New Lexus LS 2018 review - finally better than a Mercedes S-Class?

This is the all new Lexus LS. It's got the style to stand out against the conservative looks of its German rivals, but does it have the substance to compete against the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class? I was invited to the launch to find out!
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[@michaelrocks1529]

I’ve never, ever, ever seen a Lexus broken down on the side of the road.

[@wholeNwon]

Lots of Germans though.

[@MrBigL100]

I have never seen a Lexus, cause no one buys them

[@donelpapu2714]

@Peselo I live in Africa, specifically Mozambique. And I can tell you, I see lot of Lexus around here, off course most of them imported from Japan as second hands(used ones) with over 100k miles on it, running like new ones, even with our poor roads conditions, goes for long time without any major issues.

[@ryanpham3308]

@@MrBigL100, is that because of how shut-in you are?

[@shamerzaihan8638]

MrBigL100 probably live in Antarctica

[@CilVine]

I love the way Lexus are prepared to be different; Yet still really good. The interior, has something really nostalgic about it. Don't care about the Mercedes comparisons. this car is in a world of its own.

[@tbonesteak4961]

CilVine and more reliable!

[@marioiacolucci]

Hey can I have one!😁😁😁

[@agnidiptahomroy8656]

Thousand times reliable than the German counterparts

[@elvismegabrain752]

who cares

[@wholeNwon]

A few days ago, I was in a new LS500. To me the interior was hideous. The elegance was replaced with tasteless glitz. Sad.

[@Rayk76]

I'd go for the Lexus coz it'll outlast any of its rivals

[@BarAlexC]

Truth be told, at the rate society changes cars, you might as well get pretty much any car cuz you'll most likely change it before things start to go wrong with it

[@wholeNwon]

@@BarAlexC Haven't changed mine in 22 years.

[@abdainawi]

I don't think that the new ones have the same reliability as old ones. U should note that the LS series flopped after ls430. The ls460 came with tons of design descripencies causing frequent & consistent malfunction of abs system & poorly designed lower arms. Let alone premature clogging of catalyc converters & other horrible electrical malfunctions

[@wholeNwon]

@@abdainawi I think you're right. If I ever reach the point that I need another car, it will likely be an ES350 unless a friend sells me his RX350.

[@abdainawi]

@@wholeNwon yeah good choice. ES is more practical & less electronically complicated. As it is also mainstream these days due to its price accessibility & meanwhile it's also work horse for many companies

[@yehyaqasem4744]

My father's 2008 Lexus Rx400h was amazing. Like seriously he drove it from Greece to Germany and back, with no problems and by mostly relying on its infotainment system in 2017, a 10 year old system but it still works. There is seriously no more comfortable car than a Lexus, they are beautiful and comfy. Better than any German car.

[@lucasworktv]

Agree

[@cosmicentity1520]

True❤

[@brianmauriat465]

Fact❤

[@louiegoodwin2067]

My Dad is the centre principal at a lexus showroom so he comes home in different cars every night. This is by far my favourite!!

[@ikerdelpalacio5160]

@@serviciiservicii9603 German is your first language right?

[@Scubaskot]

One more reason why being poor sucks.

[@richardrsr5341]

@@JS-lz5mt Did someone ask?

[@JS-lz5mt]

Richard RSR go to hell

[@visionist7]

The rich are surrounded by parasites, hangers-on, sycophants and friends of convenience. Only the poor have true friends

[@JS-lz5mt]

Felice Graziano best comment on KZbin. However not all rich people are like that, there are a lot of pious rich that are very nice and do their most to not associate with those types of people

[@visionist7]

@@JS-lz5mt I have a friend who's the nicest guy ever, he used to play for a major football (soccer) team. I agree some rich folks are great

[@josephpeart781]

Holds value better than it's rivals

[@level1samurai]

@@JohnDoe-ud3ue as a Lexus mechanic I can assure that BMW is our rival even the videos they make us watch to learn each new car throws shade at BMW

[@griffin_kith6214]

level1samurai they hate us cause they aint us stay mad

[@lupreztryson]

level1samurai would you like to work for bmw?

[@level1samurai]

@@lupreztryson I prefer Lexus. Not a fan of BMW, I bet they get lots of work replacing engine seals though since I haven't seen many BMWs that weren't leaking oil.

[@lupreztryson]

level1samurai yeah but atleast it’s not fucking toyota

[@AssadNiang]

Did he say 23 speakers?

[@DeadMemezz]

*TURNS ON POST MALONE WOW* (Sry if I misspelled his name)

[@level1samurai]

@Andy S but then you have to deal with Chevrolet's unreliability my wallet is not ready for that.

[@cradlemonsterp9309]

@@level1samurai From The Wire: "This here the Cadillac, man. He mean Lexus, he ain't know it"

[@gjmob]

@Andy S Like everything on a cadillac, only half of them will still be working after a year.

[@AbdulQadir-in1ts]

23 speakers installed in 16 different locations

[@PedrocasPT]

What if I want to reverse in to a child? Don't tell me what I can't do.

[@ishtiakhossain1776]

Pedro Cas just disengage the sensor by smashing the computer that controls it with a jackhammer 🐸🐸🐸

[@unhealthyburrito6589]

Ishtiak hossain that should work lmao 🦆

[@mannyechaluce3814]

why reverse into a child you may lose the chance and miss, just aim and go forward to the thing....

