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2022 Lexus RC: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Lexus RC is mostly a carryover, with no significant changes to the RC 300, RC 350 or regular RC F. The main news is the return of the 50-car RC F Fuji Speedway Edition with more extensive Alcantara upholstery and carbon-fiber cabin trim.
About the 2022 Lexus RC
1st generation (introduced for 2015), fourth model year after the 2019 exterior and chassis update
Lexus positions the RC as a distinctive four-seat luxury coupe combining dramatic styling with everyday comfort and a broad performance range. RC 300 and RC 350 versions emphasize quiet cruising, supportive seating and either rear- or all-wheel drive, while the RC F adds a naturally aspirated V8 and serious braking and suspension hardware. Compared with sharper rivals, the RC’s core appeal is its blend of visual presence, solid cabin construction and relaxed grand-touring character.
The RC 300 is the comfort-focused daily driver, while the 311-horsepower RC 350 adds stronger V6 performance; F SPORT versions bring adaptive suspension and more supportive heated and ventilated seats. At the top, the rear-wheel-drive RC F uses a 472-horsepower V8, while the Fuji Speedway Edition adds carbon-fiber bodywork, carbon-ceramic brakes and a titanium exhaust for a more track-focused setup.
What changed, by category
Styling
The 50-car RC F Fuji Speedway Edition returned with more extensive Alcantara trim on its sport seats, steering wheel and shift knob, plus carbon-fiber cabin trim. The RC 300, RC 350 and regular RC F received no significant updates.
2022 Lexus RC specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V8, 5.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 20–21 mpg | 20 mpg | 20–21 mpg | 20 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 28–31 mpg | 28 mpg | 28–31 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 472 hp | 241–260 hp | 311 hp | 241–260 hp | 311 hp | 472 hp |
| Torque | 395 lb-ft | 236–258 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 236–258 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.1 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.4 cu-ft | 10.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 27.3 in | 27.3 in | 27.3 in | 27.3 in | 27.3 in | 27.3 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
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| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 Lexus RC compared with the 2021 model?
Very little changed for 2022. The RC 300, RC 350 and regular RC F carried over without significant updates, while the 50-car RC F Fuji Speedway Edition returned with more extensive Alcantara upholstery and carbon-fiber cabin trim.
Is the 2022 Lexus RC meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
No, not for most shoppers. The mainstream RC range received no significant changes; the main distinction is the returning RC F Fuji Speedway Edition and its revised cabin materials.
Did the 2022 Lexus RC get new engines?
No, the engine lineup carried over. The RC 300 used a 241-horsepower turbo four-cylinder with rear-wheel drive or a 260-horsepower V6 with all-wheel drive, the RC 350 had a 311-horsepower V6, and the RC F retained its 472-horsepower V8.
How rare is the 2022 Lexus RC F Fuji Speedway Edition?
The 2022 RC F Fuji Speedway Edition was limited to 50 US-market cars. It paired the RC F’s 472-horsepower V8 with carbon-fiber body pieces, carbon-ceramic brakes, a titanium exhaust and an Alcantara-trimmed cabin.
What infotainment and safety features came in the 2022 Lexus RC 300 and RC 350?
The 2022 RC 300 and RC 350 had a 7-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Their standard safety suite included pre-collision braking, lane-departure steering assistance, adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams.
2022 Lexus RC Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Lexus RC.
4.4
2022 Lexus RC
(73 reviews)
“My first Lexus, an RC 350 is comfortable, quick and extremely well appointed and well made. It's my perfect around town car.”
“It is a beautiful vehicle overall. Front seats are kind of tight, there is minimal storage inside the vehicle and the sun visor is very short when using it to block the sun from the side window. Other than that, it is worth the cost.”