Cheaper by the Foot: The Lexus LS500 is a Luxury Bargain (POV Drive Review)

[@515ventures3]

Don't forget that the Lexus LS 500 is also built in Japan. That right there should take care of the competitors! It will be around for a very long time, and hopefully exceeding 500,000 - 1+ million miles!! Built in Japan!

[@ChrJahnsen]

You said it, bud! I can only afford a Mazda 6 station wagon myself 😀, but man! I thought I knew what a reliable car was, but in reality, I certainly did not until I got me a Mazda! Designed in Japan and made in Japan!

[@dunky7157]

Unfortunately they have lots of issues :/

[@SSS-wo2hn]

@@dunky7157oh wow. Did not know that.

[@davideselvi3906]

Go make some money instead of posting useless comments ​@@dunky7157

[@edward3652]

only older cars survive 500+ newer ones definitely wont😬

[@al_f.miami.semperefideles2879]

I’ve looked at Benz S class, and BMW 7 series and for whatever reason the voice inside my head tela me “ No, no buddy ….. take the Lexus !” I’ll take the Lexus on a cross country road trip without thinking about it, not so on the Benz or BMW ( maybe if they’re brand spanking new) . As an owner of 3 BMWs I’m already immune to the cold start “ Check Engine” light anxiety attack.

[@milosvukajlovic9768]

What about audi a8

[@erickonassis6310]

Same here getting a white LS 500 f sport

[@ModernDayMixtapes]

10:10 Rear Wheel Steering is an option on the LS. There's a $5,000 Dynamic Handling Package on the RWD F-Sport model. It comes with rear wheel steering, 360 camera, and air suspension

[@MilesPerHr]

Good to know!

[@manjotsandhu9539]

So you are saying Awd f sport version does not comes with rear wheel steering?

[@kiwi335d]

@@manjotsandhu9539 Not standard, only part of the Dynamic Handling Package.

[@waverunner7063]

Sadly they got rid of the active stabilizers on the 2024. No idea why it was confined to the F Sport anyway.

[@sharlawya6868]

There should be no reason why the screen display should be just a like a detachable monitor plugged into the top of the dashboard. That’s not acceptable for a luxury car. I’ll take that from a Mazda or Honda. The monitor screen should be incorporated into the dashboard, not sticking out of it. The Acura TLX has a nicer Dashboard.

[@extreme97554]

Was literally waiting for this one, goes so much under the radar, people think it’s an ES😂

[@marcusvision]

For me not really, it has a literal bigger road presence and so much longer...which is my one gripe with it. The IS is too small but the LS is too big. And the ES gets little development "sport" wise.

[@JDubbs07]

​@@marcusvision I believe there have been spy shots of an ES replacement under development with rumors it'll try to grab back some of the prior GS customers who prefer more performance. It'll probably still be FWD based with a rear electric motor for AWD though, like the new RX

[@extreme97554]

@@marcusvision If you glance at it at first (If you didn’t know much about Lexus) you’d think that it’s just regular traffic honestly. In the other hand for someone who knows cars he’d instantly spot it from far away, different headlights, rear lights, length, grill and wheels.

[@extreme97554]

@@droiddevx03 You must be fun

[@DeathhAngel1]

I saw one of these yesterday, you literally cant tell its an LS unless you get really close and read the model badge on the rear.

[@dontarguewithidiots7459]

I drove one of these things a few months ago and yeah you can FEEL the quality in how these cars are put together..

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Yeah, it feels like you’re riding on a cloud.

[@ps3alphagamer12]

Got a LS430/ultra luxury best Ls model ever made however in looks department the ls400 is just timeless especially when on bags with a nice set of 3 piece wheels and a rear trunk lip sheeeeshhh

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

You know reviewers can recommend all they like but when you love something you love it. Whether it's the best or worst you love it. All the features that BMW and Merc are putting in their cars a guy like me won't even use about 80%. So I don't even need it. I like the approach that Rolls Bentley are pushing. Quiet smooth plush ride with a good sound system.. Not crazy gimmicky technology that makes me feel like I'm inside some crazy computer. I don't need all that

[@erickonassis6310]

Facts

[@standardheat-fs8159]

Don’t forget analog gauges and buttons! I don’t feel comfortable in a car where I have to go through 3 menus to adjust the direction the fan blows!