[@amirkyrn3260]

Pedro Cas fk u #childslifematter

[@scxrlethouse]

Amir K It was a joke dumbass

[@nismo007]

Lexus ISF owner for 15 months, so reliable so quick so cool, Just needs basic service. Love it to bits. FYI car is a 2009 model.

[@miskatonic6210]

nismo007 Of course it only needs basic service when it's only 15 months old. Wtf, the car is brand new, wait till it gets old.

[@nismo007]

The ISF is not a new car, my car is 2009 so almost 10 years old now. It's done 115,000kms. I had a 2005 Lexus IS350 before for 13 months and that too was reliable. Lexus always makes reliable and durable cars whether its a hybrid or their F Performance arm.

[@patrickoliveira9496]

japanese cars are way way more reliable than german cars.. that's a FACT. Honda, toyota, lexus, the best

[@bassicuk1986]

Sirion he said OWNER for 15 months. ISFs have been discontinued from 2013

[@riccccccardo]

Sirion ford focus rs google them some need new engines

[@lostchildren]

Forgot to mention Lexus has been the most reliable company for the past 300 years. they build tanks not cars. Best engineered cars in the world.

[@Mfbahmb]

Bullshit! 1989 Toyota corporation.

[@fahad-m62]

lostchildren I think you mean 30

[@dreamsteal4773]

300 years??? good lord lmao

[@Prince-yr1ln]

Are you from the future

[@vajikosilagadze]

They build cars that use about 70% of their resources. A 5.7 liter engine putting out 383hp and 407 torque. Gls has 4.7 liter with 450 hp and 516 torque.

[@martinblomqvist1870]

8:19 that voicecrack was spectacular

[@omarfarooq551]

oml

[@dickbuttvlogs]

Hahahaha

[@sherwindcunha9239]

Im so glad you got to test the LS in Oman I have lived there for almost 15 years since my birth and have come across every generation of the LS on the streets of Muscat. it was really nice to see you give a small nod to the older LS.

[@battashi911]

Scott Johnson car bombing? This is Oman not Lebanon

[@Ziyan01]

@@battashi911 lmao he deleted the comment

[@rayhib]

@@Ziyan01 what did it say

[@Ziyan01]

@@rayhib beware of car bombing, that's what he said

[@davidwolf226]

An excellent review! I live out here in Calif. I've been a Lexus owner for about 10 years and have NEVER been disappointed in any of the models I've owned. The reliability of the brand speaks for itself. To be honest, I think we're splitting hairs when it comes to the ride comfort between this LS, the S class, Audi A8 or BMW 7 series. They're all fine vehicels in their own right. Personally, I'd be a satisfied customer with any of them.

[@mithunkartha]

The mentioned brands u keep till the warranty period is alive...A Lexus u can keep well beyond that...

[@joeyschmutnick5695]

@Elon Musk well I am

[@joeyschmutnick5695]

@Elon Musk Volkswagen golf 10 years now not a single repair

[@loriispog]

Its reliable cuz its a toyota

[@TheAvira123]

I used to hate this shape so much... Till I saw it today... WOW... This is one imposing sexy as hell car

[@rahulsatwikvlogs]

Saw one on the road recently.Just the looks of this car makes me love it more than s class and 7 series.

[@drterrible8069]

What about an Audi A8? That car looks sweet.

[@rahulsatwikvlogs]

@@drterrible8069 I feel the Lexus looks better. Audi A8 is also an awesome car.

[@cloudgazer4570]

@@drterrible8069 all the Audis look the same. BMW is taking up this trend too lately.

[@thisischetan]

ls500>

[@EB720S]

The interior of this car is screaming quality

[@hasanal-habbobi4018]

TheClubshaker absolutely not true.

[@mattrussell250]

Hasan Al-habbobi Absolutely is true. Spot on, in fact!

[@robertjimenez9069]

TheClubshaker Obviously hes arguing for higher end German cars, as far as I'm concerned low-mid class cars don't care for quality like ur volkswagon

[@EB720S]

That's car is the flagship of Lexus so you have to compare it with cars of the same class in VW group there are just the a8 and panamera or some Bentley's you can't compare that to Jetta or a Passat even if they are well made

[@EB720S]

TheClubshaker we have to be objective when talking cars I agree

[@user-id4cu1hp6j]

2007 and s class now: Same grill, different headlight 2007 and Lexus LS now: Different everything

[@siralanturing9103]

but the fact remains that the Germans still make the most efficient cars in the whole world

[@Mebble]

@@siralanturing9103 but outside of europe german cars arent made by actual germans so they fall apart like in the us where a lexus is a way better choice because it wont break dont at 10k miles

[@kristians2704]

@@Mebble german cars don't break after 10k miles. Reliability doesn't matter in new cars because most people won't keep their NEW cars (not used) for more than 5,6 years

[@eugeneman1888]

@@Mebble American spotted

[@navaho5430]

I bought a ISF 3 years ago now I know why Lexus are just so good , love it.

