Lexus RC Transmission Specifications
The 2025 Lexus RC uses Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2025):
The Lexus RC comes with Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8) depending on engine and trim.
Lexus RC Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Lexus RC have?
The Lexus RC is offered with Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8) (2025 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Lexus RC come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Lexus RC in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.