Model Tested: 2019 Lexus RC 350 AWD
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Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 311 horsepower 280 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined
Base Price: $46,240
As Tested: $54,630
Performance:
Strong, smooth V-6 engine
Smooth automatic transmission
Paddle shifters
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Dial for Eco, Normal, and Sport modes
Separate button for snow mode
AWD for improved handling and traction
Excellent safety features
Comfortable highway ride
Comfort:
NBA player legroom in front
Minimal legroom back seat, but better with fronts moved up
Excellent headroom
Very comfortable, supportive seats
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Soft headrests
Heated and ventilated (3 temperatures)
Thick, contoured, heated leather steering wheel
Lots of auxiliary controls, but not well marked
Large range power tilt/telescopic column
Power lumbar support for driver
Utility:
Good trunk size for a coupe (10.4 cubic feet)
Flat trunk floor
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Wide opening, but high lift-over
Four cargo loops
Folding rear seats
Medium size door bins
Locking medium size glovebox
Lexus touchpad for infotainment controls
WOW Factors:
Slick, athletic styling
Strong impress the neighbors factor
Wonderful weekend grand touring getaway car
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Spacious (front seats) high quality interior
Lexus/Toyota excellent reliability reputation
Whines:
A little thirsty on gas—we got 15-mpg city
Rear seats best for gear, not people
We’re still struggling to master the touchpad controller
Bottom Line:
The 2019 Lexus RC 350 AWD is one of those cars that you turn around and take a longing look every time you walk away from it. Its stunning
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styling is backed by equally impressive performance and interior comfort. The Lexus RC 350 AWD is ostensibly a four-passenger car, but it’s really a deluxe two-seater with room for coats and packages in the backseat area. The V-6 powered RC 350 is a strong performer, but if you need more horses there is the 467 horsepower V-8.
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