Lexus RC and RC F to be discontinued, Final Edition now official

Lexus is currently planning to discontinue the RC and RC F coupe lines, and for this reason has recently launched limited edition “Final Edition” models to commemorate the lineup. The RC Final Edition will only be available in Japan, while the RC F Final Edition will be limited to 200 units for the Japanese and U.S. markets, with mechanical and cosmetic improvements over the regular model.

Production of both models will be phased out by November of this year, and Lexus has given no indication that a successor is in the works.

The final version of the 2025 Lexus RCUAE Lexus RC F rides on 19-inch BBS forged alloy wheels finished in Metallic Starburst Gloss Black with Brembo red calipers. In addition to the black mirrors, the RC F also features some carbon fiber body parts, including a front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, active rear spoiler and roof, similar to last year's carbon fiber package.

Exterior upgrades to the Japan-only RC Final Edition are limited to 19-inch Enkei alloy wheels finished in “Splash Silver,” red brake calipers, and black mirror covers with smoked inserts.

Inside, both models feature a mix of black and red upholstery and matching Final Edition badges, while Lexus has added a special welcome animation to the lineup's dashboard, and the entire car features leather and microfiber suede upholstery with red contrast stitching, which combines with carbon-fiber accents for a sporty vibe.

Powertrain-wise, the 2025 Lexus RC is still offered with 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter V6 engine options in the U.S., while a 2.5-liter hybrid version is also available for the Japanese market.

The final version of the RC F, on the other hand, retains the self-priming 5.0-liter V8 with 466 horsepower, which Lexus claims has been further optimized to provide a smooth revving sensation and exuberant engine sound, and engineers have improved the limited-slip differential to provide better response during acceleration.

Since the RC's launch in 2014, the car has sold around 79,000 units in 62 countries, while the performance-focused RC F is a more niche rival to the BMW M4, which has sold 12,000 units in 57 countries. Despite the relatively modest sales, Lexus says the Final Edition models are a gesture of gratitude to the loyal customers who have supported the range.

The RC and RC F Final Editions are available for pre-order in Japan, with the RC300 Final Edition starting at 6.66 million yen ($42,700) and the V8-powered RC F Final Edition priced at 13.6 million yen ($87,300).

As of now, Lexus remains silent on a successor to the RC. However a report from Japan suggests that a possible new two-door 2+2 coupe is already in development. This mysterious new model could potentially replace the RC and the more luxurious LC coupe.

And the self-priming V8 will be dropped in favor of a more efficient hybrid V6.

This farewell represents the end of the last fuel-efficient V8 in the Lexus 'F-series'. Regarding the future successors of the Lexus RC and LC, imagine what you expect from the future Lexus Coupe models.