2018 Lexus LS500 F-Sport - An Athletic Twin Turbo Executive Sedan?

Downsizing makes its way to the flagship Lexus sedan where the old V8 is gone to make room for an all-new twin turbocharged 3.5L V6. With over 400 horses, a quick-shifting 10-speed transmission, and the magical GA-L platform to make this the most fun big Lexus sedan we've ever driven. The 5th generation Lexus LS will undoubtably shake up the full-size luxury sedan segment. Europe should take notice once again.

[@NA-du5vm]

NOTHING about this car reminds me of any vehicle in its class. This beauty is in a class of its own. Lexus has done an exceptional job.

[@boboutelama5748]

It's a Porsche Panamera drawn by a drunk designer. Look at it again.

[@pbjracing14yearsago49]

totally agree

[@maycollionestates]

Genesis G90

[@kingfarticusreturns6371]

"NOTHING about this car reminds me of any vehicle in its class." I would agree insofar as it is the most hideous looking car to ever infiltrate this class.

[@100cvcv8]

Yea but for the price it is a piece of shit. I rather get a GTR or a truck and they're way cheaper.

[@zomski101]

Lexus is a brand that you buy. German cars are ones you lease.

[@couch1596]

zomski101 Exactly!

[@gavin6090]

zomski101 LOL! So true!

[@samsagar]

zomski101 FACTS

[@MatthewMaok]

Flagships, definitely, I would buy a 3 series (what I currently drive) I wouldn't buy their flagship 7 series. Now Lexus, I wouldn't buy their tiny little IS models but an LS I'll take.

[@Boogy816]

Straight truth!

[@Nestle245]

Probably the best Lexus interior I've ever seen.

[@Toyota4Life]

Ness Rosenbrad um it is the best luxury LS so it should be

[@waverunner7063]

The 2013 LS460 had one of the nicest interior of any car. A significant improvement over the 2007-2012.

[@Jacob-xd3ko]

Interior... The exterior (especially the rear) is straight out of a $30,000 Toyota Camry..

[@Jacob-xd3ko]

And did anyone else notice that they went from the touchpad then back to the mouse then back to the touchpad..?

[@crxracer805]

Jacob they did? Why

[@steven19767]

Waiting about 2 more years to get me one Depreciation is a poor mans best friend.

[@josebadia1932]

It’s 2024 I’m still waiting til next year to get the 2020

[@iggibars]

I own a Mercedes, and to me, the S-class was always the top of the line when it came to interior---perfection! Not a single car could touch the complete package offered by the current S-class...until I sat in the new LS! The interior quality and fit-and-finish leagues above what current standards are in my opinion. I'm used to Mercedes' Comand system, so the setup in the LS seemed odd and not easy quick and easy to use, but I think you could get used to it until you get proficient the way I got used to my car. What's most impressive was how I fell in love with an LS500 that was in the showroom floor. I was looking at the details inside and out, and hadn't really bothered to look at the price because I was expecting it to be ~$100k. I was shocked to find out the price for it was only $88K!! Blew my mind!! I love Mercedes, but this LS will be my next car!!

[@blackice7408]

Did you get it?

[@fabriceny.1579]

Lexus is all about perfection, love it. Thank you Redline, awesome review 👍👍👍👍👍

[@johneldepresso]

Fabrice NY. That and craftsmanship and design

[@sofoboachie5221]

Good looking Car that is actually reliable. Toyota for the win

[@Toyota4Life]

sofo boachie not only good looking great performance too. Lexus / Toyota is doing big things

[@MrAWD-ox3gk]

Toyota4Life still no android auto and apple CarPlay.

[@TonyHoang99]

Dishant Mehta you don’t really need android or apple...you need a car that Can last...

[@spencer82rocks]

But $80k you think who wins here

[@panafrocanam2100]

Lol

[@JustYohannes]

I would buy hands down, this is a amazing redo of the LS, I can only hope for a LS-F!

[@coffeeblak86]

Afric Network just buy an F badge and stick it on. Everyone else does.

[@usernamealreadytaken770]

DeOndre Anderson I think BMW is coming out with a M8 because they discontinued the M6 coupe with the intent of replacing the M6 coupe with a M8. And they revealed the M8 GTE race car not too long ago.

[@joshuar4535]

+DeOndré Anderson Apparently the LS and LC will get an F variant around 2020 - 2021. They're supposed to have a 600hp+ twin turbo V8.

