Is The 2022 Lexus IS 500 F-Sport Performance The Return Of The IS F?

[@theredline]

The V8 is back in the Lexus IS and we have to say, we liked it a lot more than we expected. It’s quicker to 60 mph than a TLX Type S and Q50 Red Sport, plus that V8 noise is just perfection. We also liked the $56,500 base price but fully loaded at $67k is a bit steep. Still, we’re glad Lexus decided to give us a V8 again! Would you guys go for this car or choose one of its turbocharged 6-cylinder competitors?

[@naveenthemachine]

The v8 sound alone is worth the extra cash over the turbo competitors

[@motobazuka2535]

I'd still go with the m340i

[@kellyoubrejr544]

Yep, this is *MY* opinion but I think it looks better, sounds better, reliability is a hell of a lot better and styling probably to because the Germans to me are getting bland and soulless. The interiors kill the Lexus tho and might have the edge over the Lexus in driving experience.

[@ftr911drvr]

@@motobazuka2535the M340I is faster, has better gas mileage, has better technology, and a nicer interior for the same price.....its a no brainer

[@MetalMeansClassic]

Would pick it a y time of the day over all competitors. Thanks Sofyan for non-baised review.

[@little123456788]

An engine like that in a modern car is a gem. Tired of all these damn small displacement turbos and EVs/hybrids nowadays. Well done Lexus!!

[@bubblelex5051]

Long live jdm v8s 🔥

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I miss the days when Lexus made this high revving N/A V8. This is one of the best V8s I think have ever been made.

[@VaunShiz]

I don't think the interior looks dated at all, not everything needs a wall of screens and 0 buttons

[@biglee13m]

The interior feels dated compared to others in the segment. The interior is just old. Too much plastics and bad ergonomics. You'd have metals and leathers in other cars, not cheap plastics.

[@tommyaintgotnojob]

Go look at the interior of a 2011 Lexus IS and then compare it to this 2022 model. It's nearly unchanged.

[@bubblelex5051]

@@tommyaintgotnojob the 2011 looks way different your tripping. You mean 2014 and up

[@TheNacional95]

@@bubblelex5051 Yeah he tripping, 2014+. But still an old interior. Lexus aren't worth buying new. Buy them at 50k miles 2-3 years later. Or just get a BMW and enjoy the ride

[@bubblelex5051]

@@TheNacional95 sir you get a bmw as a lawn ornament becuase your not going to be able to drive that plastic piece of junk before it breaks. If you want bmw get 90s or early 00s bmw. But that's just me 🤷‍♂️

[@dygardion9130]

Man! That sound was beautiful There’s no replacement for displacement

[@d1arkblue]

Lexus built this car to last for 20-30years. Every part in the car is tried and proven.

[@uberenthusiasts]

As it should. The car dates back to 2008, like most lexus models.

[@JamesKarne]

Same like Lexus ls400 I own a 1989 Lexus ls400 from original owners is pass away and I brought a Lexus ls400 is running almost 32 years! Amazing everything is still work!

[@DoctorGaga87]

30 years? Yeah, no.

[@boywonder8114]

Dig that

[@JustinElliot1990]

The hybrid versions as well? I hope so, I have one..

[@marhawk6468]

Although today wasn’t payday. Waking up to a bunch of new is500 reviews made my day!!!

[@BoogieBoyBronx]

Absolutely!

[@ilimit]

This car is beautiful. The refreshed IS is definitely a looker and now with the engine to match. Would be nice to get the F treatment. This interior combo would also look great in the Grecian blue color.

