2021 Lexus IS vs 2020 Lexus IS
Overview | |
MSRP$38,560 | MSRP$39,050 |
Listings155 | Listings163 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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2020 Lexus IS Reviews Summary | |
2021 Lexus IS Reviews SummaryThe Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway30 | 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 Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3583 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height56.5 in |
Length184.3 in | Length185.4 in |
Width79.8 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,560 | $39,050 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 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 | 10.8 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3583 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 110.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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