[@joshuar4535]

+DeOndré Anderson LOL, yeah. Lexus seriously needs to work on their timing.

[@thenewmr1derful]

DeOndré Anderson You said 8 Series... Don’t you mean the 7 Series sedan?

[@Jamminn555]

Another outstanding review from Sofyan. Great info, insights and details. And real-time reactions! Great stuff as always. I want one more than the GS now, thanks to your comments.

[@clint0073]

I dont care what other people say!I think it looks great

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Boy that thing looks good.

[@ajayblaze3982]

Check out es 350 f sport

[@alexs1429]

Holy shit Lexus is killing the game

[@eddygordo3736]

That car is fantastic it is

[@eddyseng1171]

Very good looking vehicle inside and outside. Well done Lexus.

[@samsagar]

Sat in this at the Chicago Auto Show today. Absolutely stunning!

[@KosSports]

Lexus should put a twin turbo v6 in the IS350!

[@jimmypena2442]

Kos Sports make the is350 fast again

[@mySaviorlives88]

Kos Sports They will, a detuned version of this engine will trickle down to the lesser models. Mark my words

[@KosSports]

Brandon Ritzie I sure hope so. They've needed new engines for a while now.

[@A_guan]

IS-F??

[@ttjoshtt1]

IS500

[@franki3Ru550]

The car is looking more futuristic than before... way to go Lexus👍

[@ericnguyen7061]

Damn sofyan you pick the perfect intro music for this LS

[@Evolve816]

I don't know about everyone else, but I was lovin' that introduction music! lol Great Review as always.

[@Indyfinnswim]

great video and thorough review. I'm an LC owner and you did a fantastic job outlining the features with this LS and similarities with the LC. thanks

[@dl2015]

The design of this car is so pretty 😍

[@KCMrecordings]

MikalsVibe not the word I would use

[@fldashxam]

Karun Chendrimada Who cares.

[@kodeshian1]

Love it, I hope they make the 5.0 V8 an option. My old LS400 has been bulletproof.

[@Shamoo28]

Saw this in black the other day and it really is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. Dream car for sure

[@DallasTechie]

The only car review channel I watch. Keep the vids coming.

[@deemm1265]

The way a Flagship car should be. Stunning design, not boring like the Germans.

[@KrulciferEdenfelt]

Deem M not all Germans are boring but I do agree most are lol and it’s probably the one I like too 😂

[@deemm1265]

I meant the German cars and their designs are boring. Didn't mean Germans are boring, very conservative though. :)

[@josefgriveas7113]

Are you mad?

[@dangermoose666]

Deem M. Thought I was the only one that thought the German designs are a yawn fest!

[@deemm1265]

There are a lot of us out there that are not "brain washed" and unlike the heards of cattle that blindly follow the mob, some of us have balls to stand up and say the emperor is naked!!!

[@exclusivenova1138]

AMAZING!!!! THIS IS MY NUMBER 1 DREAM CAR😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@samv3485]

Lashadpretty genesis is pretty sweet I can afford that one but still this Lexus interior quality is miles better. But also expensive though.

[@jkl1672]

Mine too.

[@kagishomashiloane2975]

You always give the best reviews.

[@bentleygt3716]

such a SWEET Ride. a Gorgeous car inside out.. Love it. thanks for the review..

[@jcnopal1740]

I cant wait to get done with college and have a decent career This is my dream daily driver

[@user-jo1pl6cx8b]

the best car very nice car

[@yechengxiang5443]

The interior looks so good!

[@walex1101]

Bro your reviews are good, only person I can watch car reviews for.

[@troysmith9007]

OMG!!!!!!! THIS IS HANDS DOWN BEST IN CLASS!!!!!! OMG!!!!!

[@thelamb777]

lol.. Never fails for Sofyan to complain about the LCD screens :P I don't think he'll be happy until driving a rolling iPad..

[@camlife6930]

@thelamb777 - he likes em big 😉

[@730F-Sport]

Aka tesla

[@CristoffandFriends]

Incredible! One thing to note is that this is really the only sporty full size luxury sedan available for under six figures. Sure, the Germans will gladly sell you an S63/65, S8, or M760Li, but this is serious bang for the buck. And I stand by my golden rule - lease a German, buy a Japanese (read: reliability, something most reviewers don't take into consideration).

[@RayFliesAway]

The design language of the interior cockpit is very uniquely artistic and yet powerfully stunning. SPECIAL.

