Making its debut in the 2015 model year, the Lexus RC coupe immediately grabbed attention with its seductive low profile. For 2017, the luxury sports coupe showcases a new base black grille finish, new 18- and 19-inch wheel finishes, and available triple-beam LED headlamps. During a one-week test drive, the two-door coupe’s sharp handling made parking almost as much fun as winding through S-curves. (That’s a testament to the car’s double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.) The 107.5-inch wheelbase car’s turning circle (curb- to-curb) is 34.2 feet for the rear wheel drive and 34.8 feet for the all wheel drive.

Powering the test-driven RC350 is a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 306 horsepower at 6400 rpm/277 pounds-feet of torque at 4800 rpm. The engine mates to an 8-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. This two-door coupe offers front occupants 45.4 inches of legroom, while rear seat riders have 27.3 inches of legroom. Trunk provides 10.4 cubic feet of stow space. The 2017 Lexus RC 350 with V6 engine and automatic transmission collects estimated mpg of 19 city/28 highway and carries a base MSRP of $43,010.