Chevrolet Impala vs Lexus IS
Overview | |
MSRP$27,060 | MSRP$36,550 |
Listings190 | Listings326 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
Reviews SummaryAlthough it wears a Lexus badge, don’t allow preconceived notions of what Lexus means to cloud your judgment of the IS lineup. These cars are multi-talented sports sedans with high levels of quality and refinement, but little in the way of traditional luxuries. Keep this in mind, and you’ll get along with the IS just fine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 204 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower204 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 204 hp V6 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower204 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3730 lbs | Curb Weight3461 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height56.3 in |
Length201.3 in | Length183.7 in |
Width84.2 in | Width79.8 in |
Wheelbase111.7 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1169 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,060 | $36,550 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | Although it wears a Lexus badge, don’t allow preconceived notions of what Lexus means to cloud your judgment of the IS lineup. These cars are multi-talented sports sedans with high levels of quality and refinement, but little in the way of traditional luxuries. Keep this in mind, and you’ll get along with the IS just fine. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 196 hp I4 | 2.5L 204 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | 204 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 196 hp I4 | 2.5L 204 hp V6 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | 204 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3730 lbs | 3461 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 56.3 in |
Length | 201.3 in | 183.7 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 79.8 in |
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1169 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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