Lexus LS500 | Great But Needs V8

[@Gorilla_Jones]

I just sold my 1993 LS400 which served me flawlessly for 24 years. And I do mean flawlessly, just fluids and tires. I've owned Mercs, Porsche's, BMWs, Ford's, Nissans, among others. My LS400 was the best engineered thing I ever owned. The new owner is a fanatic so I know she's going to a good home and got another 375k in her. Going to miss you Lexi.

[@johnennis4586]

That's a massive achievement in today's 3 years later hand back the keys

[@moloono1]

Arguably the best reason to own a Lexus. I’m at a maturity level where I don’t need the newest, shiniest thing and not having a car payment just makes too much sense.

[@wackychicken]

What did you get as a replacement?

[@luanphan2706]

@@wackychicken my guess, a LC500, from all the money he saved from not having to fix any major components for the past 24 years

[@StraightUpRainbows]

Brakes? Timing belt? ;O

[@bushikciwa]

The CD player put a smile on my face

[@Pin-Din7]

mine as well!

[@Wasabi9111]

Weve been driving my parents hand me down 2010 Lexus for several years to only recently realize it has a CD players.

[@Pin-Din7]

@@Wasabi9111 don't you love discovering features that have been in something since you've 1st owned it? opens a whole new world of possibilities.........

[@jamesmedina2062]

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[@jamesmedina2062]

@@Wasabi9111 thats cuz you are babies

[@KliFinancial]

Where in the hell is the fragrance atomizer ? How do you expect me to close deals if my car doesn't smell like I'm winning ?

[@Natethegreat200c]

LMAOOO

[@alh06]

@@Natethegreat200c Oh it’s the Chrysler fanboy, haven’t seen you in a while

[@MalcolmCir]

I read this in Russ Hanneman's voice. 😄

[@yzrippin]

@@alh06 i see your ego still runs you

[@alh06]

@@yzrippin Who are you?

[@patrickmartin3322]

If this had the V8 from the LC500 it would probably be one of the best cars you could possibly buy

[@Nathan_Jay]

Why I'm not selling my LS600hL Executive. This is a nice car but no 2UR.

[@Czechbound]

Consistently one of the best car reviewers. This was very comprehensive and covered practical points. This is a very handsome car and a lovely colour. I'd be about how complicated the engine is for future ownership. But definitely a car to arrive in.

[@moloono1]

He definitely deserves at least double the number of subscribers!

[@stanlee3619]

I'm surprised at how much detail he went into about the audio system. No one else does this.

[@brianday13]

I'm convinced the TT V6 in the LS was put in because: A. Low volume sales B. Torque is right there with the V8, so why not - risk v reward C. Toyota/Lexus needed a vehicle to get all the bugs out of a new engine and the LS was it. It's coming up on 5 years and hopefully, its reliability has been proven. Next up, it's gonna roll out to multiple Toyota and Lexus models.

[@samuelbaird4983]

It's now in the Land Cruiser, Tundra, LX, and Sequoia, so it seems you are right

[@philhenderson3516]

You clearly don't know what you're talking about. This 3.4TT V6 is an excuse of an engine, a total turd! Just look up how many failures in the new Tundra with less than 20,000 miles. Also plenty of failures in the LS500. Look it up on the Lexus forum. This car NEEDED and DESERVED the 5.0L V8, case closed!

[@MaxSpeedMike]

That interior is lovely

[@bloodcarver913]

The front HUGE grille is hideous.

[@markmiller3279]

@@bloodcarver913 It's no worse than the equally huge grilles of the competition. They're all pretty bad.

[@sheilashineleofany822]

@@markmiller3279 agree its not that bad compared to competitors

[@wigletron2846]

@@sheilashineleofany822 idk it's pretty bad. Which car is worse?

[@sheilashineleofany822]

@@wigletron2846 why not start with bmw?

[@vasekvi]

"I would love to own a car like this" - owner of a $100k Lexus LC500

[@KC-bv9kf]

No chance

[@alexnutcasio936]

You mean lessee of an LC500. The lessor,/ owner, is Lexus Financial Services.

[@kenlee-97]

I think he saying he already owns a 100k lc-500 coupe...

