Lexus RC Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2025 Lexus RC is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2025):
The Lexus RC is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Lexus RC Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 5.0L | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Lexus RC Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Lexus RC front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Lexus RC is available in All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Lexus RC come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Lexus RC. See the table above for the specific years and trims.