[@odin5188]

@Audi A4 2.5 TDI I disagree, i had one for a year, very well made car, will last longer than your audi. I have a Lexus V8 now. Next level quality

[@odin5188]

@Audi A4 2.5 TDI i know you're talking about the MK1. I had a 1999 IS. You probably bought one that wasn't looked after. They're are so cheap so drifters buy them alot and don't look after them. They are easily the best in its class for reliability and quality. They are definitely not fast that was the problem with them

[@savecolaclibrarynow]

We own a 2004 Lexus Ls 430 and it is a great car, you can see out of it easily unlike most modern cars, it has many of the features this new one has too including adjustable radar cruise control which will apply the brakes down to 40kph. The seats are heated and cooled and you don't have to get in to a menu to use them, the satnav, aircon, sound etc is one touch of a button away. Hence I don't like the way you have to be looking at the screen in this car to do almost anything even to adjust seats. Even Lexus have succumbed to the small windows and sloping rear. I have looked up the Co-efficient wind drag on this Lexus Ls 500 model and it is not as good as the Ls430 which is 0.26. the new 2018 at its best is 0.27. I have to say from the side the Ls500 looks like a bloated Es300. One thing these Motoring reviews never say is how long that electric motor lasts and costs to replace same thing with the batteries how long do they last and what ids the replacement cost? When you shop for Solar power you can work out the cost / benefit how can you do this with the hybrid cars? I believe electric cars are a great idea and will soon take over and be much better as they have only a few parts to look after but it would be mice to know what the costs over 10 years of ownership would be. Also why do Motoring reviews always go on about the handling? This is Not a sports car if you want one Lexus make them but this is a highway cruiser. I can tell you our Ls 430 sticks to the road like glue and you would have to be driving like an idiot to make it lean to any real extent when cornering. Talk about the ride quality and the NVH, do a proper test with a decibel meter etc.

[@jeremyjohn7622]

Had a 1997 ls400 and towed a 3000 lb (10 hour drive total )boat thru the mountains cause I knew it was the best built car in the world, it had 350 000'km and didn't burn a drop of oil nor did the oil ever get dirty. Try doing that with a s class. . Lexus IS obsessed with quality... Even if s class is marginally better. Have fun spending thousands on maintenance and repairs. How many trips could I take with all the money I saved driving the more logical car???

[@miskatonic6210]

Jeremy john Who cares if a car burns oil? It burns tons of petrol, so some more drops of oil don't matter. And maybe you should just visit some poor countrys and take a look if the people there rather drive old german cars or Lexus. Lexus quality better be good, as you will hardly get any parts in many parts of the world.

[@Kayvoyager]

Sirion very good answer.

[@cawimmer430]

You can own a W220 S-Class and spend less on it per month than what it takes to run a Camry. There‘s a even a good video about this on KZbin. Lexus is overrated and these „German maintenance cost myths“ are just that - MYTHS. I own a German car from 2007, high mileage and I spend money on fuel and insurance and wear and tear parts. That‘s it. It‘s very reliable and it drives better than any standard Lexus.

[@tubemaniac206]

you make it sound like lexus never breaks down or is free from repair. lexus dealerships have a service station for a reason. service wouldn't be in business if all they did was oil changes.

[@drjd2real]

Christian W I own a 2007 LS460L with about 94k miles and it runs like new. I haven't had one repair done yet.

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

Lexus really do very nice interiors. I really like the interior of this car.

[@YannisPotamitis]

The interior is very well made indeed in terms of materials and craftsmanship but the design is too busy.

[@thelastword71]

Scott Johnson wow you’re hilarious damn

[@jesuschrist6247]

@@YannisPotamitis nah its perfect better than any german interior theys just plain and boring design and quality has always been the LS

[@peter1201]

Great to see you back doing what you do so well Matt

[@guptavish]

This car looks sleek for such a big car, loving Lexus styling and quality these days. Well done Lexus!

[@nikskrbinc8293]

Do a lexus ls vs audi a8 vs bmw 7 vs mercedes S

[@muhcu.61]

Nik Skrbinc how about lexus vs panamera 4 hybrid ?

[@Scooterfanboy15]

not the same league as the golden trio

[@khalidsaleem5712]

It's amazing Japan quality😍

[@mohsinambusaidi]

The most important is that the video was recorded in Oman🇴🇲🤣✌🏼

[@SS-yv9cq]

Good for you

[@darklight774]

حلوة عمان 😂

[@desertblade1874]

They figured it's one of the few countries where Lexuses are as abundant as Toyotas

[@hectorandem2944]

Weird flex, but ok...

[@mostafaa.363]

Hector Andem that’s not how it works...

[@texlad04]

