2024 Jaguar F-TYPE R v Lexus LC 500 Comparison | All hail the mighty V8!

Two luxury two-doors powered by two fantastic V8s go head-to-head 👉 Full Review: www.carsales.com.au/editorial/
This is a direct comparison between two luxury coupes but it’s one tinged with sentimentality, because it’s also a tribute to the engines that are such a huge part of their appeal.
What exactly will power the successors of the Jaguar F-TYPE and Lexus LC 500 - if indeed there are successors - isn’t yet known, but we can guarantee it won’t be eight cylinders, either supercharged (Jaguar) or naturally-aspirated (Lexus).
As such, this is a great opportunity to celebrate two of the most evocative V8s ever fitted to a road car, as well as tell which of these two stylish two-doors is the pick.
Fast Forward
00:00 Intro
01:32 Pricing and specs
02:33 F-Type interior review
03:30 LC500 interior review
04:43 Infotainment & safety
05:07 Luggage space
05:45 F-Type road test
09:16 LC500 road test
11:30 Verdict
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[@philipwakeling2777]

I’m an Aussie that lives in the US. Back in 2021, I looked at both and decided on the F-Type R convertible (which I’m not sure is available in Oz). The Lexus is very nice, but the raw power of the Jag is intoxicating. So far in the 3 years I’ve owned it, the Jag has been trouble free and has only had its scheduled services (which are included for 5 years or 50k miles). I should add that I very much like Lexus and have a ‘22 LS500 luxury edition as well.

[@ZoltanF1LH]

The F-Type is one of the most reliable Jaguars and it also came second best in the reliability list in the sports car category in 2023... My 2016 V8 R has been super reliable so far 😁👍

[@rlstrad2059]

Jag F Type owner here…my six years with the car has resulted in no issues whatsoever….if you spend a bit of time on owner’s forums, you’ll see my experience is quite typical. Do agree the Lexus is gorgeous, but I’m quite happy with my F thanks very much.

[@chigasaki06]

I've been researching the F-type for some time. It seems reliable!

[@iSOBigD]

That's good to hear. I still want an F Type R, but I do think the LC500 looks quite nice, despite some of the exterior designs not quite matching, and despite the F Type's interior seeming less luxurious than I expected. In person, I found all surfaces to be hard like they're plastic bits wrapped in leather without much padding under it. Still though, overall just for the sound and looks, the 2016 AWD is my favorite affordable two seater.

[@davidkeenan5989]

A welcome comparison, thanks. I would buy the Lexus if I had the money, for the overall.package. One must view the Lexus as a sporty GT - purchasers buying it as a sports car might be left wanting. I don't mind the Jag but would probably cross shop it with the 911.

[@jeffreyb.1657]

F-type awd v6 tuned to 475hp, better sound actually imho (1970's F1 sound). No issues at 65k miles. I put metal coolant tubes on it to prevent the one known issue. Used, F-types are amazing deals. Best deal on the market by far.

[@supertaufiqr]

I always like the sound coming out of the F-Type 😍

[@grabir01]

Not me. I do not care for sounds of car parts failing .

[@adamdavis9600]

Great job Scott, as ever a thorough review of the bits and pieces, and worthwhile driving insights.

[@markbiggart1265]

The LC is not divisive in the slightest it’s stunning since the moment it was launched. Shame it’s not depreciated much.

[@hugohugo2832]

Huge depreciation in the UK

[@dlj1285]

In Canada I don’t believe that they have held their value all that well, not sure about other markets. That said, all these type of cars will hold and increase at some point once people want what they can no longer have.

[@Pedroaghyu]

Why compare a soft top and a hard top. Makes no sense

[@francescoferraris2340]

But can you make videos where you compare a luxurious GT and a bare-bones sports car?

[@HellomynameisTomT]

Ausie are strange..

[@carsales]

We sure are!

[@TeaVR]

Shame you didn’t compare like for like. I’m pretty sure the coupe LC500 would give the Jaaaaaag a run for its money on a twisty road.

[@dlj1285]

@@TeaVR Now that’s funny…lol…Yeah, no

[@jamespopovic9750]

Cold start on Jag in sport mode is epic.. very punchy car

[@simonbaj334]

Drove the Jag and the LC500 (coupe)... The Jag is a brutal unrefined animal. The Lexus is all class, smooth and silk. The interior of the Jag looks like it belongs in a Chinese car. Spare parts on the Jag like brake pads will make your bank manager rich.

[@michaeladabo2719]

Jag uses Peugeot engine

[@dlj1285]

Completely ridiculous comment…lol, my gawd, where do you people come from? Seriously.

