2021 Lexus RC review, specs and price

The Lexus is a sport coupe produced by Toyota’s Luxury division, Lexus. Over the years, the car has stand out as the flagship for the refined luxury coupe. Ever since its production commenced in 2014, the model has played a major role in expressing Lexus’ commitment to delivering an emotional driving experience. Giving you the undiluted specifications and pricing of 2021 Lexus RC in has been our top priority.
The 2021 Lexus RC is debuting with an added security feature and a new special edition known as the Black Line Edition, which will be limited to only 350 units. A new exterior color has been added to the existing 8 colors, making it 9 exterior colors. A bold fascia and an available premium Triple-beam LED headlamps give the coupe a sporty and aggressive look. This review will revolve around the specifications and price of 2021 Lexus RC in Nigeria.
For a better understanding of the topic, I will assign sub headings so you don’t get bored reading.
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The 2021 Lexus LC Black Line Edition
 I think the company is adding Black Line Edition to all models that come with F-Sport. They added Black Edition to other models such as the 2021 Lexus RX, 2021 Lexus ES and now the 2021 Lexus RC. The Black Line Edition in the Lexus RC is more luxurious and sportier than other models. The company is planning only 350 units.Â
Each of the RC Black Line Edition comes with Premium Triple-Beam LED Headlamps. A 19-inch F-Sport wheel finished in Black Sputtering Chrome, and darkened exhaust tips.

An option is available for the customer to choose from Ultra White or all new Cloudburst Gray as exterior colors.
The interior surface is covered in Black Nuluxe accented by silver-colored stitching. With the Ash Wood trim on the steering wheel and associated cabin pieces being standard on all Black Line Special Edition, the luxury is out of the world.
The customized Zero Halliburton travel cases is still standard in the RC Black Line Edition.
2021 Lexus RC engine and power
RC 300 is powered by a 2.0-liter, twin-scroll turbocharged and intercooled in-line four-cylinder engine that’s design to inject directly. This engine produces 241-horsepower. The engine is coupled with an eight speed sport Direct-Shift automatic transmission. Its average fuel consumption is rated at 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
For the AWD, the game changed. It is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 260-horsepower. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. It features a variable Valve Timing, its designed to provide torque at lower speed and greater horsepower at higher speeds.
The last but not the least is the RC 350 and RC 350 AWD, these trims come with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 31-horsepower and a torque of 280 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm. It makes use of direct and port fuel injection. The AWD is coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission while the rear wheel drive model is equipped with an eight-speed Sport-Direct Shift transmission.
To maximize the drivers’ ability to power out of corners, the company added Torsen limited-slip rear differential. The RC can accelerate from rest to 60 in an estimated 5.8 seconds for the Rear wheel drive and 6.0 seconds for the All wheel Drive.
The interior
There is not much to be said about the interior. The interior stitching makes the RC to stand out from other cars.
 Check out photos of the interior below.Â


Safety features in the 2021 Lexus RC
With the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert being standard, I will tell you vividly that the company has taken a step further to guarantee you safety.
The BSM with RCTA adds to the RC’s impressive list of advanced safety technologies, which includes the standard Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+). Lexus Safety System+ is designed to help pave the way to a world with fewer collisions and better-informed drivers. Integrated suite of advanced active safety equipment, the system helps in certain circumstances, from providing pedestrian alerts to preventing lane drift.

The LSS+ includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Intelligent High Beams.
Global pricing of the 2021 Lexus RC
  The price for the basic trim is, the price for the AWD model is, and the price for the latest Black Line Edition will start from $45,500. That’s an estimated price though.
The price of 2021 Lexus RC in Nigeria
I always review the estimated cost of the car in Nigeria. I always give you a clue if you want to import one.
  The price of 2021 Lexus RC in Nigeria will range from 30,000,000 to 40,000,000 Naira.