[@DLPTonyATL]

Hey Sofyan, picked up my 2022 IS 500 Premium on Friday and driving it the 800 miles back home! 1. Unlike your tester, mine came with the upgraded Mark Levinson sound system, a moonroof, and memory seats. 2. After 500 miles, I can report the brake pedal is kinda soft. It’s fine, but definitely softer than my 2016 IS 350 FSport. The interior has been around, it’s like sitting in my 2016, but not. It’s weird how it can be both. Basically it’s quite comfortable and very functional. No need for over the top ambient lighting or an overly large touch screen. IMO 3. There is a difference in drive modes, like Jekyll & Hyde difference. I suspect Lexus reviewed the videos of you and a few others, and made adjustments to the transmission’s software mapping. On the highway, NORMAL mode is freaking terrible for a driving enthusiast. The handling and the responsiveness is way too lazy. For long highway trips, I say SPORT mode is best. The car literally wakes up and you’re like: “Okay…this is the business, now I’m driving a sports car!” The RPMs are just a smidge higher, the gas mileage is the same, and the comfort is still Lexus. Just easier to modulate speed and direct the car. In SPORT+ (on long trips) the steering is way too heavy and the rest of the car is too firm. In the city however, it’s Sport+ all day, every day for me! 😂 I knew your review was spot-on, so glad I was able to see it before getting mine. Keep up the great work!

[@bryancortes7557]

How much was urs otd?

[@nobonesar]

He doesn't know what he's talking about, at 8:57 you can see the "Mark Levinson" in the middle console

[@HappyCarReviews]

A Lexus with a V8 under 60K? I guess now we can all dream with affording one of this... One day.😃

[@bitcoochie4093]

My next car for sure

[@HappyCarReviews]

@@bitcoochie4093 Yes sir! Sending you positives vibes so you get it soon!👊🏼

[@ruskibruski]

Just buy an isf for 15k much more affordable

[@HappyCarReviews]

@@ruskibruski Very interesting point.👍🏼

[@kgisabeast]

@@ruskibruski I’ve literally never seen an ISF for 15k, lowest I’ve seen was 18k and it had 265k on it lol

[@speedfiend925]

Sofyan, side note. It did come with the Mark Levinson system. You can clearly see the callout on the head unit at about 8:58 into the video.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

And it’s all Lexus… No BMW or Subaru DNA. This car is gorgeous and a huge shout out to Lexus for doing this can’t say enough. Wish I could afford it maybe A low mileage well-maintained non-abused used one in a few years....sigh

[@nacho7614]

Just wait 3.5-4yrs it’ll be like 45k, okay mileage and yeah depending if ya finance etc. I’ll still be shy of 50k.

[@DLPTonyATL]

I absolutely love the IS and the 500 even more so. Will be trading in my '16 IS350 FSport RWD for this very soon. Great and fair review as always; but I'll admit, I was concerned you'd hate and trash it! Whew! :-D

[@richardnavratil9661]

Enjoy! I can attest, having a '19 Bullitt, that a V8 for a daily (assuming you'll daily yours) is a fantastic decision! :)

[@manoflifeable]

On god the 350 gotta go

[@DLPTonyATL]

@@richardnavratil9661 Pre-COVID my commute was 60 miles to and from the office. Now I work from home fulltime, but I'll 'find' reasons to take him out! :-D

[@DLPTonyATL]

@Just think Right…’Trade it in’ meant sell it to Carmax or one of the new online dealers. Don’t worry, I’m not trading the car in to Lexus. 😉👍🏽

[@DLPTonyATL]

@Just think I’ve consistently seen over inflated sale prices through these other venues. If the market is still as such right before I take delivery (Early 2022?) then CL isn’t a consideration.

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

PEOPLE: THE PREMIUM ON THESE VEHICLES IS FOR BUILD QUALITY AND RELIABLITY. PERIOD. No one is buying a Lexus to have bragging rights about sheer performance. Stop trying to compare this to other vehicles in the "same class." Those other vehicles will be faster with more tech, yes, but they will fall apart inside of 5 years. You can drive this car for 20 years - THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE REALLY PAYING FOR.

[@regressmenot]

I love the new IS 500, it's sleek, beautiful, powerful, reliable and practical.

[@2ZZGE100]

C&D weighed the IS500 at 3980 lbs so the weight is not much different. A lot of misleading things in the video. RCF is a track oriented F car and it has a lot of track hardware that the IS500 F-Sport does not have. The "frankenstein" chassis was created for track performance so it has a much higher rigidity quotient than the the IS (which is why Lexus did not use the IS chassis). RCF has a much stiffer suspension/chassis setup, better brakes, better wheels/tires, better cooling systems and much better seats with available carbon fiber/TVD. That is why it costs much more.

