Lexus IS vs Scion tC
Overview | |
Years produced2005-2016 | Years produced2001-Present |
MSRP$19,385 | MSRP$39,125 |
Listings441 | Listings4784 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 179 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower179 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 179 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower179 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.7 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3124 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.5 in |
Length176.6 in | Length185.4 in |
Width70.7 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload825 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2005-2016 | 2001-Present |
MSRP | $19,385 | $39,125 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | 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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 179 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 179 hp @ 6000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 179 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 179 hp @ 6000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.7 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3124 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 176.6 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 825 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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