[@JAY-JAY74]

This twin turbo 6 engine and AWD would be great for the Lexus ES F Sport.

[@vq37zu]

I really enjoyed the quiet driving portion around 26:00, you should do that more often. Nice review!

[@theredline]

Thanks for the feedback! We'll be sure to take that into consideration for future reviews!

[@LillyPadPwnz]

Looked at one of these at my Lexus dealership and wanted to fall to my knees with how beautiful it is

[@JohanGavieres]

Omg this LS is so amazing.

[@DesuVR]

Meanwhile Acura and Infiniti are sitting on their asses and are now considered "boring."

[@stillnottellingyoumyname8193]

Moar Desu q60 and qx30

[@Toyota4Life]

imnottellingyoumyname fuckoff those two cars don’t touch Lexus cars

[@Toyota4Life]

Moar Desu yup Acura and Infiniti do not hold anything to Lexus. Lexus is completely out of reach for Acura and Infiniti.

[@ManchesterUnited1071]

Acura is terrible boring inside and outside.

[@MIKEL843]

Sadly Acura is in trouble, they have only one good seller in the MDX

[@militaryrankings4325]

Lexus makes the best cars.

[@kristians2704]

porsche, mercedes, bmw are better

[@730F-Sport]

@@kristians2704 and more unreliable

[@kristians2704]

@@730F-Sport yeah but overall better

[@730F-Sport]

@@kristians2704 if better means your drive belt coming off as you are driving your vehicle and leaving you stranded, then yeah..True Story. Happened to my dad's bmw 535i

[@kristians2704]

@@730F-Sport No, better means better performance, handling, tech, luxury features, styling... German cars have it all.

[@Xhkx9669]

This car looks beautiful even in all colours!!

[@jamelmoore4356]

One of the sickest, if not THE sickest, looking large luxury sedans on the market! Well done Lexus!

[@GoofysBandit]

I saw one of these go by me the other night and it looked like a spaceship about to jump into warp drive.

[@88BigEtrain]

Our new LS 500 is an undisputed pinnacle of our entire team of engineers, designers and takumis (our master artisans and craftsmen). There will be more and more surprises and shocks coming within auto industry, reviewers, critics as well as general public very soon. Our engineers' and designers' ideas and imagination as to design concepts were finally unleashed by their being given freedom and independence they had so desperately needed for so long. LEXUS did not want to be tied to Toyota anymore, and the outcome began to finally show itself. Akio Toyoda's passionate and unwavering support for LEXUS success as a luxury brand certainly does not hurt. LF-LC design concept started it, LC 500 picked up where LF-LC concept left off, all ending with stunningly looking LC 500. However, LS 500 is in the category of its own. Our team managed to put together a masterpiece of a vehicle, which combines the handling (performance, dynamics, horsepower) with the famous serene, whisper quiet ride and unmatched comfort and luxury and, let's not forget, the famous reliability and dependability. This is the most difficult task for any manufacturer to accomplish. Germans and others have never been able to execute this extremely difficult task. Yet, our team of the very best of the best in each category of vehicle assembly, which is necessary for producing such a masterpiece of a vehicle, was able to execute the goal of making LS 500 once again the leader of the luxury segment after nearly 20 years with mind-boggling precision. Only a team of fully dedicated and proud geniuses could have pulled off such a feat. LEXUS will become the best selling luxury brand in my country of the United States in very near future. It is not a matter of "if" but "when." Watch for more stunning design concepts to come out in the coming years, which then will be turned into production ready designs. There is no stopping LEXUS now, LEXUS will keep plowing through their competition. It has just happened so with LS 500, which simply can be matched by no auto manufacturer in the world. Even the new Mercedes Benz S-class pales in comparison.

[@romellbernardo852]

Lexus did a tremendous job again! I myself is a lexus enthusiast. I've already driven many lexuses such as, 2013/2014 es350, 2011 es350, gs350 f sport, is350 f sport, nx200t f sport, 2016 rx350. All i can say is fantastic 2 drive!

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Great styling & great look. Thumbs up.

[@agaad22]

Those power numbers sound underrated the way that thing moved.

[@Toyota4Life]

aag318504 imagine this engine in the GS and IS..... epic

[@That8oySimba9302]

Toyota4Life Should be happening for the next generation GS F without question (as long as they don't discontinue). I imagine lexus should be bringing back an F variant for the IS line.