[@zsb707]

@@michaeladabo2719 Dude, seriously?

[@ferrarikangaroo9271]

Great review! I still prefer the original design of the F-Type. I'd have the 2wd version too. Keep up the great content!

[@nicolasmikah4168]

This is not “plastic fake metal” !! It is brushed aluminum in the interior of the Lexus. Get your facts straight. What about mentioning the Jag’s infotainment screen that looks so dated. In regard to the touch pad of the older LC model, I got used to it and I do prefer the cleaner look of the dash over the new one. The only thing I wish my 2018 coupe has, is a front facing camera.

[@unions100]

I totally agree 100%. Lexus quality is top-notch.

[@dlj1285]

What a rude boy you are.

[@keithjackson4985]

I like that, Jag! The Lexus is pretty, but not in the same way as the Jaguar. How come we can't have Lexus quality with the Jags body?

[@eddieg6436]

For quality, and RELIABILITY it’s 100% the LEXUS.

[@dlj1285]

I always get a kick out of these types of comments. Supreme reliability is not necessarily a requirement in a purchase like this. Combined with other factors reasonable reliability could be good enough for someone depending on their goals. Modern day F-types are well worked out and quite reliable. They’re also much more aggressive, better handling, and powerful than the LC. They like to compare them but these things are for 2 very different buyers.

[@eddieg6436]

@@dlj1285 While I have money, I don’t have money to burn on constant maintenance. I still have my 35 year old Toyota MR-2 supercharged I got as my first car as a teenager, and would EASILY pick the LC500 for it’s Toyota/ Lexus reliability…..plus I MUCH PREFER it’s looks, and it’s far more RARE.

[@dlj1285]

@@eddieg6436 That’s good. You do you. I like the LC as well for what it is. Performance-wise these 2 cars are on different planets. That said, the LC is more than fast enough for the street. I’m a Toyota fan. I have 2, so you don’t have to convince me of how good they are for reliability. I just don’t care if I have perfect reliability for a dream car purchase. There are other things to consider in such a purchase beyond reliability. Despite what you say, the latest F-types are very developed cars with very few issues. I know this though experience (I know family and friends with them, and I own one myself), not because Bob’s friend Bill told Sally’s Uncle that they were unreliable in the 80s and 90s.

[@DanielSadjadian]

Both have such lovely V8s, what's not to love 🔥

[@sandrider1406]

Well the Jaguar loves the repair shop. The Lexus loves the road.

[@blu_is500]

There's no replacement for displacement. 😍 Thanks for posting!

[@gregs8685]

Actually, there is. Forced induction.

[@gdubyadubya8961]

@@gregs8685actually there isn’t. Forced induction is exactly that…forced.

[@andradece_]

‘16 f type owner here.. 65K miles, no major issues. I did a lot of research on forums and stayed on top of maintenance intervals. Still look back at it every time I park😂

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Both nice but only the Jag has soul.

[@ckaparos]

The Jag V8 is awesome

[@klowe007]

I'll be trading my Lexus RCF for the LC500 later this year. I considered the F-Type for a minute, but notice a lot them sitting in Lexus pre-owned lots. Both are beautiful rides, but having driven both the LC is way more comfortable. The LC is a GT car and gets amazing mpg on long trips for a V8. He should have reviewed the hard-top instead of the convertible. The hard-top with Dynamic Handling package is a better experience for comparison. The convertible is heavier and lacks some features due the roof mechanisms. Many folks in the car group have gone from the Jag to the Lexus for whatever reason.

[@RealityMauritius]

As people who do buy these sublime cars for the sheer pleasure of driving, the great styling and engines ... do you really think we're going to care about a heads-up display? I barely touch these things

[@pm512]

One big difference. That raggedy jag is going to spend 90% of his time in the shop. That Lexus is solid as a rock.

[@mofayer]

Yes. The real difference between the two is one you buy and the other you lease.

[@HarjotSG]

Completely wrong, I’ve owned one for 8 years and over 65k miles. Since 2021 every time I take it out, I redline it at least once and always drive in dynamic + paddles. Reliability is amazing long as you service it like every other car. Have had 1 problem over the years and it was a coolant leak during warranty. Sadly have coolant leak again but the new updated part will fix that issue permanently as i have seen on forums. The jag also sounds better than the LC (without me being bias). I love the exterior of the Lexus but it’s built for those who aren’t as driver focused and just want an elegant ride I feel. Thought of adding one to the collection but it’s just meh/a good ride. Transmission is horrible on it and Lexus has even said it themselves

[@stevielowe2853]

Spoken like someone who has never had a jag

[@odinikita4821]

oh really, well done for perpetuating 50 year old myths. i have a 2014 f type, nothing ever has gone wrong.

[@mofayer]

@@odinikita4821 50 yr old? My friend had 2010 xkr supercharged that had non stop problems, he got tired of fixing it, sold it at just 70k miles.

[@TWHISPERER]

Jaguar F Type for this man.

[@malligrub2516]

The infotainment in that Jag is not "okay". Completely unacceptable for nearly 300K

[@bigboymarket]

Make a Vid for the Alfa Giulia QV VS the LC500 or RC...

[@bearwarfare9464]

2024 Nissan GTR Nismo vs 2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series

[@MichaelK7]

Only comments I see are people talking about the f types reliability as if they’ve ever owned an f type let alone even sit in one.

[@wongyeukhei]

Truth is a V6 f type already have a similar performance as a LC500 .. with much lesser cash

[@ted6462]

The LC convertible is soft and not an ideal comparison. What you need is an LC500 coupe with the performance package.

[@tc88888888]

Thr LC500 wins easily on looks alone.

[@stevielowe2853]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 sure , sure

[@chriss8417]

100 % 💪

[@tabrazerasul]

😂

[@francescoferraris2340]

When you make these videos, don't always put the 1500 kg boxes in front and behind the luxury GTs. They are 2 completely different machines. A super luxurious GT and a miserable little box!!!!

[@hamsterbrigade]

Why didn't they use an LC500 coupe to compare? It's a dramatically different handling car with the rear steer and the coupe is much more rigid.

[@carsales]

This was covered in the video, but Lexus only had the Convertible in the city we needed to film in. You're right, the Coupe handles much better, but given the point of the video was as much to celebrate the engines as compare the cars, the Convertible worked fine.

[@chileshemubanga3594]

V8s,for the rumbly sounds🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥🌡️

[@JLU55]

Love! Both... 4-5 years ago a would have chosen the F-Type for the engine and exhaust. Today, not even close... LC500 By a Mile! On the engine sound alone.😅😂

[@kiwi335d]

Lexus LC500 build quality is on a much higher level than the Jaguar, or just about anything else for that matter. Jaguar still using low cost single piston sliding brake calipers, while Lexus are using six and four piston Brembo brake system. Lexus LC500 coupe would have been a better comparison.

[@hugohugo2832]

Good film but peculiar testing coupe against convertible

[@computerhelpcc]

Lexus 5.0 F motors make incredible induction sounds; at 3,700 rpm a sudden, deep baritone emanates and proves superior to muffler sounds. I manually shift GS F to 5k just to hear it again. F Type sports exhaust is hilariously fun. Neither is Porsche-grade at limit yet V8 motors are worth trade-off.

[@JJS432]

The Jaguar interior looks like Fisher Price was involved.

[@realRichHunting]

Jag at 50,000 miles = Broken and in the shop every month. Lexus at 50,000 miles = Barely broken in and daily driven.

[@stevielowe2853]

100% the jag

[@craigdavid6668]

Is rubbish. Just finished your sentence for you, you’re welcome.

[@stevielowe2853]

@craigdavid6668 I'm glad you put that it saves me saying that you are clueless. Now, people know you're welcome

[@stevielowe2853]

@@craigdavid6668 just say you can't afford it and stick to your Toyota 🤣🤣🤣

[@stringer-ik1pc]

​@@craigdavid6668stick to your mom's nissan micra 😂😂😂

[@jasonal1769]

Jaguar has great style, sound and capability. But it will also have a great relationship with the workshop. The LC500 coupe is the one to go for with the performance pack if you want reduced chassis flex and improved cornering capability. It is far from being a slow car, in fact quite the opposite. In buying one of these two cars price is definitely a consideration and I wouldn’t even consider the Jag from a reliability standpoint alone. But having said that long live the V8 and we should commend both manufacturers on a great achievement.

[@pinkipipe]

Lexus ruined the car with those wheels …..

[@khkckhkc]

One is properly built by craftsmen in Japan, another one is thrown together from 10ft away by fat lazy workers in the Midlands.

[@user-mr7fu9tk3d]

Every JAG is always in the shop getting fix. They got the worst reliability in the world.

[@dlj1285]

Here we go…Once again, absolutely uninformed and clueless. Do you feel better getting that garbage off your chest?

[@MyGoogi]

are you comparing a coupe with a cabriolet?!!!!!!!!!!!!! the LC 500 sport plus coupe has no shaking and no wobble and is great to drive. An all wheel drive hard top coupe compared to a rear wheel drive soft top!!!!! again a biased comparison when it comes to japanese cars. people are used to it.

