The 2023 Lexus IS 500 is the Last and Loudest of its V8 Breed (POV Drive Review)

[@kdubb81]

That is THE car to get. Compact sports sedan with the only Japanese V8. You've got the performance and it's a Lexus, it will still be solid 20 years from now.

[@N4CR]

My GF has the car that this platform was launched with. It's a GS460. They are similar speed, have an 8 speed 4.6, less weight similar features. Oh, it's from 2007 lol. SAme 0-100. Slightly slower 1/4 when stock as they are detuned from factory to run rich as to not be faster than the LS460, tuned they are as fast as the IS500 lol.

[@LorenzoC2314]

And will be a outdated interior for the 20 years as well. Too small inside as well

[@moogies3754]

@@N4CRsame 0-100? Are you high? The GS is a full second or more slower than the is500 lol and show me a proof that a simple tune will make your 460 keep up with this 500.

[@Wyde_Boi]

This is a daily driver type car and as such the V8 while cool, doesn't really make sense for a commuter.

[@G82Watts]

Exterior is nice but that interior looks like it's from 2012

[@wicked_smaaht]

Missing your nighttime POV videos. Those were your hallmark that made you stand apart from other POV channels. Got introduced to your channel through those videos. Please bring them back.

[@paulklp8262]

Night drive videos tell me more about a car than boring daytime videos.

[@howlthehell9791]

The topher does it too

[@wicked_smaaht]

@@howlthehell9791 not the same quality and not that frequently as Miles used to do.

[@MilesPerHr]

That's good feedback, thank you. In all honestly, time has been really tight lately with two kiddos, and filming at night interrupts bedtime routine, etc. I plan to film at least 1 per month, but I'll re-introduce them in greater frequency when time permits!

[@wicked_smaaht]

@@MilesPerHr I guessed so. Family first, man. 😊 …. BTW, I didn’t know that you lived in Boston.

[@blu_is500]

The IS500 spoke to me, because I wanted a really good all-arounder. I chuckle when someone docks the IS for ‘old tech’. You have every safety suite available, except autonomous driving. (If one considers it a safety item.) You have heated and cooled seats…NOT REQUIRING A SUBSCRIPTION 😂 , direct and port injection, and an adaptive suspension to boot! I don’t know, but that seems kinda modern to me. 🤔 Thanks for posting. 😎

[@blu_is500]

@@layne4376 You are right about Hyundai, but that is a larger question: "What defines Luxury?" The transmission is fine, but the brakes and drive modes are excellent in this car. (I do lots of mountain runs and I do not have issues with brake fade and the handling is pretty 'effing good' as described by That Dude In Blue.) 🙂 The IS500 is the best looking sedan on sale today, has the mechanical reliability behind it, is second to none in the cachet department, and we know the interior will last. How do we know? Because it's been around since 2013! 😈

[@mcsun2628]

@@blu_is500I don’t understand the hate on the interior what do you really need? All I need is my phone and some good music to ride.

[@blu_is500]

@@mcsun2628 Boom…right on. 😎 However, the Lexus Safety Suite+ 2.5 comes standard with everything!

[@mcsun2628]

@@blu_is500 man i am convinced on this car, i am gonna place my order around black friday dealer says around 4-6 months. Been debating on the color blue with red or red and black

[@ARentz07]

@mcsun2628 I have the red with black interior. I love it. It is my favorite red paint; it looks very similar to Mazda's Soul Red, though the Lexus paint is slightly more vivid. The Ultrasonic Blue, however, is also legendary. It suits the car very well. Personally, I've always been drawn to bright-red cars, so I couldn't say no to Infrared. But, if I had been looking at a blue one that day, I totally would have taken it. Both colors are relatively unique and uncommon.

[@stillinsocal42]

Its a Lexus....power when you need it....gonna last forever.....see ya on down the road and loving every minute of it.................👍

[@wetfuego6331]

Bought the same model/color last week and I'm loving it. I wasn't looking for a track car, I wanted a nice daily that I could have some fun with. My other cars are a LS460 and C5, so I'm a V8 guy and I tend to hold onto vehicles for a while. 10 years from now I'll still be driving the IS500 while I can't say the same for something like a C43 or M340i.

