Nov 21, 2018

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The 2019 Lexus RC 300 is a premium luxury coupe that comes with a large selection of standard features, and is capable of seating up to four even though it only has two doors. If you’re in the Los Angeles, California area and are looking for a luxury coupe, visit us at Longo Lexus to test drive the new 2019 Lexus RC 300.

Performance

 
The standard 2019 Lexus RC 300 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It produces 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, delivering power to the rear wheels from the 8-speed automatic transmission. If you opt for all-wheel drive, your Lexus RC 300 will come with a 3.5 liter V6 that delivers 260 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.
The Lexus RC 350 is the top of the line option for the 2019 Lexus RC. This build uses the same engine offered but the Lexus RC 350 model but offers the most power with 311 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. This model is available in either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
The standard Lexus RC 300 build receives an EPA estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, 26 mpg combined. When looking at the Lexus RC 300 AWD, the EPA estimated fuel economy moves to 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined.

Features & Technology

The standard 2019 Lexus RC 300 includes a full suite of active safety technology, synthetic leather upholstery, automatic climate control, heated front seats, LED headlights and taillights, keyless entry and ignition, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and 18-inch wheels.
The 2019 Lexus RC comes equipped with the Enform infotainment, which offers Apple CarPlay integration and Amazon Alexa compatibility. A 7.0-inch screen is standard on the Lexus RC 300, but if you add navigation, it will come with a 10.25-inch display instead.
If you are looking for more features than what the base model offers, there are option packages to customize your vehicle with upgraded wheels, moonroof, blind spot monitors, upgraded upholstery, ventilated seats and Mark Levinson premium audio system.

Safety

For the 2019 Lexus RC, standard safety options include a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beam headlights, Lane Departure Alert and Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection. Lexus gives drivers opportunities to add other safety features to their RC depending on what their needs are, such as blind spot monitors.

Pricing

Starting at $41,145 MSRP