Why is the Lexus LS 500 Executive the best Japanese Luxury sedan on the market today ??
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2022
- Quick review of the Lexus LS 500 executive package ! VIP experience for rear passengers I hope you enjoy !! thanks for watching
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That glass work on the door is utterly stupendous. Incredible vehicle.
I got a 1990 Lexus LS400, the thing keeps up so well by todays standards its a good readon why Lexus is so successful today.
Reliability is the key word.
I bought ls500 march 2018 still runs like day one., my friend got the Mercedes been in and out of shop. Lexus not as fancy like other cars but keep you out of mechanic shop.
Thanks for watching ! 100% no headaches at all
My 1st time seeing the LS500 F-sport I was blown away by it's beauty. This vehicle is really underrated.
That’s the entire LS line for you
The Lexus LS 500 is one of the best luxury cars in the world. I've owned 2 Mercedes S class 1 Audi A8 and A BMW 7 Series, of the 3 models the BMW was the best. I've also had 2 Lexus Ls 600 ànd à 500 and I've never had any issues with Lexus as I'd experienced with the German cars. I've even recommended Lexus to friends who thought the S series was the best and they're totally for Lexus now. I think the problem is that Lexus don't advertise as the Germans, claiming they're the best in the world. But owning especially the S class shows up the unreliable cars made in Germany. You're only paying for the brand name when you buy Mercedes not for the superior quality and engineering as in owning A LEXUS ❤️♥️❤️
Thanks for watching ! The LS is certainly the most reliable of them all .The Germans though have the upper hand when it comes to real excitement considering every single one of offer a much more powerful declination Like S 63/65 amg / BMW M760i / Audi S8
True lexus the best car out there!!
Coming from a true man of experience ,advice taken
Mercedes is more reliable than a bmw though
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But why buy an AMG when you can buy a true Italian sports car? It's just a company that supes up Mercedes but I've seen privateers who've suped up their Mercedes and outperformed AMG. While living in Berlin, I'd been to a competition where 2 students placed a Porsche boater engine in a VW golf and called it AMG KILLER. There weren't any AMG that even ran close to it.
They should’ve kept the V8 motor and I would’ve bought it I have a 2003 LS 430 runs great
Thanks for watching ! Totally agreed that v8 was hard to kill
If Lexus had of known that they would have put a V8 into the LS 500 for you.
I agree with you but with the emphasis on reducing pollution, it's the disadvantage we have to settle for.
Uz gang represent
The interior visually is lagging the Germans, especially the S class but Lexus' interior quality exceeds that of the Germans. The Germans have a more stately look but the Merc's melted bar of soap look is boring at best. The face of the big Lexus looks like an angry Transformer or International diesel truck from the 70s and 80s that only a mother could love. A V6tt engine vs V8tt. Lexus advertising department needs to highlight the advantages it's products have over the Germans, like they did when they first launched the brand.
Thanks for watching ! that's a very good take.
Love my LS500 Fsport.
Thanks for watching ! It's an awesome car
Great review thanks for sharing,my view is that the European brands were out there long before Lexus and as a result they do have a greater fan base.having said that my view is that Lexus has long beaten the Germans in many ways and for me Lexus is by far better value for the money, ride quality i and reliability has put Lexus in a class by themselves.
Thanks for watching !! Totally agreed 👍🏻
I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 never getting rid of mines 💎😎 subbed bro I look forward to watching the rest of your Lexus videos u have posted on your channel 🤝
Thanks alot for watching Bro I appreciate the support. The Ls430 is a legend it just won't let you down
@@_Under.the.Radar_ No problem bro 🤝 and thanx it truly is a 💎🥰😎
This is a beautiful car. 👍
Exterior and interior design of the LS is superior to the German competitors imho. However it lacks the tech as you mentioned. It just needs the new interface of the 2022 NX
Very good review.
Thank you very much for watching I appreciate the encouragement 👍🏻
@@_Under.the.Radar_ Your welcome.
LS needs to have a V8 in my opinion. I would like to see more use of wood/aluminum/chrome or carbon fiber options. Dash and center display would look better with a more full wraparound screen. Doors that close at a touch of a button would be a nice addition.
I bought a 2008 LS 460, 98k miles, in 2018 for $13500 in. Other than replacing the braking system ($2700, pricey!), no problems-Best car I have ever driven-p
Thanks for watching ! 13500 is really good, I think you re going to keep it for a long time !