[@alexnutcasio936]

@@kenlee-97 he doesn’t own it, he leased it. Huge difference.

[@dragospahontu]

Might as well get a Camry lmao

[@djhag107]

The interior is outstanding, About screen vs non touch screen. Now, I work at a Lexus dealership so I am with these vehicles all the time. With 1000’s of voice commands + Alexa, + CarPlay and the ability to do a ton with buttons on the steering wheel and cockpit I feel like writers / Professional reviewers get lost in the weeds on the anti touch pad sentiment. I actually prefer the touch pad because I have spent time with it, and most owners who give themselves the time come to appreciate it. He’s right, the new touch screen is at the expense of the art form. And the LS and especially LC are works of art. The LS looks even better in person btw.

[@thlee3]

marc should keep doing the intros … love his sarcastic humor

[@dil6969]

This channel has given me a real appreciation for what Lexus has been doing the last 5 - 10 years. It feels like they put a lot of time into the cars they design. I never thought I'd say this but the new IS looks great from every angle. Now if only they can get software engineers to sort out the dated-looking infotainment systems.

[@gengstar09]

I don’t know why people complain about the look of infotainments when 99% of the time you’re going to have it on the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto screen. Like I never understood why Mercedes goes 200% on their infotainment when no one even uses the UI.

[@markmiller3279]

@@gengstar09 It's how easy/complex they make it to control basic car features. Onboard mapping and music playing is not what they mean.

[@gengstar09]

@@markmiller3279almost all of Toyota’s infotainments are extremely functional and easy to use. They use the same software that Lexus uses for their Enform without the complexity of the touchpad. The main complaint about Toyota’s infotainment are that they aren’t as flashy or fresh as say Honda or Hyundai. My point, if AC/AA are being used and taking up the screens majority of the time, who cares. I can get behind the criticism of their back up camera. The resolution on those are sad

[@leebee1100]

got goosebumps after watching the intro … the editing is so beautiful

[@MaxSpeedMike]

The ls430 ultra luxury package is also a great daily driver. The 05-06 models came with the updated transmission, acoustic glass (created a quiet cabin), air ride suspension, a refrigerator in the rear, heated and cooled seats in the front AND the rear, and more. Now can be had for under $10,000

[@markmiller3279]

The trick is finding one where all that stuff still works. Air suspensions almost always develop problems by that age, and are very expensive to fix.

[@MillerVanDotTV]

@@markmiller3279 The cost to replace all 4 air shocks is really not that bad, and it's a very reliable system. This isn't some garbage 1994 Lincoln Continental riding around on its belly. If presented with a maintained LS430UL in otherwise correct condition, I'd just have it towed to my Toyota specialist to have OEM air shocks replaced along with fresh fluids all around. It would be under $3000 and you'd only have to do it once. While the cars are nice without air ride, you really can't go back after having air ride. It's smooth AF

[@zijiechen3846]

I didn’t appreciate the interior quality of my Lexus enough, until I took apart some interior parts to do some mods. All the panels are made with very high quality plastic and precisely molded. Compare to the other Japanese cars I own or owned before, no wonder Lexus has a much better quality and superior interior feeling. They even do a great job at places where you may never be able to see (unless you take them apart).

[@willesco5211]

Thanks for the info 👍👍👍

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

You dissembled a Lexus interior to install mods? Christ dude, its a Lexus... not a cheap Honda. How could you!

[@zijiechen3846]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior to install a hidden unit of CarPlay, disassembly is necessary. OEM navigation is terrible.

[@Affalterbach1967]

Love the back seat driver perspective at 11:00. Good for a big sedan where important people may ride in the back.

[@Czechbound]

You had me at "It still has a CD player" ... FINALLY, a car maker with a brain. I'd love this thing

[@2004cyrus]

My 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has a CD player too

[@VeyronBD]

RIghtly so, I've always thought it felt cheaped out without one, like im spending that much money put everything possible into it.

[@jangaroo2011]

2023 model deletes the CD player

[@VS666]

I did a 4k mile road trip last year in an ls400, I can only imagine how incredible this one drives. I would love to take this one even further

[@granthemstreet3209]

Nice to see Mark focus in on one car that he has experience with and really give it that Mark treatment

[@moloono1]

It’s a tough sale in the current market, but it’s awesome to think that the LS was our intro to Lexus, and it beat the German competitors in every aspect at the time when it launched.

[@splak_5624]

every time I watch your videos, I'm astounded at how well you're able to take compelling photographs of cars

[@aaronwilliams6165]

Still the best reviews, you put me in the seat of every car. Thank you!

[@alliejr]

Used LS are so rare and dear. Very hard to find precisely because they are not a volume seller. Here in the Northeast (USA), no dealer will have a used one for sale.

[@michaelmilnes6925]

Sublime content. Great to see you flying solo Mark.

[@ljc1821]

Jack was like "uh no, I'm not touching it. Too much quality!"

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

Miss Turbowski.

[@markmiller3279]

@@ljc1821 Too Japanese. Too Lexus. Too soft.

[@ckneasel]

12 minutes into the video and I’m like I have zero interest in this car, yet here I am, still watching... 😂 Mark just produces good content...

[@billg8270]

I have a 2020 LS inspiration series. I owned a few older LS. The LS is asboutly the most reliable best built Luxury sedan in the world. The V6 Twin Turbo is a fantastic engine. Yes,it’s not a V8. But just as good. Has a mechanic for 30 years. I worked on many foreign vehicles. And I have to say Toyota/Lexus are no doubt the best built vehicles in the world. I watch a lot of these reviews on different vehicles. And I have to say most of the people doing these reviews don’t know the inner built quality of the cars they are reviewing. So naturally they sound like they know what they are talking about. Sadly they really don’t.

[@AhmadHanif88]

I really love your reviews. So detailed. Even the music in between. 😊

[@Crater434]

pictures and videos do this car no justice just saw a brand new one at the dealership... stunning

[@ffsolutions9442]

Don’t mind me, I just came here for the movie-level of quality, packed with info, best on KZbin car review.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Finally someone addressed the elephant in the room! The reliability of this is not like older Toyota’s and people WONT believe that. It’s a TWIN TURBO, it will NOT last as long as nearly ANY newer NA engine. The Truth hurts.

[@markmiller3279]

Uh, it's not engine failures that kill most cars. It's all the other complicated crap in the car.

[@2004cyrus]

@Nomen Clature maybe so but that’s going to leave the 2nd owner with problems

[@alh06]

I wouldn’t be concerned about reliability though. This is overbuilt and still Lexus quality. Much better than your favorite Chrysler.

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@alh06 no, youve just been watching too much drunk kilmer. any 3.6 5.7 or any engine fca makes thats not a turbo will outlast this lexus. ramming air into a gasoline engine is unreliable no matter who makes it. again, this engine wont see 300k without costly repairs. it just wont.

[@Countrysideboy247]

@@Natethegreat200c true buddy ! Before toyota used to maintain higher service intervals and reliability by making them as simple as possible ! Naturally aspirated v8 + transmission with lower no of gears ( compared to today's 10 speed transmissions that leds us down) but at the same time add innovations that won't harm longetivity such as KDSS ( in land cruiser) ,steering assist , crawl control etc! Today they jost lost It ! My fortuner's 1grfe v6 led me down after 40k-50k with problems in oil rings , heads and ignition coils, though the engine is bulletproof and I had completed 105k miles! These blind Kilmer desciples and toyota fanboys won't agree that new toyotas are facing reliability issues! Regards from australia !

[@dhruvtanwar5942]

This is gonna be my new motto : "Great but needs V8" XD

[@serow6]

When you need to rebuild that twin turbo out of warranty, you'll wish you had that LS 4.6 V8 out of the old car.

[@Wasabi9111]

To be the ultimate relaxation / isolation cruiser, this needs to be electrified!

[@dhruvtanwar5942]

@@serow6 true dat

[@dhruvtanwar5942]

@@Wasabi9111 not really a fan of electric cars. But I understand where you're getting at and I agree

[@alh06]

@@Wasabi9111 Absolutely not.

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Refreshing to see a car not focused on "sport". Some folks, me included, don't always want that and would prefer to be coddled. I've always thought it was a mistake for manufactures to focus on sport at the expense of comfort, most folks don't want or need that (and I own a Corvette).

[@bradcolby3624]

Value and reliability =Lexus..The Jury is still out on Genesis long term. Thanks for the great review as always

[@davidmagen415]

I have the white interior with door etching and I love it. The premium Mark Levinson system is a home run

[@samyadav006]

Great video! That intro is just soo good! Watching that it still have a CD player makes me feel good! The design and how quiet it is just amazing!

[@nicktran7992]

This is a weekend cruiser that I used to drive around town going 35mph on a 45mph zone in the far left lane.

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

Lol

[@decimusplancus7542]

@@RelaxAndSmokeMeth the three letters that just killed me today. genius timing and brevity!!

[@TheN9n]

I wanted to watch the video on my Samsung TV. I voiced "Savage geese" Samsung returned: 'Cabbage Geecee' I had a good chuckle

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

Knowing Mark's passion for cooking, they could start a cooking channel and call it - Sandwich Grease.

[@mk1gti]

I have a 2004 LS 430 and much of what Mark has to say about the current version applies to my car, basically as old as it is it's still a dream to drive, especially on long road trips. If you check forums for Lexus it's still one of the most popular LS models out there and for good reason. And remarkably enough, the price new is largely the same as it was for mine when it came out.

[@smithjohn2416]

I have the same LS as yours. It really is something special. The passengers I have had in the car have always complimented the ride quality, even though it has aging suspension components that I am planning to refresh soon with original parts. In regards to the parts, I mean sway-bar links, ball joints etc. Already replaced the control arms with OEM, which gave it some nice steering feel back. You genuinely feel a quality difference when you step into other cars, even newer German cars of this day. My friend has two Audi's (2018 Q5 & 2020 A3) that I have been in, and the interiors feel very angled and "hard" compared to the plush 20+ year old LS design.

[@mk1gti]

@@smithjohn2416 I recently had the honor of picking up a friend at Boeing Field recently. They are both corporate jet pilots on a GS 650 ER, one of the most luxurious jets in the world. I was cleared to drive the LS onto the tarmac and park it next to the jet but unfortunately forgot to get a pic (next time). I went onboard to take a look around and found the interior wood paneling was. . . Birds eye maple just like my LS! I'm sure there will be another time to photograph my LS next to the jet another time... They both complemented me on the ride to their hotel and how much they enjoyed it. Considering these guys rent Lambos and Porsches on a regular basis that meant a lot.

[@tonysterbenc]

@@smithjohn2416 One of the best-made mass production cars ever.

[@ottbee6976]

Like the car, the production quality is top shelf; the intro music is, as usual classy. Thanks, chaps.

[@johngoe420]

I love the filming angles you guys use.

[@sivudu69]

This is truly stunning - both inside and outside. Why can't I bring myself to buying a sedan!

[@adityarastogi5420]

Got my meal entertainment for tonight!

[@bushikciwa]

I always end up scarfing my meal down within the first 4 minutes...

[@jessechen724]

Awesome video as usual SG. Can't wait for the video on the IS500. Hoping that will give me insight on whether I want to go for an IS500 or a used RCF/GSF. Thanks for all you do!

[@timw2083]

I can't wait for the IS500 to finally hit the streets. There are so many competent sport sedans on the market. That N/A V8 should sing in a world of crackles and pops

[@Tablahands]

Wow I've been researching this for the last week and your video comes up!

[@person.w9780]

I adore Lexus' design language.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

The one Lexus that they will never discontinue, SUV boom or not

[@markmiller3279]

I hope you're right. The original LS was a jewel that made them immediately credible.

[@carena8478]

As much as I hate the front of most Lexii their interiors are on point.

[@oldsnwbrdr]

Love this car. Headroom is an issue in many Lexae, the seats don’t go down far enough. The next G90 might be a more serious challenger with tech, styling, and massage seats.

[@pvtcmyers87]

Friggen amazing video man!!

[@asifalimirza]

A friend of mine picked up a used low mileage 2017 LS460, and that V8 is amazing. I'm sure the TT 3.5L is good, but I wouldn't have it any other way but with the V8

[@Argedis]

Lexus V8's are literally as smooth as butter. My dad has an SC430 and you can't even tell the engine is running while idling and the way it accelerates literally feels like butter. Over 150k miles too.

[@asifalimirza]

@@Argedis I'm looking to pick up a 4th gen GSF in the next year or so. Drove a 2010 ISF and just love that V8!

[@Argedis]

@@asifalimirza Good choice!

[@Oivey2000]

@@Argedis Totally agree. I bought an '06 a year or so ago and you're right. Lexus V8's are all great, but this particular one, the 4.3L 3UZFE was legendary and is quiet, smoothe and...you guess it..like butter

[@orchardmudtwin]

A couch on wheels is what I want. The whole V-8 thing is goofy to me, are we really ready to give up reliability like this? Meaning having a twin-turbo engine, I prefer reliability at least for just a little bit longer. The looks for me is that it's unique and special. The LX570 is a goal for me and so is this....There, I said it. Awesome review as always.

[@DeathhAngel1]

Real men want V8s for that sexy 8 cylinder uneven firing order sound, women and low testosterone guys want V6 for "rEliABiLiTy" as if the Previous V8s werent reliable. Lol dummy

[@fookie-fone]

I’ve considered a 2019 LS500 because they depreciate so quickly! I found an exec pack with 29k miles for just above $50k. Maybe I should wait a couple of years until the updated 2021 LS depreciates to that level. Great video BTW.

[@olafvanes]

Still 70/75k in euro's (about half price) in the Netherlands but they only sold 30 in 2018, 20 in 2019, 1 in 2020 and 2 new ones this year... But it's very heavy so roadtax is skyhigh.

[@joseacuna3239]

I have a friend with an IS 250 and the thing is very nice, can’t imagine how much nicer this is

[@yosefm170]

For sure it´s nice, but we had two IS 250, one 2010 and one 2014, both black F-sport and the 2014 with beautiful BBS alluys. We have also rented a is 300h for two weeks and here is my conclusion. Overrated. They are so unpractible, slow and is not steady on high speeds and also have high fuel consumption (is 250). Now I own a Passat B8 with full R-line (eu version) and it´s nicer in every way. And it´s a Passat. If you are going to get a IS, get the 350 at least

[@AleeSteezy]

I personally think Lexus in and out make awesome quality cars, but the only thing holding them back is the Infotainment/center console from what I've seen. They need to update the track-pad, camera quality, UI and touchscreens for all models. That's what I personally think is holding them back in sales! Wonder what Lexus will look like when they redesign all the cars... But yeah most of the complaints is the interior not necessarily the materials.

[@TheChannel1978]

I feel the same way. But at the end of the day I can still imagine owning one despite entertainment not being as intuitive. Build quality, exterior design and cabin design are top notch. I used to adore BMWs but recently have come to realise that they have become simply too generic. The Lexus design is more unique and I can live with interface design that needs getting used to, as long as I have buttons/kobs for volume aircon etc. Build quality is worth more than infotainment.

[@povertyspec9651]

The chrome strips at the bottom is something KIA would do.

[@trevorsutherland5263]

...or BMW...

[@speakingtruths4215]

But then you look at the resale value and find out that your point is totally stupid as well as irrelevant.

[@kristians2704]

@@speakingtruths4215 the Lexus LS has terrible resale value

[@alh06]

@@kristians2704 It actually holds value way better than all it’s competitors.

[@kristians2704]

@@alh06 you can get a 10 year old LS460 for $10k

[@alphabeta8403]

4:00 Audio 5:50 Mechanics 8:55 Efficient TT V6, but complicated 11:00 Big bang for buck 12:30 True luxury; OK infotainment; good to drive

[@MrInternFTL]

That title is an instant like

[@nxau120]

Interior is old school luxurious. Don't know when Lexus will drop a proper luxury hatchback though. The CT powertrain was just not viable for most situations. MHEV and PHEV will be fine.

[@colemetcalf6321]

You are the most well spoken youtuber in this segment

[@florinvid]

Bought one of these on the used market , the F sport version. It's everything I thought it would be and much more.

[@ojasthakur3976]

Intro was CLEAN!

[@HuyNguyen-vk8iq]

Beautiful review!

[@yass123]

The tacked on screen is a step back. I'm afraid they'll implement it on the LC 500 come facelift time.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

The main question is: can it be removed or covered up?

[@olafvanes]

@@12ealDealOfficial Not really. When you drive a Lexus for a while you'll get used to the mouse like controller so it doesn't really need a touchscreen and being further away is easier on the eyes, less refocusing between looking outside and glancing on the screen.

[@sheilashineleofany822]

@@olafvanes which is better controller? Lexus or the newer Acura?

[@jangaroo2011]

Yesterday, I test drove a brand new 2023 LS500 at a LA/OC Lexus Dealership. There were some very strange things going on, and this is coming from a current owner of a LS400 & RX350. First, the gas pedal travel is less than half of the travel of every car I've driven. 2nd, mash the pedal down and nothing happens momentarily, then the Twin Turbos spool up, then the speakers create a fake engine sound, and finally the car accelerates. 3rd, the run flats are 45 Profile, that's not much profile, and it is thicker to be able to run flat. 4th, there's a high frequency vibration, nothing in the standard shocks cuts it off. No air shocks. 5th, I drove the exact same route with my 2009 Camry Hybrid, and my Camry was 10 times more smooth. No high frequency bump feel. Ok, ok, please explain to me that this isn't the reason that Lexus sells about 200 LS500 per month IN THE ENTIRE US COMBINED. A Camry or RX sells 30,000 units/yr in the US. Now, I don't need the missed V-8 to trade that for mpg. But the ride? What is Lexus doing here with the ride? After changes in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023, that's 5 separate shock/damper changes which all failed. Lexus, I came to buy, I left disappointed. Why? Is dismal sales of 2,000 units/yr better than fixing the real problem: no runflats! Lastly, the Prius gear shifter is mind-bogglingly confusing in an emergency, almost to the point of being dangerous (in a Lexus). Danger in a Lexus, come on?

[@seasonsfour7002]

I am owning an LS500, 2021. I think LS500 is a better car than BMW 730iL and we don't need a V8. Like MB V12, it shut down 4 cylinders during cruising. The V6 provides plenty of power while cruising. On the acceleration, the turbo will help to compensate for the V8 power equivalent. It saved weight, gas, and space.

[@bcatz454]

I have a 250k mile LS460 that rides like it just rolled off the showroom floor. Interior and exterior too. However, when its time to part with my LS460, I'll be going with a Genesis G90 over the LS500.

[@yentsch]

Great review. No nonsense with practical advice and observations. I agree that Lexus and Toyota are behind competitors with respect to infotainment. I have considered both brands in recent years but have turned elsewhere because of their poor infotainment. At my age and with my current tastes, I haven’t liked the numb feel of Lexus either. BMW has been my sweet spot brand. As I age I may desire a more isolated experience and will consider Lexus. I believe Lexus beats most of it’s German competitors in reliability. That is important. Scheduling preventive maintenance isn’t disruptive to your life but having maintenance thrust upon you can be chaotic.

[@tonysterbenc]

They fixed the infotainment by going touchscreen, finally. It's still far from best in class, but it's no longer unusable and a crippling deficiency.

[@alexsystems2001]

I have a LS460 and an LS460L I bought new Lexus RUINED the LS with the LS500, I have gotten them as loan vehicles at the dealer and they are terrible, I actually started asking them for the ES350 as a loan car. The new LS500 has heavily bolstered seats compared to the LS460’s nice flat bolstering, the LS500 has a harsher ride, the controls and menu system is ever worse, the heated steering wheel and heated seat was on and it took me a while to figure out how to turn it off. The mark Levinson stereo doesn’t seem to have as good sound. OH and the biggest slap in the face for the LS500 is the legroom. My 2017 LS460 SWB has more legroom in both the front and rear. The lack of a V8 is the least of my worries with the LS500. I think the LS500 was supposed to have a GS label on the back and Lexus said “nope we gotta have a top of the range model” so they canned the GS and slapped the LS badge on this junk. I’m not sorry either, as someone who has been in and around the LS400, LS430 and owns 2 LS460’s this LS500 does very little to attract existing LS owners. Don’t even get me started on the interior, it’s visually beautiful but they got rid of the high quality parts, the whole center console moves around and creaks, the steering wheel is a pathetic excuse of an “update” from that amazing steering wheel in my 2017, the plastic fantastic tablet looking screen sticking out of the dash is just waiting to be ruined by the sun, oh and they took away the most iconic LS feature, the tinted gauge cluster and replaced it with some tiny small lettered cheap screen. When you have the drivers seat all the way slid back you don’t have a door armrest. I’m 6’2” and my head touches the ceiling in the rear seat, in the LS460 I have about an inch to spare. The LS500 is an automotive design joke and a disaster of a car! Something most people don’t get, when you buy a LS you don’t really care about HP or 0-60.

[@LilRick96]

Thank you! As an LS430 owner, Everything you explained is what pisses me off about this car

[@ClassicXL86]

I have a 17 Ls460 and been itching for this new one for a while …But i’ve read so many comments similar to what you are saying which is not a good thing. I am 6’2 as well and i almost touching the roof of the Ls460.

[@bikeomatic8005]

Went to straight pipes to see that glass in the door panels but came back here for the review ;)

[@marcelstanford430]

Straightpipes is good for learning if you can rewind Sirius XM. /s. Come here for everything else.

[@josephm.6453]

@@marcelstanford430 viSoR tEsT

[@MistahWorldwide]

The floating intro graphics are a nice touch and suits the style of your channel

[@davereimer1797]

Great car. Would love this ride. nice video!

[@finalrambobino]

Look like BMW has some competition in the grill game

[@MarketAndChurch]

Keep in mind that this is the same twin-turbo V6 we'll be seeing with the upcoming Tundra that'll debut at the end of June, and the hybrid LS powerplant will also make it into the Tundra for the TRD Pro, but it'll be a performance version, whatever that's supposed to mean.

[@Argedis]

Even though it's a Lexus/Toyota engine, forced induction will never be as reliable as NA.

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Before they switch the engine to a twin turbo, people used to freak out on how quiet my car was. I literally could hit you while you’re walking in the parking lot if I was a jerk, because you would hear me sneaking up on you. Bring back the v8 !!!!!!

[@isaacsmind5575]

This Turbo V6 is going to be an option in the new Tundra, I’m curious to see if it can live up to the expectations of Toyota reliability

[@cayman9873]

I consider it a downgrade

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Why. Is Toyota more reliable than Lexus?

[@philhenderson3516]

And it hasn't. Look up in the forums all of the issues with this engine. Atrocious!

[@charletfoster8917]

Just lovely🥰🥰n another great review🙏🏿

[@WysteriaGuitar]

I'll keep my low mileage 2017 LS460 V8 for now until they make this one better... :)

[@themanthemyththebanger]

That's the peak of LS, at the time of this review. You've got the right idea.

[@porschefanatic1049]

Your 2017 can probably go easily for 20 years.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

@@porschefanatic1049 We can hope, it's a reliable car. Previously I had the first model year, a 2007. Great car as well.

[@scott8919]

If you're going to drive an LS, just get the hybrid. Might as well get the quieter and smoother option.

[@blake031299]

Ive read in the new model without the v8, that the hybrid feels unrefined

[@dragospahontu]

My daily dose of Takumi

[@johnnyyang6625]

I think the LS also needs a long-wheelbase edition. Its legroom in the rear seat is much smaller than that of the LS460L. It’s a shame that the fifth generation of the LS lacks a V8 and a sufficient legroom. In my opinion, the LS can no longer be considered a full-size luxury sedan. Instead, the LS is an executive car, like the GS. Moreover, the LS is quite similar to the ES; the only notable differences between these two models are their driving wheels (RWD vs. FWD) and suspensions (multi-link vs. MacPherson strut).

[@tonysterbenc]

The LS LOOKS similar to the ES, which has been a source of great irritation to LS owners. But their mechanicals are as different as night and day. The ES is an Avalon/Camry platform mate with all-steel underneath and FWD that lights up the tires when you don't want it to. Its naturally aspirated V6 is a gem (although much less powerful than the LS's entirely different V6), but it's a whole different class of car under the skin.

[@MillerVanDotTV]

Lexus just sells LX570 and LX600's to clients seeking the old sedan / chauffeured car type of ride. Honestly, it makes more sense. But the LS certainly has more style and details that the LX cannot match.

[@petergazarek4238]

LEXUS 👌🏻🙂 TOP LUXURY

[@clevage3332]

If they put in the 5.0 it would be awesome

[@LilRick96]

If it only had a V8, more space in the interior, especially in the rear seat which trails the competition immensely and better tech implementation.

[@gregsullivan7408]

It has a lousy trunk too, which for me as a chauffeur, is a big problem.

[@Epotheros]

11:00 "In comfort mode, this is amazing..." he says as you hear the bumps from the road and watch him and the camera bounce around.

[@kobushauman3310]

🙂

[@K03sport]

Mics often pic up fresh that normally go unnoticed. We hear things he probably didn't or care about because he's expecting it while driving.

[@vishtux7]

Nice, putting this on my list!

[@nateisright]

This makes me wonder how much a modern Lincoln Towncar would cost.

[@2004cyrus]

Probably as much as a Lincoln Navigator

[@didafm]

PRE OWNED LEXUS GS-F FOR ME

[@JJacobs107]

Great video!! So I’m guessing the V6 in a Tundra won’t be so awesome… guess I’ll be keeping my V8 lol

[@TheFarleyMowat]

Great car from Lexus as usual. Again it needs the V8. I love the new one but I think I’ll stay with my 95 LS400.

[@Fasty2107]

I was wondering if Mr. Geese or anyone here can help me. I am deciding between leasing and AUDI A8 vs LS500. Which one would be quieter or comfortable?

[@HCG]

LS for comfort, reliability, and isolation, A8 for performance and tech

[@CorentinHarbelot]

LS!

[@olafvanes]

And the A8 just looks like the A3, A4, A6

[@stew1375]

Next level editing

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Beautiful vehicle

[@SilkStreets]

Please review the Volvo S80 V8. It has a Yamaha derived V8 which is also used in the Noble M600

[@leviathan5207]

I wish Lexus was an option in Germany. Sadly, because Germans do not give a shit about Lexus, they are not offering everything over here and the used market is nonexistent. These cars, compared to Mercedes, Audi and BMW, feel so much more special.

[@jp3872]

I have the 2019 LS and love it. I agree that the infotainment ruined the interior. I just saw one at my Lexus dealer and the dashboard looks terrible with the screen just stuck on it, the previous generation looks much better. I don't agree with the V6 vs the V8 though. I drove the LS460 and the V8 sounded way better than the V6. However, I am never wanting for power and that TTV6 moves the car along well for being so big. The gas mileage isn't terrible either.

[@ronniejaye1]

The form became more important than the function , when it used to be the opposite.

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

uhh did it? they put the touch screen in an ugly location just for it to function better.

[@NoName-tz5ji]

Well the old and experienced folks are retiring and or dying off. The woke and enlightened are moving on up.

[@joelcleare]

Picked up a 2019 w/ lux package. Wow. I think its too nice for me. But I’ll tough it out 🙃

[@alexnutcasio936]

Sans the current chip shortage, the value on these drops like a rock. Why? No one wants a high end luxo-barge sedan anymore. If you’re not sporting an LX, RX or even the lowly NX or UX, you’re out of fashion in one of these. That’s sad because the LS series of Lexus sedans are some of the finest cars ever made.

[@ianpolo5673]

@0:35, the rubber seal (seal between front and rear door gap) just below the rear window sill already out of its place. Lexus it might be, somehow the attention to details doesn't compare to earlier Lexus.

[@jeffmorse645]

Very nice, but it hard to ignore a Genesis G90 5.0 Ultimate (with a V8) for twenty grand less.

[@daniedeklerk1914]

Facts bro

[@markmiller3279]

True, though only if you have a driver.

[@JohnnyUtah9173]

The base price of the LS500 is less than the G90

[@TheSpectre2300]

How good are they used?

[@tonysterbenc]

Unlike the Germans they depreciate faster than they wear out for sure, so it may be the smartest way to buy this car. The durability of the new engine, which is much more complex and costly to fix than previous Lexus powerplants, is the great imponderable. From what I've read, it's more critical on this car than on previous Lexi to make sure any used one has well-documented and frequent synthetic oil changes.