[@youdontKnowshhs]

Gas station will be your second home 😮... But that Natural V8 is amazing

[@wetfuego6331]

@@youdontKnowshhs They probably know me by name at the gas station. It's about what you'd expect for a N/A V8, but the car has a relatively small tank so you have to pump all the time.

[@allankirk8336]

Miles actually sacrificed himself just so we could experience first hand a sport sedan, GOOD JOB Miles ❤

[@MilesPerHr]

😂 well worth it!

[@Blassie.P]

Hope you feel well soon sir, the content is next level.

[@KenTalent]

The review I’ve been wanting!

[@MilesPerHr]

Glad to bring it to you!

[@naashuman5503]

I am head over heels for that color, awesome 👌🏻 Lexus does quality right! So does Miles- Great review 👍🏻

[@TonyPajamas24]

Beautiful car. My wife had the previous generation. Comfortable, spacious enough, sounds great, but it does leave a bit to be desired when it comes to performance (my opinion, not my wifes LOL) Very good car all around

[@anthonykiedis1765]

I had a 2015 IS350 F Sport and I agree with it leaving a bit to be desired, but the extra 170hp in this car should solve that issue haha.

[@CCANGEL333]

Your wife didn't have a v8.

[@timw2083]

The IS500 is a great option in the category. I picked it over the M340, C43, S4, CT5 or G70... i had a Stinger and didn't want another 6 cylinder turbo. The other cars are good but it was the V8 for me.

[@philhenderson3516]

Did you have any problems with the Stinger V6? I've heard they're pretty reliable and FAST. About as fast as the IS500 if I'm not mistaken.

[@timw2083]

@@philhenderson3516 I loved the Stinger and tried to get my wife to get one to replace her car. The Stinger had a huge hatchback and plenty of power through its powerband. Too bad Kia discontinued it. It sells well on the East Coast

[@blackice7408]

​@timw2083 so why did u sell it then?

[@timw2083]

@@blackice7408 I sold the Stinger simply to get the Lexus V8. The Stinger was a good car. I recommend it to anyone as an alternative to the European choices.

[@G82Watts]

Interior is just such a let down. The m340i makes this look ancient. Yea the v8 is cool but ur still slower then that 6 baby

[@carlosbishig1]

Hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I love your videos

[@Ethan_pov]

Slowly getting into POV content you and Ted are 🐐s

[@A_guan]

I was cross shopping is500 and m340i and that was a difficult choice. I was tempted to get is500 but it was rather small inside, no where to put things like my phone, interior was a bit old and driving experience was fairly numb but that V8 was amazing and so was the ride as Miles mentioned. M340i is a great all in one package as it does almost everything pretty well. The steering in it felt equally as numb and the brake pedal was waaay too soft but interior was more roomy and modern. However bmws depreciate like rocks vs lexus especially with the is500. I never really fell in love with either one of them so I ultimately went for the Integra Type S. Yes this doesn't compete with them directly but I had the biggest smile driving it. Yes you don't have all the luxury features but the driving experience makes up for all of it

[@theylive2749]

You made the right choice. I bought a GSF and sold it after two years. Became super boring after a while with no torque and the transmission was horrendous for manual driving.

[@grandmastagrimm8773]

@@theylive2749wow you sold the gsf!? That’s the car I been looking at for the past year or 2 hard to find and prices are insane , have kinda moved on and am now thinking of the is350 rwd. Would the integra type S be a better choice ?

[@chrism869]

​@grandmastagrimm8773 best to get this is500, the gsf is just a bit boring, but the type s is pretty good to

[@chrism869]

​@theylive2749 I wouldn't say the gsf Is boring, but the is500 is better than it along with the lc500

[@possession3929]

I dont understand. Looking at the m340 and is500, you got a integra. audi rs5, amg, or a used bmw m550.

