2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport - WR TV POV Review

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[@w-james9277]

Love to have more of these reviews

[@Zurassh]

I don't think I've ever heard you speak before but it definitely made this review that much more thorough. Thanks!

[@pHixiq]

Had this car for a year now, sooo in love with it. Saved up real hard for it to be my first car !

[@yungblade7]

Does it pull you with torque

[@pHixiq]

@@yungblade7 it’s torquy enough. Not no mopar type but it’s def there

[@raphaeljusto3594]

Nice to hear this review, those details and comments while you drive.

[@ARentz07]

Test drove an IS 300 F Sport yesterday, and I completely agree on the "solid-feeling" part. It feels way more substantial than I was expecting, and due to that weightiness and the steering feel, it made it feel deliberate and precise every time I turned. It was very nice to drive.

[@joeyncsu]

I like having your voice in it, gives us more of an in person opinion especially from someone who's driven so many different vehicles like yourself.

[@Rick_Rymes]

This is really cool and different. I would like to see more of these. Keep up the good work! :)

[@rbat115]

I agree with everyone else. Like hearing your input along with the POV. Great review

[@colin1992]

Getting this car this year for my nxt car in may! So stoked! All the money im getting at work is going towards this car

[@The_Unkn0wn_5.0]

The way you said "Nice and soft." 😂😂😂 Great review though. It's pretty in depth and you're good at reviewing and driving for someone who rarely does it.

[@vanisshen4467]

POV test drives are a thing. In-depth reviews are a thing. POV in-depth reviews? Counting on you man!

[@Sam737loverfsx]

So much better with the voice

[@harrisanwar85]

You should start reviews on EVERY car you do a regular POV test drive with

[@OfficielEVO]

I really like those videos man ! And the quality of video/audio is just so enjoyable

[@Diabologhost]

We want more reviews like this!!!!

[@Trd2020]

awesome review

[@xaviercarr9382]

its better when u talk in your testdrives.Keep up the good work!

[@tomasbobok5242]

Nice pov test!

[@JATR1X]

I like this new commentary style

[@maximus9401]

I'm starting to really like Lexus now. Having an IS350 F-sport would be kinda nice. Just wish they were a bit lighter

[@southbayla3137]

I love this review because I love this car

[@doomerconsumer]

Do more POV reviews! They're great!!

[@Juan-vn9fn]

Daniel Sanchez-Cabrera i think the rest are on pornhub

[@BomJai]

More videos like this please!

[@marius7912]

it's better review when you speak

[@s3lldd]

Nah

[@travisl1759]

Love my 16 200t

[@ZUPERNOVUS]

more of these vocie reviewes

[@csereal100]

It really seems to be a very quick car :)

[@taylor1212eminem]

My mom has he nx200t, the biggest surprise was the turbo lag. Full boost seems to kick in at 3k then it just pulls like a NA engine to redline

[@danish2199]

The main question, is it equally reliable as natural aspirated v6 engines in IS250-350?

[@zackariahgill1263]

WOW Dude!! he said something ?.....dam do more of these vids i like the change

[@tts.7657]

These cars are fun, even the entry level trim, fun!!!!!

[@GTAEmergencyVideography]

omg the man spoke!

[@KeokiDude]

Can you do an updated review of the 2018 IS350? Thanks. g-

[@nicksherman8932]

in opinion its better when u talk and drive because we can have a professional opinion about the car so good job

[@kyleritchie862]

what kind of watch are you wearing? That is also a very nice lock-car sound

[@gabiru616]

o design do lexus é muito top!!

[@theguyinthehelmet1875]

You can definitely change the ASC (active sound control) - which is the engine sound pipped into the cabin.

[@swervv2957]

How do you do that

[@davidr.flores2043]

You were 'abusing' the car, but it did exceled at everything. No 'normal' car buyer would drive the vehicle the way you did it, specially if he's paying a car loan. My opinion is, this is going to be my next car. Thanks for the video.

[@rapidfirerob4]

I bought mine used in October of 2019 and love it. Unfortunately it's hardly being driven with shelter in place.