For my British friends: It's a shame that you don't get the regular powertrain. The bigger Toyota group engines are a pleasure to drive. They won't program the transmission as effectively in my opinion as Jaguar or BMW, but in the "PWR" mode - a legacy Toyota feature found in all the better models from Toyota/Lexus for years - the 8 and 10 speed transmissions do ok. It's literally a rocker switch. The 8 speed upgraded version in the IS-F and the sport versions of the LS460 (including the 2010-2012, not just F Sport) shifts in half the time of the 8 speed ZF. 100 milliseconds. With the paddles, the transmission rev matches and can downshift through multiple gears and the torque converter locks from 2nd gear plus. The older LS 460 models have sort of the sense of moving effortlessly and quietly although never wanting to jump off the line (e.g. Jag XJ or the BMW 7). I suspect that Lexus programmed and tuned this 500h to feel like the old LS460 in terms of effortless but unexciting acceleration, even if it doesn't sound the same. Remember that in the US where Matt seems to be driving the traditional LS customer is about 60, earns some 400K USD per year, and has owned at least 1 LS before and currently has about 3 cars in his (because most are men) household. I am on my second and buy mine used since I am not in the core demographic. The ES and LS cars are all over Texas and they stay on the road for 15+ years. You would rarely see a 15+ year uplevel BMW or MB in good condition even in states like Texas where the rust is not a problem, at least in comparison to number of ES/LS/RX. RX stays on the road around 20 years unless wrecked. One thing I do find (over the years, not necessarily one model) is that they look a little better in person than on a screen and they tend to grow on you. Some parts are a little cheap on some models, but the well fitted interiors are very pleasant, bank vault like places to be, imbuing a certain sense of confidence. They appeal to people with conservative taste by design, so I am not sure how the latest designs really will work. But I suspect the loyalists still will buy. Their target has always been Mercedes in terms of the core approach. No matter how fast that Merc is, it's still a Merc and has certain characteristics and a good ride. There's a certain utility in a Mercedes and Lexus takes the same view. The difference is that Lexus is way more risk averse and won't give you 100% of anything. So, no, you don't have all the electrical issues found in German cars or Jags. But you don't get 100% of their performance, either. And yes, folks, the newer Germans the US receives do have problems that stripped down, small block diesel taxi versions would not have. The taxi in Germany is not going to be a Designo-fitted V8 E-class AM model with 15K+ Euros in options that start to fail after 50K miles (if not earlier). I see lots of Mercs here in the US with weird electrical issues; a neighbor has a taillight (just 1) that won't turn off! I see a bunch of Mercs with taillights that are mismatched - brake light illuminates on one side when driving down the freeway. Jag, too, because underneath they are half German, even though they ditched Lucas. BMW here has legendary repair bills and not just for VANOS. Torque converters failing early, oil leaks, AC failures, engine management issues....one person I know had a 12K USD engine failure in a sub 100K mile loaded V8 X5. Total failure. Traditionally, the LS requires almost no maintenance whatsoever in the first 100K miles. With only a water pump and for older models the timing belt, and also dealing with the radiator because it's so hot in half the US, an LS easily goes 150K miles with only basic routine maintenance. On my LS430, I replaced an electric cooling fan, a cabin AC servo, water pump, timing belt, 2 door speakers, and the hood/trunk struts. That's it. Sold at 160K miles. Total maintenance with tires, brakes, batteries, repairs, etc. was maybe 6000 USD in the last 100K miles I had it. The starter was starting to go, but that would have been a cheap fix. No oil leaks, no transmission problems, flawless engine performance on synthetic oil. The newer LS models have more complicated suspension which do fail much earlier. I have that now on my LS 460. But that seems to be Achilles heel for all new luxo-barges. So I would urge you to give it a try. Maybe it will appeal to you. And you won't miss the repair bills!

[@hwleitner2009]

That engine / CVT noise is a disgrace in this segment.

[@dmitrybryksin5895]

cvc noise is disgrace for all segments mostly

[@AK-oy6wu]

The shitty base diesels are even worse in the europeans, and most people buy it with badge delete for company cars.

[@silimarina.]

Look guys we have a retarded Lexus fan.Don't floor it he says...

[@fldashxam]

It's a hybrid. Go figure.

[@t-bone9239]

A K base diesels atleast sound like a tractor and not like a dying engine

[@user-vc4mm2ln5f]

This is by far one of the in its league . Great sharp looks and beautiful interior. One thing that lets it down is the engine sound

[@miskids5318]

Not changing designs a lot is really good imo. When they change drastically the old one feels very bad all of the sudden while small improvements makes a car way better since it holds value

[@mjefferson2273]

I often see more Mercedes S Class, Audi A8 and BMW 7 series BROKEN DOWN in peoples drive way. The Lexus LS are still being driven on the road

[@leeroberts7821]

There are more Mercedes s classes around so the odds are greater.

[@wholeNwon]

@@leeroberts7821 And they break down a LOT.

[@crocop2o12]

@@leeroberts7821 Lexus is Toyota, same realiability and there are a lot more toyota's than mercedes, none broken unlike mercedes ;) not to mention the cost of repair on those ugly mercedes

[@ElleyElley-et4ky]

@@leeroberts7821 yes more German shit on the roads but don't even try and justify that in your comment! Lexus /Toyota always dominated reliability rankings whereas German cars are shit reliability thats fact! Nothing to do with number comparisons on the road! 33 years and counting I've worked in a garage 👍🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@elvismegabrain752]

and thats they only thing lexus can compete with the Germans. Nothing else can compete with German engineering period

[@IMG01234]

Impressive tech, but cvt gearbox is a showstopper

[@AK-oy6wu]

Not a true CVT, its an E-CVT. The joke is, back when Audi used the CVT, which was unrealiable, noone complained.

[@silimarina.]

J J Yeah but it's still shit gearbox

[@damefaso]

Yeah,i bet you drove one of these LS's...

[@BokiXI]

It’s a good thing. I would never go back to the old school automatic with steps. This is so smooth and the whining comes only when you floor it, which you do once a month tops.

[@MrSpeedy99]

A K tbh Audi didn't severely restrict the engine choice though. They ensure traditional torque converters and manuals were available. For the UK, this Hybrid will only be available. Any Lexus engine choice in the U.K. that is makes sense is the 300h, which uses the silly CVT

[@AlmightyyGioMikeDaFool]

They shouldve continued the V8, my only conflict but perfect doesnt exist lol

[@AsAxBoSs2012]

It does, it's called S-Class.

[@AlmightyyGioMikeDaFool]

AsAxUAE 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pianoplayer2516]

Agree. The twin turbo V6 will be much harder to work on.

[@TanzeemS81]

Great detailed review Matt!

[@zokyn]

Good review Mat. As always.