[@rousseau327]

The reason that Lexus gave for the frankenstein chassis is a load of crap. This gen's IS platform was one of the best driving platforms of its class when it came out in the 2014 MY, it surprised many reviewers.

[@2ZZGE100]

@@rousseau327 No, it was great when comparing to A4 or C-class etc., bur IS chassis was simply not good enough for an M4 competitor class. Yaguchi himself said hr did not want to use the IS chassis because the core was not stiff enough and the the much stiffer IS-C middle was used while 3IS was used just for the rear compact dimensions. RCF chassis was built for GT3 racing homologation where RCF GT3 win races and the IS chassis was simply not stiff and wide enough. Lexus put a ton of work to achieve a much higher rigidity chassis and anyone can tell driving them back to back. Not to mention it could not fit the V8 and the nose had to be elongated on the IS500 by 2 inches and the engine hangs more aft of the front axle. Also, the RCF chassis has 40% higher rigidity quotient than the IS chassis has. The IS chassis is relatively flimsy pushing at the ljmits by comparison and it is a fact. Car and driver called that. Not me. That is why RCF pulls 0.98g in lateral grip tests a and IS is nowhere close.

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

What a fantastic car! By far my favorite entry in that segment, no question. So much charisma with that V8, looks like one of my childhood Shogun Warriors come to life. A chiseled, gorgeous hunk of a car.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

It's definitely got the spirit of the original ISF in its style and glorious v8....

[@Big_Red1]

The spec of your tester is perfect, Infrared with the white interior, *chefs kiss.

[@intergalactic4160]

Still making awesome videos man

[@mrulizez12ify]

I don’t think The interior looks outdated. I personally love it . Anyone else ?

[@yousef.al-assaf]

It's gorgeous. Aside from the infotainment graphics, everything is premuim. Some people just want flashy gimmicky interiors...

[@fred89pj]

I think is fine. But no memory seats, no telescopic s wheel, no sunroof. They can do better than that. My old gs350 has all that. I that price point car should be fully loaded

[@yasirkhan1551]

@@fred89pj all the 500s I’m seeing have those, I’m getting one in march

[@MundoOval]

Amazing car! Just the fact of not having a turbocharger it's a big advantage over the competitors

[@lukasfoster8505]

I live in the Dallas area, I see these every where. Good looking car, definitely always has me staring.

[@fale892]

Would have this over the M340i, hands down

[@373axle]

I've watched lots of reviews on the lexus IS 500 & 350s and it seems that journalists don't understand the point of cars like these, it's not about comparing it to turbo competition in a straight line or expect to get the latest tech. It's about the classic driving experience and exclusivity factor for someone who knows their cars, in addition to not going broke with all of the service bills.

[@Toyota4Life]

Best Japanese sedan money can buy right now. Period. This is a experience. A drivers cars not about number but about enjoyment and fun.

[@RLTtizME]

Why do their ads feature a narrator with an English accent? Hmm? No maka sense.

[@MercOne]

That could be a true statement and if so that underlines the sad state of the Japanese sports sedan.

[@SIIKAP1]

It’d be a lot of fun with a manual.

[@balancemode4112]

the sound alone is addicting

[@RLTtizME]

@@SIIKAP1 And they would sell exactly 3.2 cars.

[@21andyyc]

It will be sad when cars like this are no longer available for sale. EV's are really the future but I still prefer the feel and sound of a combustion engine. Naturally aspirated V8 is even better.

[@Eric_In_SF]

You won’t have to worry about it in your lifetime. Do you really think several dozen trillion dollar industry worldwide it’s just going to fall off the face of the earth? Do you really think governments were allow it? Lose trillions of dollars a year in taxes? Electric vehicles are surely here to stay in a Big way Lagasse isn’t going anywhere for a while.

