Lexus Says Goodbye to the RC With A Final Edition Model for 2025

by Chris Teague

Published: January 16th, 2025

lexus says goodbye to the rc with a final edition model for 2025

Lexus and Toyota have a tendency to hang onto vehicles for much longer than other automakers. The Lexus RC is certainly one of them, still trudging along after having been on sale mostly unchanged for almost ten years. Its longevity is coming to an end, however, as Lexus recently introduced Final Edition variants of the car, making the end of the line for the brand’s long-running sport coupe.

The standard RC enters 2025 with few changes, but the range-topping RC F will only be available in the Final Edition trim. The RC300 gets a turbocharged four-cylinder with 241 or 260 horsepower, depending on the drive configuration. Lexus gives the RC 350 a 3.5-liter V6 with 311 horsepower.

The RC F final Edition builds on the Carbon Package from the 2024 model, with four exclusive exterior color choices and a black and red leather/Ultrasuede interior with a Mark Levinson stereo and Final Edition Badges. Its 5.0-liter V8 makes 472 horsepower and enables a 4.2-second 0-60 mph time.

While the RC F’s acceleration numbers are impressive, it has never been as aggressive or agile as its German rivals. The tried-and-true V8 engine is a real charmer, though, making the car a compelling grand tourer.

Pricing for the line starts at $46,445 for the base RC 300, which includes a $1,175 destination fee. The RC 350 starts at $49,375, and the RC F Final Edition costs $94,000 to start.

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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Kcflyer on Jan 16, 2025

Much want. No as much cash. sad trombone

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- Bd2 on Jan 16, 2025
  
  It's been on the market for like 10 years tho.
  
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Flashindapan on Jan 17, 2025

I love old-school Toyota products, especially the V8, but this car should be like 75k tops for the F. $94k for this is ridiculous. At that price point you might as well just go ahead and spring for the LC.

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