Lexus RC F vs Lexus IS
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MSRP$64,750 | MSRP$39,125 |
Average price | Average price$25,124 |
Listings99 | Listings4604 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryRear-wheel-drive coupes have a place in every car enthusiast's heart, but they don't have a spot in every enthusiast's garage, because children and spouses and college loans have built up a natural resistance. When a Lexus RC is on your shopping list, it's safe to say you've cleared those hurdles. The RC is nice enough, but the RC F is its own beast. It's the alternative to a Mercedes-AMG C63, BMW M4, Audi RS 5, or Jaguar F-TYPE R. Why snag a Lexus sports car? A naturally aspirated V8 with more than 460 horsepower, snug bucket seats, a carbon-fiber roof, and brake calipers so orange they could squeeze out juice are just some of the reasons. | |
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 467 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower467 hp @ 7100 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.0L 467 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque389 lb-ft @ 5600 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower467 hp @ 7100 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.1 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3958 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height54.7 in | Height56.5 in |
Length185.2 in | Length185.4 in |
Width81.5 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase107.5 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload700 lbs | Maximum Payload825 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $64,750 | $39,125 |
Average price | $25,124 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Rear-wheel-drive coupes have a place in every car enthusiast's heart, but they don't have a spot in every enthusiast's garage, because children and spouses and college loans have built up a natural resistance. When a Lexus RC is on your shopping list, it's safe to say you've cleared those hurdles. The RC is nice enough, but the RC F is its own beast. It's the alternative to a Mercedes-AMG C63, BMW M4, Audi RS 5, or Jaguar F-TYPE R. Why snag a Lexus sports car? A naturally aspirated V8 with more than 460 horsepower, snug bucket seats, a carbon-fiber roof, and brake calipers so orange they could squeeze out juice are just some of the reasons. | 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 467 hp V8 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 467 hp @ 7100 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.0L 467 hp V8 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 389 lb-ft @ 5600 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 467 hp @ 7100 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.1 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3958 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 54.7 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 185.2 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 81.5 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 700 lbs | 825 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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