Lexus LC vs Lexus IS
Overview | |
MSRP$93,050 | MSRP$39,125 |
Average price$78,815 | Average price$25,141 |
Listings359 | Listings4628 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThrough the years, Lexus has often offered a range-topping coupe. Its first offering was the SC 300, which then became the SC 400. This was replaced by the SC 430 in 2000. But Lexus has never offered a coupe quite like the LC 500. It is a true flagship coupe, designed as a grand tourer. This means it has plenty of power on tap, but the focus is not singularly performance. The 2021 Lexus LC 500 is about comfortable luxurious driving. And the introduction of the convertible variant for the 2021 model year emphasizes that focus. | |
Reviews SummaryAfter a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus IS lineup returns with a handful of minor updates and a significant improvement in performance. The new 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance also debuts this year, packing a normally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 and laugh-riot driving dynamics. We sampled the new 2022 IS 500 in the suburbs and outskirts of Phoenix, and if you’re among the driving enthusiasts who miss the discontinued Lexus GS F, this is a credible substitute. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.0L 471 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower471 hp @ 7100 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.0L 471 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque398 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower471 hp @ 7100 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space5.4 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4340 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height53.0 in | Height56.5 in |
Length187.4 in | Length185.4 in |
Width75.6 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload720 lbs | Maximum Payload825 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $93,050 | $39,125 |
Average price | $78,815 | $25,141 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Through the years, Lexus has often offered a range-topping coupe. Its first offering was the SC 300, which then became the SC 400. This was replaced by the SC 430 in 2000. But Lexus has never offered a coupe quite like the LC 500. It is a true flagship coupe, designed as a grand tourer. This means it has plenty of power on tap, but the focus is not singularly performance. The 2021 Lexus LC 500 is about comfortable luxurious driving. And the introduction of the convertible variant for the 2021 model year emphasizes that focus. | After a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus IS lineup returns with a handful of minor updates and a significant improvement in performance. The new 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance also debuts this year, packing a normally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 and laugh-riot driving dynamics. We sampled the new 2022 IS 500 in the suburbs and outskirts of Phoenix, and if you’re among the driving enthusiasts who miss the discontinued Lexus GS F, this is a credible substitute. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.0L 471 hp V8 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 471 hp @ 7100 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.0L 471 hp V8 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 398 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 471 hp @ 7100 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 5.4 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4340 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 53.0 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 720 lbs | 825 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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