[@alvpacino2191]

Is it worth it now for 23k with 33k miles? Im really considering

[@ThinWallMusic]

Great review! As someone who daily drives a BRZ yourself, do you think the IS is comparable to a BRZ/FR-S in terms of handling/steering feel? I actually have a scion FR-S and have been thinking about getting a more "grown-up" car like the IS 200t/350 F-Sport. The one thing I wouldn't want to give up is the razor-sharp handling of the twins. Thanks!!

[@claudiocerezo1644]

How can you compsre both twins with the is 200tl/350?

[@tigerbalm666]

I got 36 mpg @70mph driving thru Oregon and 28 mpg spirited driving thru small hills in Mazdaspeed3.

[@HeIvetikate]

0:55 nice & soft (whisper intensifies)

[@aqibos]

Nice watch! What model is it?

[@jorgemartinez-qc3np]

when are you guys going to test/review of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG? Would love to see that!

[@NoelJacobs]

When I hear voice, " It's alive!"

[@HNRichard]

what's the retail on this car? I like the RC200t and the IS200t, but I don' t know if it's worthed or not.

[@josephstalin4202]

Can we get that exhaust sound without shifting to sport mode?

[@AwaisAndroid]

Sound like it has a f sport exhaust installed??

[@mirsss4702]

How reliable is it ?

[@eedoamitay3341]

I think we have a new review channel folks

[@PreciseVids]

Nice

[@Danu01c]

I drive my 06 350 pretty hard and on city and always end up between 21-23mpg. If I drive normal on a highway I'll be between 28-32

[@a2xd94]

You really should've talked a little more about the car's suspension dynamics. Does it rotate through turns well? Does it understeer into turns due to its heavier weight? Is body roll noticeable or does it corner flat? Please comment a little more on this in future videos, as it is a really important aspect for sports sedans like this.

[@cameronpeterson42]

Are you gonna do the 2016 Nissan Maxima????

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

Love these cars! Planning on buying a used 2017 IS200t soon! Can't wait!

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

I'm thinking of the 2016

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

I bought a used 2017 Lexus IS200t F-Sport a couple weeks ago in gray with red leather with only 15k miles in great condition. Got a great deal on it as well. I paid $30,600 after taxes as these cars are around $45k-$50k new. These cars have been attractively priced lately in the used car market partly cause most people want crossovers as sedans have been losing popularity lately. Amazing car for the price so far & far better than my 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6 that it replaced!

[@AA-os1sg]

@@DisneyMusicVideos is it thirsty? What sort of miles

[@seb5945]

I like him talking. :)

[@georgeestrada4076]

Wow you have a voice, nice I'll watch more it's better that way

[@papoopa5800]

How does this car match up to a BMW 330i?

[@ismailabusbeih9911]

cool you should talk in more of your videos

[@parashoot5190]

What car are you driving?

[@fran3047]

Are the seats grey or white

[@easysnail]

You're the only person I've heard praise the joystick/mouse input.

[@windingroadmagazine]

+easyman1211 Personally, I've always thought it's very easy to use and intuitive. I can't say the same about the new touch pad alternative in the NX, however.

[@lassicguy4851]

+Winding Road Magazine oooh i was like what is different then i realized you were talking....

[@eydsyani4792]

i'm grinning like an idiot now hearing you talk lol but not in a bad way, i was just accustomed to the silence of your videos, well when you're not flooring it anyway. Just curious though, are there more of this kind of reviews in the future or are you sticking to the quiet ones? i'm fine either way just curious

[@Trades46]

I still prefer the 3.5 V6; the power & smoothness of that 2GR is amazing, no wonder Toyota has kept the engine for so long and in so many different applications. What I still hate is how Lexus refuse to put the 8spd automatic on the AWD variants (which is standard in Canada and comes only with the 6spd) which means the IS200t is the only model with the 8spd unit. Why can't I have the IS350 AWD with the 8spd?

[@robertbidochon7949]

It's surely just a matter of time before your wish comes true!

[@senorgato70]

Excellent review. Love this format. Too bad this car's turbo isn't competitive with the A4 or 328i. Sounds great and handles great, but still significantly slower and still worse fuel economy.

