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2015 Lexus RC 350 review

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Lexus RC 350 highlights

Customer rating

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Pros

  • Beautiful exterior styling
  • Quiet on the road
  • All-wheel drive option

Cons

  • Cramped backseat
  • Finicky touchpad controller
  • Small trunk

Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 26 highway, 21 combined

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New sporty Lexus coupe

Making its debut in 2015, the racecar-inspired Lexus RC 350 has chiseled good looks, a zippy V6 under the hood, and loads of modern tech as standard. Browse this car if you love a gorgeous, athletic profile and need new wheels to impress on date nights. The 2015 Lexus RC 350 would also suit a small family with a baby in a car seat or a petite family dog in the backseat. Travel for work? This Lexus can quickly log those miles and get you where you need to go in style.

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5 reasons to buy the 2015 Lexus RC 350

1. Powerful engine 

The one 2015 Lexus RC 350 trim features a snappy 3.5L V6 with 306 hp paired with rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Use the responsive paddle shifters if you fancy a more engaging drive. If you live in an area with frequent rain or seasonal snowy conditions, consider a model with the available all-wheel drive. A six-speed automatic transmission comes standard on the all-wheel drive models. 

2. Smooth ride 

If you spend hours in your car each day commuting to work or running errands, the 2015 Lexus RC 350 offers a comfortable ride. The suspension tuning and supportive front seats smooth out any bumps in the road. You'll also notice the absence of wind or road noise. So, go ahead and play your favorite music and enjoy the ride! If you want a more engaging (but still comfortable!) driving experience, check out the F Sport package to gain adaptive sport-tuned suspension and sport-styled front seats with heating and ventilation. 

3. Handy driving aids 

Whether you road trip often, travel for work, or have a new teen driver asking for your keys, it's comforting to know the 2015 Lexus RC 350 has many driver-assist features as standard. You'll enjoy the traction and stability control in addition to an onboard system that relays a collision notification or need for roadside assistance to authorities. Cars with the Premium package also feature blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and a collision mitigation system. 

4. Tech-loaded cabin 

Inside the 2015 Lexus RC 350, you'll appreciate the modern technology including a seven-inch color display, voice controls, a 10-speaker sound system, Bluetooth® phone and audio connectivity, available satellite radio, and HD Radio.

Choose a model fitted with the Navigation package if you'd like an upgraded 17-speaker surround-sound system,  a touchpad controller, a navigation system, and smartphone app integrations. 

5. Luxury features standard 

It's no surprise that the debut 2015 Lexus RC 350 flaunts many premium features as standard. When you slip into the driver's seat, you'll spot the heated side mirrors, heated seats (all-wheel-drive models only), keyless ignition, selectable drive modes, a rearview camera, and 10-way power driver's seat (eight-way for the front passenger). There's even 10.4 cu-ft of trunk space to store your golf clubs or grocery bags. 

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

9 customer reviews
The 2015 Lexus RC 350 is a sporty looking car with good power, steering and braking. Customers like the car's smooth ride, great driver assistance features, and comfortable seats. The car has ample power without having to rev the engine much.

Lexus RC 350 features and specs

Base 2WD 2D Coupe

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Mark Levinson Sound
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

306

Torque (ft-lbs)

277

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

17.4

Wheelbase

107.5"

Overall length

184.8"

Width

72.4"

Height

54.9"

Leg room

F 45.4"/R 27.3"

Head room

F 39"/R 34.8"

Front tires

P235/45VR18

Rear tires

P235/45VR18

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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