[@zoomzoom3839]

Wow that color is wild, what a great sedan, Lexus knows what their customers want in a sports car. You get a high revving N/A V8, no turbocharged 6 or 4 cylinder fakery. It doesn’t even matter if it’s competitor’s are faster, none of them have a V8, and 0-60 in 4.4 seconds is not slow, that’s still faster than an E60 M5 with the V10 which was an insanely fast car only about 10 years ago.

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

The E60 m5 shined as an autobahn missile, hitting over 200 mph with the speed limiter removed. I actually wonder how this car would fare on the autobahn with it's high-revving V8 and long gearing.

[@bustanutist]

Dude, comparing this car to a decade old one is laughable. I mean I get the interior looks a decade old but cmon. A 2023 m5 comp does 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. This Lexus doesn’t even deserve to be mentioned in that category.

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

@@bustanutist There's also more than just 0-60 times as well. That decade-old sedan could hit 200 mph with a tune.

[@bustanutist]

@@dannyllerenatv8635 Indeed. However, German cars sound better, have interiors that have been updated after 2018, and German cars outperform this. So, what’s left?

[@zoomzoom3839]

@@bustanutist no BMW, sounds better than this.

[@mez6256]

14:09 4.4s in manual mode only Faster shifts and 300 more rpm

[@Adam_Clegg]

Thank you, I came here to post that. (I own an IS500)

[@brq44]

Looks striking!

[@chrism869]

This is the best lexus todate. We will miss the glorius na v8 in the future

[@Lambullghini]

That orange Is beautiful!

[@jamesoberg8912]

I have a 2023 IS350F. Fabvulous car. 22mpg! Needs Borla exhaust.

[@jasonlukasek2855]

I just bought a 2022 performance launch edition (275 of 500) with an aftermarket exhaust and it’s insanely fun

[@Mx5pro]

This orange 🍊 color is amazing

[@brentmason6782]

Lexus IS would outlast any of those other cars! And the maintenance cost would also be less…not to mention parts or upgrades if you decided to do any. BMW is one of the most expensive cars to maintain and Cadillac is lacking in reliability! So obviously Lexus is the smarter choice…and the most attractive. It also being a limited edition color and a V8 will make it a collector car and if the miles are low will only go up in value!!!

[@ARentz07]

@@layne4376 Right, people having different tastes from you is pretty funny.

[@PenniD.Huncho]

Yes orange is my favorite color

[@ARentz07]

The duality of this car's character is its strong suit. It is super relaxed when you want it to be, but it can be a lot of fun to drive fast. Sure, it is not as sharp as some competitors, but the tradeoff is that it is super smooth all the time! I really dug this video, especially the canyons.

[@RMS027]

Poor braking, overheats, subpar handling. Just never take this to an actual track or race course and be it the street sweeper that it is and you'll be fine.

[@ARentz07]

@@RMS027 lol I don't plan to. But if I wanted to install an engine oil cooler, it wouldn't be much money at all.

[@ARentz07]

@RMS027 Besides, there's a difference between "overheats" and "overheats on track". The car is going to do just fine on a canyon drive like Miles did in the video.

[@lostalx]

@@RMS027 this is not an IS F so do not track it. But guess what ? Lexus Performance Driving school has IS 500, LC 500, RC F all of them on Track. If one really wants they can get Aftermarket oil cooler. The RC F brakes are plug and play in the front, only rear needs some modding.

[@RMS027]

@@lostalx Imma keep my CT5 V blackwing instead 😁😁😁

[@Blassie.P]

The Orange in the gauge cluster in sports plus is phenomenal

[@antonioreblando417]

The IS 500 may not be outstanding, but for a senior car enthusiast, this is the most perfect, compact, stylish,, with a tinge of old school charm , a stout V8 MOTOR and most of all guaranteed RELIABILITY. MY 2 CENTS

[@rocknrolldog5116]

Porsche has a similar philosophy. Their 911 GT3 dashboards are a mix of the old and the new. They still have that chrono clock on top of the dash and lots of buttons.