[@wintiger3679]

At last you reviewed this car.... i was waiting for this for months

[@maliknasseri5924]

Welcome to our region , Wadi Alain , it's really a great chance to show this luxury car in Oman🇴🇲📽⛰🚘

[@bombardierrecreationalprod1023]

In my eyes reliability is king and when it comes to that nothing beats Lexus/Toyota!!

[@Grant0610]

That rear seat is awesome!

[@woibacawoi]

we need *Lexus LS vs 7-Series vs S-class vs A8*

[@craigchance7643]

Iyoy Ceplok vs jaguar xjl

[@user-ve9tu5rv6e]

Craig Chance The XJ isn’t relevant at this point, wait for the next generation to come out next year.

[@craigchance7643]

Year it's on its last year of production before the remodel. The current one is sexy I can't wait to see the next

[@troytruong8246]

Design. Ls500 beats all. Sleek, elegant, sporty, beautiful, timeless, and futuristic. Lexus new design will still looks good 20 years from now. When u find that sweet spot, u roll with it. Like bmw and apple design. Same foundation with minor changes every year for the longest. I think lexus has found that sweet spot.

[@kk-yz3vj]

People always comparing Mercedes and Lexus. They forgot Lexus IS known for its godly reliability. Here in the UK MERCEDES ARE bought for the badge but people are starting to realise that they are so overpriced and highly unreliable as many competitors are taking over in certain departments. My mechanic faults the Germans for their reliability as weaknesses are starting to show in their motoring production. Lastly the parts of German cars are 3 times as much as it’s rivals.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

That's why I love Japanese cars

[@MrWalker1000]

Yeah but Europeans prefer to buy their own brands instead of Japanese anyways

[@KnightSRB]

right that, BMW ,Audi, MB...badge is everything...but they are definitely overpriced for the quality which they give us..Japanese and Koreans cars are with price fair

[@kristians2704]

Yeah Lexus is more reliable but in every other category the Germans are better. People don't buy them just for the badge, they buy them because they want a nice car.

[@alh06]

@@kristians2704 Repeating the same comment doesn’t make it accurate. Drive this car before you comment

[@tbonesteak4961]

It’s not a sports car Matt, why are you always biased towards German brands ?

[@PK-pd9oy]

He is absolutely not

[@jorgschroeder7511]

@spudnic88 ,You have never owned one or can afford one ,Stick to your pushbike or riceburner

[@elvismegabrain752]

@spudnic88 bro the Japanese themselves said they just can't compete with the Germans and that's the truth. buy lexus if thats the kind of luxurious car you can afford

[@djorksolo8544]

@@elvismegabrain752 Lexus LS is awarded more than 10 years in a row of Best reliable car ! Japaneses dont compete with germans, because simply, germans cars cant compete with Lexus ! This is not new, there are many videos showing you're more safe in a Lexus than a german car, etc ... For your informations, the V8 of the LS400 could run smoother than any german engine ever made. Champagne glasses wont fall from it !

[@derschutzsargent5490]

Djork Solo ok you Know nothing about german cars :)

[@francisjtuk]

The truth is that people buying luxury cars or any other prestige items are often not that bothered by all the rational and functional points. They want something that makes them feel good about themselves and a large part of that is other people getting all tingly about it. That's the bit that Lexus never quite managed but as a result of that they make fantastic used bargains for the rest of us !

[@jdmguy44]

Truly stunning car. Lovely attention to detail. My pick in this class.

[@Dovahbruhh]

Hey, as an LS400 owner, that's my baby brother :^)

[@bryannguyen8547]

I really love the specs of that car

[@stevendavenport364]

I've been a Lexus owner for 12 years now, and nothing has ever gone wrong or broken. Service them properly and they never let you down. Probably the best cars on the planet.

[@dragospahontu]

Toyota genuinely care for their customers. I can't wait until I can get this car used

[@kristians2704]

“Best cars on the planet” Only for reliability***

[@MoFarsi]

Welcome to oman bro @Carwow

[@mehmetaoz]

Lexus is luxury and impressive. Good job.

[@kicmanerevtog9119]

you dont even know your own langauge . get your facts right .

[@worstofthebeast]

you can drive my lexus if you like, or keep whining with your perfect King's english. Be smart dude.

[@eddiesantos22]

And reliable for sure !

[@dagnut]

I think they dropped the ball big time...look how far ahead they were with the hybrid GS450 in 2006? I know it wasn’t a sales success but if they had of kept developing we’d probably have the perfect performance saloon now

[@troyx0]

Almost perfect, still no Apple or Android on multimedia. I'll take the Audi A8 over this one.

[@wenshun86]

6:55 That is a whole new level of auto cruise by keep following the front vehicles anywhere they go!

[@socommaster]

4:06 best feature ever since that's the part of the seat that gets damaged the most getting in and out I wish my bmw did that

[@shaikjansaida979]

Lexus has stepped up their game

[@calumkylee]

They have always been at the top of their game

[@alh06]

@@calumkylee Not always, but now

[@abdlak1572]

Already in love with the interior and withr Oman too

[@lovemademan]

Divine engineering... Sublime car!

[@john_pork69_420]

Thanks for the information we just bought the Lexus ls 2 weeks ago.

[@Ray_Yang182]

Nice car but take note of the radar locking at 7:10. Drivers needs to be aware of this out of box situation. The rear display , standard in most luxury cars, reminds me to fasten seat belt while massaging. Don't want to smash into the display during hard braking

[@showtaito1075]

Ray Yang does it really change lane when the car in front changes lane while using rador cruise control?

