Lexus LS 500 2021 review | Chasing Cars

[@limpunsing224]

One of or if not the most underrated full size luxury sedan in the world

[@SergCarReviews]

I’ve reviewed and driven the LS500 previous gen, even the S Class and new 740Li and the LS is definitely the most underrated on the road!

[@davidmagen415]

I chose the LS over krout cars no contest

[@autonewstv86]

A stunning vehicle in person. I love the fact that there aren't many on the road. Understated luxury.

[@SergCarReviews]

Totally agree! I’ve driven and reviewed the previous gen and had it for months and people didn’t even realise what it was! I’ve also driven the S Class and new 740Li and even though they have a much bigger presence on the road and instantly recognisable, they’re just not as refined I’ve found especially for our Aussie roads! Definitely preferred driving the LS with massage seats (standard in Sports Luxury in Aus).

[@rebwarakram1289]

Yup, even with my IS compared to BMW 3 and Audi 4 series. I hardly come across a similar car like mine in a small inland city in Australia.

[@davidmagen415]

My new 2021 LS500 should be here next week. White leather interior can’t wait

[@davidmagen415]

Got my 2021 Ls500. Love it. White leather interior sets it off

[@SergCarReviews]

@@rebwarakram1289 where abouts are you?

[@JJS432]

100% agree. The LS actually separates itself from the rest of the lineup. Such an underrated vehicle.

[@SergCarReviews]

Mate totally agree! And with all the standard luxury equipment on the Sports Luxury model, it almost seems underpriced compared to its European competitors! I’ve actually reviewed it against the 740Li and have to say was rather unimpressed with the overall BMW. Feel free to check it out 😄

[@SergCarReviews]

I’ve reviewed and driven the previous gen LS500 Sport Luxury for a few months and absolutely loved it! It was just the most underrated car on the road. I’ve also driven and reviewed the S Class and new 740Li and neither compared to the LS in terms of luxury and sublime driving experience! Great to see this video, really wish you had the Sports Luxury, it’s so much more worth it compared for only a $5-10k price difference!

[@magicalwonton4806]

One thing Lexus always does well is the wheels, even for the base models, they just never look bad

[@member805639]

Your reviews are excellent, well done.

[@M.-.D]

Our favourite Chasing Cars founder.

[@davidmagen415]

I have a 2021 LS 500 wi white interior. The car is a dream

[@bravofoxable]

Nice review. I like the fact that Lexus does not "feel" or look like their competition. Stunning car...

[@enzosupra90]

Love the Red colour and the wheels look awesome. Also loving the Seamaster.

[@Mabeylater293]

6:34 thank you for emphasizing the importance of toe space. Most so-called reviewer‘s don’t even mention it and that’s a problem because it’s very important with regards to comfort.

[@chasingcars]

No problem. A squished foot isn't fun

[@automotivevs1471]

Such an underrated car! Ls500 is amazing!

[@cameronmcalister5310]

I was waiting for an Australian to do this for so long. Now time for an updated CX-5 review.

[@SergCarReviews]

I know! I’ve reviewed the previous LS500 and can’t wait to get my hands on the new one!

[@miamimcintosh]

The paint looks like it dripping off the chassis! Lovely wet-look Paint color

[@chasingcars]

It does!

[@paulkazzer]

Great review. Did notice “That being said” is said quite often however.

[@craigsommerville2300]

Optioned with the “Bordello Pack” I see

[@dukmahsik]

LF-A is the pinnacle for Lexus 👍

[@DCB2018]

Interesting how he is talking outside with the Lexus in the background, as well as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, but also shows the car at Melbourne Jet Base, 10 mins away from me. 😊

[@ZS-xi4xk]

beautiful car

[@chasingcars]

It sure is!

[@bigdik3903]

Such a beautiful car

[@Mexxx65]

Where is the RC coupe version....with this new donk?

[@juarezsanchez4428]

Excellent review, awesome car!

[@Blazko612]

I RATHER BUY LEXUS THAN ANY GERMAN RIVAL ! I LOVE THE DESIGN ! GREAT AND EXCELLENT LIMO !

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate! I’ve got plenty of reviews on Lexus if you wanna see some more reviews 😄

[@Blazko612]

@@SergCarReviews Yes of course when my walet has a plenty of millions € ! Thanks anyway !

[@petitflocon647]

best luxury car actually

[@avaliacarros7739]

At 8:05 it is talked about the trunk or boot. A car called the "LS 500" could offer at least 500 liters of trunk capacity, it would be logical, right?

[@AnonymousBloke]

Ummmmmn.... nope. Imagine the boot required on a BMW 2002 if this were the case!