[@CraigStaszak]

Lexus always underrates by far. I have a 2009 LS it's @ 1 full sec. Faster 0-100 and I pull 34mpg at 90mph. Not even close to their rating.

[@vietstyle888]

The interior looks better than the 7 series bimmer

[@Datsun7705]

ants mirez tru their performance is amazing but interior is ugly

[@sugarbear1225]

Wow nice car and great review as usual 👍

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

I love that thing inside and out. Just like the coupe. God damn lexus is killing it.

[@TheWOWRichardqian]

I like two things: Redline reviews & Lexus 👍🏻

[@theredline]

Thank you! We also like where Lexus is heading with their new products.

[@cmara3696]

TheWOWRichardqian I like 2 things as well........sofyan's balls and sofyans sack

[@TheWOWRichardqian]

May I recommend Sofyans evil twin brother: stupid honda sales man Edward Tomilloso XD

[@ricky-sanchez]

@@TheWOWRichardqian You must never speak of M.U.G.E.N.

[@papayaman123]

16:55 its a AWD and then it turns into RWD 21:03 must be amazing!!

[@everysingleguitars]

Lexus is in a different class of it's own... true luxury... true comfort... timeless designs...

[@ct7237]

Just got mine! Waited 3 years. Worth it! Not much depreciation unfortunately. But amazing car. It’s fast!

[@Silence.93]

Lexus 👑😍

[@jcsdesign]

I applaud Lexus for trying so hard with all controversial exterior and interior design and material used. No other manufacturer would give you a choice of pattern and texture at this price point. The mode selector beside the gauge cluster really spoils the clean lines of the dash though. You can't help but stare at them everytime you drive this car. The best part about this car is really the back seat though. A big let down is no folding rear seats or even a ski pass through. Amazing car nonetheless. I would love to be driven in one!

[@Blkzz4]

I have a 2010 LS460L. I agree with the having a dial instead of the touch pad. I would love to own one of these w/ the upgraded rear seat package.

[@jasondewitt7124]

great review!

[@chapterrv]

🔥🔥

[@natecurrier]

How does the stereo sound? Please include your thoughts on sound quality. (I wonder if he reads these comments)

[@J-W.-]

Nate C Sometimes he does sometimes he doesnt, also sound is subjective while its may sound stunning to some it might not with others.

[@fan2lexus]

The stereo system is made by Mark Levinson, i’m sure it sounds great ! 👌👍

[@Eeaotc02]

What a good looking sedan and good review!

[@ArkitektoHardinero]

To say the new LS looks fantastic is an understatement. What a fabulous-looking flagship sedan. Imagine if the next gen GS would look similar to the LS, like a baby LS. That would be a hit. 😎

[@jeffs6090]

9:00 Honestly, it's about time that car manufacturers started to work with real tech companies to design and develop the infotainment systems. Other than some of the top systems from MB and maybe Audi, car companies really don't do them right. Many of the maps and graphics look like 2004 instead of 2018.

[@MrNemo721]

The car I would buy if I become a CxO

[@cmara3696]

TheVP your already the VP stop being greedy

[@raghur561]

L'A Nation lop

[@ecilamecilam6793]

love what lexus is doing lately

[@mikeley5107]

This is a dream vehicle hands down. For a 30's aged man...this with a non-digger wife with a child seat in the rear...is enough for a dreamer to strive for. I'm sure a Panamera or an Audi S7 vehicle...or even some high class Mercedes Lux class would fill that void....it's hard not to appreciate the Lexus LS class and live in comfort that this vehicle will perform and create that lux comfort bubble that this vehicle will provide for them. With that said.....I'm lower level class and this vehicle is a dream. I don't care if this review down plays the look of the LS400....it was still the quintessential baby carrier with spunk to have mom and dad in the front piloting. Love the Lexus class LS.

[@kittymoomoo]

dat knee pop at 2:55

[@ecilamecilam6793]

lmao

[@camlife6930]

@kittymoomoo - ouch 😖

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

Took some styling cues from the 2018 Camry.

[@MrTblackmon]

The Camry might have taken styling techniques from the LS.

[@raghur561]

Kool Acclaimed™ how if the Camry came like a while ago

[@MrTblackmon]

Just because a Toyota Camry debuted first to the public it doesn't mean the Lexus LS has taken styling techniques from a Camry. These cars have been finalized for years, but recently made a public appearance.

[@claudio_wrx]

No duh, Nissan took styling cues from Infiniti to make the GT-R

[@camlife6930]

@Kool Acclaimed™ - Lexus is owned by Toyota. The same design language can be found in both brands. Shared technology, similar designs.