That's great! The price you paid for it is a fraction of the price you would have paid for keeping a newer Mercedes on the road. YOU'VE MADE A MOST INTELLIGENT CHOICE
The older LS models were at the top with the previous models. Lexus ruled the 90's and early 2000'S. It is still a highly respected brand but the LS lost its way by getting rid of the V8. Lexus should have kept the same formula they used for the LS 400 and LS430. I personally love the brand for its quality and reliability. I own a 19 GS and a 15 RX.
I totally agree with you. I bought my mom an LS 400 in 1990 and in 2008 I took it from her and it was still brand new. Though it did only 35 thousand Km. Before the Lexus,she drove jaguars and Cadillac but the lexus was always her favorite car. I love the jaguars xi and Daimler Vandenplas,it's what I grew up in apart from my dad's S class Mercedes. In those days they were called the Panzer,they were really as strong as tanks and reliable, unlike the present S CLASS. The E Class are much more reliable that's why they are used as taxis in Germany
I am a long time Lexus lover. I owned the GS300 and LS430 and currently have a 2011 LS460. And I love it... I want the LS 500, but had the manager at a Lexus dealership tell me to keep my 460. He said the missing V8 will be greatly missed if I move to the LS500. Lexus, consider moving to a V8, the LC500 has it......
@@newdimensionschurch5217 Definitely agree, however my friend purchased a LS500 F Sport. That car is sexy! I may get the 2023 with the upgrades. I am confident Lexus got the kinks worked out. You have to see the car in person to appreciate it.
@@350zlover2 Yeah.... (chuckle) never doubted the sexiness.... I love the look. Truthfully, I haven't done a test drive, but I will give the LS500 F a look.
Great review
Thank you !
The grill and the logo it’s what is killing it and why not the crown.
Ambient lighting makes the night drive better
This is your opinion that Lexus is behind but watching for last 10 years Lexus has already beaten German rivals in US by large numbers in sales. Fan base has changed. My company President and CEO both bought a Lexus LS 500 executive package. Its used to be Germans luxury cars but now Lexus has changed the perception of Japanese luxury cars.
Idk why but I love them….what happened to the small refrigerator like cooler for drinks & table the older models have
How did you get the red interior w/ the Kiriko? Its all black only online.
I don’t care for air suspension because in time it’s just a a lot of money to repair. I love Lexus and I wish some of the old features could be with some of the new ones but I like this Ls500 .
You can convert any air suspension to non air nowadays and it’s cheap n even turn off dash lights
Which old features that are not available in the newer cars??
My personal opinion is Lexus took a hit in overall exterior design and styling when they decided to introduce their radically new looking wide mouth grill design.
All their cars started to look the same in 2013, with a strong emphasis on the front grill. I feel like Lexus tried to cut cost by utilizing features and styling they could share in most of the models. Cutting cost on a high-end car is not such a great idea when your paying luxury prices and your competitors (BMW and Mercedes) are eating your lunch.
$100,000 Lexus blows away $100,000 Mercedes.
I agree!
My dream car...
Thanks for watching ! You ll get it someday 👍🏻
Would love to see Lexus providing this LS in coupe form giving it a sporty fell … Lexus seem to lag rather than lead in the luxury market BUT for me this car has by far better design language inside and out …. Just look at the first LS to the design it is today ……. Completely different …… MERCEDES, BMW, AUDI all look boxy, cubic, no imagination what’s so ever ……..
An LS coupe would be an amazing suggestion I d love to see that in person.
@@_Under.the.Radar_ isnt that what the lc500 is for ?
@@dasteraw I don't necessarily see it like that , take Mercedes-Benz for example they have The S class and they Had the S coupe/CL that was discontinued but they also had the SL
Cool vehicle. I still prefer my Cadillac CT6 Platinum edition. It has the following:
1. Wireless phone charging
2. 34 Speaker Bose Panaray
3. Magnetic Ride which is one of the best suspension systems out there. Even Ferrari has it in their cars.
4. Night Vision which highlights pedestrians in the dark using thermal heat signatures and not IR.
5. Heated and Cool Seating on front and rear outboard seats
6. Reclining back seats
7. Rear door window shades and rear window
8. *** Live streaming rear view mirror which streams live video from camera mounted above license plate projecting 130 degree wide angle
9. 4 wheel steerinhg
10. heated steering wheel
11. security cameras monitoring 360 perimeter
12. messaging front and rear outboard seats
13. 4 individual climate control
14. Rear DVD display that can caste RUclips, NetFlix, and any internet program using vehicle hot spot
15. Very attractive exterior styling and can be easily identified as a Cadillac from afar during the day or night.
16. All wheel drive
17. 3.0 L Twin Turbo V6 producing 404 HP and 400 lbs ft of torque with cylinder shut down. I've got fuel economy of 32 mph in the highway
18. All Aluminum body and chasis.
19. Amazing concierge night lighting when approaching vehicle at night.
20. Heads Up Display that is customizable
21. Truck can be opened 4 different ways. You can open and close it from driver seat, you can open it by pressing trunk button, you can open it from key fob or you can open it by having fob in pocket and kicking beneath rear bumper.
22. Nice easy to use Android Auto and Apple Car Play
23. *** Super Cruise which will allow car to drive hands free totally without ever touching the steering wheel. I've driven to Las Vegas from Northern California and the car has driven me 99% of the time. Better than Tesla's Auto Pilot.
Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce all have history on their side. They have been around much longer than Lexus; in time, Lexus will receive it’s just praise!
Wow very beautiful
A nice car with reliability in mind
Thanks for watching . Indeed !
Bro believe me am 💯 good with the Lexus out of all the other competitions u mentioned…because at the end of all this it’s still gonna beat out they a$$ anyway…& u talk about the mark Levinson sound system oh man top notch sound no doubt thats all so in my GX I luv it…the Lexus for me nuff said 🤛🏾
Thanks for watching ! Good for you my man ! You know how good the brand is
@@_Under.the.Radar_ no doubt bro…am from the island 🏝 now living in the US…so I know the reputation of these vehicles & hands down they are some of the best in there class real talk
@@alwayne5932 100%
As a owner of a German car this is a beautiful car and yes I would probably buy this car if I was to get a Japanese car .
Thanks for watching ! It's a great option. No headaches at all
Beautiful car I have a 2007 RWD and a 2013 AWD both customized to the Max. N very reliable it’s a Bosses car
Thanks for watching ! Final Bosses car Indeed.
Very nice package. I wouldn't get it because of the price, and wouldn't be able to enjoy it because I like to drive the car.
I would prefer the F sport trim for the more aggressive look, nicer wheels and an interesting quirk that some don't care about, the F sport gauge cluster. I personally can't stand the gauge cluster on the non F sport model. On the other hand the f sport is amazing, the round bezel physically moves, just like the LFA and LC 500, pretty cool feature imo, along the great graphics as well.
Having owned two 1998 LS400 models over the years, the reason for the lack of recent sales success lies in the fact that it has become too bloated in size and too bloated on the wallet. In other words, it caught the old "Cadillac Disease" of the 1980s, and dropping two cylinders from the engine guillotined whatever appeal was left. Nice car, no soul, hole in wallet. Recipe for disaster. 😞
Dennis, the 6 is much faster than the 8. Torque up too.
@@bobcraig3648 Agree Bob, however, can't replace the soul of a v8 with a v6, that's part of my point as to why sales fell off to nearly zero. This car lost its way becoming more Cadillac than BMW. For instance, would you rather have a 300 Chrysler series from the 50's or an Imperial from the late 60s/early 70s? We all know the answer. As the successor to the 300 series, although a nice luxo-cruiser, everyone would rather have the 300 series. There is always room for a driver-first dedicated luxury sport sedan, as opposed to this cruiser.
No. The lack of sales is due to more options in the class on the market. There was no “Genesis” brand in the 80’s. Audi wasn’t very appealing in the “80’s” Cadillac has actually gotten “better”. The point is; Lexus has more competition and many ppl are gonna choose what they like aesthetically over “specs”; this is just fact. The S class is king (in my opinion) in this class (aside from the real big boys RR and Bentley) Lexus Is still the best bet for your dollar - Hands down!!! if your pockets are deep enough…MB can’t be touched. I own a LEXUS and it’s still going strong and looking good after 9 years. If we’re simply talking “Japanese” … Who else can hold a candle to Lexus (Toyota)??? No one.
@@taharqa332 Ta, agree with you assessment of more competition, in addition to my analysis of having grown too bloated and less appealing with a V6, although gaining more power in the process.
I would choose this over a bmw anyday in terms of reliability. I think the reason this car is last is because people don't regard Lexus as a top luxury brand they look at it as just an updated Toyota.
Thanks for watching. Totally agree with you there's 0 headache with Lexus
I agree with you. There are some people that don't respect the Japanese for making a luxury brand. I see the same thing with the Genesis brand as well. For some people, if it is European it must be better.
Is the executive package the only way you can get the red interior with the korinko glass? That’s the exact interior I want
Thanks for watching ! Yes although it depends on your local area it's possible that in some countries the Kiriko glass is offered as an individual option instead of an entire package.
LS > S CLASS. LOVE TO HAVE THE V8 IN THE lS.
8:28 PPL buying in this segment value brand. Perhaps a bit to much but there it is. The only remark I would make is engine and drivetrain options. The germans give you multiple options of both gas and hybrid, and sure you have what looks to be a good pallet of interior colors your locked in via trim, and ext color, and you don't get access to everything just a few. S Class give me flexibility. Porsche gives me flexibility and options. I can have a blue car with red interior! Looks great btw. Lastly they need to do more to make this look fresh. I get Lexus and Toyota, but damn give us a new face, new rear. You don't need to redesign from the ground up. But they are slow for that.
Thanks for watching. Agreed the current gen LS has been around since 2018 its due for a complete refresh in the next couple of years. The LS is offered in Hybrid aswell 3.5 V6 Hybrif with roughly 355 hp which is not bad. I think the next gen will catch up
Beautiful car confused why it does not get the 5.0 litre out of the LC 500??
Older generations got 5.0
@@guycha0s380 I've got an 07 LS, All this car needs is the V8 back, not having one is a mistake!!
Thank You Almighty God for blessing me I will buy one for myself
where the heck is this color scheme/trim. cannot find it ANYWHERE in the US... :(
Thanks for watching ! It's called exterior is Manganese Lustre interior is Crimson Red / black . It's a Canadian unit btw
It’s only in Japan and Canada 🍁 for the red interior.
Probably styling, interior and exterior and perceived prestige. I think most Lexus cars need to do an interior makeover a la (current) Volvo or Genesis. Also, up the tech. I think there's no longer a need for V8s. Mercedes stresses the V6's too in their S class. Also, make an electric version (preferably on a bespoke, not shared plaform) as electrics are just faster, quieter and smoother than gas combustion engined cars. In this segment, transmission shifts try to be imperceptible, engine noise is trying to be quiet as possible and exhaust note isn't a feature. So electric makes more sense.
Thanks for watching, very good input !
I have an UL trim ls 430. Its so cool to see how the tech has evolved. Back seats still recline and have their own little interface although it’s all digital now. Wish they still used a V8 but the LS line has always been about comfort in the end and I have no doubt those new turbo engines are fantastic.
Thanks for watching ! The v8 was a Classic. the new Engine bloc is also really good
How much is it fully loaded like this one?
140k 🇨🇦$ + taxes so 110k USD roughly
Can I get the executive package in a fsport? The fsport seat design is ugly ass hell compare to this. I used to own a 2003 ls430 UL I missed it
😆 Unfortunately not , you can get the luxury or executive pkg for the interior , confirt and design and if you really really want that exterior f sport look see if you can get the front / rear F sport bumpers...
Troll. I guess you don't even have a toy car ☺️
This is the most interesting LS since the original, design wise, but otherwise it's completely outclassed by the German competition. It doesn't have the smooth ride of the older models, or the V8 and the tech is years behind the competition. They tried to make sportier and failed. Not sure what is next for the LS, though I did read once that another facelift was coming. After that it's time to call it and switch over to an electric only LS. They lost the balance when they allowed the LS460 to go 10 years with no real changes while the Germans charged ahead.
Very welll said
They need to get rid of those plastic buttons and dress them up a bit with some aluminum. Especially on the steering wheel. Beautiful car though.
No doubt its great car but outside not feels VIP like Mercedes Benz
Thanks for watching !
Does this car have the new Teammate Drive Assist?? Supposed to be on the new LS. If it does, then you should’ve shown that.