[@SergCarReviews]

So I’m not sure about the F Sport but definitely not in the Sports Luxury. The SL has fully reclinable seats and that takes up a lot of space. Check out my 2020 LS500 Sports Luxury review at about 5:30 and you can see how it works :) Have a good one 😄

[@SergCarReviews]

@@AnonymousBloke 😂😂😂😂

[@avaliacarros7739]

@@AnonymousBloke No need to overdo it! ha ha ha

[@geothompson9866]

What brand watch were you wearing?

[@lukelawrence6007]

That red is almost as dark as mazdas red soul crystal

[@petergazarek4238]

LEXUS LS IT´S TOP LUXURY CAR 👌🏻😎👍🏻

[@6806goats1]

Certainly my favorite even if it’s 7 years old now. LS460L AWD

[@malsmith2012]

Great review as always Tom, your articulation of the details really help me imagine what the car is like.. Fantastic vehicle as well..

[@chasingcars]

Many thanks!

[@JohnSmith-nz4bn]

Those effects you mention can be had on either Sports Luxury or F-Sport, depends how you spec it.

[@renaldoaggrey7060]

In the UK we only get the hybrid

[@MegaWhateverwhenever]

That’s queen Ave Vaucluse!!

[@gjmob]

This engine may appear in the new 300 series Landcruiser.

[@JBOsurf]

Many years from now, when the A8, S Class and 7 series have cost their owners a fortune in repairs, the Lexus will be silently motoring on, without a complaint, much like anyone who owns one. The secret is not to buy one new. Let someone else take a 50 percent haircut in the first two years, then swoop in for the kill!

[@kristians2704]

as a used car it's great but if you want to buy/lease a new one then the Germans offer more.

[@SergCarReviews]

Hahaha way too true!! Or a one year old demo 😄😄

[@supaahflyy]

What If I want to buy it for 3-5 years and then sell it? Why would I get this over S class, or 7 series?

[@SergCarReviews]

@@supaahflyy Hey mate! Ive actually done a comparison on the 2020 BMW 740Li vs 2020 LS500 and also the 2019 LS500 vs Mercedes S-Class. Feel free to check it out :)

[@vsboy2577]

I am sorry this is not the supreme quality of the RR ghost. Which is supreme luxury.

[@nchia]

Like the haircut, Tom!

[@nchia]

I like how the back looks, but never really adjusted to the nose treatment since the early 2010’s.

[@SergCarReviews]

Once you’re behind the wheel everything else sort of fades away 😄😂

[@ScottyJH]

Great review mate, interested in what you think of the Mark Levinson sound system?

[@chasingcars]

It's a good system - easy to listen to. I felt that it required a bit more 'getting used to' than most Lexus-Mark Levinson systems; that is, I needed an hour or so of listening for my ears to adjust to the frequencies of the system, but once that happened, it sounded great.

[@davidmagen415]

The Mark Levinson system is kick ass. Superb

[@Groover1964]

"That being said" (as others have commented) this car will be luxury bargain in 10 years.

[@islandknight6105]

A 10 year old S class is a bargain as well.

[@TheHayabusa09]

Amazing for the price that you only get simple air vents in the rear, without the ability to adjust temperature via a color screen, as normally seen in far cheaper makes.

[@chasingcars]

The Sports Luxury version makes more sense for little additional outlay.

[@moch.aryaduta4793]

👍👍😍

[@SergCarReviews]

Agreed!

[@nicholasriley3569]

No-one buys these in the UK. The exterior styling doesn't scream "luxury" after the B-pillar. Lexus could really do with something like a Range Rover if they want to sell high end luxury. Mercedes still sell quite a few S-class mainly for the airport run. A8's and 7 Series hardly get a look in at Heathrow.

[@chasingcars]

The Lexus LX fills that 'Range Rover competitor' role in Australia, Russia and the Mid-east.

[@adhithyasodhi3203]

The Europeans survive only on snob value. Lexus has surpassed them in design and quality terms for some time now

[@LuvvSURYA]

What a wonderful looking machine…but from the outside. On the inside, it still looks dated even with the new infotainment screen and intricate details unlike any cars in the segment.

[@craigpodsprojames2500]

It's old-fashioned luxury

[@LuvvSURYA]

@@craigpodsprojames2500 : The outside looks can give Germans a run for their money. Still The best looking car in its segment.

