Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,666 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,715 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 66 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 970 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,138 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 937 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 818 mm | -41 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 306 L | 62 L |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS.