The Lexus IS500 is a SLEEPER 😴

[@javierdejesusorpi8543]

You can tell by the "diagonally stacked" exhaust... Gotta love the V8.

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

True but only car enthusiasts know that. I think about 10% of drivers on the road are car enthusiasts so there’s 90% of people who wouldn’t know the difference. This means that for the most part, this is, in fact, a sleeper to most people.

[@That_Car_Channel]

Forest that’s true but Javier fr tho

[@randomsucker2]

I'm not really into cars, what does this mean?

[@javierdejesusorpi8543]

@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial Absolutely Forrest, that was meant for us enthusiast. Great job with your reviews, big fan!

[@da_rk14]

sleep 💤

[@blakeluvsu1]

Was NOT expecting the burnout at the end lol

[@psychomasksgs12]

Use code burnout for 50 % off lol

[@Holycar69]

Me neither 😂😂

[@yes8032]

Same 😂😂😂

[@DannyBoyGhost]

lol caught me off guard by that one I started laughing of joy 🤭

[@Pii-RuCryptoCuhThroat]

Guess you don’t watch his videos then, he always rips one in “sports” cars

[@rihitsaundankar3172]

best thing is only golf dads and grandparents are able to afford it so in like 5-10 years they gone be in great condition when being resold

[@marvin2678]

That expensive ?

[@fancyshmancy72]

Bro you made me feel like I secured my future

[@jcdebbs]

Seen one last year at a dealer in socal for 63k. Not too bad given what you get.

[@shaggy_2shady182]

​@@jcdebbs idk man 63k for 475 hp without being able to mod it for more hp

[@yousefal-assaf2985]

​@@shaggy_2shady182 Who said you can't mod it? There are supercharger/procharger kits for it that make up to 900 HP on stock internals and transmission...

[@Rusk2op]

And it’s reliable af 🔥

[@MusaSiddiqui-bq3pb]

yessirr, number 1 reliable brand today

[@MRJMXHD]

​@@MusaSiddiqui-bq3pb Toyota?

[@bbh4169]

@@MRJMXHD Lexus is Toyota lol

[@tayso_realtrucker]

It's reliable in your opinion ,because you probably only drive lexus. Lexus is reliable in easy to fix not long lasting.

[@keanumemes9110]

That rev limiter sounds insane🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@2great2die]

Lmfao not really buddy

[@user-if2vb4yo2h]

@@2great2die is does sound pretty sick tho

[@wanting_]

@@2great2dielmfao, yes, really buddy

[@painperdu13]

@@2great2dieyuh huh

[@keanumemes9110]

@@2great2die “Buddy” Is that supposed to be insulting?

[@Lexrcf]

Thank you lexus for keeping the V8 alive 🤌🏼

[@909_j0shua]

Do a m340i

[@TooFlyNico]

Honestly! Brings me back to their origin with the 4.0 1uz 🥰

[@coolmemesbudd]

Unfortunately killed it for the LS and some others iirc

[@heyyyitjayybird7887]

@@TooFlyNico the 1UZ is a true gem

[@Hayden_Agar]

Toyota

[@CavinLay]

No turbo bs, all natural V8 muscle 🔥

[@trentbrown9461]

V8s are way more fun with turbos or a supercharger. You aren't going to make 1500 hp with a na v8 I promise you that 😂

[@LTABITV]

​@@trentbrown9461that's not the basis of what he said he was saying that it's all V8 no other induction Force what are you talking about keep your projections to yourself

[@ChevyNova68]

That car isn’t muscle, it’s agile and quiet.

[@amarbinay6654]

​@@ChevyNova68this ain't no muscle just sleeper sporty sedan

[@MyKeeP81]

who the f**k wants to make 1500 hp lol. i want to make it to my destination. this car has PLENTY of hp@@trentbrown9461

[@ktpadi]

Hey Forrest..that shout out to the LFA is the realest thing I've ever heard on your channel 🫡

[@LNPragathiesh-ef9dz]

The LFA Speedometer is what I'm a need.

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

It’s so great even after all these years

[@benische]

That was so cool to see

[@cm-yv2cc]

It looks trash af

[@r0b3rt_959]

​@@cm-yv2cc Yeah man, that's like... Your opinion. We don't care.

[@dezalt]

Wrong​@@cm-yv2cc

[@MBT29]

That launch was 🔥

[@jhonatanalviar4478]

It was not lol...

[@sar1352]

Washing my is500 and got a notification for this

[@vinn283]

Beautiful car! I like the IS500 and the RCF.

[@amazedtenthousand4873]

My dad just bought a 2023 IS350 AWD with the NA V6 and just the V6 is fast, I can’t imaging what the V8 is like

[@VICIOUSLYFAST]

NATURALLY ASPIRATED 💯

[@RadDadisRad]

Needs a supercharger

[@VICIOUSLYFAST]

@@RadDadisRad no, because it being naturally aspirated is what makes it different from all the other performance cars, also natural aspirated engine last forever and sound better than boosted engines.

[@RadDadisRad]

@@VICIOUSLYFAST not a chance. A twin screw supercharger offers induction noise and much better exhaust noise since it’s moving so much more air.

[@VICIOUSLYFAST]

@@RadDadisRad that whining noise is very annoying though, that's not the noise of an engine. You may think differently but everyone I know knows that boosting an engine makes it sound worse.

[@VICIOUSLYFAST]

​@@RadDadisRad and the reason lexus cars last forever is because of them being naturally aspirated.

[@boxoffisa]

Finally someone who appreciates this car. 😊. I love to see. Yes beemer boys, there is Lexus too and we love dependability here. 😅

[@pmiahky]

I bought this two weeks ago. Finally arrived after 3.5 months. Cloudburst Gray with red interior!

[@cam_s_]

hey don't worry, as a bmw driver (f30 335i) i'm looking at an rc f or maybe an lc500 way down the road, they just sound too damn good

[@boxoffisa]

@@cam_s_ either choice is great. That LC500 would compliment you very well. I wish that for you.

[@mohamednawar1584]

​​@@boxoffisa Everyone appreciates a lexsus , even though i prefer a g80 m3 over this car for lots of reasons still an amazing car .

[@HorrHorr_Joe]

The phone industry's same-ness is coming to the car industry lol

[@traviethecoyote9121]

Such a throwback to the ISF 🔥🔥🔥

[@THEW0LFB0Y]

Im praying this isnt the last V8 from Toyota/Lexus. The 5.0 Liter V8 in this and the LC 500 is gorgeous.

[@Uruieie]

Hydrogen v8 coming out with yamaha

[@johnblack4915]

Yea this is it the v6 which is in all Toyota/Lexus products will replace this in 2025 😢 its the beginning of the end😔

[@amarbinay6654]

​@@johnblack4915nah they will discontinue

[@muscles662988]

I'm pretty sure it is for us here in North America.

[@lieu724]

Yeah they even discontinued the GS line and gsf was the last v8 in that line. I hope they at least keep the is500 alive or better yet they need to throw this engine into an LS.

[@ralflare7665]

That launch just blew up my eardrums 🥲

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Yeah my microphone did not like that 😅

[@blaqace]

Sorry😂

[@pewq4691]

Lexus is genuinely one of the most underrated car brands, made good cars and still do.

[@peter_shadow7559]

Underrated Lexus? Oh my 🙄

[@vwaudiporsche11]

Volvo and Mazda are underrated, Lexus not so much. Depending on your geographic location

[@Investor_philips]

​@@vwaudiporsche11 Mazda isn't underrated in any way stop deceiving yourself.

[@vwaudiporsche11]

@Investor_philips take off your horse blinkers, because it is in the US. Certain areas of the country. Subaru sells 150-200k more vehicles in the US than Mazda.

[@Investor_philips]

@@vwaudiporsche11 you said underrated get your point well. Do you call the MX5 Miata, rx7, rx8 underrated because that's the best Mazda has to offer. if I'm correct Lexus makes far better performance oriented vehicles than Mazda and I don't think there's any Mazda that can even compete with a 2009 ISF, which is the Least Lexus performance sedan. There's nothing underrated about Mazda.

[@tekature2315]

I really love lexus, and the IS500 is just a chef's kiss

[@ccfilms.official]

The fact that the Toyota is a great car is awesome! And then you just add a whole new luxurious edition on with a Lexus!!

[@volvo_3877]

All it needs is a redesigned interior and it would literally be perfect

[@ccfilms.official]

@@volvo_3877 yeah fs

[@amarbinay6654]

​@@volvo_3877but I love this interior

[@amitchell4206]

What’s luxurious about it?

