2025 Lexus RC: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest news for the 2025 Lexus RC is that it is the coupe’s final U.S. model year. The regular RC changes little, while the RC F continues as a single Final Edition model and the separate RC F Track Edition is dropped.
About the 2025 Lexus RC
1st generation (2015-2025), final year before discontinuation.
Lexus positions the RC as a stylish luxury coupe built to stand apart visually, with a high-quality cabin and a smoother, more relaxed driving character than harder-edged German rivals. In RC 300 and RC 350 form, it works best as a grand-touring two-door for buyers who want coupe drama, front-seat comfort, and Lexus craftsmanship in daily use. The RC F sits above that formula for buyers who want a naturally aspirated V8 and more serious performance.
The RC 300 remains the comfort-focused luxury coupe, while the 311-hp RC 350 adds a stronger V6. F SPORT versions pair a more aggressive look with adaptive suspension and sport seats, and the 472-hp RC F Final Edition serves as the V8-powered farewell model with carbon-fiber body pieces, upgraded audio, and a numbered interior plaque.
What changed, by category
2025 Lexus RC specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 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 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20–21 mpg | 20 mpg | 20–21 mpg | 20 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28–31 mpg | 28 mpg | 28–31 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 241–260 hp | 311 hp | 241–260 hp | 311 hp | 472 hp |
| Torque | 236–258 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 236–258 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 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 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Heated Windshield | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2025 the final year for the Lexus RC?
Yes. The 2025 model year is the final U.S. model year for both the Lexus RC and the V8-powered RC F.
What changed on the 2025 Lexus RC F Final Edition?
The 2025 RC F continues under the Final Edition name as a single specification. It has a specially assembled 472-hp V8, hand-finished rear differential tuning, carbon-fiber exterior pieces, standard Mark Levinson audio, and a numbered black-and-red interior; the separate Track Edition is gone.
Did the regular 2025 Lexus RC 300 and RC 350 change much?
No. The regular 2025 RC 300 and RC 350 largely carry over mechanically. The visible change is that rear-wheel-drive F SPORT versions use red brake calipers instead of orange, along with minor equipment-status changes for the touchscreen monitor and tilt wheel.
How different is the 2025 Lexus RC from the 2024 model?
The regular 2025 RC is very similar to the 2024 model. The meaningful differences are the final-year RC F treatment, the end of the separate Track Edition, red brake calipers on rear-wheel-drive F SPORT models, and a few equipment-status changes.
Did the 2025 Lexus RC receive new safety features?
No. The 2025 Lexus RC carries over its safety equipment, including the standard Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 suite.