2023 Lexus RC Review
2023 Lexus RC in Phoenix, AZ
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2023 Lexus RC Review | RC F Sport
When it comes to 2-door luxury coupes, the 2023 Lexus RC is a real beauty that has serious capability. The variety within the RC lineup gives shoppers some real variety when looking for the right right.
In this review, we’ll look at how this ride balances speed, luxury, and technology. Keep scrolling to learn more about this fun compact luxury coupe in the new model year.
Performance Models
The 2023 Lexus RC 300 RWD comes with a clever turbo four cylinder engine. This turbocharged unit generates 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
Even more fun, Lexus RC 300 AWD and Lexus RC 350 models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6. This more traditional six-cylinder unit generates 260 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.
The success of this luxury sports coupe isn’t just from its speedy powertrain. It’s also from its build. Lexus engineers used numerous techniques to help it maintain the best power-to-weight ratio in its class. The weight balance is excellent with a 55/45 distribution.
RC F Performance Features
Behind the wheel of the speedy 2023 Lexus RC F, the driver commands a 5-liter V8. Its 90-degree V layout helps balance rotational and reciprocating forces. Keeping things lightweight, the block and cylinder heads are made of aluminum.
The V8 produces a whopping 472 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque. This high performance output is controlled by an 8-speed automatic transmission. This Sport Direct Shift transmission includes a manual setting with paddle shifters.
Taming the bumps, an adaptive variable suspension responds in real time to road imperfections. ZF SACHs shock absorbers are positioned at both axles. Electric power steering uses speed-sensing to respond to driver commands more accurately. To ensure the sport car stops, Brembo brakes feature 15-inch front and 13.6-inch rear ventilated rotors.
When you want to have some fun, schedule a test drive of the 2023 Lexus RC or RC F. Your destination is your Earnhardt Lexus dealer serving Phoenix AZ.
Exciting Dash Tech
In the 2023 Lexus RC 300, there’s a 7-inch infotainment system with HD Radio. The system is controlled by a touchpad at the driver’s right hand. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are on board. There’s also an Amazon Alexa interface.
More advanced as well as bigger, the 10.3-inch display has navigation built in. The 10-speaker audio system is a premium unit that provides remarkable sound. Even so, there is a 17-speaker Mark Levenson 17-speaker, 835-watt Mark Levinson system.
Style
The 2-door coupe’s aerodynamic design certainly has curb appeal. JD Power praises the RC for its edgy, expressive design.
Large doors make it easy to get into the bucket seats. Designers carefully shaped the seat bolstering to ensure it doesn’t block entry, but it does hold you on the curves. These well-padded chairs are complemented by padded surfaces and soft touchpoints.
There are stylish upholstery choices in NuLuxe faux leather or perforated leather. Cockpits have a touch screen, paddle shifters, dual-zone automatic climate controls and push button start. Ventilated seats are on the menu, perfect for when our Phoenix AZ summers get too hot.
F Sport models feature a high-resolution LFA color monitor behind the steering wheel. Other F Sport aspects included a black headliner and aluminum sport pedals.
Driver Assistance
Today’s safety features include crash avoidance systems on the 2023 Lexus RC. These range from blind spot monitoring to reduce side collision scenarios to adaptive cruise control to regulate speed according to driving conditions. The lane departure alert can trigger a steering assist. A rear cross traffic alert is a natural partner to the rearview camera.
The 2023 Lexus RC and RC F are on tap at your Earnhardt Lexus dealer. Check out our inventory and try out the build-your-Lexus tool.
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