Also being both a Lexus and Audi owner, I can tell you there are things the German do better in this segment- especially for the price range. The Lexus Infotainment controls, display, and camera is utter crap compared to the German. Navigation screens displays traffic in much too busy way. Until Teammate Driver Assist come around, Lexus dynamic cruise control is much worst than equivalent Germans… start/stop too jerky. All wheel steering missing. Matrix and laser headlights missing. Night vision missing. Front, Rear, and Bird’s Eye view camera is very poor quality. No 3D rendering model view. And I would say speed and handling, but Lexus LS wasn’t meant for that.
A V6 engine really, probably no ashtray also! Nah
HALO EFFECT...more about this later...
Lexus definitely has reliability going for it...but when you talk about luxury, it looks a bit cramped in the back of that LS.
Even in the Mercedes S-Class, it is a bit cramped to use calf rests. Not surprising, Mercedes dropped that option from their regular S-Class sedans and now only offer it for the Mercedes-Maybachs which have an additional 8 inches in rear leg room. When they did have it for the regular S-Class, the calf-rest was only for the rear passenger side...never on the rear driver's side passenger seat.
The rear entertainment screens are nice but seems a little ornamental in today's world where everyone has their own phone and/or tablet.
Still, just like Mercedes S-Class, the screens look good and can be used in a pinch. Can you plug in external sources to the screens?
Disappointing to not see a 4-seat option...if you are talking about luxury, nothing is more luxurious than having a 4-seat option and having your seat physically separated from the other seat by a center console.
So, why is Lexus at the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to luxury sedans?
Simple. They purposefully positioned themselves that way.
Along with brands like Genesis, the Lexus just doesn't offer enough. They are just...blah...meh...plain Jane...
They "click all the boxes" but don't offer any passion to the owner.
Lexus and Genesis are dragged down by their own lower tier "near-luxury" offerings whereas high-end Mercedes bring up their lower-tier cars. This is essentially the "halo effect".
The last Lexus that I saw that almost rivaled Mercedes was the LS 600h L. It had pretty much everything that you could get in a Mercedes S-Class...for about the same price. This was the first and only Lexus sedan I seriously considered.
OK, technically it was a hybrid, but it did churn out 400+hp from the V8 and electric motor...so, horsepower...check.
Acceleration...check.
AWD...check.
Rear reclining seats...check.
4-seat option with rear center console...check.
Keyless option (back in 2007, not that common)...check.
Long wheelbase (comparable to S-Class and A8L)...check.
Premium surround sound system...check.
Everything was checked but while it was comfortable to drive, it didn't really offer much more than a regular LS.
Perhaps it didn't sell well enough, quick enough, or perhaps Lexus (Toyota) rethought their strategy and decided to go a different way instead of waiting it out, but that was the one and only car that had the potential to compete with the Mercedes S. Had they continued on that line, they might have developed the Lexus brand into the upper echelons of the luxury market.
I found a quote that sums up the LS600h L...
"There's plenty to admire about the Lexus hybrid LS600hL. It's a beautifully made, sumptuously equipped, highly refined super sedan that Japan can be proud of. But then, exactly the same can be said for the normal Lexus LS460 which is cheaper and lighter, almost as economical in the real world and doesn't have the LS600h's fearsomely complex AWD hybrid system to drag around (and maintain). The LS600h is a technical tour de force, no question, and all about Lexus making a statement, especially to the Germans. Trouble is, the hybrid part really works around town. It's expensive, boring and sterile to drive and I'd wager a Euro diesel would go close for running costs and emissions. Driver appeal? Don't ask." - Wheels Magazine
So, Lexus decided to play it safe and just compete in the lower luxury tiers....they positioned their premier flagship model (the LS) right between the E-Class and the S-Class.
High-end cars bring more desirability to lower-tier cars. People might not be buying a Mercedes-Maybach or a GT-Black Series...but they are getting a Mercedes and can have pride in that.
Imo, both the Lexus LS and Genesis are slightly better than E-Class/A6 but not quite at S-Class/A8L.
I don't care for Bimmers and won't even consider them. A new BMW i7 is coming out...but the specs don't look very promising (240mile range?).
Audi is still great. Perhaps they wanted to bring in a hybrid version of the V8 to meet EPA standards, but whatever the delay, it is not available. You can only get the V6 version right now.
Even when there was a V8, there was less customization available when compared to Mercedes.