[@21andyyc]

@@Eric_In_SF you make some strong comments here but actually there is already major change happening in the industry and governments as well as automakers are both moving quickly in this direction. California has set 2035 deadline for all new vehicle sales to be electric only. Washington state set a more aggressive deadline for 2030. Car manufacturers are creating electric vehicles for every segment including big trucks like the new Ford Lighting. Finally range anxiety for EVs will no longer be a problem in the next decade as battery makers have found a way to make a battery last 10 years or 1 million miles without a single charge. It is estimated that 58% of all new vehicles sales will be EVs by 2040. By that time, it will be impossible to buy a car with a natural aspirated V8. I live in one of the states with this EV deadline so in my situation it does impact me in my lifetime.

[@gavcom4060]

@@Eric_In_SF uh yeah governments ARE allowing a rapid transition

[@Mike-dd8bd]

@@21andyyc Electric cars on a global scale will only go as far as the infrastructure will allow though. Electric cars to some degree actually makes more sense in the long run. But well see how it actually gets played out

[@drkk5310]

@@Eric_In_SF yeah we will. Emission laws are only getting stricter. Many governments (local and international) have already set deadlines for outlawing new ICE vehicles. Car manufacturers from Ford to Mercedes are already announcing the end of their ICE vehicle run. Shit even DODGE is electrifying.

[@colinsmith1176]

It's absurd to compare the Lexus IS 500 F Sport to the BMW M3 or Mercedes C63, or even the C43. They are at totally different price points. If you compare it to cars at the same price point, I think you'll find the Lexus IS 500 F Sport takes the cake, even with its dated interior. Because, at $56,000-$59,000, its competition is the BMW 330i or 430i, or the Audi A4 or A5.

[@CPAJayhawk]

Good luck getting an IS500 for that price… I was looking and everything is $80+ launch edition bs

[@8.1b-c1i]

@@CPAJayhawk 70k average for the is500 f sport it can only be compared to non performance bmw and mercedes for that price point m cars are 80k and up mercedes is the same… seems like a good bargain for performance, reliability isnt even a question for the lexus… cant say the same for competitors tho

[@acuras4ever]

Everytime i see this car i look at least twice… i almost crashed first time i saw it… it’s incredibly nice looking… especially the back 😩

[@khaledabdelwahab9455]

Right same look as the IS 300 and 350 they all look amazing!

[@mindmusclemeditation9768]

I was really looking forward to Redline Reviews reviewing the is500. Great video, RR is the best car reviews!

[@davidwolf226]

My very first Lexus was the woeful 2008 IS250. It was a fun car to drive, but very power deficient. At last, Lexus has finally stuffed something worth talking about in the IS! Good for Lexus, good for us.

[@DanielReyes-zu8em]

Same here. I had the 2011...and the car looked great, and more importantly, fast...but it drove like a 4 cylinder 2010 Accord.

[@MG-qf6kv]

the interior looks great, y’all are never satisfied, it has most of the recent technology

[@MrGeezil]

looks dated

[@warikplaya]

What are you comparing it to? Compare it to other 60k cars.

[@ftr911drvr]

And you're to easily satisfied by 🗑obviously

[@kristians2704]

the interior is very dated

[@zking2929]

@@ftr911drvr lol

[@caponecollin]

Waking up to the sound of that V8 makes my day what a beautiful 😍 car I need to be in the driver seat 💺 Lexus here I come

[@storm-shadow1237]

Wack.. get a m3 instead

[@caponecollin]

@@storm-shadow1237 u should, ISF 500 for me 😁

[@RLTtizME]

It costs money sweetie.

[@SIIKAP1]

@@storm-shadow1237 M3 with that ugly front end and meh sounding engine? Not to mention weak reliability. Meh…pass.

[@Panafrocanam2]

@@caponecollin good one 😆

[@StarryTemplar]

I feel Lexus USA need to fire their marketing manager ... The car always missing something. They could easily make this car IS F, Adding Air fender and rear wings. Rear seat suncurtain on doors. This car will be selling GOOD!!!!!