[@Eldiwn1131]

Add a v8

[@Rikuzyou0521]

NA V8 needs more appreciation bc nowadays it’s all abt who got bigger turbo

[@mrobseqium]

danggggg, Toyota dosen't dissapoint us fr fr

[@ItsMaxi27]

Imagine pulled up with that car at the car meet 💀

[@TheAdamislam]

That old school IS-F exhaust is fire

[@Meshaal.701]

That blue paint is gorgeous

[@allenanthony9798]

Smoking 😎👍🏾 nice job forester and you matching with the interior

[@big_chief710]

LEXUS!!! I will have a 500 one day 🙌🏽

[@pissedoffatyt]

It ain't a sleeper with the bright blue pant and the V8 😂😂

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

lol well you can really hear the V8 because it’s a very mild exhaust and the blue is whatever. I’ve seen a Prius in a bright blue before. 😅

[@gfamacc1055]

Bro don't know what a sleeper is lol

[@y3kinvictus]

@@gfamacc1055a car that looks slow and it's actually rlly fast is called a sleeper. it's looks are "sleepy" and gives off normal commuter vibes, but the engine gives off "i'm gonna gap tf out of u" vibes

[@danmystro]

@@y3kinvictus I think he was talking to pissedoffatyt

[@jameerj5733]

@@y3kinvictushe wasn’t talkin about you 😂

[@megaawsomeperson123]

A reliable NA V8 from Lexus that sounds like a cigar boat? Count me in! A little side note the engine was sound engineered with Yamaha’s musical instrument department just like the LFA. Been loving this car for years.

[@TaslimaKhanam-zn4yz]

This car is LITERALLY my favourite sedan!

[@T100Tyrant-xh7ph]

Ive seen this in my university And i can tell you this indeed sounds good

[@palmtraveller2177]

Beautiful car as always from the legends at Lexus

[@lyingdogfacedponysoldier5746]

RIP to anyone trying to fix anything under that hood

[@pyramo3170]

I got one of these in nearly the exact same spec not too long ago. I'm in love with it and it has ~2000 miles on it as I write this.

[@Mrthemadguy1]

Wow that's beautiful and the v8 just heavenly , love your videos

[@pawlmtweez4realz]

It’s also slept on

[@BK-mk3vi]

Lexus makes some of the best sounding V8 engines. I hope they continue to keep them around!

[@blazecam01]

The rev limiter sounds soooooo good

[@chriscassel1128]

Ah yes the 60k-80k sleeper

[@pyramo3170]

Fair point. But if you didn't know, it just looks like an IS with a modded exhaust, assuming you even pay enough attention to notice quad exhausts.

[@scott8934]

And they still use soooo much plastic on the interior trims…

[@pyramo3170]

@@scott8934 I came from a Tesla Model 3 so it feels great to me. Plastics are rock solid in terms of assembly so I can look past it.

[@robbarber7253]

A sleeper isn't defined by the price it's defined by the looks

[@wongwykenn]

My only grudge is that there is no android auto / apple car play

[@agent807]

German Sport Sedans: Turbos and electric power. Lexus: Shoves big engine in a small hole.

[@ofirmedini6561]

Yeah man I've always thought this car is underrated as hell

[@-TAPnRACK-]

A coma patient: the real sleeper

[@Just_subscribe380]

Wow that blue and those rims are gorgeous

[@nanwi200]

not rlly a sleeper color tho, looks too good

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Definitely not a sleeper color but this in black or silver would definitely be an NPC car.

[@timw2083]

I love mine. Its the old school muscle for me. And yes.... it still has a CD/DVD player

[@JGarcia2016]

Finally lexus brought back the v8 lexus

[@kylebridgett3941]

When Lexus gets it right, they REALLY get it right

[@bunsokean]

this might be an sleeper, but the rs6 can put you to heaven

[@Superbet5]

On the autobahn only

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Yes & no, I’d recognize an RS6 before one of these. Those looks so menacing and these just don’t.

[@peanutbutterjelly1368]

​@@Superbet5At 300kmph only

[@TWOxTONE_773]

You’re comparing two different classes of cars.

[@Boobie.Rashard]

@@TWOxTONE_773entirely

[@dansworth392]

this has to be the only Lexus where that massive grille actually looks good

[@obinnaanthonyezike]

Lexus builds the most beautiful cars, I love this ❤

[@tonypaulson4345]

Awweeee look at those cute little baby brakes! So cute!

[@e40cally]

Probably the best Lexus burnout I've ever seen 😮

[@InternacionalBoxing]

I got that Same Blue on my Rav4 😂 "Blue Flame" 💯

[@rhino202]

Every manufacturer is doing the full light bar on the back, but I really like it here and on the porsche/audis

[@BlasterJunos]

Looks like they're also stepping up their interior design. Well done Lexus

[@waitedfuzzbal2179]

That burnout at the end was fire 😩

[@corynotsmart]

The rev limiter makes me want to change what car is getting in the future

[@_________Legend_____________27]

Bro said "Shout out to the LFA" ME:- LFAAAAAA

[@dsdddsd4543we]

You have to see it in person. It easily beats the C Class, 3 Series, and any other vehicles in that segment. They just needed to update the interior.

[@marcusborderlands6177]

Update it to what tho? I love the internal styling of the current models.

[@GabrielReaper1]

An ice powered vehicle will never get old🥲

[@shawngram1991]

My boy have one they fast can’t lie

[@asilva5021]

Everyday i miss the LFA

[@fs_raf]

the lfa cluster is one of my favourite things about my car ngl

[@donrobert3581]

It's a toyota on steroids. I love the blue paint soo mesmerizing

[@redzoom7857]

There is no Toyota equivalent.

[@Polo22546]

Those LFA gauges were a nice touch. 🤌🏽

[@kenpachikenpo2697]

He actually burned em for once lol

[@andrewcharles6489]

Good god! The V8 and burnout were amazing

[@umaira3775]

Ain’t nobody sleeping on this big dawg…

[@ItsWindrise]

Pricing lines up with Q50/60 Red sport pretty close. Love having more sleepers on the market

[@timw2083]

The Red Sport feels actad bit quicker but the IS500 isn't far behind.

[@TonyYesi]

I wish Lexus would tune their V8 engines for more HP and torque.

[@sheldoncampbell7030]

Those cars do have a really cool exhaust note. Plus it cracks and pops when it down shifts. I got caught behind one in traffic and immediately fell in love with it. It Sounds Awesome!💪🏾😎

[@TheFury295]

That price tag doesn't scream sleeper 😂

[@HansonYee]

The environment pretty much fits the car,just pure beautiful ❤️

[@user-ji6qd3lr5y]

That burnout tho 😮

[@mxrrss]

lexus v8’s hitting redline is one of the best sounds ever

[@DirftKing5]

now that's a car

[@ordellfanroy9517]

💙🙏🏾💙Big Respect if are the owner of one of these stay focus 🫡

[@dcee1412]

LFA is the sickest car ever made

[@aceesebo9948]

Man that’s literally my dream car

[@victorysworldtv]

Incase you guy's don't know The IS500 is meant to replace the ISF but for newer gen.

[@edwardcm9175]

I love this car ❤

[@Midwest..]

IS500 with RR RACING Supercharger 😊

[@headhunter531]

If it's a 500, it's good.

[@ScratchinAway]

mannn makes me miss my IS300… out of probably 8-10 cars in my life it’s in the top 3 for sure (currently driving my ‘21 Silverado 6 inch lift 35 inch tires which is number one 😇)

[@robbarber7253]

Yeah I use to drive cars and recently switched to owning a Tacoma they just make so much more sense. All cars give me is speeding tickets trucks are so much more versatile

[@hi2tao]

Used to own RC350 F-Sport 2014 No headache, no breaking down, comfortable ride as sport car. IS500 is definitely a sleeper

[@aidenshearin1637]

It’s not a Lexus v8 unless you can ping the rev limiter like that 😩

[@SlvrWlf88]

These things and the pony cars are match in heaven fits right with the other v8's

[@brokeboy87]

I get these cars mixed up all the time. So he ain't lying.

[@hankcuccina5260]

Forrest does it so well.

[@whoville90]

One of the best motors in the world

[@AOCreatrix]

Forest your killing it. Love your vids. Lexus does not use leather. There cars are animal friendly

[@jeffl1484]

I love my LC. But these new IS 500s are nice.

[@andrewdubose9968]

Goes to show just how well the IS has aged.

[@sippington2081]

I miss the IS300's with the 2JZ engines 😢

[@dailyrefinement]

Bright blue, the sound, and aggressive everything is not a sleeper.

[@Judas_LT1_313]

I can’t say I’ve heard a non-tuned v8 bang off the redline before. Impressive.

[@Averagejwfan]

I don’t think he had a permit but gotta love a good old burnout I see he tried it many times in the same spot I can see the other black marks😂

[@xphxntomx]

When he said “Shout out to the LFA” I legit shouted “LFA” XD

[@dariole-godi3084]

Thank you for this one Forrest ! You sell me many rides man. Love your style dog