And Audi has a very basic design that hasn't changed much in the last decade and a half. This is a plus (for me) but also a negative (for many others). Many like to have their new car look...new...not look too similar to the previous model. I know. My D3 didn't look out of date when the D4 was released. I now have a D4 and there isn't much difference to the current D5. Hell, outside the grille, even the D3 doesn't look very different from the D5. If the market wasn't so crazy and a V8 option was available, I would upgrade my D4 for a D5.
That leaves Mercedes at the top of the market. Their cars are luxurious, have great fit/finish, and have the latest tech...tech that is destined to filter down to not only other Mercedes, but just as likely to other cars. Take a look at the Smart Key. I remember that on my S500 back at the turn of the century. I thought it was a bit gimmicky at first but quickly warmed up to the convenience of it. Now, EVERY car has a smart key...
Then there are airbags and anti-lock brakes. Mecedes didn't pioneer this tech but were the first to offer them on their S-Class sedans before filtering down that tech to their other models. Not surprisingly, other car companies followed suit.
In Mercedes models of today, I see the augmented drive assistance and MBUX totally connected infotainment system as something that will become ubiquitous in future cars. They still have reclining seats in the Maybach and that probably won't filter down...and the rear wheel steering will likely be confined to large luxury vehicles...
Mercedes has the luxury market locked down...regular luxury with the S560 and now S580, sport luxury with the S63 and S65 (not out yet for the current generation), ultra-luxury with the Mercedes-Maybach. They have something for everyone at pretty much all price points (from $100k to $200k+) ... and something for everyone from $30k to $100k too. There are so many options...luxury, sports, mixed...
They have also made a true luxury EV with the EQS line.
Yes, there is Rolls and Bentley but those are essentially a different category. They draw much more attention than a Mercedes, which to many buyers is actually a turn-off. That is to say, Mercedes offers just the right amount of luxury and brand recognition to not make them overtly ostentatious. This is what makes my Mercedes-Maybach so nice. People quite often mistake it for a regular Mercedes S-Class. I am more than content with that. I didn't buy the car for other people...I bought it for my comfort and people gawking and wanting pictures is...not comfortable. Considering I have two other S-Class sedans...no one blinks an eye when I drive in to work with the Maybach. All three of the cars are just different versions of black...obsidian black, platinum black, and matte black (graphite grey magno). Only an astute observer would notice the differences in the cars and the differences in the color. OK, actually the matte black is noticeable...but it still looks like a regular Mercedes to most people.
* I traded in my Lexus for the Maybach. The Lexus was great and felt comfortable until I took a long trip in it. Every time I drove for more than half an hour straight, I would be a little sore. If it drove for 2 hours or more...then things started getting numb. I never had this issue with any other car and it didn't matter which seat I was in (whether driving or being a passenger). The seats just didn't work for me...it just wasn't as supple and comfortable as my S-Class sedans or A8L for long hauls. OTOH, I have a family friend who simply loves Lexus. He has 4 of them (or is it 5?) and couldn't be happier...though for the last year, I've caught him enjoying his new Tesla more. Still, I don't think he'll ever get rid of his Lexus'.
Thank you for watching and most importantly thank you for taking the time to add your very valuable input ! Great pov.
I LIKE IT MORE THAN GERMAN RIVALS AUDI, BMW, MB ! WELL DONE LEXUS !
NICE PRESENTATION !
OF COURSE THUMB UP !
Thanks for watching !!
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Nice car but they have not sold good since they changed to V6.
How much does it costs ?!
This one is 140 000 🇨🇦 $ or 110 000 🇺🇲 $
It’s very nice but like typical Toyota it’s sort of bland. The screens and on the back seats look like they are from 2011. They should drop the sedan and compete with Range Rover. That is the IT car of Beverly Hills and what most people want in a high end luxury vehicle.
👉💨💨💨BRO THAT INTERIOR IS 👌MAYBE WORTH TRADING IN MY CADILLAC CTS-V3🤔‼️
Thanks for watching Player ! Try it first see if you like the complete departure from The CTS
You do not see many LS500 on the road like the older models .
True not alot of Ls yet when you see one you definitely notice it...road presence.
416 ! HORSEPOWER, AND 442 TORQUE. Bring your notes. 0-60, 4.6.