[@arkviz]

+senorgato70 I will rather take this than any german. Now i drive F10 5 series 528i and this one feels equally powerful, has about equal mpg but this one is much more comfortable, much better assembled, despite it's one class below 5 series! And new car costs much less. My number one.

[@xIWRESTLEABEARONCEx]

More POV review! More!

[@0kome]

silence version is better imho please continue to upload silence one

[@felipevinicios]

I know it's turbo but a 4 cylinder doesn't sound powerful/exciting to me. You speak! You should talk more often!!!

[@michael_n5479]

Would you consider this faster than an iS250?

[@dwayneis371]

It's got more power & weighs a tad less (smaller lighter engine), so yeah it is.

[@Lv55Jack]

This lexus gen front and rear super sexy🔥🔥🔥

[@kwame76]

They need to put auto folding mirrors in this car by now way overdue even kias have that feature

[@manhal0fu]

pls Help: Golf R OR Lexus 200t 2016 ?

[@001spring]

manhal0fu Golf? 😂😂😂😂

[@SmokinJokin40]

Voice?

[@msofkntrance]

there is a huge delay - almost 4 seconds when u punch the pedal..do u experience the same? why is that?

[@coryr9938]

If anything it's turbo lag.

[@DGFr0sty]

Cory R mostly transmission or throttle mapping my is250 has a lazy throttle where I have to use more throttle than I expect to accelerate so the trans will downshift

[@stasKZ]

not with this engine trim. maybe the 350, at least

[@ismailabusbeih9911]

you should test drive a Lamborghini Aventador that will be cool

[@gaivoron]

HI please respond, you will make up my buying decision. I've watched your previous video on Accord Coupe v6. I recall you had lots of positive feed back on that vehicle. Would you recommend 200t over Accord v6 coupe? Currently I'm driving a 2016 WRX, its not refined and rough but i do enjoy the speed. My lease is up in late 2018, therefore, i will be looking for a replacement soon. Thanks

[@ix-aj4189]

You only say for them i will test it and they gove u the car

[@zerone9521]

Which is faster this or a Mustang ecoboost?

[@Frosty_coyote]

get this be different

[@Shadow-lq7rx]

+Stang Red honestly this can have the 4 cyl turbo banger cause its japanese, nothing wrong with that, but an american muscle car needs a v6 at the min , preferably v6 with a turbo or v8... ya feel me?

[@crispinsugita9398]

+John sierra They can have a 4 cyl turbo since it's what everyone is doing. BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and even Cadillac have similar engines.

[@Shadow-lq7rx]

Crispin Sugita yea but the topic was specifically american muscle cars

[@crispinsugita9398]

+John sierra Oops, my bad. I agree with you on that one, but I guess it depends on the execution of the powertrain. I'm not really a fan of the ecoboost, but I think GM can do a good job with the 4 banger turbo.

[@qaranhashmi905]

:55 nice and soft😂😂😂😂😂

[@bmwmsport11]

I didn't know you could talk lmao

[@hskstreams6273]

automatic is that u have to press brakes brakes and brakes :P

[@imkirbo3094]

just me that wouldn't wanna own this? Can't put my finger on why, just doesn't appeal to me

[@curseknight5]

are those the Nuluxe seats?

[@assassin72]

I just wish they made the IS with RWD again...

[@damefaso]

+assassin72 It is RWD bro...

[@ReX7828]

Since when they are not rwd?

[@tigerbalm666]

I like the IS now...except it should has 300 hp....WTF? My Speed 3 has more power! If it has 300 hp, I would buy over BMW, Audi, and even a used Cayman! 240 hp is just not gud enough to spend that $$$.

[@mohammedqahtan8198]

اخيرآ سمعت صوتك انت تحب اللون الأحمر

[@djjoseph6289]

u can talk???????????

[@omeirooo5195]

did u just speak 😜

[@EsenbekAliev_]

it is so loud... not something you expect from lexus

[@pastor666999]

pierdolisz Gościu ta jazda to zwykła dziecinada . ale OK .

[@RobertKohut]

What!!?? You're speaking!!! I don't like it. Well it's alright, I guess, just surprised.

[@TvGabriele]

Love to have more of these reviews