[@carsales]

This was covered in the video, but Lexus only had the Convertible in the city we needed to film in. You're right, the Coupe handles much better, but given the point of the video was as much to celebrate the engines as compare the cars, the Convertible worked fine.

[@Alan41363]

lexus has performance worse than 430i's, F-Type R has true sportscar performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWPCn2uIfbNgfZI faster than R8 and Cayman GTS even F-type has handicapped with heavy V8 engine in front

[@chriss8417]

Lexus all the way 💪

[@user-ww5oc9bh1e]

I’m thinking in 20 years time the Lexus will be going strong with no issues. The Jag will be long gone. The LC500 will be a classic for sure because its build quality is unrivalled.

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Really? Take a look at how many 20 year old Jaguars are for sale.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Ever heard of the e-type ????

[@dlj1285]

Lol, I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many ridiculous comments on one video. Do actually think before you speak? Old Jaguars are a thing…Get a clue.

[@gregs8685]

I don’t care how good the Lexus is, it is hideous looking.

[@chapacubraelderscrollsonli3491]

LOL don't compare Jaguar with toyota!

[@unions100]

The jag is a sports car. The Lexus is a grand tour car. yes’ I know it’s about the V8 engines, !! But’ come on’ at least get like for like not a soft top LC. The jags reliability and durability will never ever come close to the Lexus LC 500. The Lexus LC will become more desirable as years go as it already does because they are so rare. The jag looks common still nice to look at though. For me the Lexus LC has class, more room than the jag and the design is so futuristic, that is without shadow of doubt the winner ❤❤❤

[@freebo27]

No comparison, the Lexus is fugly, the Jag is gorgeous.

[@STRENGTH444]

The F Type is the better sports car... Also worth noting the Lexus LC 500 owners are the most insufferable people ive come across, dont join that club.Every single comparison against any model and they use the weak arguement of reliability as its their only saving grace... two weeks later theyre complaining about build quality, its hillarious to watch

[@simonbaj334]

Yeah, sure buddy.... The Jag cost 100k more than the coupe and its got more power and a trash interior.

[@STRENGTH444]

@@simonbaj334 I found one 🤣 Let's be clear, these two cars are not in the same league, the F Type destroys the Lexus in driving, but you keep telling yourself it is when you are looking at your suede interior to make you feel better😉

[@dlj1285]

What I get a kick out of is how so many people feel the need to tear down another really nice car to validate their choice. It’s so childish. I absolutely adore the F-type R for its brutal vibe and performant nature. It suits me more than an LC in terms of what I’m looking for. That said, I still appreciate the LC for what it is, and I certainly recognize that it’s a really nice vehicle even though it would not be my first choice. Car enthusiasts, so many of them bring these sorts of silly and childish view points. It’s strange. Anyone would be lucky to own either one of these cars at the end of the day. The real kicker is that, in reality, most of the people making these silly childish comments probably can’t afford either. That’s the funny part.

[@dlj1285]

@@simonbaj334 Trash interior…lol, okay there…Both cars have really nice interiors…especially with the fully extended leather package in the Jag.. very nice place to spend time…Have you ever actually sat in one? Or are you basing it on internet videos and pictures…You have to sit in one to appreciate them… The seats in the Jag are actually more comfortable than those in the LC to me.

[@simonbaj334]

@@STRENGTH444 I don't have a small Weiner so i'm not worried about calling the RACV when the jag breaks down...

[@daviddarmanin2188]

Jags have always been for people with lots of money to do repairs 😂 absolutely love the Lexus it’s beautiful

[@odinikita4821]

woke aussie car "reviewers" are crap.

[@92Godzilla]

I’m sorry but the Lexus is hideous.

[@unions100]

Each to their own, but I’m sure millions would disagree with you. Period. The lc is a work of art , simple !!!

[@sandrider1406]

Lexus every time ……….english sports cars are awful, unreliable, overpriced poorly engineered and hugely overrated.

[@stevielowe2853]

Spoken like a clueless 🤡

[@sandrider1406]

@@stevielowe2853 well well well, if feel your hurt, it’s only Jaguar owners who are the 🤡. Bought a lemon no doubt? 🤣🤣

[@stevielowe2853]

@sandrider1406 nope it was a great car 100% but hey clueless people like you are also entitled to their opinion 🤣🤡

[@grabir01]

Lexus will be reliable. The Jag. Well.. Its a status symbol of stupidity.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

The fact that africans and asians like lexus says it all. Jag is pure class.

[@carloscarter9429]

This comparison is not even close. That Jag is a repair shop queen, That Lex is a road king.

[@Mufflerpatrick]

You just can' buy more ugliest car then the Lexus on a market🤮