2023 Lexus RC: What's New and Notable?

True Rarity

The Lexus RC F is a bit of a rarity in today's world as a V8-powered coupe - something that is virtually extinct at this point, particularly in the luxury segment. However, the RC continues to soldier on with minor changes each year after its debut in 2015, giving enthusiasts a proper old-school machine to buy in a world full of fancy, newfangled, turbocharged, smaller displacement rivals. As is typically the case, the 2023 RC and RC F have received a few small changes, however, which are worth noting for anyone in the market to buy one.

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New Package

For starters, the 2023 model year sees the debut of an exclusive F Sport Special Appearance Package that features a bi-tone exterior color combination including an available Incognito hue paired with an Obsidian roof/hood and 19” dark finish Enkei alloy wheels. 

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Safety Tech

All 2023 RC and RC F models come with the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, which includes Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection, Low-light Pedestrian & Daytime Bicyclist Detection, Left Turn Vehicle Intersection Support, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Intelligent High Beams, Enhanced All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Enhanced Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist.

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Interior Updates

For 2023, the interiors of both the RC and RC F have been updated with a standard 8-inch or a newly available 10.3-inch touchscreen multimedia display, as well as updated interior touches for the instrument panels, glove box, and side registers.

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Variants

Buyers can choose from a variety of RC flavors to suit their personal preferences - the RC 300 and its 2.0-liter inline-four, the RC 300 AWD, RC 350, and RC 350 AWD, which are powered by the naturally-aspirated 3.5-liter V6, and of course, the V8-powered RC F, which sticks around for yet another year.

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Track Focused

For 2023, the RC F Track Edition continues to be available, giving customers a true track-focused version of the luxurious coupe. The Track Edition comes equipped with a carbon fiber hood, roof and fixed rear wing, unique black and blue Alcantara interior trim, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and new Hitachi shocks. For 2023, the Track Edition also gains a new exterior color choice called Incognito, while the Carbon Package is also available. 

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Coming Soon

2023 RC and RC F models are expected to arrive in dealerships in early 2023, with pricing starting out at $45,470 for the entry-level RC 300 up to $100,720 for the RC F Track Edition, with most trims falling in the $50k-$60k range.

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