[@lostalx]

The thing is those are not enough for F. You need to add AT Cooler and Engine Oil cooler which both GS F and RC F have and then the TVD as well, all those plus body parts = mega price hike, that will shoot up to 75-80K, and it will be an insane rip off. But here you get the front suspension from GS F with AL Forged parts and the Yamaha Performance Dampers in the rear and the Aisin AA80E which is same as GS F and IS F. Finally the sales of IS are 20K in USA, the IS 500 in 2022 was marked up by 7-10K insane now we can get it at MSRP and it's already selling a lot, Lexus just want to give it a send off, I think 2025 might be last year for the NA V8 from Lexus. LC 500 will be replaced by the Lexus EV Supercar and RC F may get discontinued entirely, GX already lost V8 in 2023, IS 500 will also be gone marking the end of an era.

[@Mike-dd8bd]

I live in a snow state but that didn't stop me from putting snow tires on my past RWD M3. With some snow tires this should be completely fine.

[@Panafrocanam2]

That stopped me from getting a GS F which i regret now driving just a GS350 thats underpowered

[@swasho2939]

lol forget any musical and high production intro - the first 20 seconds of this video is all i need in life.

[@Bart-m4p]

Great Presentation! Thoroughly enjoyed. Hope to have one when Sally my regular grade Highlander retires. Great job!

[@Itzallgoood]

I'm totally buying this car. Love the sound of the V8.

[@KLRGT500KR]

It is not actually lighter than the RCF and RCF all of the extra track hardware. It is softer and compliant. RCF has a heavier steering, which is why it feels heavier, but it is much better for high speed turning on the track as far as making corrections and confidence. IS500 F-Sport weighed in 3980 lbs and RCF is around 20 lbs more. Basically, an IS350 with the RCF V8, but RCF is way more nimble and more agile on the race track. I took a ride in the IS500 F-Sport on the track with Townsend and drove an RCF on the race track. You can immediately see the difference between a proper F car and the F-Sport. That is why RCF is so much more expensive with all of the track hardware, brakes, suspension, wheels, tires, cooling etc.

[@dlg5485]

Even as a snow belt resident here in Ohio, I would definitely own this car. Most car enthusiasts with the means own a winter vehicle anyway. I have a Subaru Impreza for winter and I just purchased a 2021 MX-5 GT for summer fun. That said, It's difficult for me to justify owning a 3rd vehicle haha. Great review!

[@ilimit]

I saw the notification as I was feeding the twins. The ISF was my dream car after graduating college. Watching this as I sip my coffee.

[@randyjackson347]

It is odd that that the Lexus uses simulated leather seats .. The Toyota Camry XSE and XLE have" genuine leather" seating as standard equipment ... The simulated still looks good and they use that in a lot of vehicles .

[@mliljestrom8401]

Your cackle is hilarious - love it. V8s make me giggle too.

[@Indifference2000]

A very nice refresher. Lexus definitely hit it with the design for the IS

[@donaldlin586]

This car performs even much better on HIGHWAYS... 100-200km/h GT-R 7.x Panamera Turbo 8.x IS500 9.x M340 10.x-11.x

[@CruiseControl1]

Thank you Lexus, I love this car, I think it's beautiful inside and out but let's be honest it's all about that V8. I would say price is a bit high but still a lovely car.

[@doughboy5858]

The price doesn’t matter much tho, at the end of the day if you take care of this car you’ll be able to sell it for at least $40k after paying it off. Not to mention it will last decades upon decades

[@CruiseControl1]

@@doughboy5858 Yeah I get that and yet this engine is old, the transmission is old, the chassis is old so I think it should be a bit cheaper. I know it's going to be reliable and it's unique with a V8 so Lexus is using that for the price bump.

[@doughboy5858]

@@CruiseControl1 bro go look online for a used IS F. 2008 models with 100k miles still selling for over $40k lol & those cars msrp was less than $60k at the time. That reliability is the biggest reason why they do better than any manufacturer in used car sales, it’s old but it’s still got great performance. Lexus is making the IS F again using a twin turbo v8, you can wait for that but just know you’ll be spending $100k for it.

[@CruiseControl1]

@@doughboy5858 I get that, I don't see that as a reason to hike up the price though. Based on the older everything on this car it shouldn't be more than 50k base price.

