2023 RC F Interior
The new Lexus RC F sports car is a model of refinement and class from behind the steering wheel, but it's not especially racy if that's what you're into. The only real hint of performance in the cabin is the centrally located tachometer. Lexus lets you spice it up a bit with some Circuit Red inserts, but that's about as racy as it gets. Typically, this would be slightly disappointing, but we think it's an excellent reflection of the RC F's dual character. Even this go-faster version of the RC is still very much a luxury cruising machine, so the soft, perfectly bolstered leatherette seats and all of the comfort toys remain. It's an ergonomic masterpiece, apart from the silly touchpad interface Lexus is slowly removing from its cars. Fortunately, you can ignore this touchpad and use the touchscreen instead.
The Track Edition adds an interior to match the exuberant exterior. Black Alcantara and blue carbon fiber give the space a welcome lift. As standard, the RC F comes with luxuries like power-adjustable front seats, push-button ignition, and dual-zone climate control.
2023 RC F Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
The Lexus RC F coupe comes standard with a 2+2 seating arrangement. The center spot on the rear bench is raised to offer a more body-hugging seating position for rear passengers. In the front, it's equipped with two beautifully crafted and supportive bucket seats. Front legroom and headroom are adequate, measuring in at 45.4 and 37.8 inches respectively. The latter figure applies to models without the moonroof. Things are a lot less accommodating in the rear of the two-door coupe, with only 27.3 inches of legroom and up to 36.5 inches of headroom in the standard model. You can fit adults back there, but the RC works best when you treat it as a two-seater. Getting to the back seats is the biggest problem, made worse by the fact that the RC is a low-slung sports car.
2023 Lexus RC F Interior Dimensions:
| Lexus RC F Trims | RC F | RC F Track |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 35 in. | 35 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 45.4 in. | 45.4 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 27.3 in. | 27.3 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 50.7 in. | 50.7 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 46.1 in. | 46.1 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 47.8 in. | 47.8 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
There's only one no-cost interior option available: Black NuLuxe leatherette with Silver Fiber trim. Once you add the $6,375 Premium Package, you're granted access to more options. These include black leather, white/black leather, and Circuit Red/black leather, all with Silver Fiber trim. With the Carbon Package ($17,775) selected, too, carbon fiber trim becomes available with the same upholstery color choices.
The Track Edition is available exclusively with black Alcantara and carbon fiber trim in blue, neatly matching the exterior. This blue trim extends to the steering wheel and a segment of the upper dash above the instrument cluster.
2023 RC F Trunk and Cargo Space
Lexus lags far behind its main rivals here, but cargo capacity is hardly a main selling point in the 2-door coupe segment. The RC F only has 10.1 cubic feet of trunk space, but the load area is wide and flat. The rear seats don't fold at all, but there is an available small pass-through for longer items. There's enough space for two small suitcases, which is perfect considering the lack of rear legroom.
Interior storage is limited to narrow door pockets, two cupholders, and a small storage space underneath the center armrest. A rear-seat console with cupholders is optional. Aluminum pedals are standard on both models, and both can be equipped with machined-aluminum audio control knobs with the upgraded sound system.
2023 Lexus RC F Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2023 Lexus RC F Cargo Dimensions:
| Lexus RC F Trims | RC F | RC F Track |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume | 10.1 cu. ft. | 10.1 cu. ft. |
2023 RC F Infotainment and Features
Features
Both models have a similar basic specification, with the Track Edition adding the cosmetic and performance upgrades already mentioned. As standard, the RC F comes with keyless entry with push-button start, selectable driving modes, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone climate control, an LFA-inspired instrument cluster, a ten-way power driver's seat with memory, and an eight-way power front passenger seat. In terms of safety, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic assist are standard fitments. They join the wider driver assistance suite, consisting of pre-collision with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. Of course, the obligatory rearview camera is standard too.
The base RC F can be further specified with a power moonroof, a power tilt/telescoping steering column, a heated steering wheel, and heated/ventilated front seats.
Infotainment
Both RC F models are equipped with a eight-inch high-resolution split-screen display. A 10.3-inch infotainment screen with navigation is available. The infotainment unit is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. A ten-speaker sound system is standard, but a 17-speaker Mark Levinson sound system is available. Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity via USB are also part of the package. Although the frustrating touchpad remains, the ability to use the touchscreen has removed some of the effort of interacting with the infotainment system, and we recommend upgrading to the larger version of this screen if you can.