[@85CEKR]

Here in Canada we didn't get a chance at that colour. Too bad as that would have been my first choice. I ended up getting the Grecian Water blue which is gorgeous in person as well. It's an amazing car to own.

[@BluurPlay]

Greetings from europe where we didnt get a chance for new IS

[@mcsun2628]

I am debating on the Color before I place my order thinking the blue with red interior or red with black interior

[@ARentz07]

@@mcsun2628 I have red with the black interior, and the red is gorgeous. It is quite possibly my favorite red I've ever seen. I get a lot of compliments from strangers on how nice the color is.

[@85CEKR]

​@ARentz07 I didn't like the red in pictures, I saw a red 350 at the dealer when I picked mine up and it is gorgeous in person.

[@shawnroberts2285]

The color is AMAZING

[@CaryBass-j4e]

Molten pearl absolutely rocks. However, the 2025 Flare Yellow is even better!

[@mattuccii4958]

Color - sunset paradise

[@MilesPerHr]

Sounds delicious

[@SlickSniper3]

Great car that will last decades likely. But that b58 In the m340i is magic.

[@ARentz07]

This Lexus engine is a work of art. I don't think revving it out will ever get old.

[@tortillacats]

that retro halogen turn signal look is amazing. definitely reminds me of my buddy's 1999 hyundai accent.

[@jasonnguyen3055]

really unacceptable in 2023@@tortillacats

[@bigjdm5460]

@@layne4376Toyota made something better than the B58 30 years ago , it makes more power reliably on stock block it’s called a 2jz.

[@SSVegeta10]

I'm getting Honda engine-note vibes from within the interior, not what I would want but I can overlook it with the car having a natural V8. But the interior is pretty bad, and that steering wheel is hard to look at. If the interior was more modern I think the IS500 would have gotten more attention.

[@danamoradi6031]

I really like this car, its practical and fun too! (second)

[@bryanpoulter4482]

BUT, how does it compare to a 2023 Mustang GT Premium? I can't decide which to buy.

[@MrLalasd]

OMG the paint ... must have

[@N4CR]

For a daily, absolutely nothing can beat a Lexus IMO. Sure other cars are faster, but they won't be near as reliable, comfortable or quality.

[@dsdddsd4543we]

The only thing Lexus needed to do was to updated the infotainment system to the new ES system. The leatherette is super comfortable in all new Lexus products. I didn’t know it wasn’t leather until I saw the description on the website.

[@seemslegit6203]

I honestly do not understand the complaints about lexus leather, nuluxe (the leatherette) is fantastic quality, just as good as the ones you'd find in the higher spec BMWs and audis, which also use synthetics, and its vastly superior to the rough, low end mercedes & BMW synthetics. And lexus also does offer real leather in higher end models like the LC500, LS etc etc.

[@Gfrank232]

I’d love to see more pov asmr videos!

[@costibuculei1951]

Get well soon!

[@MilesPerHr]

Thank you! Feeling better already

[@vr8659]

Man we enjoy watching you drive please go back to your old style with the new GoPro we're missing out on some of the fun

[@master_rxvi]

Dj Khalid: “I call her GATORADE!”

[@deezworld2318]

Sport cars (not this but) in general are my consolation prize for not being 6ft😂

[@jasonsmith1143]

Sweet as orange!!!

[@下田洋介-w4z]

Besides super reliable, best balanced sport sedan.

[@SuinVix]

Liquid lava sounds so cool tho!!

[@MilesPerHr]

Right?!

[@bradyaradgamer1630]

Hey man love you and review this was a nice reviewed love this car I wouldn’t mind driving an orange car

[@telliesmith9825]

The blackwing be my ride between them you mentioned

[@clubracer6]

It's between this and the CT4VBW due to it being a manual. Really a tough call. I'd have to get a Miata to go with this IS so I still get my manual thrills.

[@vigilantejude3500]

Am I hearing that right? These aren''t leather seats? Also C43 AMG or IS 500?