[@doughboy5858]

@@CruiseControl1 yeah I can understand that too but Toyota & Lexus are just expensive. The same argument can be made that bmw or Mercedes shouldn’t be so expensive given how unreliable they are & how expensive their repair costs are. Whatever people are willing to pay dictates the market

[@dmanatan]

For comparison the 2008 IS-F topped out at around $67k. That's $94k in today's dollars. This car is cheaper than the IS-F and by many accounts, better.

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

God damn what a package this car is. It's so fucking gorgeous, reliable, LSD, NA v8, sounds orgasmic, touch screen with auto and play, not a terrible price, fuck.

[@rigelgutierrez9866]

The engine on this car is a masterpiece. The transmission…we’ll see, but is a Lexus so it should be at least reliable.

[@iMidnightMonster]

been waiting a while for this review!!

[@InvestBetter.]

In this class, the 3 best options are now the M3, with a manual, any left over 2021 C63s you can find with the V8, and the new Lexus IS Performance. I was worried that they'd start over $60k, but they stayed on the right side of history, and didn't price themselves into a corner.

[@yousef.al-assaf]

It competes with the M340i and the C43 price/performance-wise. The full fat IS F is yet to come. Probably around 2023

[@SteadyzZ]

People will always complain. Bottom line, its a compact sedan with a v8 as well as possessing luxury features, and for the price, youre spending your money well

[@Anthony-dk7de]

It’s a quality car.

[@johnmartinez5472]

i always drive mine on sports mode - badass car❤lexus and toyota- rock on!

[@DaveCraineAccidentalAquarist]

“It falls short of greatness by chasing a moment that hasn’t yet passed”. Got DAMN that’s great writing….

[@paoloochangco6072]

that excitement when you drive is WHY YOU GET THIS

[@joskjj3625]

Way to go Lexus Who doesn’t love a naturally aspirated v8?,besides the epa

[@pushslice]

Snowflakes.

[@라라유-r9o]

Funk

[@abcdLeeXY]

Jdm enthusiasts are having a blast this year with all these releases of sporty sedan and coupes

[@VaunShiz]

Ya Japan is on fire atm

[@richieduck67]

Sounds like you loved that V8

[@madisonboost1195]

Lexus all day every day, built to be driven for the long haul without headaches from visiting the repair shop.

[@onlyeightpsi]

Good job on the intro, think you nailed it 👍

[@the_jarmel]

Nice move opening the hood looking through the camera .. pretty slick

[@Veyronp87]

very cool car. i may be wrong but i believe this will be the last N/A V8 sedan maybe ever. future classic. and its approximately a million times better than the TLX Type S

[@jxmar_]

Another hit for Lexus/Toyota🥵🥵

[@brandonhughes401]

This car is perfection!!! Definitely going with the premium route no question!!!

[@storm-shadow1237]

Wack.. just get the m3

[@arshad687]

@@storm-shadow1237 you probably don’t even have a car

[@kristians2704]

perfection.... until you see the interior

[@Diamondsxi]

@@arshad687 😂😂😂

[@Entropied]

@@kristians2704 I don’t get why you clowns talk about the interior. It looks great and feels nice to drive. If you care so much for interior get a true luxury car.

[@george98vwgti]

Love to see head 2 head with a CT4 Blackwing. Lexus gets nod for amazing V8, but I think Cadillac for styling, interior and it’s 6sp manual.

[@joeblack1052]

You forgot rust lol

[@jpizel1070]

I will never pick a GM products over a Lexus.

[@shopwithaaron]

Still amazed that the cruise control is on the steering column...just like my old 2000 Camry. That's 21 years ago!

[@Sammy-db3xj]

If it ain’t broke, don’t change it - Toyota

[@supervong1]

A Lexus with no sunroof is like a Lion with no hair!

[@IvanBosnjak89]

Pretty good sound for a V8. Hopefully the added power breathes some life in to the IS, I drove the 350 F-Sport and it really didn't do anything for me.

[@truckingjamaicans5045]

Boost it

[@deu8894]

The engine is the main attraction for me in this car. Lexus could have at least added memory linked seats with power adjustable steering wheel as with most other Lexus vehicles present and past.