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

@standardheat-fs8159 you not lying!

[@acemoney777]

IMHO the best looking LS is the 2nd Generation LS460. Its a beautiful sleeper. Most slept on LS.

[@DeathhAngel1]

Mmm first generation 460 with the 3 year facelift

[@jasonkavalary9410]

@@DeathhAngel1like my 2011? I still love the classic lines of the gen 1s though

[@DeathhAngel1]

@@jasonkavalary9410 yes, i like the bigger grill design of the earlier model too.

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Yeah, I’m on my third LS model. I have the 2019 Lexus LS 500. It’s an absolutely amazing car.

[@ridwanahamed1820]

I dream of owning this car someday 😊

[@alengreen589]

perfect big luxury sedan for people where don´t want to pay over $ 100k.

[@MercOne]

The competition ran over this car years ago. Being cheaper isn’t enough. The original LS was cheaper and better. This LS500 isnt even close. They changed the traditional LS formula and now no one buys the LS.

[@paulklp8262]

Yeah now it's just a pretentious Japanese limo for pretentious old people.

[@gaara4667]

@@paulklp8262still seeing more old people in Germans and even Americans such as Lincoln and Cadillac so not even that the Lexus can get right.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

This is true.. Honestly even the Koreans are wiping the floor with their g90.. the LS is lagging behind. Id rather get the cheaper fwd es if I'm going to just don't care about good driving dynamics

[@MercOne]

@@JamaicanMeCrazy That is what buyers Lexus sedan buyers are doing, buying the ES over the LS.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

@@MercOne yessir.. if you've driven the es it's like 80% of the comfort for half the price and if you get the hybrid up to 50mpg. Win win win

[@qasimsheikh1896]

I love Lexus LS f sport, Mercedes s class, BMW 7 series, and Genises G90 because its the best luxury sedan

[@desmondnapier6594]

I love the way that full size sedans keep getting bigger, when I have a family I hope to have one of these cars as my own

[@numaerislam9409]

I still think that even if your budget is high enough to afford the Mercedes S class or BMW 7 series, the LS500 on the correct trim is the most sensible purchase as this definitely has lower chance of having reliability issues like the german cars, which will save you money and hold the car's value longer. And I also think this current design still looks more beautiful and unique than the German cars. Don't even get me started on the current 7 series. 🤮🤣

[@jasondorsey4524]

I own an LS500 Awd and I do have a surround view camera system. The button is on the dash on your left to toggle around the car.

[@missingremote4388]

Good review. Everyone should have a sedan

[@Fools_Requiem]

Sedans are great. Especially if you get ones where the back seats fold down to expand trunk space.

[@AvaneeshSomasundaram]

Miles + Awesome car + great review = amazing video.. You are doing great Miles keep it up..💥🤘👍 Love from India.. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 🤍🤍💙🤍🤍 💚💚💚💚💚

[@MilesPerHr]

Thanks for the ❤️

[@Victor-mv1xg]

Great review! After watching this I went and test drove one and purchased it the same day lol this thing is well built and a dream to drive. The V6 def packs a punch!! Only wish they had put the V8 the LC500 currently has equipped! At least with the F sport version 😊😊

[@Mabeylater293]

That engine racket invading the cabin is a DEAL BREAKER. If I wanted that,I would have bought a Ford pinto.

[@Drtbykr1]

My Brother had a Pinto, maintenance for a couple years was as much as the car.😂

[@MulikatAkinola]

The noise only comes through in sport mode. Otherwise the engine is silent.

[@whitegoodman7465]

Its fake engine sound piped into the cabin in sport mode, pretty pathetic, hate when cars do that..

[@cabbagememes2852]

I love this land yacht

[@ndenkha]

You really don't need the rear steering, that's just a meaningless gimic, and also don't need the soft door shut, those are expensive when they break. But, I agree that this F sport model is missing some basic amanities for a luxury sedan, like the 360 camera that matches or beats competitors because Lexus's 360 camera is a joke, and the read heated/ventilated seats, and other basic items should be standard for this price range. I think, these are the reasons why this LS doesn't sell well.

[@drhassan6892]

Rear axle steering on the S class ranges from 4.5 to 8 degrees and that makes a HUGE difference, it makes the car turn and handle like a much smaller vehicle. It also allows for you to steer into much smaller parking spots and make maneuvers reserved for smaller vehicles. In the Lexus I believe it is 2 degrees but that will still make a noticeable difference in handling.

[@ndenkha]

@@drhassan6892 Not denying the difference, but rest assured it's not a big deal. If someone can't park a large sedan they shouldn't be driving one. The cost of repair to this system or the air suspensions are horrendous and not worth it at all. Remember when Honda came up with the 4-wheel steering in the 90s, no one made a big deal about it, so this is not something new and it's been proved to be costly.

[@jhuss88]

LS430 looks the best! still looks so good after 20 years edit: how is there no rear climate control??? again...ls430 had that

[@pieswimmer1]

Yessir, my LS430 rules. Love it.

[@pieswimmer1]

Actually I think the OG LS400 has a better look, but the line definitely peaked as a car in the 430 generation.

[@tyhyhh]

And?

[@acemoney777]

It looked to much like a Big Mercedes to me, but it's a tank virtually indestructible from what I've read. I own the 2nd generation LS it's a nice car.

[@jermainec2462]

Its a option...

[@abdullahalmufti7177]

Please make a night pov of this car

[@qinshihuang5457]

You really know how to drive and enjoy a vehicle! We should work together on cars when you have a chance.

[@wayneeden98]

I'm staying with this model, I like the motor and everything else

[@cultofmodernism8477]

You can buy a 2021 used with 10K miles for $53K

[@boosted2.4]

Getting one for my next daily I’ve had an rc350 for 3 years and it was an amazing car been daily driving my 2012 genesis sedan but she’s getting old although has treated me very well I’m just ready for something a bit newer

[@Onetazien]

The best among the competition imo and puts them to shame budget buyers buy a used Mercedes and BMW at half the price of new after 1 year.

[@tyresebridgeman9561]

Awesome sports sedan

[@appachie9965]

The Ls430 is actually the best one, i have the ultra packaged and it's more comfortable than the Ls460 L to me,Don't know about any ones opinion. I regret trading in it for the 07 Ls460 L, that was very smoother than the current 13 model that i have. There's no comfort mode so the 07 to the 2012 model are more comfortable than the 13 ,don't know about the current models.

[@letourneau93]

I would love lexus to put these black and red seat in other product

[@btk6357]

no 360 degrees camera at this price point. Well done! 😂

[@Dogeyess]

Back up is all you need

[@tyhyhh]

Can you drive? Lol

[@hayden93]

Bad spec, f sport on the LS is a bad package that sacrifices too many features for imo worse looks than the luxury trims

[@whitegoodman7465]

Shouldnt even be an F Sport for an LS, its blasphemy.

[@hayden93]

@@whitegoodman7465 only good aspect of the fsport trim is the dynamic handeling pack with rear steering

[@erickonassis6310]

there is a lot of space above the tires, why is it sitting so high

[@anthonykiedis1765]

They should have thrown the rc-f/lc500 V8 in this thing.

[@jasonkavalary9410]

and they should offer the RC-F with AWD

[@Victor-mv1xg]

I agree 100%!!! Just picked up a 2024 LS500 F and it’s still a great daily driver.

[@wayneeden98]

I'm staying with this model

[@saideng2761]

It's even worse than the lowest BMW 330 model, with no rear climate control? No one should buy this industry garbage. Just get a LC500 to drive and a big SUV for the family.

[@tyhyhh]

330 is junk this is not

[@kjk4795]

330 lol

[@davideselvi3906]

BMW? No way José

[@didgy]

this should have the v8 like this is500... :(

[@kjk4795]

True

[@MilesPerHr]

That would be fun

[@DoSum4Me]

If I was in the market for a large luxury sedan this Lexus would be at the bottom of my list.

[@mob4ever]

You said a key word. If. Since you're not your opinion really doesn't matter

[@DoSum4Me]

@@mob4ever well unfortunately Toyota/Lexus do nothing exceptional. They do just enough to get by and that’s it. Their lineup is truly terrible. But if you don’t care about how a vehicle drives then a Lexus is great. It’s great knowing we have freedom of speech so I can share my opinion.

[@SSS-wo2hn]

@@mob4ever😂

[@markovwms]

Can you disable the augmented rev sound

[@erickonassis6310]

Take it back to the dealer, they have to remove

[@arizonaridersclub]

We're riding with ya.

