2024 Lexus RC: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Lexus RC is mostly a carryover, with no major mechanical, styling, safety, or infotainment updates. The one documented equipment change is that leather seats shifted from standard to optional on the RC F.
About the 2024 Lexus RC
1st generation RC (2015-2025), late-cycle year; 2024 is the second-to-last model year for the RC/RC F and the last year for RC F Track Edition.
Lexus positions the RC as a bold-looking luxury coupe that puts craftsmanship, front-seat comfort, and everyday drivability ahead of being an all-out track car. It gives buyers a two-door alternative to the brand’s sedans, with a quieter cabin and richer materials than many rivals, while still offering a path from turbo four to V6 to naturally aspirated V8 power. Its biggest draw is the mix of style, cabin quality, and old-school engine character.
The RC 300 remains the comfort-focused entry point, while the RC 350 adds a 311-hp V6 and the F SPORT versions bring sportier styling, adaptive suspension, and more supportive seats. The 472-hp V8-powered RC F sits at the performance end of the range, and the more focused Track Edition adds carbon-fiber body pieces, carbon-ceramic brakes, and track-tuned shocks.
What changed, by category
2024 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 |
| Alarm System | ||||||
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| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| SD Card Slot | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| 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 2024 Lexus RC compared with the 2023 model?
Very little changed for 2024. Leather seats moved from standard to optional on the RC F, while the engines, transmissions, styling, safety equipment, infotainment, and chassis carried over without major updates.
Did the 2024 Lexus RC get any engine or transmission changes?
No, the 2024 Lexus RC carried over its engines, transmissions, and drivetrain choices. The RC 350 retains its 311-hp V6, while the RC F and RC F Track Edition retain their 472-hp V8.
Did the 2024 Lexus RC get a new touchscreen or safety suite?
No, the 2024 RC received no major infotainment or safety-suite update. Its 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 safety features carried over from 2023.
Is the 2024 Lexus RC F Track Edition the final Track Edition model year?
Yes, 2024 is the final model year for the RC F Track Edition. The broader RC and RC F range continued for one more model year through 2025.
Is the 2024 Lexus RC meaningfully different from the 2023 model?
No, the 2024 RC is not meaningfully different from the 2023 model. Its main documented distinction is the RC F leather-seat packaging change, so shoppers should not expect a redesign or broad mechanical and technology upgrades.
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