[@tvrbob8681]

If you check out the .pdf brochure on the Lexus website you'll see that it's an option.

[@yousef.al-assaf]

They do have these options.

[@samdaniels1234]

I have never adjusted my seat or steering wheel after sitting in the car for the first time

[@Kxji]

They don’t make em like this anymore.

[@chigasaki06]

That makes me sad.

[@mvttx9851]

@@chigasaki06 it will be legislated off the road in 10 years

[@Panafrocanam2]

People arent buying which is why

[@chigasaki06]

@@mvttx9851 I would't be surprised if that happens sooner than that.

[@meterdoogles]

Your tester does have the Mark Levinson sound system in it. See ML logo @8:00 right above the gear shift.

[@paulira7407]

I think he said the base version doesn’t have the Levinson sound system while the premium version of the IS 500 has that included which is the model he was testing.

[@MarC-ot5gl]

This might sound like a dumb question but you say your tester didn't have the Mark Levinson system yet at 7:22 of your video, you see the typical white knobs associated with the ML system, and when you look closer at the name plate below the CD player (just up from the seat warmer buttons), you can see the lettering of the ML - Am I missing something?

[@steveperttula6921]

Got one on order. Driven V8s always and there is no comparison!

[@toinfinitiandbeyond9209]

Great review...thank you brother.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Dated interior, but an optional AWD package, would have made this an attractive buy/lease vs its competitors.

[@singular9]

AWD wouldn't have felt as good as RWD.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@singular9 Not if you're sufficient and knowledgeable enough to give it a RWD biased AWD system. Such as other manufacturers.

[@sammygoris]

Please stop saying the Lexus has fake engine noise! It's just amplification of the induction noise, and people can dial it down if they want to keep it quieter. It's different to other manufacturers that purely pump in synthesized fake engine noise.

[@khaledeb5872]

i didnt know why lexus didnt install this engine in Lexus LS500 to make real LS500 or at least in LS500 F

[@udontknowmeg7254]

I use to wonder the same thing.

[@inosurrender8327]

Same but I think they wanted to introduce their new Twin turbo V6 which will def be their main top of the line engine for Toyota trucks/ Lexus models. Sadly the V8 will be disappearing likely for next generation of Lexus cars

[@nathanaelsnyder372]

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for!

[@pureblood_viking1388]

Just purchased a 2022 kia stinger elite Awd, if this was Awd i might have regretted my decision but the extra room and awd helps a alot in northern alberta. Pkus its about $15,000 more for the same features.

[@karmahunden]

I owned a 2010 C63. It was a fun car with a beautiful engine. And the AMG “track” treatment was garabage, though. Brakes felt fine. Transmission had the delay of a Rav4. And when they took us to the AMG academy, the car overheated in just a couple of laps. It was a brute that had couldnt handle the track.

[@djtido23]

Everything is faster than the type s 🤦‍♂️

[@naveenthemachine]

And the Lexus sounds so much better

[@Slowwagonftl]

Iirc the IS350 AWD is faster than the Type-S lmao

[@storm-shadow1237]

M3 is better

[@area50view]

The Type S weighs like a Cargo ship that's why

[@Jmoneyy365]

@@storm-shadow1237 but it’s uglier

[@thomasgrant985]

Why everyone keep saying v8 is dying or end of an era? The v8 is going no where most people don’t want no dammm electric car. They take forever to charge up and they don’t give off that sporty feeling that u get from v8s. Do y’all realize if the remove the v8s their entire fan base will be gone and they would also have to remove the v6 and 4cyclinder. So would y’all stop saying that Trash. Every time y’all say that on video it allows other people to think the same way and eventually these companies are gonna be like since everyone is thinking it we mind as well do it, knowing dammm well ain’t nobody want no dammm electric car. Ain’t no company has publicly came out and said we removing the v8.

[@Bart-m4p]

Great Presentation!

[@Kjintae]

so good. this is my fav episode!