[@tomaszbudnik521]

IS500 is and will be better than any other German counterpart... why? because is not pretending anything, is not making fake noises, is not looking like Christmas's tree full of led lamps and screens and last but not least will outlive all this turbo 4 or 6 cylinder cars.

[@JimmyCheng]

Sadly, the suspension and gear box really dragged this down. Otherwise it could be a seriously good v8 small-mid sized sedan. I like the styling so much so that I even considered getting this instead of the LC500 at one point. The car is ridiculously handsome in iridium, the silver paint really shows the lines and the muscular front end. You have to see it in person to realize how good looking this thing is.

[@SofaKingBrown]

Can't wait to buy these in 5-10 years 😂

[@ISYNISTRI]

I owned a Pulse orange Audi Q3 with the black optics package and I can comfortably say after that Orange is an insane color to own and now I want every car I have in that color

[@sz7540]

Lexus makes a wonderful cars, but if they put a turbo or supercharger it will be EPIC car. Great content by the way 👍🏻

[@ughToxic]

could you imagine that thing with a supercharger AHHH! i wish they would go that far with the IS or GS

[@sz7540]

@@ughToxic I hope so 🥲

[@flamespittinported13b6]

it would only ruin sound, I'm glad it's naturally aspirated

[@N4CR]

No thanks. They are fast enough, sound much better NA and FI just hurts reliability and complexity.

[@sz7540]

@@flamespittinported13b6 yeah but 471 hp can be 600+ hp

[@phiricity114]

the days are gone when the c63s was the lion of the group

[@aidamenzel2475]

Nice color

[@Acordeonistain805]

Debating weather to get this or the dark horse since they are similar in price 😝

[@bigjdm5460]

U want a coupe or a 4 door? The Lexus I’m sure is a better daily and is built better. As I’m sure the dark horse option shouldn’t take a backseat to that because it’s a coupe and it has the better calipers , and sounds better out the box . Power is similiar and the dark horse maybe a bit heavier. It’s really down to test drives

[@ZoomZoom356]

If you want more luxury than you get the Lexus, the interior of the new mustang is shocking, for what the dark horse costs they give you a cheap fake plastic carbon fiber interior, and a giant touchscreen with no physical controls that is unacceptably laggy for your 75k, I honestly think a Lexus IS500 or RCF is a better investment than a new Mustang, cause you get so much more usability in the Lexus than in the Mustang for basically the same price.

[@MikeLawry]

Beautiful Car!!!

[@4JaayTv]

Hope you get better soon 🎈

[@MilesPerHr]

Thank you! Turns out it was food poisoning and I'm back in action!

[@wat2875]

If this was awd, id have one.

[@falcondrvr200]

Yeah, that and a manual and I’d be at the dealer tomorrow.

[@wat2875]

@@falcondrvr200 I feel like it was a huge mistake, especially up in Canada. I just cannot justify the buy with rwd. Lots of reviewers up here say the same thing...the car is unusable for like 4-5 months of the year. Sad :(.

[@falcondrvr200]

@@wat2875 yep no way I’d have rwd in a snow area as my only car.

[@straysheep5312]

I have a 2022 Nissan Frontier, it has orange stitching’s on the cloth seats. I can DEFINITELY drive an ORANGE CAR. Lol

[@seemslegit6203]

this is a NEED

[@jackncharliefy]

Most people be like: why is there a logo on your cluster, and where is the speedometer? The truth: the owner blocked the speedometer because he thinks it’s funny, when it is NOT allowed and you will be arrested LOL

[@sebabackup4411]

how I feel driving my is250

[@youdontKnowshhs]

Wish they still made GSF... The iS500 is to compact...or Mabe a LSF 💪

[@mattr8904]

No Audi S4 comparison?