[@jackeytam7700]

i saw another youtuber test this thing and he almost went into a barrier when the autopilot couldnt detect anything infront of it to guide it

[@showtaito1075]

but the driving assist is a combination of lane assist and radar lock?

[@jackeytam7700]

Luke Skywalker forgive me for saying that. it was the fail safe that failed it was supposed to pull you to the side of the road if you didn't react to its chimes as the car thinks that you may have fainted but it just kept on steering it to the side almost into a barrier

[@Icecrime525]

Ray Yang I

[@ThomasHarrisonLord]

That is the *worst* noise from a car, ever. 2:15

[@mrlabeouf9002]

Its a fucking hybrid you fucking genius..

[@McBeamer94]

Thomas Harrison-Lord CVT with extremely short gears!!!

[@ThomasHarrisonLord]

Mr LaBeouf Well aware of that, still doesn't sound good does it? There's no free pass just because it's a hybrid. Also, straight in there with an insult, you sound lovely.

[@ThomasHarrisonLord]

MafiosoItaliano458 Yup.

[@2011Transformersdotm]

Thomas Harrison-Lord You call this worst Noise? The Motor reaches it's maximum allowed Rev over and over again. Every car would Sound like that, it's normal, also For an automatic car.

[@tamerrashed815]

Very good effort you do Keep up good work. I hope that you review volvo v60 2018 if this is available

[@nickmbiti9529]

Hey Mat, always love your reviews. Would you mind doing an in depth review on Lexus LX570 SUV?

[@walidabdulwali420]

love japanese cars realiable and good cars

[@xanderdom]

Walid Abdulwali Japanese luxury over Euro. Honestly worth every dollar.

[@cawimmer430]

Japanese cars are overrated, especially Toyota/Lexus.

[@xanderdom]

Christian W LOL Oh yeah, why's that?

[@jdmguy44]

Totally agree. Japanese cars 4ever japanese 🏯

[@jarenong]

didn't know there were so many Toyota fanboys

[@makes528]

If mercedes is better why is it always broken then?

[@wholeNwon]

Because fools will still buy unreliable vehicles.

[@user-dn3kv8cp9s]

Mercedes broken? you are one dumb looking moron

[@epasa38]

i drove mercedes s class for four years and i had to go to the service almost every month because the car was broken so often. Never again s class

[@wholeNwon]

A little research would have warned you and it's not just the S class.

[@cawimmer430]

If Mercedes‘ are so unreliable then people wouldn‘t buy them. They ARE reliable. Some of the things that go wrong are considered WEAR AND TEAR items and there are enough warning signs that you should have them replaced. But so many owners cheapen out on maintenance and then complain when something fails. My old folks own two Mercedes and have been driving Mercedes‘ for decades. These are well-made and very reliable cars if you take care of them. Period.

[@peem1244]

I've owned an LS460 for a few years now and i haven't been able to find quite the right words to describe how good this car is, or how impressive Lexus are. Styling on the latest version is a bit iffy in my opinion (can't get my head round the new grille, yet) as i'm a bit old fashioned and stuck in my ways, but the engineering and obsession with reliability are formidable as ever. Best car i've ever owned or driven. I'm hooked!

[@colelife5092]

This video was taken in Oman. Even near my house. Wooow.. Come again so I can meet u there with my sonata unfortunately haha

[@arminius6506]

Buddy your car has a face like this (

[@colelife5092]

@@arminius6506 does it?

[@roldoxc2094]

Oman is one of the most beautiful countries on earth, certainly one of the jewels of the Middle East.

[@colelife5092]

@@roldoxc2094 oh thank you.. You ever been to Oman?

[@roldoxc2094]

@@colelife5092 I lived there. Amazing place!

[@user-hx2fm8ox5d]

Hello. i am from Bulgaria and i love your reviews . What i want to say is that : there are alot of S classes here in Bulgaria (the lastest models) and i happen to know several people who own such a car from the diesel version to the 6.3amg version.The roads here are not so good and one can really test the robustnes of a car. I in fact have driven S class S 500 2017 model for like 2 days and i want to say that : It looks rly good on youtube,it looks really good the first one hour while you are using/driving it,but the moment you kinda get usedto it , you start noticing the cheap places ,the fake leather at some places (or the very vvery thin layers of it ,so thin you can feel unwanted stuff under it ) . About the ride,yea it is good on an excelent to good level of roads ,anithing under that and you feel the bumps lound enough and the ride aint so smooth. And there is the last thing : As i said i happen to know alot of S class owners and i have never hear anyone not complaining about reliability and stuff breaking or error sings on the dashboard ,also some ridiculou things that should happen on a car that is 10 years or 200-300 thousand kilometers on it .It is a well known fact that Mercedess unfortinatelly DO NOT MAKE strong and reliable cars. We know the ridiculous options list and the amazing price difference betwenn seamingly same model cars. We know that as soon ppl actually manage to buy one (riduculously expensive) after 2 years you get a facelift ruining your joy of owning ''the lastest mercedess'' and many more downsides. Lexus on the other hand is a VERY strong ,very reliable car,electronics 100 % perfect ,engine and gearbox right on spot (thou i dont like the whining gear box i had lexus rh400 very strong car 300thounsand kilometers on it and only 2 coilsprings change) Lexus do not overwhelm you with expensive options and endless facelifts and low 100 -200 K kilometers waranty . Lexus is a warrior ,lexus is a good people's car ,lexus is a car i would rely onmy survival ,unlike the pretencions always breaking mercedes-benz (that goes for all their models) Lexus offers something different,polished,attention to detail and really mechanicly and electornically working piece of art ,as Merdecess offers just another piece of overpriced product that noone even turns afrer. I wish all the best do Carwow,keep doing the good that you do :)

[@luisdaroczi8181]

lexus is number 1

[@maurice_odede_art]

Thank you. This was such a wonderful read. I’ve started looking into the LS 460 (2014-2017) I like that exterior design run.

