and 1390 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,765 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 366 litres.
The cabin offers dual-zone climate control as standard along with a 7-inch multimedia display controlled by a Remote Touch pad and Lexus Premium Navigation. Cruise control is standard, with adaptive cruise and pre-crash safety available as options early on and becoming standard from 2018 via Lexus Safety System+. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera are fitted across the range. Blind spot monitor and lane departure alert are standard or on higher grades, supporting everyday driving with clear alerts in the mirrors and instruments.
Boot space measures 366 litres with seats upright. Rear seats do not fold flat but include a through-load ski hatch for longer items. The load bay is deep and regular in shape with a high lip.
Towing is not available on the RC F, with both braked and unbraked capacities listed as zero. Payload sits at 510 kg based on a gross vehicle weight of 2250 kg and typical kerb weights from 1715 kg upwards. The car is set up as a performance coupe with sports suspension and is not intended for heavy work or trailer use.
High-back sports seats use integrated foaming for firm lateral support and a close fit. Front seats are power-adjustable with heating and ventilation as standard. Dual-zone climate control and soft-touch materials fill the driver-focused cabin. LFA-style instruments and thick-grip steering wheel complete the layout. Optional sunroof and heated steering wheel appear on higher grades or packs.
Combined fuel use 10.8 l/100 km, CO2 251 g/km
Fuel tank 66 litres
Service interval intermediate every 15 000 km or 1 year
Eight airbags standard
VDIM, blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert standard
The 5.0-litre V8 returns a combined figure of 10.8 l/100 km under the official test cycle with CO2 output of 251 g/km. Real-world use will vary with driving style. Tank capacity is 66 litres.
Scheduled maintenance follows an intermediate service at 15 000 km or 12 months and a full service at 30 000 km or 24 months. Lexus technicians use genuine parts and provide a visual safety report.
Occupant protection comes from a strong passenger cell and eight airbags. Standard kit includes Sports VDIM, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors and a reversing camera. Adaptive cruise and pre-collision systems were optional on early cars and later became more widely available. No Euro NCAP rating was published for this model.
Regular dealer servicing keeps the warranty active and helps maintain residual value. The car needs no cambelt replacement.
Length 4705 mm, Width 1845 mm, Height 1390 mm, Wheelbase 2730 mm (RC 2014–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, Lexus Sweden RC product brochure, September 2016, RC F 5.0 V8 technical data and equipment list, Lexus Netherlands RC F price list, 1 October 2016, states 8 airbags, Engine code 2UR-GSE is from the Lexus USA 2015 RC F Product Information sheet.