[@absr.vandepol1936]

Superb car, best in class, good review!

[@kaox44]

Very nice and beautiful. I'm torn...so many option out there (especially Audi), but Lexus seems to hold their value really well.

[@dylanw890]

I miss the days of the large V8 sedans

[@bigazTV]

Can i have one please

[@user-ju1tp4sw6c]

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[@HK.Builds]

Omg wow this is absolutely stunning

[@desienamreeka2804]

I see a lexus, I click anyone?

[@ryuhayabusa3540]

DesiEn Amreeka yes

[@jxmar_]

DesiEn Amreeka yes me!!

[@ImOldGregg]

Cant believe it, the LS is beautiful

[@lbentley516]

Beautiful job Lexus. Have my Dad on the waiting list already. However, S63 AMG all day long for me absolutely a beast no looking back.

[@spencer82rocks]

I saw one the other day and its stunning

[@LeoCuteCat]

Please adjust your camera light or change your camera. Your videos are awesome, but always have a brightness problem even in high resolution.

[@LordGamesHD]

amir rezazadeh I thought I was the only one who noticed.

[@InternetDude]

amir rezazadeh the camera on the windshield is cheap shit garbage.

[@UAE_8100]

Second best Lexus, the first one is the LFA

[@therealbajan522]

Visually it blows the competition out of the water.

[@Jimpassarotri]

Wow, beautiful car although a little over-styled for me. I've been laid up on the couch recovering from surgery, so I have been watching even more YT than usual. I must say your reviews have been awesome, and that your analysis should be very valuable to Lexus and other manufactures. You have a real understanding of the cars and there target market. I personally would not but a car w/out seeing your video first.

[@thewedge8823]

it needs to be a V8 twin turbo, 500 HP.

[@mugensamurai]

Toyota. WHY IS THIS ENGINE NOT IN THE NEW SUPRA!!!?

[@fsl4346]

Amen!!!!! They're sadly going to fail the Supra. This engine should have been in the upcoming Supra.

[@randywatson1493]

Be patient..shhh. It will be. Trust me.

[@mugensamurai]

@@randywatson1493 I believe you. I just read the news Toyota is considering it but it will drive the cars price into the $109,000 CAD range.

[@sirces9]

I wasn’t expecting that kind of response when you hit the throttle... 😮😮😮😮😀

[@Goyxrd3]

I just bought my for 83,000 and am so happy

[@khalo0da]

#TeamLexus

[@bobafett5838]

The question is... Is this "all-new twin turbocharged 3.5L V6" reliable? I don't care if it's "all-new", if I did, I would choose a German competitor. I care about it not ending in the shop after the warranty ends. That's why I would buy a Lexus.

[@ricepredator]

Boba Fett given how the first batch usually goes, it’s probably going to experience some issues. I’d advise against buying something that’s generation 0 essentially in terms of engine design. Also, these turbos are now developed in-house, so the quality control SHOULD be better....

[@jasonjiang5062]

With turbo, it can never be as reliable as a NA V8.

[@RizwanJaved26]

This LS will easily smoke every single full size sedan with any type of V6 engine. It's actually even faster than the twin turbo v8 S550 and is just a tick slower than the turbo v8 7 Series. This LS vs turbo V8 competitors is a much closer and better comparison than comparing this to the V6's from those cars.

[@tails300]

Isn’t it just a Toyota 3.5L with some turbos added? I’m pretty sure all they had to do was reinforce the components to handle the added boost. I mean the 3.5L v6 has been around a long time 🤷🏾‍♂️.

[@KyrieDanger]

I’ll get a GS once they redesign the interior as such. Just beautiful

[@arnoldguisa9958]

The nice bottom headlights looks like a scythe coming at you lol

[@nycbball8]

Still kinda iffy about the bright red interior 🤔

[@animeblazer66]

Yeah i get what your saying

[@JAYBud88]

You start disliking it the more you see it.

[@dariuswren6723]

Can someone buy me this car?

[@marvinmcclendon9347]

Beautiful car I seen one with black crome wheels so saucy

[@reggier2343]

lexus really makes some beautiful cars.

[@mattc7879]

Good looking and more reliable than its competitors

[@mrdre9241]

Best looking luxury sedan vote?

[@ashwinjogaratnam9417]

Good review redline

[@DeanMartinSoldier1]

Real beauty!!!