2023 Lexus RC 300 review

1. Driver assistance features 

The 2023 RC 300 has plenty of standard driver assistance features to support your awareness on the road. For highway driving, the adaptive cruise control feature uses sensors to monitor and maintain a set distance between you and the vehicle ahead. Subtle guidance from the lane keep assist feature keeps you centered in your lane with no drifting or deviations. The automatic high-beam assist lights up your journey too, enhancing visibility and keeping your vehicle friendly and considerate to oncoming traffic.  

2. Powertrain performance 

The fun begins before you step into your 2023 RC 300, as you’ll be choosing from two potent engine options to unlock the driving style you prefer. Opt for the 241-hp, turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine and it will come with rear-wheel drive delivery and an eight-speed automatic transmission. This set-up has pleasing fuel economy too, with an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined.

For blistering performance, pick a 2023 RC 300 with the 3.5L V6 engine, it delivers 260 hp and is paired with all-wheel drive. 

3. Base trim features 

An extensive array of standard technology features and passenger comforts adorn the base trim of the 2023 RC 300. Keeping you connected to the people and places that matter most, the 2023 RC 300 has Bluetooth^® connectivity for seamless hands-free communication and Apple CarPlay^® for easy access to essential apps and music services. On long drives and regular commutes, supportive front bucket seats clad in premium NuLuxe^® vinyl upholstery provide bolstered comfort, while the second row has two sets of LATCH fixtures for child and infant seating. 

4. F Sport trim 

If you’re shopping for exhilarating performance capability, choose the 2023 RC 300 F Sport or F trims. The F Sport sets itself apart inside and out, with trim-exclusive paint options and some unique upholstery color-way finishing. Other exterior design tweaks include a mesh grille, unique F Sport front fascia, and gloss black 19-inch wheels. In the driver seat, you’ll appreciate the adaptive variable suspension and custom drive modes. Two further high-performance versions of this RC 300, the RC F and RC F Track are also available for the 2023 model year. Both feature a powerful 472-hp V8 engine, Brembo^® brakes, and a Torsen^® limited-slip rear differential. 

5. Trip-ready comfort 

Plan that long weekend away, this 2023 RC 300 is highly functional. Open up the trunk and you’ll have 10.4 cu-ft of storage space, enough for weekend bags, and purchases while you’re away. If there are only two of you on the trip, you can also fold down the second-row seating for more available space. For journey essentials, the 2023 RC 300 has a center console bin, door cubbies, and front seatback pockets for convenient storage and a tidy interior.