[@trentonjackson1410]

That 0-60 in 4.37 is amazing just shows how road conditions can make a difference!!! Also I need to find out where I can get that device he is using. It looks dope AF 👌🏾

[@Top10girl]

He was going downhill when he did 4.37

[@trentonjackson1410]

@@Top10girl begone troll 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ I don't have time for this today 🤣🤣

[@Top10girl]

@@trentonjackson1410 14:43 look carefully at the road as he comes to a stop. I wasn't lying...

[@trentonjackson1410]

@@Top10girl look carefully, "I DONT CARE" It's estimated to 4.4 according to AMCI results so that time is valid. So again good bye TROLL god damn are blind or what 🤣🤣

[@trentonjackson1410]

@@Top10girl like bro I'm try a save your ass some time and the embarrassment because nothing you say is gon a change my mind about getting this car. And if you aren't here for that why are you here.....just to be a hater, a troll or that BS excuse y'all trolls say "I'm just inform you" like did I ask......don't think so. So go hate in some other comments cause I ain't the one dawg 🤣🤣

[@brianfox967]

The engine noise with the button turned off is not fake noise. Lexus is known for piping in the real noise into the cabin.

[@CodeXana]

The interior still looks on par with brand new competition. I could only dream of this car

[@ftr911drvr]

Yeah Mazda 6, Camry, Accord it's definitely on par with

[@rousseau327]

@@ftr911drvr Quit trolling. The interior is old, and more competitive with last gen BMW/MB/Audi, but it's still a step or two above the economy car class of vehicles

[@PlaneCDR]

Excellent review!

[@eddieloera9999]

What a kick ass car!!! Can't wait for it to arrive at my Lexus dealer!

[@714integra]

Man i really want one of these. I think itll look great in the garage next to my 2023 Tundra😁

[@ByronWrightJr]

I currently have a 2014 Lexus IS 350 FSport that is paid off and I am so tempted to take it to the Lexus dealership to trade it in for this. I have to keep convincing myself not to. 😓

[@blu_is500]

Do it. Do it. Do it. 😁

[@193322009]

I have the funds to buy this car but instead I purchased a beautiful example of the 2011 Lexus ISF mainly because I don't like the looks of the "spindle' grille. It reminds me of an electric razor. However, does anyone know what exactly did Lexus do to the engine to get 56 horsepower more?

[@RJ-lk5pj]

Back seat and safety features were never even spoken about in this review.

[@CARacterReviews]

I really enjoy Lexus's design language lately. But the IS sorely needs a replacment. The interior, while beautifully made, is dated. Very dated. Great review!

[@borninhk1]

They really needed to make this car using a shortened version of the LS' GA-L platform. Then, it could be modernized, including 10-speed automatic and AWD.

[@singular9]

Its still the highest quality interior in history. Once you own one lexus you realize that 20 years later the interior looks like new.

[@Nestle245]

Agreed it's been the same since 2014. This one should've been a new generation not a refresh.

[@CARacterReviews]

@@borninhk1 i agree completely.

[@CARacterReviews]

@@Nestle245 i odd right? Lexus is a massive company. Seems like a missed oppertunity not to give it a full redesign.

[@freddyrd6780]

Saving money rn for this car I will have it 💆🏽‍♂️

[@GoBrand0n]

Waiting on Audi Rs3 2022 400+ HP AWD

[@bblas5199]

I'm a Honda/Acura guy who dailies a TL-S, but at $56k even I would choose the IS500 over the TLX-S, wow Lexus 🔥

[@johnmartinez5472]

agreed

[@singular9]

Sold.

[@RLTtizME]

Please post your FICO score.

[@Defy_Convention]

@@RLTtizME income is more important than credit score in this case

[@RLTtizME]

@@Defy_Convention 👈😜😜😜😂😂😂

[@alejandror765]

Perfecting timing for me I’ll get this Lexus used in 2-3 years then hopefully a whipple comes out by then 🤞

[@lions208436]

This car may have some dated element's to the interior, but who cares. The NA V8 sounds amazing the modest exterior upgrade was perfect and I would pick this over anything in it's class. Also, the build quality and reliability would have you enjoying this IS for a long time.

[@mohammaddehghan7776]

that V8 worth all the extra power turbos produce. wish i could buy it.