Lexus IS vs Lexus RC
Overview | |
Years produced2001-Present | Years produced2015-2025 |
MSRP$45,500 | MSRP$45,620 |
Listings390 | Listings89 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryLexus refreshed the IS for the 2026 model year, infusing it with the latest digital instrumentation, infotainment, and driver-assistance technologies. It also updated the exterior and interior, re-tuned the steering and suspension, and refined the driving experience. However, the lineup loses the IS 300 with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine and the IS 500 with the thundering 5.0-liter V8, leaving a V6-powered IS 350 with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) as the sole model. Verdict: The 2026 Lexus IS 350 is enjoyable to drive, exudes quality, and boasts a long-standing reputation for reliability. For those who want a small sports sedan with such characteristics, this is the car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower | Horsepower241 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower241 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space10.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3792 lbs | Curb Weight3737 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height54.9 in |
Length185.8 in | Length185.0 in |
Width72.4 in | Width80.6 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase107.5 in |
Maximum Payload908 lbs | Maximum Payload1083 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-Present | 2015-2025 |
MSRP | $45,500 | $45,620 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Lexus refreshed the IS for the 2026 model year, infusing it with the latest digital instrumentation, infotainment, and driver-assistance technologies. It also updated the exterior and interior, re-tuned the steering and suspension, and refined the driving experience. However, the lineup loses the IS 300 with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine and the IS 500 with the thundering 5.0-liter V8, leaving a V6-powered IS 350 with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) as the sole model. Verdict: The 2026 Lexus IS 350 is enjoyable to drive, exudes quality, and boasts a long-standing reputation for reliability. For those who want a small sports sedan with such characteristics, this is the car. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 10.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3792 lbs | 3737 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 54.9 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 185.0 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 80.6 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 107.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 908 lbs | 1083 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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