[@maxtroy8511]

Matt is one of the best auto journalists in the business. A proper, proper car review every time...except when it comes to Land Rovers. The boys at Motor Trend could learn a lot form Matt.

[@jdmmaster345]

I'll pass.... Because I can't afford it sigh

[@arman4440]

Just wait 10 years and buy it for $10k

[@zainayy6938]

Welcome to oman🇴🇲🙏

[@MrHav1k]

RELIABILITY!!!

[@thembamkhwanazi2244]

Genuinely surprised by this Lexus, as a Mercedes fan I give it the thumbs up 👍 good car Lexus...great review as always!

[@user-fi1xu1pp7p]

Lexus is underestimated and should not be overlooked because it simply comes from a different country. This car is superb imo and really looks like a true luxury car and on top of that it has the reliability advantage over the German cars and that speaks for itself because Toyota/Lexus is known world wide for that.

[@mohannedalblushi647]

It's amazing the review in my country Oman😍

[@ubeydullahxl]

Really impressed good job Lexus👏

[@marcoxtv6854]

lexus is making some sexy cars lately like rc and the lc and now this dam

[@KCMrecordings]

bu56 literally the two ugliest cars in the luxury segment

[@KCMrecordings]

huh? lexus being in existence has nothing to do with good looking design. They are in existence because people like their reliability and comfort. No one, and I mean no one, is lusting after a lexus design in the same way a vast majority are lusting after Jag, aston martin, range rover, maserati, corvette, or bmw designs. Literally no lexus owner i know, my parents included, bought the car because of its looks. In fact, my dad refuses to trade in his LS for this new one because of how much he hates the design.

[@KCMrecordings]

Huy Thai you just named the three ugliest cars in their lineup, minus the rx. And yes, on all honesty, the aztek is starting to look better than some of the ugly ass crossovers we are getting today. Actually, the Mercedes Benz gle looks like it draws inspiration from it Anyway, yes this is a hideous car. I guarantee you it won't sell as well as the s class. Maybe you're right that people will stare, but that's not a good thing. If an s class and a stripped miata pulled up to a stop, more people would stare at the bare bones miata instead, but not cus it's good looking. Do you understand the difference between different looking and good looking??

[@KCMrecordings]

Huy Thai listen kid, I've had three lexuses (two LS), two acuras, a Hyundai, and a Cadillac in our family. As one of the people who has been a fan of this company in the past, and someone who has studied car design, I am qualified to say that this is actually offensively ugly. Since this new design language, we have no interest in trading in for any of the new Lexus models. I am not definding the Germans either, but the current designs of Audi and BMW (not Benz) will age well we'll all look back on this gen of Lexus the same way we look back on 90s fashion, and say oh God what were they thinking

[@KCMrecordings]

Huy Thai and you want to complain about the Germans copy pasting their designs while defending Lexus? Lol that's what we call hypocrisy my friend. Not only does this ls copy past the entire Lexus them, it actually steals from the Camry too lol. The rear is straight off a 2018 Camry. Even elements of the front bumper look like the camry

[@moatsimkindi2287]

Thanks a lot for visiting Oman all your videos are interesting

[@liberalweirdo7886]

I’ve driven both. Although the LS is very nice, more reliable, cheaper to own and maintain, its no S class. The S class reminds me of an old school Cadillac with all the new school technology. The LS is nice. The S class wows you when you sit in it.

[@rafaelurin8546]

Yes, i apriciate (i spelled that wrong) old school luxury in luxury cars

[@troytruong8246]

All the techs and features are almost the same in its class. Mb and bmw are overpriced pos. Dumb people buy them because mainly of the badge. Smart people lease them for a reason. My dad 2002 S500 at 150k miles has been sitting for 2 years. Everything has been falling apart. He put in $15k on repairs. Now it worth $1000.

[@kristians2704]

@@troytruong8246 Mercedes and BMW are the best luxury brands in the world. They are expensive but are worth it. Just because a car is unreliable after 15 years doesn't mean it's bad when it's new.

[@troytruong8246]

@@kristians2704 u must have never owned these cars over 130k+ miles. U have no idea what you are talking about. Lol.

[@kristians2704]

@@troytruong8246 nobody who buys these cars NEW keep them for that long. They are mostly leased for 3 years. Yes I know Lexus is more reliable but that’s the only thing that Lexus does better. Everything else is better about the Germans (features, tech, performance, handling, styling, economy)

[@sufyan5884]

This competes with the 7 series & A8. S class is in a league of its own

[@TheBornBoy]

I'm from Asia but not Japan, but for some reason I'm really proud of this.

[@MrKrishnadevotee]

Interior feature are impressive!!

[@robust456]

I've been a watcher of ur channel for a while now and I just came across this video of LS 500h and I realized this was shot in Oman. I'm a resident in Oman currently and was then when the video was being shot. I wish I knew then so I could say hello and priase u for ur informative and entertaining reviews. Bad luck. Maybe next time. 😊

[@improbro1124]

This car looks beautiful

[@vaishakhg]

You’ve come to Oman, awesome!

[@ayushmankar4100]

Lexus LS 2018's main rivals are Audi A8 2019 , BMW 7-series 2019 , Mercedise-Benz S-Class , Volvo S-90 & Jaguar XJ . 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Not Volvo s90. Volvo s90 competes with Audi 6, Mercedes E, Lexus ES. It's not big enough to compete with these other vehicles.

[@vitoriobaschiera4439]

Best sound system that you can find in any car.Mark levinson are the best!

[@niccolomachiavelli8763]

U never been in a bentley?

[@user-yr3tc9kx1n]

Thanks for this excellent presentation This is my country Oman😘

[@Dreamer10888]

Your country is beautiful, you have every right to me proud.

[@aprimalheart]

Lexus really nailed the design and love the fit and finish!

[@ianmcmillan1411]

That rear-seat reclined full-body massage... wow, that's something special

[@culilom007]

this will probably last longer than the the MB S class and the maintenance cost is also much lower The German sure know how to build amazing engines as well as their vehicles but you can't underestimate the Japanese technology and reliability.

[@neverobey1477]

Lexus shoulda upgraded the Bose suspension it used in the 90s.. Now that was amazing!

[@moze.]

Bose installed that aftermarket as a test.

[@bencrosbie]

They need to bring it back

[@Zak-ob5ze]

It's too expensive

[@enai-lo]

@@bencrosbie too expensive and too heavy

[@bencrosbie]

@@enai-lo rich people would pay any money these days

[@SaifAli-nb7yc]

I have Mercedes E class 2016 and Lexus GS 2017...lexus is much quieter than the E class.The sound insulation in Lexus is unbeatable .

[@mrchongyl]

True.

[@nightarrow7473]

So you are comparing an outgoing model with a new one great job buddy...

[@alfonsopallan8208]

Saif Ali I personally like nice a motor with noise, if your e class is a v8 it better be loud

[@kraenk12]

Yeah, one could clearly hear it at 02:00.

[@Vampire_born_in_2006]

E Class 2017+ is much nicer though

[@jjayallan]

What about passing gear performance? Or should I get the S63 Benz???

[@alkhansaaalrawahi7069]

you came to my country oman finally

[@trollyslimes6949]

Great video but people don't just buy the Lexus for it's aesthetics, they buy it because it's cheaper than the German cars, way more reliable, and less expensive to maintain as the parts are way cheaper.

[@theone5404]

It is less expensive to maintain, but reliability on European cars are way up over what they were. 70%

[@baisansebastian3358]

In Euros,the S class is cheaper than the Lexus LS. Just saying. Cheaper isn t quite true.

[@mrpmj00]

It's not a Mercedes S-Class opulence.

[@SiiCkLyXXAmAZiiNG]

Trolly Slimes Lexus are definitely not cheaper than German cars when buying used lol

[@drkk5310]

SiiCkLyXXAmAZiiNG I think that’s because unlike German cars Japanese cars lose little value over time. I could find a 2013 bmw 3 series for 5k while a 2010 Honda Accord would run up 7k + That’s just based off my experience tho

[@swanblake]

Love the look of this. Not a bland German. Happy we get the twin turbo petrol V6. Also like that this car will start everyday

[@hallquiche]

Blake Swan It's a boring Japanese instead.

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

Except this one will be out of style shortly. German competitors are timeless, there is absolutely no comparison between an early 2000's S-Class and LS. Some might consider German design to be boring, I call it more mature.

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

Who cares if you can afford a 100k car. Also I’m pretty sure German cars come with a warranty (most luxury sedans are leased too, maintenance is included).

[@FreakFilmsMC]

to be fair, it is known that the S-Class is one of the MOST reliable luxury car so...

[@Peter-tc3ep]

Actually the S class, Audi and Porsche are known as the most reliable luxury cars. In fact most rating sources state Audi is more reliable than Lexus. If your buying for reliability only than just go toyota and not bother with luxury. More features always lead to possibilities of more gizmos that can fail.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Just watched Thomas review a 1979 W116 In full screen and HD. This seems the spiritual successor to that car in terms of design and quality.

[@thunderboltcalgary1559]

Exhaust tips delete is only for the Hybrid model. FYI..... Non- Hybrid model will have nice chrome trapezoid shape exhaust tips fitted.

[@mohammedalharthy6829]

هينكم العمانيين اثبتو وجودكم 😂😂✌🏼✌🏼

[@muayyadalsadi]

يبدو أن راعي القناة اشترى الليكزس من السوق المفتوح!

[@waleed37albusaidi]

هههه والله يوم شفت الرقم الأخضر انتزقت.. قلت معقوله ماثيو فعمان 😂

[@almochannel9698]

اوهاا😂😂😂هيش يسوي ذا فعمان

[@hks111]

@@almochannel9698 افضل مواصفات فاللكزس في دول الخليج فعشان كذا

[@Mohammed-wr3mn]

Mohammed Al Harthy موجودين الغالي

[@harshpundir1063]

It is a Looker ♥️

[@jelly7924]

harsh pundir I Love your english ❤️

[@harshpundir1063]

hama king O really? Thanks a ton! 😊

[@alan9758]

have 3 now left JLR behind love LEXUS so different

[@omnaik8833]

This really looks awesome