Well he has good reason for it. It’s luxury and performance that doesn’t break down when the warranty has ended. The Germans have a lot to improve on when compared to Lexus.
Lunaticked they earned the reputation they have as the most statistically reliable luxury vehicle manufacturer. If you want a genuinely solid car you can keep for at least 10 if not 20 years with minimal expenditure besides servicing, Lexus is the only viable option.
The BMW is the pushy stock broker who wants to sell you his complicated products. The Mercedes is the waiter at the snobby restaurant who acts like he's too good for you. The Lexus is the loyal butler there to serve YOU.
The Mercedes is the hot bitch that wants to wife you but ypu can see her true nature after just few years together:)) I own currently a 2009 C class. Small little issues that gets you eventually and Im glad I dont own an Audi or BMW. Luckily I do a lot of work on my cars myself but next one I ll go 2016 and up Mazda 6 or CX9 oooor... guessed it -Lexus GS newer ones or if I ever can afford it, this LS :D My youtube channel has its name for a reason:D Japanese cars related LOVE:D
I loooove your analogy!....loyal butler💖💖💖!...the most reliable one, respectful, a wise friend and servant, who knows all the personal business of their boss, and a problem solver who will inherit ALL the riches and wealth by being Loyal!!!!!!
@Mr. Commonsense There are also manufacturers that have all sorts of problems but never recall them, in my mind recalls are just good customer support.
@Mr. Commonsense It was an airbag recall regarding issues from a third party manufacturer. Welcome to airbags. NO manufacturer builds their own units. Its autoliv, takada or whoever else they use. Those units need to be replaced. Simple as that. That does not represent the engine, drivetrain, chassis or any other components manufactured by Lexus so cut the crap. Recalls that involve OEM component failure, transmission issues and such are valid complaints. GM's Colorado having airbags blowing while off roading is a valid example of a recall that questions reliability. The more you know. Want long term reliability? Here are actual statistics. dashboard-light.com/reports/Lexus.html
I work at a car wash so I get to see a lot of nice new vehicles come through. When I sat in the new LS500, it felt like I put on a pair of noise cancelling headphones.
The LS in unmatched in the materials, attention to detail, and overall refinement...That's why I spent about 30 minutes in my review gawking over the plush inside.
LEXUriouS Kirk I honestly wish they just did a slimmer interface like the 7 or S-Class, and make the instrument gauge all digital similar to the competition. Otherwise small nitpicking aside, it looks fantastic.
@@senatabazi1658 Lexus actually does LCD gauges right, not throw a tablet in front of the driver then end up making the digital gauges look almost exactly like old analog ones. Whats the point of going digital gauges when they look exactly like the old ones. LCD graphics in the LC500 look much better than the LS
I'm still driving my 93 LS400 daily. Other than a slight issue with the AC from time to time it runs like a top. 390k miles and it just runs and runs. Have had the car since new, changed fluids and tires, and gotta say it's one of my prized possessions.
A nearly timeless design, assuming the exterior / interior materials hold up, can be maintained and / or replaced. I remember the LS400 fondly as the culmination in Toyota's ascendancy to competing effectively at all levels of automotive execution. May you have another 390k miles of smooth sailing in your LS!
@@Elaba_ Heater core, hood lifting struts. I think that's it. It's astonishing really. I take care of my things so the car has no dents and still looks good. Only visible flaw is the leather has shrunk on the front seats on the seams on the bottom cushion. But easy fix if I really was bothered by it.
Irony that a positive review from an unbiased reviewer ends up with folks claiming he's biased. Savage has literally complained about a variety of things on the car, and on Lexus's in general before and yet folks call him biased. Maybe, just maybe you folks just hate Lexus's for building great vehicles. Ever think of that? Lexus gets enough and more criticism and yet you folks can't give credit where its due. Sad state of folks who can't even detect their own bias
@japanwatchconnection Please spare us from your hate. Plenty of videos where you literally see folks claiming there's something wrong where there isn't. But easy way for you to be spared, stop reading comments and take a hike.
To me Lexus was special because of the NA V8 and the LC500 has the best iteration of that motor. And I like the fact Genesis wants to keep the 5.0 V8 in their new cars as well.
I agree. I just can't reconcile the fact that a flagship $100K luxury car even offers a V-6, even if it is a twin turbo. Also, that piped in exhaust note sounds terrible. That is NOT how a big body flagship luxury car should sound--ever. I'd be fine with shutting off cylinders for the sake of "green" (blah blah) but I can't deal with the puny anemic sounding engines and the phony speaker aided exhaust sounds.
@@losmosquitos1108 over priced MB ! No need that since Lexus made the LS400, LS430, etc... A LS430 was the best, 7 seriies and s class are not good at all compare to it !
I've owned a Lexus LS400, LS430, LS460 and now I own the LS500. OMG this vehicle is AMAZING!... one of a kind! Once I got into and drove that LS400...."I was hooked"! But this LS500 is above all the others. It has NO bad angles....Its BEAUTIFUL INSIDE "AND" OUT! Lexus pays close attention to detail. At night the car has an unmistakable elegance with well arranged soft lighting...inside and out. I do not take road trips in my 500 in fear I may fall asleep...it's that comfortable. It has a spot-on pick up when in sports mode. Be Careful...you will be at 90mph thinking you're at 65 to get on the highway. Its no doubt "The Best" of the series. Drive one and you will understand why reviewers rate this car so well and above others. He was correct in relaying the menu options are not easy. So many features Lexus ask new drivers to attend a learn your car class {with food} and provide tech assist for one year free. {I shouldn't say free with the price of this car} Its the ULTIMATE LUXURY SEDAN!
But reviewers don't "rate this car so well and above others." Virtually every reviewer on UA-cam, the web or print magazines has all but unleashed their bowels on it. There's a consensus that it doesn't match any of its major rivals in room, ride comfort, performance or technology. Savagegeese himself comments in this video's thread that Lexus beats luxury rivals only in durability. What reviews have you been seeing?
Also on cl, there was a debate about the incoming of the ev era, and some members rightfully pointed out that this would have consequences in the development of combustion engines models. Also the SUV craze going on isn't helping. But I'm confident that Lexus will at least purpose one coupe or Sedan in it's portfolio, it's the dna of their brand and they could have a profitable niche from that. Especially when every concurrence would have left the segment or gone bankrupt, there will be a market there. Also, maybe we are going to see the first Lexus is Ev.
