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Does the 2022 Lexus RC need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$288extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes96%Sedans63%Wagons60%SUVs50%Hatchbacks22%Trucks6%Minivans0%
301 models (2022). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2022 Lexus RC: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
300 RWD2.0L 4cylPremium25$1,536$1,824
300 AWD3.5LPremium22$1,745$2,073
350 RWD3.5L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
300 F SPORT RWD2.0L 4cylPremium25$1,536$1,824
350 AWD3.5LPremium22$1,745$2,073
300 F SPORT AWD3.5LPremium22$1,745$2,073
350 F SPORT RWD3.5L 6cylPremium23$1,670$1,983
350 F SPORT AWD3.5LPremium22$1,745$2,073
RC F RWD5.0L 8cylPremium19$2,021$2,400
RC F Fuji Speedway Edition RWD5.0L 8cylPremium19$2,021$2,400

Rivals

2022 Lexus RC and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2022 Lexus RC300 RWDPremium
2022 Lexus RC-FRC RC 300 RWDPremium
2022 INFINITI Q60PURE RWDPremium
2022 Toyota SupraGR 2.0 Auto RWDPremium
2022 BMW 4 Series430i RWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked