The 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is a V8 Sedan Swan Song (In-Depth Review)

[@hockeymann88]

472 is a lot of horsepower. I imagine this car is just an effortless and entertaining ride. Even the ownership experience is probably about as effortless as you can get. For someone that appreciates those qualities, this thing is a perfect ride.

[@Maljey]

I actually LOVE that this car still has a CD player. CDs still provide some of the best audio quality!

[@retrokid62]

the interior and technology of this car might be dated but its still a beauty

[@corbinkanneman1653]

it's not trying to be anything but a reliable ~500 hp sedan. keeps insurance fair ;) my 1991 ls400 has same cruise, its perfect

[@CrossfireGamingNetwork]

I mean it has Android auto and thats what i care about the most lol

[@tropicalstorm339]

It's an old car. This generation is from 2013 (2014 model) and was refreshed in 2016 (2017 model) and again refreshed in 2020 (2021 model) which the new IS500 gets its design but still the same old architecture. It's not using the newer TNGA (Toyota) of LGA (Lexus) architecture.

[@davidbach7003]

@@tropicalstorm339 It may be old, but the suspension, double A arms, is superior to struts. Most Porsches and BMWs have struts.

[@StifMiesterG]

That’s why you can do custom work on it later.

[@Toyota4Life]

This is hands down the best looking car in its segment. So beautiful. This is a Special car

[@MarC-ot5gl]

Except for the hideous transmission cooler that sticks out like a soar thumb behind that dark menacing grill.

[@ARentz07]

@@MarC-ot5gl *sore

[@gamaalvarado5607]

I swear to God, since I discovered that you also did in-depth reviews, yours are the only car reviews I watch

[@MilesPerHr]

I'm honored!

[@xochilquetzal18]

I fell in love with this car even before it came out. I wanted to get that launch edition but it was so hard to get your hands on one plus the dealers markups were insane. I finally was able to place an order for a 2023 IS500. It will look nice next to my daily which I drive a 2021 V6 Camry XSE. Love Toyotas/Lexus; I go for their reliability

[@bman99ss]

What exterior/interior color combo did you order?

[@xochilquetzal18]

@@bman99ss cloudburst gray with circuit red interior

[@bman99ss]

@@xochilquetzal18 Nice! I got Infrared with the macadamia (white) interior.

[@ARentz07]

@@bman99ss Nice! I just picked up an Infrared with black interior this weekend. I think I made the right choice. Congrats and enjoy.

[@kevinamundsen6983]

I’ve waited almost a year for mine, but it’s FINALLY on the way! It should be here next month! I went with ultrasonic blue and black interior. I plan on adding the carbon fiber mirror caps at the dealer, as well as the carbon fiber spoiler that came with last year’s IS 350 dynamic handling package- if I can still get my hands on one. It’s going to look so nasty! I’m crazy excited!

[@IDrag123]

Honestly with the rise of newer cars having only screens and less buttons I’m now appreciating these cars who still have the buttons 😂 makes it easier for my family to also use it but not go thru the endless touchscreens to turn on the climate control lol

[@timlam2453]

your thoroughness is very impressive in these car reviews. there is a lot of niche information you mention, from an enthusiast and daily driver stand point. from the true quad exhaust to the rear window functionality.

[@MilesPerHr]

Glad you liked the level of detail!

[@psymi-hk1fp]

it's unbelievable these cars don't come standard with leather. 25 years ago you got standard leather on a 28,000 Buick

[@bliglum]

I want this car. Refined, luxuriant, powerful, reliable.... But now, as then, nobody cares.... Because most don't like the 'nice guy'...

[@93ksj]

I swear this car looks good in every color

[@criancrna1487]

One of the very last Yamaha tuned 2UR-GSE engines.

[@85CEKR]

I've got one of these on order right now, sames colours, ill be getting a 2023 and I'm really glad they are switching to black rims on the 2023 as I think that will look so much better with this colour

[@xochilquetzal18]

Same here! I placed an order and just patiently waiting for its arrival

[@kevinamundsen6983]

The only thing that sucks is those BBSs add like an additional $2.4k to the price of the car. I would have rather had the gunmetal ones come stock and use them for winter. Then buy a nice set of black Enkeis for the summer.

[@JohnnyGification]

I went to two dealerships, trying to purchase one. First one wanted 8,000 over MSRP. The second dealership wanted 10,000 over MSRP. I'm willing to spend but not get jacked. Great car if you're willing to spend. I'm just going to wait.

[@MilesPerHr]

Sorry to hear that - hopefully dealers start negotiating soon

[@bman99ss]

This year, dealers are being more realistic (because there's more overall inventory) . . .

[@ARentz07]

@@bman99ss Indeed. Got mine for MSRP a few days ago.

[@bman99ss]

@@ARentz07 Congrats! What exterior/interior color combo?

[@HectorPerez]

Fantastic review. I enjoyed the ride and added the IS500 F to my wish Iist. THANKS!

[@timw2083]

There are some great choices in the lux sport sedan segment. The IS500 is my choice by a mile. If this was a V6TT, I wouldn't want it. I hope the steering feel is more communicative though Great video...

[@zachjamieson8784]

Excellent review, appreciate how in depth and detailed it was, and the comparison to other cars in the segment

[@MilesPerHr]

Thank you for the feedback - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@kaibaumgartner7721]

Gears seem super tall though, you want to be able to shift the trans a lot more but 2nd gear and it looks like you’re already breaking the speed limits. Wish you could shift it more and hear the upper RPMs as it sounds glorious there

[@aldendavidson3028]

if you want to do that then just go to the manual shift option i think

[@bcvijasiu]

Great video. Great car. I been debating G80 M3 or IS500, I still have to drive both of them, but I think you and Matt at The Smoking Tire have convinced me. Yes, they are not in the same category, but considering the Lexus reliability, it is a great deal. The only things that were pulling me towards the M3 were, MT, larger interior (back seats for 2 young kids), and roof rack inserts for a bike rack. I think after watching this I can forgo those things and use my wife's Highlander for the days I want to bike. The only thing left is figuring out if I should keep the S2000 or sell it. Great video 👍🏼!!!

[@dpowell468]

Keep the s2000 keep the is500. Both will sky rocket in value

[@bcvijasiu]

@@dpowell468 I like the way you think 😉

[@etmaille]

M3 no hesitation for me

[@bcvijasiu]

@@etmaille I respect that. What is your reasoning behind it?

[@MilesPerHr]

I'm glad my review was helpful! I'm a fan of the G80 M3 - especially the Manual, but the IS 500 soundtrack is incredible.

[@robsan9017]

The outside refresh is a home run, the best the IS has ever looked. The interior I'm afraid is a deal breaker for me. It just looks painfully dated now for this segment and some of the finish detail is a little too Toyota parts bin obvious. Otherwise a GREAT car.

[@keylimepie210]

I'm getting the 2009 Corvette Z06 with 7 litre naturally aspirated engine. No turbo no supercharger.

[@Qicpal]

I am surprised you didn't get a speeding ticket :)

[@tubedude92]

i dont see anything wrong with the cabin ..the cabin looks really nice actually

[@MilesPerHr]

When compared to its rivals, the IS cabin lacks the details and design that exude luxury. I'm sure it will hold up well, it's just not exciting.

[@tubedude92]

@@MilesPerHr hmm, i see

[@troytruong8246]

The beauty of the cabin looks good on camera view. When you sit in the driver's seat, that view is redundant. Your eyes will be on the road 98%. No one is going to sit inside the car and enjoy how beautiful the interior is.

[@oscar7476]

exterior: 9/10 interior: 4/10 because it just looks too old, everything looks plain except for the touch screen, the materials are not even leather, they are leatherette, plastic, injection moulding, they shouldve added more aluminum and shiny bits in the interior, a better steering wheel, better digital display and better door handles and lock thing then it would be better. I think they spend all the money on the exterior and performence rather than the interior as well.

[@tylerjohnson2080]

I agree but honestly need to see and feel everything in person before i pass too much judgment. I’ve found that interior materials are the hardest thing to get across in a YT review. I’ve thought interiors on YT look like trash but then when you get in them they feel more premium, etc. But this interior obviously has nothing on something like an Audi or Mercedes - they just make the best interiors to me.

[@oscar7476]

@@tylerjohnson2080 yes, i was just judging from the video, havn't actually been in that lexus, im sure its not terrible but being a bmw owner, i think germans are much better

[@ARentz07]

@@oscar7476 the NuLuxe leatherette is probably the best leatherette I've experienced. I like it more than BMW SensaTec.

[@oscar7476]

@@ARentz07 Thats great to hear!

[@GuyFromJupiter]

I can't decide if I want to go for one of these or for an RX 500H F Sport. On one hand the SUV is much more practical in every way, is still reasonably fast, and has a much nicer interior. On the other hand, this is a luxury sedan with a nearly 500HP V8. I can't make up my mind.

[@shawlz]

You got my like at “it’s a mouthful but with a grill like this this car can take it” 🤣

[@hondaCivic_hatch]

This car just looks amazing

[@drexxingaming4076]

I'm going lexus tomorrow to "research" a package setup. Thankfully the Lexus dealer on Oahu doesn't do that mark up as the main land but the estimated delivery to the island from japan is around 6 months. Pro's and cons to that I guess.

[@kkham79]

4 cylinder with turbo RWD 8-speed is best configuration for this car. Not much weight, decent acceleration and power coming from the back makes it a happy medium. Too bad Lexus haven’t thrown a 8- speed with a 6 cylinder config or that would have been my pick. This is such an effortless and fun drive, don’t buy it in AWD config, it kills the fun part & probably the turning radius

[@Bart-m4p]

Excellent Review. Thanks,enjoyed it.

[@yes8032]

Exterior looks great

[@jayzee2404]

Totally amazing vehicle! Now this is worth the money! 👌😎😎

[@alexanderarduini]

How’s ride quality in this vs the type s? Road noise, tire noise, etc

[@esaireyna899]

I know the cd player in the IS500 that’s so 90s and 2000s but Ive seen women wearing some the outfits from the 90s but it’s still cool old school meets new school

[@aurorajones8481]

Im in love w/ this car. Yea the tech and interior is old and needing a refreshment. The tranny is sub par, but the engine and sound more than makeup for it. Im excited for this.

[@Nate-Aims]

I prefer using plug in for any headhunt, you get better sound quality over BT. That especially matters when putting anything flac or any other high quality music through the ML sound system.

[@ETcelerate]

Would you choose this or a M340i? These are the 2 cars i'm debating at the moment.

[@pwj86772]

M340i all day

[@kentm8841]

Nice review but I can assure you there was never a tape deck in the 3IS Gen or the 2IS Gen

[@isfdrewski2611]

She sounds amazing

[@BLUECRAP98]

I have a 17 is fsport and it’s basically the same, wish the interior was new.

[@dartagnanx1]

Great review. Very thorough and balanced!

[@MilesPerHr]

Glad you liked it!

[@alengreen589]

I think if you want a Premium midsize Sedan with very good performance, newest technology, modern Interior and better looking Interior, it´s better to buy a BMW 340i or a Mercedes C43.

[@jacobbio]

True, germans know how to make quality cars, and it's more of a iconic luxury brand to see any bmw or Mercedes on the road. Lexus still feels like a fancy Toyota to me, not really luxurious

[@alengreen589]

@@jacobbio I think the same like you.

[@jr.sciencebros.8411]

This will outlast any BMW or Mercedes by 20 years.

[@alengreen589]

@@jr.sciencebros.8411 we will see.

[@dpowell468]

@@alengreen589 we will see? Lol come On now even die hard German fans knows lexus last longer

[@musamusa2961]

Thank You Almighty God I will buy one for myself

[@reshadstv5419]

Cool video milesperhr

[@Vmart_16]

If you were to buy either this or tlx type s which one you taking? Curious on your choice!!!

[@MilesPerHr]

This, hands down.

[@User2djdb]

Now it has sunroof?

[@blackzacc]

to me this is just the isf coming back

[@ruehem3219]

Love the car but the way the gas price goes up 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alexhayungs]

The audio of this video sounds very muffled.

[@MilesPerHr]

The intro audio was compromised, sorry. Try headphones for the drive impressions for much better sound!

[@elonramsay2406]

I wish we got this in India at affordable price :( It's currently priced 1.3x times the price of Land cruiser in US

[@MilesPerHr]

🤦‍♂️

[@aldrinsantodomingo6599]

Excelente explicación de los comparativos

[@theredroninp30l]

Will you be driving the new ranger (Raptor SE, Wolftrak and Stormtrak) ?

[@MilesPerHr]

When they make a Ranger Raptor for the U.S., I'd love to drive it.

[@StarryTemplar]

this is why I'm not happy with Lexus on Infotainment system, they could make that 360 Camera looks way better but they just put BLANK BLACK BOX around car lol

[@Liplip40]

A little more Lexus would be nice in terms of materials. I actually kind of like the infotainment.

[@킨테-e7e]

자세한 리뷰 너무 좋습니다.

[@Philmoscowitz]

Could someone explain to me why turning of traction control will give you a better 0-60 launch? Shouldn't better traction make for a better launch?

[@sparkyli2643]

With traction control on the car will cut power to maintain traction

[@jasminesinghawannakul6014]

Such a nice car I would fall in love with him ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@briangarcia5879]

Is this faster than a Dodge Charger Scatpack and 2021 BMW M340i? Which one is faster in order? Thanks.

[@MilesPerHr]

Faster as in top speed? The Charger Scat Pack is ungoverned, so its top speed is highest at 175 mph. Next is M340i at 155, then this at 149 (both limited)

[@ARentz07]

This may be just me, but your intended joke about a tape deck did not land as a joke. edit: For anyone reading this comment, this dude really thought there was a tape deck in this car in prior years! Hilarious. Do some research. That area has always been where the SD card for the navigation mapping database is inserted.

[@MilesPerHr]

Wasn't really a joke. That area was for the tape deck in previous years.

[@ARentz07]

@@MilesPerHr lol a tape deck in 2014 would have been pretty intriguing... but no, there was no tape deck there when this car came out. That area is for the mapping database's SD card. Kinda surprised it wasn't a joke. Came back here since I had the opportunity to drive an IS 500 this past weekend and wanted to see how my thoughts compared. Honestly? While I didn't get a chance to drive it on canyon roads, I do agree about two things - the engine is the best part of the car, and the ride is awesome. I loved it.

[@RK1FX]

There is no sockets in the back, no climate control, nothing, what a disaster

[@MilesPerHr]

The rear passengers definitely feel neglected.

[@RK1FX]

@@MilesPerHr early 2000s vibe

[@huntleyt08]

Basically this is something you purchase solely for the engine. 😩

[@isfdrewski2611]

Basically why I want it ... I had the 2015 is 250 and always said if they put a v8 in this car it’d be amazing .. my wish came true

[@blackitachi6935]

I can't believe they slaughtered this car with such an abysmal interior. Kinda disrespectful that they didn't even seem to try on the interior whatsoever. The vents are the best looking part. Gorgeous otherwise though. A shame.

[@bruhtofu411]

This car looks like it was suppose to come out couple years ago but never released until now 😂

[@abukatada6655]

You should try Tesla s plaid

[@MilesPerHr]

I plan to soon!

[@Error-qt3he]

He look like the younger version of Johnny sins

[@Reallyraywhat]

What was the garage door looking button next to the 360 view?

[@mskiller]

Rear sun shade

[@Reallyraywhat]

@@mskiller thank you

[@xFlared]

The swirl marks on this car are too prominent. How many times have you took it to automatic carwash?

[@Lazirus951]

It's a media tester car. Probably been abused quite a lot being passed around and shipped all over.

[@Yasen1791]

Are this sport like bmw

[@mutated__donkey5840]

For 70K, the inside looks rather dated and they didn’t even put real leather. I’d pass.

[@alengreen589]

can you buy the Car in the US with dark rear windows ?

[@MilesPerHr]

I do believe they offer factory tint

[@001spring]

That wasn't a tape deck. 🙄

[@cf5768]

The Interior & options are disappointing. Home run done deal if that had a refresh/update.

[@aluisious]

There is no 3d audio on KZbin.

[@MilesPerHr]

Conspiracy theories are TRUE

[@LCculater]

BMW killer

[@ricardoador322]

Will Lexus love to make a good story donate to a Lexus lover since I was born just for fun

[@bogdanadzic9305]

fix your mic man

[@kenvy1085]

Tech is so dated it lacks being worth the price tag you can find much better cars with better tech and same engine for around the same price

[@notyourbusiness1352]

wow.

[@Toyota4Life]

This is F SPORT PERFORMANCE *** not F sport. This needs to be said eveytime for people get it correct. This is the only F sport performance product that Alexis has made so far it is the first to the upcoming lineup of F sport performance vehicles. Calling this F sport will confuse people F sport is below this grade

[@MilesPerHr]

F Sport Performance is in the title of the video...

[@tonystank2027]

If only that interior wasn't so dull and dated

[@Lazirus951]

I know! I worry this will feel like an absolute dinosaur in 1-2 years when they bring an updated infotainment system from the NX to the IS line.

[@ARentz07]

Try one out before you write it off. I get nothing but compliments on the interior of mine.

[@mayeramschelrothschild3126]

@@Lazirus951 the red interior makes it look much better. the black does look dated. take a look in person, i was surprised how well put together the red was.

[@Lazirus951]

@@mayeramschelrothschild3126 I genuinely like the car and interior a lot. My one gripe is specifically the infotainment and trackpad. They've replaced it in the 2023 LS, but still not the IS. Hopefully 2023 is the last year for the old infotainment system in the IS.

[@dolemite786]

Poor sound bro, plz fix - otherwise nice vid

[@MilesPerHr]

The intro had an audio issue, but the rest of the video should be ok. Thanks for watching!

[@danielwatts9803]

Drop this engine in the now defunct Toyota Avalon then give me a call... this Lexus chassis is just ancient. Toyo' missed a golden opportunity, smh

[@MrLalasd]

V8 FWD is better lol what?

[@bravofoxable]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@yinnalara2724]

❤️

[@qusay335]

💪💪

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

This is Like a Toyota Camry TRD

[@Nate-Aims]

Looks literally nothing like it

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

@@Nate-Aims 🤦🏻‍♂️Oh Man IS 500 is Smaller Than a Toyota Camry

[@jacobbio]

@@layne4376 I would rather spend a bit more to have a star on the grill

[@yes8032]

Oh jeez! It looks nothing like a Camry

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

@@yes8032 That IS 500 is Smaller Than a Camry No

[@cf5768]

The Interior & options are disappointing. Home run done deal if that had a refresh/update.

[@cf5768]

The Interior & options are disappointing. Home run done deal if that had a refresh/update.