Lexus RC First generation

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The Lexus RC First generation (2014–2025): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 36 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: XC10

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,700 mm RDW	4,700–4,710 mm TC	4,695–4,710 mm
Width	1,840 mm RDW	1,840–1,850 mm TC	1,840–1,845 mm
Height	1,400 mm RDW	1,390–1,400 mm TC	1,390–1,395 mm
Wheelbase	2,730 mm RDW	2,730 mm TC	2,730 mm
Front track	1,555–1,580 mm ASTRA	1,560–1,580 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,560–1,605 mm ASTRA	1,560–1,600 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,700–1,710 kg RDW	1,700–1,795 kg TC	1,680–1,845 kg
Mass in running order	1,800–1,810 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,170 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Boot space	–	–	366 L
Luggage space (EPA)	–	283 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,237–2,379 L EPA	–
Fuel tank	–	–	66 L
Performance
Top speed	190–270 km/h ASTRA	–	–
Torque	221–530 Nm ASTRA	–	350–535 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/40R19, 265/35R19, 235/45R18, 225/50R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, fr, ja, pl, sv), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
3 years	94.6% (92.5–96.1)	92.2%	644
4–5 years	94.0% (93.0–95.0)	91.0%	2,163
6–8 years	92.4% (91.4–93.2)	86.4%	3,306

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	27.1%	26.0%
Brakes	8.6%	18.0%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	4.7%	6.4%
Suspension	1.9%	8.8%
Lights and electrics	1.6%	6.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

49 complaints for model years 2015–2025. 3 crashes · 1 fire · 1 injury

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 36 versions of the Lexus RC First generation

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European Union 12 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2021–2024	5.0 L	341 kW (464 PS)	Petrol	11.7–11.8 L/100 km WLTP	267–268 g/km	153
2021	2.5 L	133 kW (181 PS)	Hybrid	6.1 L/100 km WLTP	144 g/km	78
2021	2.5 L	133 kW (181 PS)	Petrol	6.1 L/100 km WLTP	138 g/km	10
2019–2020	2.5 L	133 kW (181 PS)	Hybrid	–	114–115 g/km	2,964
2015–2020	2.5 L	133 kW (181 PS)	Petrol	–	113–116 g/km	7,489
2018–2020	5.0 L	341 kW (464 PS)	Petrol	–	258 g/km	210
2015–2019	2.0 L	180 kW (245 PS)	Petrol	–	167–168 g/km	952
2014–2018	5.0 L	351 kW (477 PS)	Petrol	–	251 g/km	1,118
2017	2.0 L	270 kW (367 PS)	Petrol	–	168 g/km	88
2017	2.5 L	200 kW (272 PS)	Petrol	–	116 g/km	14
2017	5.0 L	527 kW (717 PS)	Petrol	–	251 g/km	10
2016	2.5 L	133 kW (181 PS)	Other fuel	–	115 g/km	22

United Kingdom 15 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2020–202319" (RWD) Carbon · 19" (RWD) RC F · 19" (RWD) Track Edition and 10 more trims	5.0 L	341 kW (464 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km WLTP	268 g/km
202018" (RWD) RC · 18" (RWD) RC [Sunroof] · 18" (RWD) RC Leather Pack and 1 more trim	2.5 L	164 kW (223 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	6.2 L/100 km WLTP	141 g/km
202019" (RWD) F SPORT · 19" (RWD) F SPORT [BSM] · 19" (RWD) Takumi	2.5 L	164 kW (223 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	6.4 L/100 km WLTP	145 g/km
202019" (RWD) F SPORT [BSM, Sunroof] · 19" (RWD) F SPORT [Sunroof] · 19" (RWD) F SPORT Takumi Pack	2.5 L	164 kW (223 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	6.4 L/100 km WLTP	146 g/km
201918" (RWD) RC · 18" (RWD) RC [Sun] · 18" (RWD) RC Leather Pack and 1 more trim	2.5 L	164 kW (223 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	6.2 L/100 km WLTP	–
201919" (RWD) F SPORT · 19" (RWD) F SPORT [Sun] · 19" (RWD) F SPORT BSM and 3 more trims	2.5 L	164 kW (223 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	6.4 L/100 km WLTP	–
2019300h 18" & 19" wheels	2.5 L	164 kW (223 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	5.9–6.9 L/100 km WLTP	–
201919'' wheels · 19" (RWD) Carbon · 19" (RWD) Carbon BSM and 53 more trims	5.0 L	341 kW (464 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km WLTP	–
2016–2018F Sport · Premier	2.0 L	–	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	168 g/km
2016–2018F Sport · Premier	2.5 L	–	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	116 g/km
2016–2018Luxury	2.5 L	–	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	113 g/km
2018RC 300h Luxury	2.5 L	–	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	5.0 L/100 km NEDC	114 g/km
2018RC 300h F SPORT · RC 300h Premier	2.5 L	–	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	120 g/km
2018RC F · RC F Carbon · RC F Plus Pack and 1 more trim	5.0 L	–	Petrol	8-speed automatic	11.3 L/100 km NEDC	258 g/km
2015–2017RC F · RC F Carbon	5.0 L	–	Petrol	8-speed automatic	10.8 L/100 km NEDC	251 g/km

France 1 version

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2015RC F	–	351 kW (477 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	10.8 L/100 km NEDC	251 g/km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2016–2025SIDI & PFI	2.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	24–26 MPG (9.0–9.8 L/100 km) EPA	214–226 g/km
2015–2025SIDI & PFI	3.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	253–271 g/km
2015–2025SIDI & PFI	3.5 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	239–249 g/km
2015–2025SIDI & PFI	5.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	285–289 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2015–2025Subcompact	3.5 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.8–11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	253–262 g/km
2015–2025Subcompact	5.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	12.2–12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	285–290 g/km
2016Subcompact	2.0 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	214 g/km
2015–2016Subcompact	3.5 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	244–246 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.