@Elon Blunt Every car does not have this, no. Hence the first comment. Dipsticks are going away quickly (the majority doesn't know where to find it, what it is or how to effing use it)
What is awesome about your reviews is that as you talk about a certain thing, you show detailed shots of example. That way we clearly see what you mean. Looking forward for more fun videos.
The thunking, rough ride and harshness over broken pavement is the tires. Switching from run-flat to regular tires takes just about all of that away. I also saw a minor (1-2mpg) increase in fuel economy after the change. The rain sensitive wipers are not sensitive enough with misting or light rain. A firmware upgrade should fix this. The climate control doesn't pump enough heat out of the face vents from a cold start. The heat is there very quickly and I can manually set it to warm the cabin, otherwise left to its own devices the car will warm the foot well while giving me a draft of coolish air out the face vents.A firmware upgrade should fix this. For such a long car the rear seats don't have near the legroom of the S or the 7, it's ok but not great. On the other hand the power seats in the rear of the new LS adjust in more directions than the equivalent seats in the S, I'm sure the mechanism and motors for this take up some number of inches. At 30,000 miles the only problem I have had so far is part of the massage on the drivers seat has an air leak. I'm hugely impressed; the first year of production of a completely new model with so much stuff going on and it all works.
@@MPower396 at 90,000 and nearly three years old now. Had to have the massage fixed three times in the driver seat and twice in the passenger. Lexus replaced the controllers the last time they fixed them and the pressure of the massage has been reduced. Both sides had the same issues return after that and I didn't bother having them fixed again. There is a known issue with the front brakes making a thunking noise when coming to a stop. The dealer never found a fix for it, I drove a 2019 which didn't do it. I assume they have a fix for it now. The brakes are generally noisy but they function just fine. Still on the original braking components all the way round, which is a nice saving. I don't believe I had to have a repair which wasn't in warranty. Service costs have been $250 to $450 for the 10k intervals, which seems more than reasonable to me. I'm not happy with the wipers, they smear water and leave lines, according to my service advisor Lexus made the "rubber" stiffer. I had a loaner with exactly the same issue. This is enough to put me off buying another LS until they fix this. The logic for both the rain sensitive wipers and the automatic high beam is sub par, I mostly operate both manually. I just purchased a BMW 750i, 523HP vs 414 for the LS, and the difference feels bigger than that. I have a 328i which doesn't feel too much slower than the LS. 750 also wins on massage, ride, seats and general cabin comfort, quietness, wipers, headlights and putting a grin on my face because it's a rocket. The iDrive in the 750 beats the pants off the touchpad in the LS, also the BMW has buttons for things. The LS has few buttons, leaving you to click click click click on the trackpad to turn on heated seats for example. LS has the looks, three years later and people are still staring at it and taking pictures. The Mark Levinson is as good as the Bowers and Wilkins and approaching half the price. The 2021 LS may close the gap, but after just four days with the 750 that gap is pretty huge.
@@Mabeylater293 The engine comes to temperature quickly and the heat is available, but the Lexus sits on it and sends some heat to the windshield, what I want is a blast of hot air into the cabin. Turn the fan up and put it out everywhere. Otherwise the "Climate Concierge" does an OK job. Not nearly as good as my previous GS350, that was flawless HVAC and enhanced the luxury, the LS is just OK.
You know, once upon a time, Lincoln and Cadillac used to own this space. It is difficult to fathom how Ford and GM could squander this lofty position; it was not due to a lack of engineering skill or development resources. They lost their market because they abused their customers' trust by selling them substandard products. There is only one way they can come back -- do what Lexus do -- put the customer first.
Unfortunately, it's too late; the # of customers that fit this profile is shrinking (dying off) at catastrophic rates. The "luxury" SUV is cannibalizing this market. And then the 'electric' platforms on coming, which be a huge disruption due to draconian government mandates.
That will never happen. I work in the auto industry as an industrial electrician in Detroit and the old "Big 3" are savages now with inferior everything. Squandered loyalty and everything the did.
I have 2017 chevy Silverado I lease. Good truck but after lease is up I'll purchase a two or three year old es350. The customer service at Chevy is terrible. I've called them 3 times about a recall to make an appointment and was told they would call back. Never did. My wife leases new traverse, decent suv. They put her in the wrong model, had to go back, sad to say, but our old 2000 rx300 was better quality than the 2017 traverse. Hire better people and train on customer service
Lexus LS sales decline should give you an educated guess. The icing on the cake is decreasing sales after 2018 redesign equals this is not very good today.
materials quality is top notch. A naturally aspirated "5.7L V8" or a "Supercharged 5.0L V8" option would have increased the appeal of the LS 500 considering its bulk.
@@losmosquitos1108 agree with you on this. Truly AMG and CVT do not make sense together in the same sentence. Besides fullsized luxury sedan shoppers aren't particularly keen on fuel economy but rather on opulence and performance
@@weedmastersr eCVT is a true CVT. Too bad they programmed it to simulate a regular boring 10 gear automatic. But that's what they have to do, becouse stupid people hate that there is no "shift feeling" as it never really shifts gears.
You're spot-on with the tedious menus in this car. I spent 10 minutes trying to find the massaging seats menu....then found the dedicated physical button for it.
An engineer at Toyota told me that next gen seats will have bottom cushions that will vacuum away flatulence and use it as fuel in Hybrid Combustion models. _The future is SOON!_
Great unbiased review of the LS 500! Love the presentation start to finish. A lot of strong points you hightlight about the exterior & interior that a number of other reviewers somehow overlooked if not totally ignored. Keep it up!
You don't think ls us expensive to maintain down the road?! Lol. 07 460 brake actuator is a 4k fix. Air suspension is 5k+ if you go the oem route. Look at the wiring harness and crap sitting on top of that engine! Plugs are probably a 6 hour job. Dude...the LS is a BEAST of a car to fix. There are so many of the 460s peolle.juat part them out because they can't afford to fix it....and it's more profitable to sell off parts lol.
See Everyday Driver review of the LS500h. It is not so pretty and sugar coated. But actually quite bad for $100K vehicle. No wonder Consumer Reports puts it at 52 out of 100 and ranked last in segment today!
Why present a false choice between Hybrid and Turbo, if you can afford one 100 Grand car surely you can afford two ;) I hope they send you a Century some day as that is Toyota's real flagship.
You're growing slowly but surely. Your content easily deserves 1 million Subs. Nobody goes this much into depth aside from you. You had all the nails on the head in an efficient amount of time and you get the point across very easily. Please don't ever stop making videos
Oddly, I had a hard time watching the forward facing driving shots because of the reflection in that huge hood... almost vertigo inducing. I remember getting a ride In a LS400 from a business associate of my dad's around '90 - 91. The driver floored it and the impressive thing was how it accelerated with that muted NA 8. At the time, it felt very quick for a bulky sedan. The owner was so proud of his purchase and, honestly, I think of the gamble he took at buying the first luxury sedan out of Toyota. He could have picked up any German offering at the time, but the LS was something special.
It’s the run flat tires ☹️ .....at 7000 miles I took the runflat tires off of my LS 500. Taking the tires off made a world of difference on how my car drove.
This is NOT “Understated” luxury, it’s UNDERSTANDING Luxury. If Luxury = electronics then the car space is the only area that’s the case. Just that dashboard screams luxury, not TESLA like Mercedes now
Can't get rid of the fake sounds??? Not true. In the trunk on your left there is a small ECU named sound amplifier, which has a connector. Upper row, third pin, dark blue wire. It is for ESE or Engine Sound Enhancer. Disconnect it. It goes directly to the engine ECU. Problem is they used RPMs instead of load number. Once disconnected, You are good. First thing I did when our first LS500h arrived as it was intolerable. As a Lexus representative, I feel ashamed because of this poor execution. And by the way, your welcome owners...
That engine is LOUD AS HELL!!!!!! That engine noise IS A GIMMICK! U couldn’t recognize that????!!!!!!!! No one buys a top of the line luxury car to have that damn engine noise INTRUDING in the cabin. So when u say this car is “insanely quiet“, YOU LIED!!!!!! Lexus F’d up and u need to call them out. And to think that we don’t buy a Lexus for power, as u said, is asinine. At this price range we want NO COMPROMISE! YES WE WANT POWER!!!!!
The Twin Turbo V6 is a gem! I'm so jelly of your time with the Hybrid. One day I'll get to drive and review the hybrid...until then, I'm happy to be able to get into the normal LS 500 whenever I get a chance!
I'm actually wondering now that Lexus has trademarked a Lexus IS500 if that will actually have this TT V6 because if they were gonna put the 2UR-GSE V8 from the RC F, GS F, and LC500, wouldn't it just be called the IS F? Then again, the LC500 is just called the LC500, so who knows. I'd be happy just to have a higher performance version of the IS, but man oh man would I love to see that thing with a V8 again.
Looking for a Lexus and trying to decide on a twin turbo 2018 LS or 2020 RX 450h. Want serenity and plushy and soft ride but I was shocked to hear that LS suspension was hard. Which ride do you prefer better when comparing RX and LS when it comes to ride comfort? Thank you.
Hey Victor, if you still haven’t bought a car I would definitely recommend the LS 500 with air ride (here in Australia air ride is standard but from my understanding in the states it’s an option). The RX450h is still an amazing ride but nothing compares to the LS 500. I’ve done a few reviews out on them including ones where I sit in the back and get driven around. Feel free to check it out :-)
I've never heard of someone actually having a chauffeur in real life. I feel like apart from celebrities and top tier business men, a chauffeur is something you see in a Hollywood movie. I am from Canada however so maybe its just my market.
Agreed! In saying that I just did a review and got my friend to chauffeur me in the back of the new LS 500. If I had the money to buy the car I would pay the money to get chauffeured at least once a week 😂
If Lexus had a wider range of vehicles here in Sweden (like the stronger V6) I would probably own one right now instead of an inline 6 BMW. Sadly, we only have the small V6 and hybrids here...
Owning a 2004 Lexus LS430, I think LS must always have a V8 power engine. I wish they would have opted for a small block V8 instead of V6. And yes … my 15 year old LS430 is as good as ever, so I have no plans to get a new one soon. This is what Lexus does the best that no one else can do.
Very good review. I am concerned that Lexus has gone towards designing sporty riding cars and introducing fake sounds in a supposedly extremely quiet cabin. What are they thinking? The only, but only reason I bought Lexus in the past is due to it smoothest, quietest ride ever. I basically do not want to feel the road, or feel any vibrations; Lexus was great at that ..... before.
Okay but that INTERIOR. That has to be one of the best looking dashboards i have ever seen. Nothing juts out and theres not a million buttons for everything.
Recently found your channel and what a find. Really enjoy your videos. Mostly enjoy the variety of cars you cover. I'm from south africa and many cars you review we get here to. Thanks for great reviews.
It does look gorgeous though. Ya its 100k but I tend to agree with savagegeese and there are alot of subtle details that makes it an impressive oem build
Last week there was a LS500 parked behind me and a new E class in front of me. I walked up to my car, a current model Alfa Romeo Giulia, and saw the situation from a side profile. Both my car and the E class looked really tiny next to the Lexus. It's really huge. Love the video you made about this car!
@@losmosquitos1108 According to sales, the market puts only the s-class above the LS. The 7 series and a8 are far far far behind Lexus and Mercedes in terms of interior design and quality. The 2019 A8 is a huge step up, but BMW looks like it's stuck in 2010.
I love this car and it’s my dream. I’m having an 05 Lexus ES and it is just a blessing to drive. Smooth, comfortable and quite. Such a reliable car from time to time. I would love to be able to buy an LS one day. I really hope that Lexus will bring back their V8 instead of the V6 with 2 turbos.
In one week of owning this car I am surprised how easy the infotainment system is and shocked that all these people who present this car act as though it is not!
I would like to see reviews of these types of cars at 3 years/36k miles because that is the off-lease age/mileage and the buyer will have to choose between one of these or a new V6 Camry/Maxima/TLX at the same price.
It already has been confirmed a LS-F will be release, with a V8 (maybe Twin Turbos). So no need to complain for people missing the V8. The LS500 was supposed to be a Twin Turbos V6 Hybrid. But Lexus as said to put it out in 2019/2020. So wait & see !
Excellent review! Honest, clear and to the point! So good!! We need a full review on this car! F-Sport too! Tell us your thoughts on the LS moving from a traditional luxury sedan in the 4th gen to a front mid-engined platform for the 5th gen!
Hi, I am very grateful for your efforts and reviews. Is there a 6 cylinder engine with two turbochargers and a hybrid? Because I don't understand English thanks
I test drove it a week ago against a Mercedes S450 (I drove across the street), I'd rather get the Merc which is way more opulent (this word does not apply to Lexus) and the air suspension is riding on air. The LS500 ride comfort is more like the Mercedes E450, but again the Mercedes E450's interior is nicer.
It's unclear to me why Toyota/Lexus keep on avoiding fully electric cars. This Lexus would be perfect as a full EV, even more quiet and no more ugly synthesized engine noises.
Toyota invested billions in the competing fuel cell tech, hard for them to turn a 180 and start making battery EVs. Quite a shame, really. With their expertise in making hybrids, it seems natural that they'd become a leader in BEVs.
my 10 year old LExus V6/Hybrid is the best car i ever had ! The HUD was only monochrome at that time but at least it have one ! ua-cam.com/video/3bSB_TdBA8A/v-deo.html
Really like the interior on this one with it's integrated sweeping lines like on the inner doors etc. Thank you for the nice smooth camera work so we can actually appreciate these things, Mr. Goose!
I'm in the market for a $70000 luxury car that is no older than 5 years (from 2023). I don't want any sporty features or stiff suspension. This looks like the closest thing to a proper, old school luxury car. You don't buy a luxury car for handling or speed. You buy them for convenience, a fancy interior, safety features and comfort.
I’m noticing a trend, savage seems to be pretty biased for Lexus vehicles.
They're not the best luxury car they are the least disposable.
Well he has good reason for it. It’s luxury and performance that doesn’t break down when the warranty has ended. The Germans have a lot to improve on when compared to Lexus.
I would call the police if i were you.
Lunaticked they’re doing things better than most in a lot of areas
Lunaticked they earned the reputation they have as the most statistically reliable luxury vehicle manufacturer. If you want a genuinely solid car you can keep for at least 10 if not 20 years with minimal expenditure besides servicing, Lexus is the only viable option.
The BMW is the pushy stock broker who wants to sell you his complicated products. The Mercedes is the waiter at the snobby restaurant who acts like he's too good for you. The Lexus is the loyal butler there to serve YOU.
an old butler yes!
The Mercedes is the hot bitch that wants to wife you but ypu can see her true nature after just few years together:)) I own currently a 2009 C class. Small little issues that gets you eventually and Im glad I dont own an Audi or BMW. Luckily I do a lot of work on my cars myself but next one I ll go 2016 and up Mazda 6 or CX9 oooor... guessed it -Lexus GS newer ones or if I ever can afford it, this LS :D My youtube channel has its name for a reason:D Japanese cars related LOVE:D
Well put!
Actually the LS is the bank robber fleecing you of $100K with a last place ranking by Consumer Reports.
I loooove your analogy!....loyal butler💖💖💖!...the most reliable one, respectful, a wise friend and servant, who knows all the personal business of their boss, and a problem solver who will inherit ALL the riches and wealth by being Loyal!!!!!!
A luxury car that you can actually keep after warranty!
@Mr. Commonsense Recalls don't mean unreliability.
@Mr. Commonsense what kinda recall mate? Still better than all
@Mr. Commonsense There are also manufacturers that have all sorts of problems but never recall them, in my mind recalls are just good customer support.
@Mr. Commonsense tell me more about the recall. I am interesed.
@Mr. Commonsense It was an airbag recall regarding issues from a third party manufacturer. Welcome to airbags. NO manufacturer builds their own units. Its autoliv, takada or whoever else they use. Those units need to be replaced. Simple as that.
That does not represent the engine, drivetrain, chassis or any other components manufactured by Lexus so cut the crap. Recalls that involve OEM component failure, transmission issues and such are valid complaints. GM's Colorado having airbags blowing while off roading is a valid example of a recall that questions reliability. The more you know.
Want long term reliability? Here are actual statistics.
dashboard-light.com/reports/Lexus.html
I work at a car wash so I get to see a lot of nice new vehicles come through. When I sat in the new LS500, it felt like I put on a pair of noise cancelling headphones.
I sat in the LC500 last year at the Detroit auto show and when I closed the door I felt like I was in a library.
That's one thing I miss about doing mobile A/V electronics installations; getting to drive the newest, nicest cars right after they are released.
This dude has the most high quality camera work
The LS in unmatched in the materials, attention to detail, and overall refinement...That's why I spent about 30 minutes in my review gawking over the plush inside.
LEXUriouS Kirk I honestly wish they just did a slimmer interface like the 7 or S-Class, and make the instrument gauge all digital similar to the competition. Otherwise small nitpicking aside, it looks fantastic.
@@senatabazi1658 Lexus actually does LCD gauges right, not throw a tablet in front of the driver then end up making the digital gauges look almost exactly like old analog ones. Whats the point of going digital gauges when they look exactly like the old ones. LCD graphics in the LC500 look much better than the LS
@@senatabazi1658 Oh, god no! All digital instruments look horrible, especially on the German cars. It's like having a cheap Chinese tablet there.
"Unmatched"
LEXUriouS Kirk except my 2016 S550 is better.
I'm still driving my 93 LS400 daily. Other than a slight issue with the AC from time to time it runs like a top. 390k miles and it just runs and runs.
Have had the car since new, changed fluids and tires, and gotta say it's one of my prized possessions.
A nearly timeless design, assuming the exterior / interior materials hold up, can be maintained and / or replaced. I remember the LS400 fondly as the culmination in Toyota's ascendancy to competing effectively at all levels of automotive execution. May you have another 390k miles of smooth sailing in your LS!
Which parts were replaced that weren't normal wear and tear?
Gorilla Jones that was really time of overbuild Toyota engineering.
@@Elaba_
Heater core, hood lifting struts. I think that's it. It's astonishing really.
I take care of my things so the car has no dents and still looks good. Only visible flaw is the leather has shrunk on the front seats on the seams on the bottom cushion. But easy fix if I really was bothered by it.
@@Gorilla_Jones That's amazing. So no real transmission and engine problems. Do you think it is because of the fact you drove in a calmly manner?
You had me at "straight up pimp machine"
good for picking up porn stars at the airport.
Imagine if Mr. Goose was a straight up pimp
@@aaronbryan5095 I don't believe it if hes not wearing golden chain
my hoes still wont STFU in the back of this thing...I've tried everything. Frustrating
Same here! Love it
Irony that a positive review from an unbiased reviewer ends up with folks claiming he's biased. Savage has literally complained about a variety of things on the car, and on Lexus's in general before and yet folks call him biased. Maybe, just maybe you folks just hate Lexus's for building great vehicles. Ever think of that? Lexus gets enough and more criticism and yet you folks can't give credit where its due. Sad state of folks who can't even detect their own bias
Well said.
@japanwatchconnection Please spare us from your hate. Plenty of videos where you literally see folks claiming there's something wrong where there isn't. But easy way for you to be spared, stop reading comments and take a hike.
To me Lexus was special because of the NA V8 and the LC500 has the best iteration of that motor. And I like the fact Genesis wants to keep the 5.0 V8 in their new cars as well.
I agree. I just can't reconcile the fact that a flagship $100K luxury car even offers a V-6, even if it is a twin turbo. Also, that piped in exhaust note sounds terrible. That is NOT how a big body flagship luxury car should sound--ever. I'd be fine with shutting off cylinders for the sake of "green" (blah blah) but I can't deal with the puny anemic sounding engines and the phony speaker aided exhaust sounds.
A murdered out, all black LS500 with the v8 from LC500 would be a dream
Id take this over the s class and 7 series any day of the week...
You clearly never drove s class mercedes, right? :)
@@losmosquitos1108 over priced MB ! No need that since Lexus made the LS400, LS430, etc... A LS430 was the best, 7 seriies and s class are not good at all compare to it !
Germans are very nice but way overpriced with a bunch of tech features that people don't even use.
@@losmosquitos1108 i drove it the first day it came to euro dealers, drove a diesel one fully loaded.
@@andrelima5124 And which makes them horribly expensives for useless gadgets !
Am I the only one that freaked out at 3:55 because I thought he is going off the road?
That effect had me bamboozled , thats when you know this video is well thought and made
I've owned a Lexus LS400, LS430, LS460 and now I own the LS500. OMG this vehicle is AMAZING!... one of a kind! Once I got into and drove that LS400...."I was hooked"! But this LS500 is above all the others. It has NO bad angles....Its BEAUTIFUL INSIDE "AND" OUT! Lexus pays close attention to detail. At night the car has an unmistakable elegance with well arranged soft lighting...inside and out. I do not take road trips in my 500 in fear I may fall asleep...it's that comfortable. It has a spot-on pick up when in sports mode. Be Careful...you will be at 90mph thinking you're at 65 to get on the highway. Its no doubt "The Best" of the series. Drive one and you will understand why reviewers rate this car so well and above others. He was correct in relaying the menu options are not easy. So many features Lexus ask new drivers to attend a learn your car class {with food} and provide tech assist for one year free. {I shouldn't say free with the price of this car} Its the ULTIMATE LUXURY SEDAN!
But reviewers don't "rate this car so well and above others." Virtually every reviewer on UA-cam, the web or print magazines has all but unleashed their bowels on it. There's a consensus that it doesn't match any of its major rivals in room, ride comfort, performance or technology. Savagegeese himself comments in this video's thread that Lexus beats luxury rivals only in durability. What reviews have you been seeing?
An absolute majestic beast.
Stick that twin turbo V6 into the next-generation Lexus IS and it'll definitely show its true potential.
who said there is going to be a next-generation IS?
Hey Bo Darville, I think I've seen you on CL.
Yeah there doesn't seem to be any evidence of a new IS. It would be a shame if they killed it though.
Also on cl, there was a debate about the incoming of the ev era, and some members rightfully pointed out that this would have consequences in the development of combustion engines models. Also the SUV craze going on isn't helping.
But I'm confident that Lexus will at least purpose one coupe or Sedan in it's portfolio, it's the dna of their brand and they could have a profitable niche from that. Especially when every concurrence would have left the segment or gone bankrupt, there will be a market there.
Also, maybe we are going to see the first Lexus is Ev.
Rumor has it there's a possibility Lexus will put a TT V6 (probably the one from this car) in their IS for the new F model in 2022.
Well now there’s a V8 in the New IS, even better
Lexus is amazing. I love this brand so much.
I just bought one of these last week, traded my Tesla. Man it’s an incredible car, that interior 👌
how much is ground clearance with air suspension
Ummm yours was smoking out the tailpipe. Not a good sign. This latest Lexus LS has terrible reliability in Consumer Reports.
@@Mabeylater293 reliability has been light years ahead of my Tesla regardless of CR.
@@InternetDude U are right
can u please tell me how high is it from ground (maximum)
@@talharoxen I don't know the ground clearance, Google it. It's a 2018 LS500 AWD with air suspension.
Return the V8 for this huge palace 🐳
"Straight up pimp machine" damn now I am sold.
@12:55 All hail the engine oil dipstick!
#SaveTheDipStick
@Elon Blunt
Every car does not have this, no. Hence the first comment. Dipsticks are going away quickly (the majority doesn't know where to find it, what it is or how to effing use it)
@Elon Blunt but not every modern luxury car has it (I am looking at you BMW)
"Straight up pimp machine."
Ok, that's it. I'm emptying my bank account and putting a deposit down on this. All $50 lol.
Pimps are disgusting pieces of filth that ruin society.
What is awesome about your reviews is that as you talk about a certain thing, you show detailed shots of example. That way we clearly see what you mean. Looking forward for more fun videos.
Love the leather in the gauge cluster
I have a 2007 LS460 and it's THE best car I have ever owned.
The thunking, rough ride and harshness over broken pavement is the tires. Switching from run-flat to regular tires takes just about all of that away. I also saw a minor (1-2mpg) increase in fuel economy after the change.
The rain sensitive wipers are not sensitive enough with misting or light rain. A firmware upgrade should fix this.
The climate control doesn't pump enough heat out of the face vents from a cold start. The heat is there very quickly and I can manually set it to warm the cabin, otherwise left to its own devices the car will warm the foot well while giving me a draft of coolish air out the face vents.A firmware upgrade should fix this.