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I have owned Mercedes E class, 3 Audis, and VW Passat. Nothing ever broke on Passat except for parking sensors would go crazy when is raining and I put 100k miles on it before i sold it. Audi was great, pretty much regular maintenance but drives great and has amazing all wheel drive. Mercedes felt like a rip off, all the dashboard buttons are made out of cheapest plastic, they rattle and look bad. 4matic was not doing well in snow, it was sliding left and right. Quattro is WAY BETTER! I would never buy Mercedes again. I think VW is one of the Best Buys if you are on a budget, Audi is a great car but depreciate a lot and parts are expensive. Thinking about getting new A8 but started being interested in Lexus. I will have to drive one and see how it feels. I know they are more reliable and cheaper than Audi but some things are a bit outdated like infotainment system, design, etc.. would love to hear from somebody who owned both Audi and Lexus.
Beautiful car. Still don't understand why they don't have a normal V8. Turbo V6 is lame.
Thanks for watching ! It's not Lexus's decision actually in order to reduce co2 emissions many governments of different countries impose downsizing on manufacturers
The problem with the LS is that it lacks tech... doesn't even have proper ambient lighting, needs a proper customizable digital display. Everything else about the car is great
So you want all the tech from all the German cars but guess what after warranties over good luck with all that cause really who does use their screen everything is done on the phones I love my car no issues
Stay away from the F-type tight brakes cost $1,500 to replace the conventional only cost 500
Thanks for watching ! I didn't know that interesting fact
It is important to read the entire information. All companies are trying to reduce the capacity of the engines in order to save fuel due to the economic and petroleum wars and the high prices. For example, German companies have more than 4 cylinder engines, 6 cylinders, 8 cylinders, 12 cylinders, but Japan does not have this obsession. They want to use luxury cars of quality. And practical technology that will live with you for twenty to 30 years, the best German cars are the models of the nineties in terms of quality and practicality, but their spare parts are expensive compared to Lexus, and most companies turn to hybrids and fully electric motors due to the wars of the economy and the reduction of carbon emissions and environmental pollution.
Thanks for watching, Thanks for the input !
This is just my opinion I felt like they should’ve had that option with the V8. The LS400 is what started Lexus and I feel like they shied away from it
Thanks for watching totally agree they should have kept the V8
Shame Acura and Infiniti tried and never came close
Thanks for watching ! The full size Luxury sedans category is a very hard segment to earn your spot in.
It looks like a Bentley inside.
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Coz of the V6!
Didn’t come to buy a top-of-the-range car with a middle-of-the-range engine.
Give us the V8, oh hell, V12 will turn your fan base around!!
A v12 is dumbest idea ever
@@smack9x I like spending my money on dumb ideas 😉
Air suspension is a money gulper
Thanks for watching ! Totally agree mind you it ll last you way longer on a Lexus than it would on other brands.
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It’s at the bottom because it’s cramped. No rear row space. Loud intrusive engine noise. And the ride isn’t as good. No excuse for those short comings considering how good previous generations are.
Missing a V8 and a Twin Turbocharged 5.0 V8
Glass cut by a katana classic edge and marketing
It don't have all the toys hot and cold cup holders the interior lights don't change colors i own a LS 500 the one thing that I like about it it's a head turner you either like the look or you don't Honda maintenance is good compared to my friends that have the BMW Audi in Jaguar and the Mercedes they complain about the maintenance problems all the time knock on wood I haven't had any yet I think my car looks better than them but they have way more toys to me I get mad cuz a lot of people think it's the ES only lexus people can tell the difference you are faster than Hyundai or Infiniti you will enjoy it though I seen the picture of the 2024 I hope they make it I can't post it because this site don't allow pictures
Sorry for the misspelling basically what I'm saying it does not have the toys of the Audi Mercedes or the BMW but it's faster than a Hyundai in the affinity and you don't have the maintenance problems of the BMW Audi and the Mercedes
Using beveled mirror panels as interior trim is a bit over the top not to mention quite foreign to Japanese aesthetics.
I sold cars for 6 years the Lexus IS not behind Mercedes or BMW In no way.we never got one in from the sale and had to put it in the shop.BMW and Mercedes’ we lights on every single one.The Lexus is a way better car,my wife wanted a BMW I told her she was going to buy her self. She drives a Lexus LS460L and she want let nobody drive it she forgot about the BMW. I will buy a LS 500 that’s all we will drive I would not own A BMW OR MERCEDES.
It's still ONLY a V-6!!!! When they dropped the V-8, they lost me and I went back to Mercedes-Benz!!!! I'll keep my 2017 LS-460-L and drive it until it croaks!!! Toyota, IMHO, made a colossal mistake by not offering the V-8 at all???? Your loss.