[@craigpodsprojames2500]

Agreed, the inside is luxury in the way that a older Cadillac would have been considered luxury. But, yes the outside looks WAY better than the Mercedes s class, and that thing, in turn looks a lot better than the BMW 7 series

[@LuvvSURYA]

@@craigpodsprojames2500 : Yes, have to agree with that. The inside is really an old-fashioned luxury. They say that it's the S-Class that is quintessentially meant for the older generations but I think the clock has turned around and the interior of the new S-Class appears more like to appeal when we grow old (like S-Class old) while the LS is still meant to appeal to the current older generations. But the outside of LS undeniably beats S-Class and certainly the 7 series by a fair margin. I'm not even gonna look at Audi. I haven't seen LS in person but given I'm so enchanted with the looks of the car in the picture, I might faint if I see it in person. Lol

[@santillbrezon2161]

But if i decide to buy a mercedes i would like to have the same great service that lexus give there customers. I would stipulate that otherwise i would not buy a mercedes.

[@thtupid]

Rumour has it that the current LS will be the last Lexus 'flagship' that is a sedan. So sad. And I agree with the cookie cutter comment of the interior. That is what I hate most with the beemers. They are all just so boring. See one, seen them all.

[@claudekingstan4084]

A luxury car you can buy and then your grand child can one day drive without ever having to fix anything unlike the German poorly mades.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

You got me at 'Lush" 😋 Pity it's price jacked and also comes with $38,000 worth of bullshit Australia Tax built in 🤬 $104,000 AUD in the US. $216,000 AUD here... That's simply unacceptable.

[@SergCarReviews]

It’s actually ridiculous mate! I work for Lexus and driven and reviewed all these cars and it is worth every penny that’s for sure! It’s just a shame Lexus isn’t getting those pennies 😂 I think the taxes on the sports luxury turn out to be even more!

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@SergCarReviews I have no issue spending good money on good things but being ripped off and pissing money against a wall simply does my head in.

[@SergCarReviews]

@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt You and me both 😂😂😂

[@SergCarReviews]

@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt when I was reviewing the 2020 BMW 740Li, it wasn’t even a year old and the guy bought it as a demo kept it for 1 month didn’t like it and traded it for a LX450d. But get this. It is on paper a $260,000 car and the guy bought it as a demo for $150,000. 6 months old. Don’t even ask how much it was traded for you might melt 😂

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@SergCarReviews 🤯

[@acde9355]

The only Lexus that I think is comparable with German's competitors.

[@DM-ol9ne]

Imagine how luxurious it’ll become in the back when we can go 100% driverless,

[@arvin2035]

The option of self drive will be included in future cars like how Tesla does it (but much improved) but completely driverless will be very boring.

[@Aikynbreusov]

Please put subtitle next time...... we Yankees can't understand your English

[@chasingcars]

This content isn’t designed for an American audience. You’re welcome to enjoy it, but this is Australia, and we are Australians

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@chasingcars true, except KZbin is an American invention.... you guys uploaded your contents to an American social media platform....so please put subtitle....

[@jagdheepganapathyprakash966]

Its sleepy Put some energy on car reviewing

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey Jagdheep! I’ve just reviewed the 2021 LS500! I’ve also got 4 more reviews comparing them to the 2020 740Li and S Class. Feel free to check it out and let me know what you think 😄

[@jagdheepganapathyprakash966]

@@SergCarReviews sure bro will do

[@whoarie]

So it rides like crap?

[@chasingcars]

Definitely not like crap, just not quite as adept over hard-edged concrete bumps as an Audi A8 or BMW 7 Series.

[@kristians2704]

Still not as good as the S class, 7 series, A8 :(

[@ZS-xi4xk]

think it's better than the 7 series/A8. maybe not technology wise, but in everything else. new s class is definitely ahead, besides interior design as i feel they've definitely cheapened the s class interiors looks.

[@santillbrezon2161]

Yes the LS has better built quality longevity and reliability, and the S class is better for technology. But i like the lexus LS and the mercedes S class.

[@kristians2704]

@@santillbrezon2161 you have to rember that most people that buy these expensive luxury cars don’t care about reliability since they will get rid of them after 3-6 years so I don’t really see that as an advantage to the Lexus for people that are buying them new.

[@bluesky3694]

Dude audi is 🗑

[@Bobtubeau]

Nice carolla but it's not worth 200k

[@austin.2716]

Yeah it ain’t a Corolla mate. Not based on it.

[@SergCarReviews]

@@austin.2716 wait before he calls it a Camry! I can feel it coming 😂

[@ZS-xi4xk]

these comments are so old.

[@Bobtubeau]

@@SergCarReviews but it is a camry

[@austin.2716]

@@SergCarReviews You called it man lmao 😂