For such a long car the rear seats don't have near the legroom of the S or the 7, it's ok but not great. On the other hand the power seats in the rear of the new LS adjust in more directions than the equivalent seats in the S, I'm sure the mechanism and motors for this take up some number of inches.
At 30,000 miles the only problem I have had so far is part of the massage on the drivers seat has an air leak. I'm hugely impressed; the first year of production of a completely new model with so much stuff going on and it all works.
Glad to see that the issue was due to run flat tires. What did you replace them with? Pirelli cinturato p7 plus?
So the heat warms quickly in the winter? How long does it take?
how many miles do you have now any other reliability/maintenance issues?
@@MPower396 at 90,000 and nearly three years old now. Had to have the massage fixed three times in the driver seat and twice in the passenger. Lexus replaced the controllers the last time they fixed them and the pressure of the massage has been reduced. Both sides had the same issues return after that and I didn't bother having them fixed again.
There is a known issue with the front brakes making a thunking noise when coming to a stop. The dealer never found a fix for it, I drove a 2019 which didn't do it. I assume they have a fix for it now. The brakes are generally noisy but they function just fine. Still on the original braking components all the way round, which is a nice saving.
I don't believe I had to have a repair which wasn't in warranty. Service costs have been $250 to $450 for the 10k intervals, which seems more than reasonable to me.
I'm not happy with the wipers, they smear water and leave lines, according to my service advisor Lexus made the "rubber" stiffer. I had a loaner with exactly the same issue. This is enough to put me off buying another LS until they fix this.
The logic for both the rain sensitive wipers and the automatic high beam is sub par, I mostly operate both manually.
I just purchased a BMW 750i, 523HP vs 414 for the LS, and the difference feels bigger than that. I have a 328i which doesn't feel too much slower than the LS.
750 also wins on massage, ride, seats and general cabin comfort, quietness, wipers, headlights and putting a grin on my face because it's a rocket. The iDrive in the 750 beats the pants off the touchpad in the LS, also the BMW has buttons for things. The LS has few buttons, leaving you to click click click click on the trackpad to turn on heated seats for example.
LS has the looks, three years later and people are still staring at it and taking pictures. The Mark Levinson is as good as the Bowers and Wilkins and approaching half the price.
The 2021 LS may close the gap, but after just four days with the 750 that gap is pretty huge.
@@Mabeylater293 The engine comes to temperature quickly and the heat is available, but the Lexus sits on it and sends some heat to the windshield, what I want is a blast of hot air into the cabin. Turn the fan up and put it out everywhere. Otherwise the "Climate Concierge" does an OK job. Not nearly as good as my previous GS350, that was flawless HVAC and enhanced the luxury, the LS is just OK.
They have a mirror for the back seat passengers to....fix their hair...lol nice touch at 3:30
Richard Burton Pretty much. They’ve had that mirror at least since the ‘05 model
You know, once upon a time, Lincoln and Cadillac used to own this space.
It is difficult to fathom how Ford and GM could squander this lofty position; it was not due to a lack of engineering skill or development resources. They lost their market because they abused their customers' trust by selling them substandard products. There is only one way they can come back -- do what Lexus do -- put the customer first.
Unfortunately, it's too late; the # of customers that fit this profile is shrinking (dying off) at catastrophic rates. The "luxury" SUV is cannibalizing this market. And then the 'electric' platforms on coming, which be a huge disruption due to draconian government mandates.
That will never happen. I work in the auto industry as an industrial electrician in Detroit and the old "Big 3" are savages now with inferior everything. Squandered loyalty and everything the did.
I have 2017 chevy Silverado I lease. Good truck but after lease is up I'll purchase a two or three year old es350. The customer service at Chevy is terrible. I've called them 3 times about a recall to make an appointment and was told they would call back. Never did. My wife leases new traverse, decent suv. They put her in the wrong model, had to go back, sad to say, but our old 2000 rx300 was better quality than the 2017 traverse. Hire better people and train on customer service
Lexus LS sales decline should give you an educated guess. The icing on the cake is decreasing sales after 2018 redesign equals this is not very good today.
They have never owned this space and never will.
materials quality is top notch. A naturally aspirated "5.7L V8" or a "Supercharged 5.0L V8" option would have increased the appeal of the LS 500 considering its bulk.
Yep, so right! And no cvt transmission pleeaaase... :)
@Elon Blunt don't really care about mpg. I simply dislike these kind of transmissions. Imagine my AMG with a CVT. AARRRGGGHHHH....:)
@@losmosquitos1108 totally agreed. Not a fan of CVT. I don't think CVT and fullsized luxury sedan should be in the same sentence
@@losmosquitos1108 agree with you on this. Truly AMG and CVT do not make sense together in the same sentence. Besides fullsized luxury sedan shoppers aren't particularly keen on fuel economy but rather on opulence and performance
Genesis G90 with V8...
That CVT and engine sound SO bad....
They put a CVT in that????
@@Elusive25 eCVT not true CVT.
@@weedmastersr eCVT is a true CVT. Too bad they programmed it to simulate a regular boring 10 gear automatic. But that's what they have to do, becouse stupid people hate that there is no "shift feeling" as it never really shifts gears.
This is a hybid, what do you expect? You can get the twin turbo v6 version.
@@nelesco its a $100k car that sounds like my leaf blower
You're spot-on with the tedious menus in this car. I spent 10 minutes trying to find the massaging seats menu....then found the dedicated physical button for it.
Have you heard of voice control?
@@Zettel9016 Or few seconds if you let the guy from Lexus to explain and show you how it works !
An engineer at Toyota told me that next gen seats will have bottom cushions that will vacuum away flatulence and use it as fuel in Hybrid Combustion models. _The future is SOON!_
Stock up on beans!
Yep, and instead of fueling the car you have to eat onions with beans and cabbage in garlic sauce. It gives you 1.4 miles per meal...
😂😂😂😂
Anton Zuykov 😂
Totoyota
Great unbiased review of the LS 500! Love the presentation start to finish. A lot of strong points you hightlight about the exterior & interior that a number of other reviewers somehow overlooked if not totally ignored. Keep it up!