[@eddstarr2185]

Miles, love the Atomic Tangerine paint but cool colors on the outside means only one color on the inside - Black. If only that beautiful V8 engine was available on the LS 500, but at least Lexus still offer a V8 in 2023. Ya know Miles, one of the keys to good health is to limit your exposure to BMW products. Spend as much time as possible with the Lexus IS 500 and get plenty of quality sleep. Take some time away from making channel content and you'll be your old self again, just in time for the Holidays!!! Take care of yourself, Miles. 👍👍

[@AlphaXiro]

So what is it, 2022, 2023 or 2024 I'm seeing different channel saying different years but same car I'm so confuse here. Same everything but different years

[@poojithasulluru9686]

King's Molten Orange. thats my color name.

[@cimmaranmanak1491]

Starfire ember for color name!

[@hyypersonic]

test drove one of these recently. The engine is great but the slushbox of a transmission kills the entire car

[@brandon7136]

Color - Happy Halloween 🎃

[@MilesPerHr]

It's perfect for Fall

[@graciemoto]

The 0-60 is 4.3 in Sport + / Manual mode

[@MrCombatboots9]

ive got a great idea for the color name... orange!

[@MilesPerHr]

Needs more razzle!

[@MrCombatboots9]

@@MilesPerHr cybernetic citrus

[@muzaffaraliyeff159]

hey bro why are there no Turkish subtitles? 🤨🤔😏😕😟☹️💔

[@Stefin770]

A Lexus/Toyota product feeling more cramped than their competitors?! that's shocking!!.....not! My family traded their 07 Honda CRV for a Rav4 and i hated how cramped it felt.

[@StarryTemplar]

Hope they make AWD.... and maybe Bring GS F Back with Hatchback

[@AustinBraydenShow]

My dream car ❤

[@RMS027]

Yikes.

[@pwj86772]

🤡

[@ARentz07]

@@RMS027 care to expand on that?

[@RMS027]

@@ARentz07 👀

[@ARentz07]

@@RMS027 Thanks. I think I get it...

[@afrank420]

Given the time of year... Pumpkin Slice

[@MilesPerHr]

Ooh, that's good

[@jerryparks8079]

No moon roof. No moon roof ever.

[@awepossum1059]

Jack o lantern metallic

[@Adam-h1p2s]

Color : Charizard

[@VSNLNE]

For the price I’d rather get the genesis g70 both similar speeds which is surprising as the is500 is 472hp and g70 only has 365

[@jaimefuentes4610]

At 7000 rpm all flu symptoms vanished!

[@acerreacts1853]

I drive an orange subaru!! Its name is SIMBA!

[@1HOKAG3]

Would love to see you review the 2023 Nissan Maxima for it's last year!

[@vladv8873]

All competitors are priced as around 60000$ too. But let’s see in 5 years, 10 years the value of a cars. Also how about reliability? This V8 can drive forever. Germans change a few engines during a warranty period😂😂😂

[@Kaleb-420]

How much dose it cost?

[@pwj86772]

More than you can afford if you’re asking

[@MilesPerHr]

Pricing is in the video description 👍

[@gold-blooded]

Color reminds me of House of color Tangelo.

[@alengreen589]

it´s not bad.

[@TheKeysMan100]

@MilesPerHr, God I really wish you could review my 23 Kia Stinger GT2

[@Cristian13x]

The five hundred .

[@holmesroach]

great value sedan - anyone doing engine work to gain that extra 100 horses?

[@misternaem2103]

they still can't make an infotainment system that isn't laggy. Unreal.

[@t415x]

sad to see Lexus v8 sedans reduced to f-sport...

[@03Memito]

I would totally drive THIS orphanage car

[@Minimous]

Got IS300 ahah

[@rmbumc]

i could drive an orange car if the car itself was cool. this color of orange is beautiful on this car, but on a camry for example, it would look silly.

[@MilesPerHr]

Good point

[@Vosovogalsyncope]

If it had a tremec 6speed, I wouldn't own a camaro.

[@N4CR]

Swap it and run a standalone ECU with rev matching etc if you even want that.

[@nonyoutuber]

I could drive an orange car but the only orange car i could own its a Porsche