Totally agree the downsizing is taking away some of the charm of that v8 bloc is solid and hard to kill. S class is a very good choice too mind you for 2022 S 500 is a v6 the S 580 is the way to go. Enjoy it !!
When German motors go bad, they really go bad. Very expensive to maintain.
@@4nlover635 So will this turbo V6 from Lexus.
@@MercOne its a Toyota made motor bro. It will not go bad.
This is steps behind the Germans on many levels.... but to each his own..
German cars sells prestige,
I will take reliability, anytime
Thanks for watching, sharing your opinion too !
WHY NOT GET THE BEST LEXUS
MAKES?👀👀👀
I. I just gotta go with the jag xj over the lexus im. Im sorry bro
TeamMate?
MERCEDES BENZ HAS BECOME THE BASE OF ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINES BRAKING SYSTEM TRANSMISSIONS INTERIOR DESIGN AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY OF DASHBOARDS. THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH LEXUS IS ENGINES BRAKING SYSTEM TRANSMISSIONS INTERIOR DESIGN TOO UNCOMFORTABLE AND THE PRICE IS HIGH FOR LUXURY VEHICLE'S
Does not have a spare tire
You look cramped in the rear seat. That’s a big let down. This car should be roomy. It’s not. And rear seat toe space is nonexistent
Thanks for watching 😆 I m 6'7 and had the front seat way back trust me its really roomy.
@@_Under.the.Radar_ I sat back there it’s disappointing for a luxury car. 7 series and s class have much more room. Even older LS long wheel base has more room even though this 2018+ is longer. Lexus screwed up when it comes to interior comfort.
The thing is why buy a Toyota if you can afford a BMW 7.
Thanks for watching ! That's not really the case here, my guess is you never owned or driven an LS before you re not going to find cheap plastic similar to what's in a Toyota yaris or a Rav 4 and while the 7 series is an exceptional vehicle I d invite you to go check the consumer reports coming from real 7 series owners and see the amount of headache and expenses that can come with owning one of the top german luxury sedans, which is not the case with Lexus if anything reliability comes before excitement.
@@_Under.the.Radar_ you are right 100%, Lexus takes the gold crown when it comes to reliably. But with the newer models, BMW is closing the reliability gap. Look at a 2022 BMW 7, then look at the 2022 LS-500. Which car would you like to drive on a long exciting road trip? And the price difference is that that great.
What happened to the V8?!!! 😡
Downsizing is real 🥴
沒V8引擎內裝蠢暴了。在台灣路上看不到幾台車。
It’s a rice bowl
The issue is exterior looks so ugly
They ruined the new LS
Thanks for watching !
You couldn’t ask for a uglier interior if you tried 🤮 from the steering wheel, center dash layout etc🤦♂️🤦♂️
I have always wanted one but way overpriced.
I understand, It's not an affordable car luckily the depreciation in this segment is insane, so you might be able to get your hand on 2018-2019 easily. Thanks for watching !
@@_Under.the.Radar_ , I love Lexus and Toyota. I make a pretty good living. I make slightly over $100,000. Maybe someday.
@@4nlover635 Nice good for you ! Yes you ll get it 👍🏻
The new LS is a terrible looking Lexus they ruined the LS
Thanks for watching, I understand your opinion designs and styling are simple taste and preferences ! It's ok not to like it
In the end of the day it’s a Lexas . Boring ..
Cars that go trouble free for 400,000 miles is my kind of boring.
@@lexusguy9127 who the fuck wants to drive the same car 400,000 miles be logic . I want to drive it all . People don’t even keep there cars more than 36 months .
@@therealmac1044 You don't. Debt Donkeys never do.
Don’t even compare Lexus to those German piles of junk.the new S class with no physical buttons and screens all light up like disco,if the Japanese did it you would call it tacky, but when Germans do it you call it innovative,it’s called automotive racism.
Your knees are touching the back of the rear seat and there is no foot space for your toes under the front seat. That is RIDICULOUS in a car like this. The Nissan Versa has a more comfortable rear seat than this. That’s a shame!!!
Oh 😆 no I m quite tall myself I m above 6'5 it's really decent space in the back for average height
Information/instrument system looks ugly and cheap,Lexus look at Mercedes, BMW ,audi and copy them