I have an LS 460, best car I have ever owned. May just consider this in a few years. :)
You don't think ls us expensive to maintain down the road?! Lol. 07 460 brake actuator is a 4k fix. Air suspension is 5k+ if you go the oem route.
Look at the wiring harness and crap sitting on top of that engine! Plugs are probably a 6 hour job.
Dude...the LS is a BEAST of a car to fix. There are so many of the 460s peolle.juat part them out because they can't afford to fix it....and it's more profitable to sell off parts lol.
See Everyday Driver review of the LS500h. It is not so pretty and sugar coated. But actually quite bad for $100K vehicle.
No wonder Consumer Reports puts it at 52 out of 100 and ranked last in segment today!
Why present a false choice between Hybrid and Turbo, if you can afford one 100 Grand car surely you can afford two ;) I hope they send you a Century some day as that is Toyota's real flagship.
3:30 this part of the review is enough reason to buy a LS for me :)
-piano background is just perfect for the lexus flagship.
Another awesome review, love it, wish it was a longer review though.
You're growing slowly but surely. Your content easily deserves 1 million Subs. Nobody goes this much into depth aside from you. You had all the nails on the head in an efficient amount of time and you get the point across very easily. Please don't ever stop making videos
Oddly, I had a hard time watching the forward facing driving shots because of the reflection in that huge hood... almost vertigo inducing.
I remember getting a ride In a LS400 from a business associate of my dad's around '90 - 91. The driver floored it and the impressive thing was how it accelerated with that muted NA 8. At the time, it felt very quick for a bulky sedan. The owner was so proud of his purchase and, honestly, I think of the gamble he took at buying the first luxury sedan out of Toyota. He could have picked up any German offering at the time, but the LS was something special.
This car looks so beautiful
LC 500 looks even more so
Lexus makes beautiful design
It's nice indeed
I think this car is one of the best looking vehicles on the road, period. It is so striking in person...such a sleek long thing
You definitely right... I'm myself filming this Lexus and very soon publishing the video
It’s the run flat tires ☹️ .....at 7000 miles I took the runflat tires off of my LS 500. Taking the tires off made a world of difference on how my car drove.
Buy high quality summer tires like Michelin Pilot Sport Cup or for more refined, all season driving the new Continental PureContact LS.
This is NOT “Understated” luxury, it’s UNDERSTANDING Luxury. If Luxury = electronics then the car space is the only area that’s the case. Just that dashboard screams luxury, not TESLA like Mercedes now
Can't get rid of the fake sounds??? Not true. In the trunk on your left there is a small ECU named sound amplifier, which has a connector. Upper row, third pin, dark blue wire. It is for ESE or Engine Sound Enhancer. Disconnect it. It goes directly to the engine ECU. Problem is they used RPMs instead of load number. Once disconnected, You are good. First thing I did when our first LS500h arrived as it was intolerable. As a Lexus representative, I feel ashamed because of this poor execution. And by the way, your welcome owners...
Nice! I can't believe none of the other owners figured this out.
Proud owner of 2016 LS460 here. I love the car... my only problem is, it will be at least 10 years to need a new car. :/
That engine is LOUD AS HELL!!!!!! That engine noise IS A GIMMICK! U couldn’t recognize that????!!!!!!!! No one buys a top of the line luxury car to have that damn engine noise INTRUDING in the cabin. So when u say this car is “insanely quiet“, YOU LIED!!!!!! Lexus F’d up and u need to call them out. And to think that we don’t buy a Lexus for power, as u said, is asinine. At this price range we want NO COMPROMISE! YES WE WANT POWER!!!!!
Why have info screen mouse control or even buttons for the comfort features? Voice control: "Massage, lower back, medium, 10 minutes."
Here I was thinking Fridays couldn't get any better then Me.Geese comes along and drops a fire review
There's nothing wrong with understated. I honestly prefer my vehicles to not grab the attention of others.
The Twin Turbo V6 is a gem! I'm so jelly of your time with the Hybrid. One day I'll get to drive and review the hybrid...until then, I'm happy to be able to get into the normal LS 500 whenever I get a chance!
Get a ls400
@@Kauffman578 maybe one day 😉
As a person who sells these, Hybrid is a disappointment after the previous gen LS600h
I'm actually wondering now that Lexus has trademarked a Lexus IS500 if that will actually have this TT V6 because if they were gonna put the 2UR-GSE V8 from the RC F, GS F, and LC500, wouldn't it just be called the IS F? Then again, the LC500 is just called the LC500, so who knows. I'd be happy just to have a higher performance version of the IS, but man oh man would I love to see that thing with a V8 again.
Fingers crossed for the V8!!
Are you happy for it now?
@@udontknowmeg7254 hell yeah lmao
Looking for a Lexus and trying to decide on a twin turbo 2018 LS or 2020 RX 450h. Want serenity and plushy and soft ride but I was shocked to hear that LS suspension was hard. Which ride do you prefer better when comparing RX and LS when it comes to ride comfort? Thank you.
Hey Victor, if you still haven’t bought a car I would definitely recommend the LS 500 with air ride (here in Australia air ride is standard but from my understanding in the states it’s an option). The RX450h is still an amazing ride but nothing compares to the LS 500. I’ve done a few reviews out on them including ones where I sit in the back and get driven around. Feel free to check it out :-)
I've never heard of someone actually having a chauffeur in real life. I feel like apart from celebrities and top tier business men, a chauffeur is something you see in a Hollywood movie. I am from Canada however so maybe its just my market.
Agreed! In saying that I just did a review and got my friend to chauffeur me in the back of the new LS 500. If I had the money to buy the car I would pay the money to get chauffeured at least once a week 😂
If Lexus had a wider range of vehicles here in Sweden (like the stronger V6) I would probably own one right now instead of an inline 6 BMW. Sadly, we only have the small V6 and hybrids here...
“It is a straight up Pimp Machine” - savagageese. Can’t wait to see that on official Lexus advertisements next to Motortrend and Car & Driver quotes.
I just want to know why it's called the LS "500" when it's only a V6. Kinda misleading if you ask me. Should be called the LS350T instead.
Owning a 2004 Lexus LS430, I think LS must always have a V8 power engine. I wish they would have opted for a small block V8 instead of V6. And yes … my 15 year old LS430 is as good as ever, so I have no plans to get a new one soon. This is what Lexus does the best that no one else can do.
Very good review.
I am concerned that Lexus has gone towards designing sporty riding cars and introducing fake sounds in a supposedly extremely quiet cabin. What are they thinking? The only, but only reason I bought Lexus in the past is due to it smoothest, quietest ride ever. I basically do not want to feel the road, or feel any vibrations; Lexus was great at that ..... before.
No such thing as “sporty riding”. Call it what it is, a worse ride, a harder ride, not a smooth ride.
Okay but that INTERIOR. That has to be one of the best looking dashboards i have ever seen. Nothing juts out and theres not a million buttons for everything.
Clean the Lexus gizz off your face now your done. Goodness
Yow bro..u don’t even have to say anything this car speaks for itself its hands down one of the best u can get no lie 👍🏾👍🏾luv it
Great review. Thank you.
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!! LOL I have final in 3 hours
Lacks headroom especially for a full size luxury car.
lexus, far away from luxury sedan market
first time watching this guy's review.. wow i'm a fan. STRAIGHT UP PIMP MACHINE.. i'm sold.
Recently found your channel and what a find. Really enjoy your videos. Mostly enjoy the variety of cars you cover. I'm from south africa and many cars you review we get here to.
Thanks for great reviews.
There are vibrations , cos wheels are runflats.
It does look gorgeous though. Ya its 100k but I tend to agree with savagegeese and there are alot of subtle details that makes it an impressive oem build
Last week there was a LS500 parked behind me and a new E class in front of me. I walked up to my car, a current model Alfa Romeo Giulia, and saw the situation from a side profile. Both my car and the E class looked really tiny next to the Lexus. It's really huge. Love the video you made about this car!
LS500 really is better than all german rivals imo.
O but you are so wrong, hahaha!!
@@losmosquitos1108 According to sales, the market puts only the s-class above the LS. The 7 series and a8 are far far far behind Lexus and Mercedes in terms of interior design and quality. The 2019 A8 is a huge step up, but BMW looks like it's stuck in 2010.
I love this car and it’s my dream. I’m having an 05 Lexus ES and it is just a blessing to drive. Smooth, comfortable and quite. Such a reliable car from time to time. I would love to be able to buy an LS one day. I really hope that Lexus will bring back their V8 instead of the V6 with 2 turbos.
The consensus is that you have the greatest generation of the LS ever made.
When you want to get away from the world, return phone calls, not drive fast..... Buy a 100k car. Makes sense🤷🏽♂️
In one week of owning this car I am surprised how easy the infotainment system is and shocked that all these people who present this car act as though it is not!
I would like to see reviews of these types of cars at 3 years/36k miles because that is the off-lease age/mileage and the buyer will have to choose between one of these or a new V6 Camry/Maxima/TLX at the same price.
Lexus there is No Substitute..😎
It already has been confirmed a LS-F will be release, with a V8 (maybe Twin Turbos). So no need to complain for people missing the V8. The LS500 was supposed to be a Twin Turbos V6 Hybrid. But Lexus as said to put it out in 2019/2020. So wait & see !
Where was that confirmed?
I would LOVE to be seen in this car hahaha even though the New Audi S8 that just came out is going to be the one to beat and for less coin.
I just can't get past that X shape in Lexus grills. I hate it.
im glad im not the only one who thinks that frontend is uuuugly.
Excellent review! Honest, clear and to the point! So good!! We need a full review on this car! F-Sport too! Tell us your thoughts on the LS moving from a traditional luxury sedan in the 4th gen to a front mid-engined platform for the 5th gen!
i work at construction and my boss drives this car and he doesnt care about how dirty it gets inside/outside and it hurts me physically
Hi, I am very grateful for your efforts and reviews. Is there a 6 cylinder engine with two turbochargers and a hybrid? Because I don't understand English thanks
There is not.
the car that you can never go wrong
100k for nice volume knobs and fingerprints on the climate control display? Sign me up
Dat grill, tho. Maybe a 3rd party aftermarket company can come up with something that doesn't look like a Darth Vader mask.
What's the last year of the LS that was available with the V-8?
2017
I test drove it a week ago against a Mercedes S450 (I drove across the street), I'd rather get the Merc which is way more opulent (this word does not apply to Lexus) and the air suspension is riding on air. The LS500 ride comfort is more like the Mercedes E450, but again the Mercedes E450's interior is nicer.
Then the Merc breaks , this won't .
This Savagegeese ... hes LEGIT!
Wake 'n Baking From Canadia
Hello :)
Amazing car!
It's unclear to me why Toyota/Lexus keep on avoiding fully electric cars. This Lexus would be perfect as a full EV, even more quiet and no more ugly synthesized engine noises.
Toyota invested billions in the competing fuel cell tech, hard for them to turn a 180 and start making battery EVs. Quite a shame, really. With their expertise in making hybrids, it seems natural that they'd become a leader in BEVs.
Love the demonstration of the drive modes at 7:50...you have such a cool, understated way of shooting videos.
my 10 year old LExus V6/Hybrid is the best car i ever had ! The HUD was only monochrome at that time but at least it have one ! ua-cam.com/video/3bSB_TdBA8A/v-deo.html
When that plastic engine cover came off I was expecting the Cindy Crawford of engine architecture - instead we got Lena Dunham............
NIce looking everything except the stupid 2 ewok ears on the dashboard blocking the view of the road.
I drive a Maybach 57s with the V12 6.0 liter engine. Truly, even in 2024, this Lexus LS 500 is next level ❤.
3:31 there's no hair to run your hands through....bro what you doing???
Jeeze the craftsmanship on Lexus vehicles has always been so good.
Really like the interior on this one with it's integrated sweeping lines like on the inner doors etc. Thank you for the nice smooth camera work so we can actually appreciate these things, Mr. Goose!
I'm in the market for a $70000 luxury car that is no older than 5 years (from 2023). I don't want any sporty features or stiff suspension. This looks like the closest thing to a proper, old school luxury car. You don't buy a luxury car for handling or speed. You buy them for convenience, a fancy interior, safety features and comfort.
When u want reliability and luxury and u don’t want to compromise on either...u can have ur cake and eat it at the same time
I love LS's, BUT, add 100HP, drop the stupid mousepads, go touchscreens already.
ADD supercharged, electric assist V8, V6 does NOT belong in an LS.