2022 Lexus RC F

History/Overview

Lexus introduced the RC F in 2015 as a high-performance version of the RC, a compact coupe based on the IS sedan.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

New this year is a Track Edition 2.0 package.

Available Trims

The RC F comes in a single trim powered by a 5.0L V8 engine, and eight-speed transmission, and rear-wheel drive.

There are also V6-powered RC 300 and RC 350 versions covered in a separate buyer’s guide entry.

Standard Features

The RC F comes with 19-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, a sunroof, a limited-slip differential, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive suspension, active noise control, and passive keyless entry. Lexus also equips the RC F with a 10-speaker stereo, a 10.3-inch infotainment screen, heated/ventilated/power-adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Standard safety kit includes lane departure alert, steering assist, automatic high beams, radar cruise control, forward collision mitigation, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Key Options

A performance package adds a torque vectoring differential, parking assist, a 17-speaker stereo, a carbon fibre roof (which deletes the sunroof), and power steering wheel adjustments.

The Track package brings ultra-light wheels, front/rear lip spoilers and side skirts, a carbon fibre aero kit, ceramic brakes, and a titanium exhaust. It also deletes a few things, including the heated steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, power steering wheel adjustments, and the heated/ventilated front seats.

Fuel Economy

Lexus’s fuel consumption estimates for the RC F are 14.4/9.6 L/100 km (city/highway).

Competition

Shop the RC F against the BMW M4, Audi RS 5, Mercedes-Benz C 63, and, if you don’t mind four doors instead of two, the Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio and the Cadillac CT4-V.