[@MilesPerHr]

👋

[@blackice7408]

Can you also test out to see if you can accidently lock the electronic keys within the car? Some cars come with that featurewhere theyll automatically unlock the doors if u accidently leave the keys in and lock the door like fca/stellantis vehicles with the smart key

[@blake031299]

2013 es unlocks automatically, so I'd imagine this does as well

[@RobTheNthusiast]

I didn’t know this car had 3.4L V6

[@extreme97554]

Twin turbo charged

[@RobTheNthusiast]

@@extreme97554 obviously too. I’m talking about the engine displacement

[@user-butchcassidy]

Thought all LS came standard with soft close doors.

[@MegaSpooke]

I got a '17 RCF and I wouldn't change it for any other V8

[@jasonkavalary9410]

if they only made them in AWD…I would be all over it, but when I can get an E63s for the same price range…or the LS500 if I want to be practical.

[@bikeautoview788]

Look Cool 😎

[@blackice7408]

Imo, lexus couldve upgraded the tt v6 ij the f sort trim with the more powerful tt v6 engines in the new lx600 or the 5 litre v8 in the is500

[@andrewleos9803]

I think face lift ls430 and face lift 460 are timeless

[@nono576]

This is such a nice car

[@AtifAhmed-m5m]

Pls can you do a what it is like to live with a LS500

[@Brouhaha3213]

2018/2019 LS was the best

[@dunky7157]

I am a huge Toyota fan boy but for the love of god Toyota put the 5.0 in it 🤦‍♀️ The LS430 from 05 to 06 with the 5 spoke 18” rims is the best looking

[@Ramel34]

You found what kind of leg room bruh?? I need to read the dictionary a lil more. @02:28

[@auggith]

From the Oxford Dictionary Prodigious: remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

[@Ramel34]

@@auggith Stephen A Smith would be proud.

[@AdamGillespie-b8n]

Genesis no doubt

[@longbeachcarguy]

Ur right on, G90 destroys the LS

[@Uruieie]

Tweaking hard

[@kjk4795]

Eww

[@jasonkavalary9410]

I’d rather be a passenger in the G90 but rather drive the LS500.

[@N3x1K22]

could you please by any chance do a mclaren p1, dream car

[@maskedmarvel]

Do you have anything on the new mustang?

[@MilesPerHr]

Coming in two weeks! (Mustang GT PP Manual)

[@maskedmarvel]

@@MilesPerHr Awesome 👍

[@youdontKnowshhs]

Should I wait for the 2025 Model 😮😊

[@shakke52]

I wish it was the luxury version

[@ThatSteez]

Night drive??

[@MilesPerHr]

Sorry, didn't have time to film one for this car 😔

[@expertdev]

I prefer the Mercedes, absolutely

[@ATBN99]

2024 LC 500 next?

[@MilesPerHr]

I did the 2023, but I'll see about the 2024!

[@aky19832001]

So it's basically an Avalon rebadged with Camry Trd Pro seating and lexus dashboard...I like it.

[@jermainec2462]

No...

[@blake031299]

No, that would be the ES

[@johnvanhlesing4827]

NO SOFT CLOSE ????

[@Uruieie]

It does have that

[@Pharoh_95]

lexus is not luxury, its a pretender when compared to the German brands. Heck even Genesis feels more premium due to it having more tech when compared to Lexus models. People say Lexus is more reliable but the target audience for luxury cars are buyers who lease the latest model.

[@jesseslad6623]

That interior and the features are a total flop. 🤮 From the video, the engine sounds whiney. Gone are the times of the V8. 😩

[@adrijanpopovic4671]

Not like you can afford it anyway so that won’t be a problem

[@johnshepherd2666]

With an interior like that....who cares what it looks like on the outside 😅

[@pebblez_]

Awd or nah?

[@DM-sg3cj]

I'll take a Lexus all day long over some European POS that will pass everything but a mechanic.

[@shun2240]

doesn't sound as good as the IS 350

[@jmalljmall]

Horrble car compared to the competition. E90 crushes the dumbed down Ls

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Yeah, I’m on my third LS model. I have the 2019 Lexus LS 500. It’s an absolutely amazing car.