2018 Lexus LS500 F-Sport - An Athletic Twin Turbo Executive Sedan?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Downsizing makes its way to the flagship Lexus sedan where the old V8 is gone to make room for an all-new twin turbocharged 3.5L V6. With over 400 horses, a quick-shifting 10-speed transmission, and the magical GA-L platform to make this the most fun big Lexus sedan we've ever driven. The 5th generation Lexus LS will undoubtably shake up the full-size luxury sedan segment. Europe should take notice once again.
Lexus is a brand that you buy. German cars are ones you lease.
zomski101 Exactly!
zomski101 LOL! So true!
zomski101 FACTS
Flagships, definitely, I would buy a 3 series (what I currently drive) I wouldn't buy their flagship 7 series. Now Lexus, I wouldn't buy their tiny little IS models but an LS I'll take.
Straight truth!
NOTHING about this car reminds me of any vehicle in its class. This beauty is in a class of its own. Lexus has done an exceptional job.
It's a Porsche Panamera drawn by a drunk designer. Look at it again.
totally agree
Genesis G90
"NOTHING about this car reminds me of any vehicle in its class." I would agree insofar as it is the most hideous looking car to ever infiltrate this class.
Yea but for the price it is a piece of shit. I rather get a GTR or a truck and they're way cheaper.
Lexus is all about perfection, love it. Thank you Redline, awesome review 👍👍👍👍👍
Fabrice NY. That and craftsmanship and design
Probably the best Lexus interior I've ever seen.
Ness Rosenbrad um it is the best luxury LS so it should be
The 2013 LS460 had one of the nicest interior of any car. A significant improvement over the 2007-2012.
Interior... The exterior (especially the rear) is straight out of a $30,000 Toyota Camry..
And did anyone else notice that they went from the touchpad then back to the mouse then back to the touchpad..?
Jacob they did? Why
Good looking Car that is actually reliable. Toyota for the win
sofo boachie not only good looking great performance too. Lexus / Toyota is doing big things
Toyota4Life still no android auto and apple CarPlay.
Dishant Mehta you don’t really need android or apple...you need a car that
Can last...
But $80k you think who wins here
Lol
I would buy hands down, this is a amazing redo of the LS, I can only hope for a LS-F!
Afric Network just buy an F badge and stick it on. Everyone else does.
DeOndre Anderson I think BMW is coming out with a M8 because they discontinued the M6 coupe with the intent of replacing the M6 coupe with a M8. And they revealed the M8 GTE race car not too long ago.
+DeOndré Anderson Apparently the LS and LC will get an F variant around 2020 - 2021. They're supposed to have a 600hp+ twin turbo V8.
+DeOndré Anderson LOL, yeah. Lexus seriously needs to work on their timing.
DeOndré Anderson You said 8 Series... Don’t you mean the 7 Series sedan?
Waiting about 2 more years to get me one Depreciation is a poor mans best friend.
It’s 2024 I’m still waiting til next year to get the 2020
Meanwhile Acura and Infiniti are sitting on their asses and are now considered "boring."
Moar Desu q60 and qx30
imnottellingyoumyname fuckoff those two cars don’t touch Lexus cars
Moar Desu yup Acura and Infiniti do not hold anything to Lexus. Lexus is completely out of reach for Acura and Infiniti.
Acura is terrible boring inside and outside.
Sadly Acura is in trouble, they have only one good seller in the MDX
Lexus should put a twin turbo v6 in the IS350!
Kos Sports make the is350 fast again
Kos Sports They will, a detuned version of this engine will trickle down to the lesser models. Mark my words
Brandon Ritzie I sure hope so. They've needed new engines for a while now.
IS-F??
IS500
the best car very nice car
I own a Mercedes, and to me, the S-class was always the top of the line when it came to interior---perfection! Not a single car could touch the complete package offered by the current S-class...until I sat in the new LS! The interior quality and fit-and-finish leagues above what current standards are in my opinion. I'm used to Mercedes' Comand system, so the setup in the LS seemed odd and not easy quick and easy to use, but I think you could get used to it until you get proficient the way I got used to my car. What's most impressive was how I fell in love with an LS500 that was in the showroom floor. I was looking at the details inside and out, and hadn't really bothered to look at the price because I was expecting it to be ~$100k. I was shocked to find out the price for it was only $88K!! Blew my mind!! I love Mercedes, but this LS will be my next car!!
Did you get it?
I dont care what other people say!I think it looks great
That car is fantastic it is
So beautiful, I want the white one now, dear santa please hook a nigga up for the December to remember sales.
Boy that thing looks good.
Check out es 350 f sport
lol.. Never fails for Sofyan to complain about the LCD screens :P I don't think he'll be happy until driving a rolling iPad..
@thelamb777 - he likes em big 😉
Aka tesla
Very good looking vehicle inside and outside. Well done Lexus.
Holy shit Lexus is killing the game
I just bought my for 83,000 and am so happy
They should’ve put this motor in the new Supra 😓
Ethan Hutsell exactly what I thought
This twin turbo 6 engine and AWD would be great for the Lexus ES F Sport.
Can i have one please
The way a Flagship car should be. Stunning design, not boring like the Germans.
Deem M not all Germans are boring but I do agree most are lol and it’s probably the one I like too 😂
I meant the German cars and their designs are boring. Didn't mean Germans are boring, very conservative though. :)
Are you mad?
Deem M. Thought I was the only one that thought the German designs are a yawn fest!
There are a lot of us out there that are not "brain washed" and unlike the heards of cattle that blindly follow the mob, some of us have balls to stand up and say the emperor is naked!!!
AMAZING!!!! THIS IS MY NUMBER 1 DREAM CAR😍😍😍😍😍😍
Lashadpretty genesis is pretty sweet I can afford that one but still this Lexus interior quality is miles better. But also expensive though.
Mine too.
Can someone buy me this car?
I see a lexus, I click anyone?
DesiEn Amreeka yes
DesiEn Amreeka yes me!!
How does the stereo sound? Please include your thoughts on sound quality. (I wonder if he reads these comments)
Nate C Sometimes he does sometimes he doesnt, also sound is subjective while its may sound stunning to some it might not with others.
The stereo system is made by Mark Levinson, i’m sure it sounds great ! 👌👍
Incredible! One thing to note is that this is really the only sporty full size luxury sedan available for under six figures. Sure, the Germans will gladly sell you an S63/65, S8, or M760Li, but this is serious bang for the buck. And I stand by my golden rule - lease a German, buy a Japanese (read: reliability, something most reviewers don't take into consideration).
The interior looks better than the 7 series bimmer
ants mirez tru their performance is amazing but interior is ugly
Lexus did a tremendous job again! I myself is a lexus enthusiast. I've already driven many lexuses such as, 2013/2014 es350, 2011 es350, gs350 f sport, is350 f sport, nx200t f sport, 2016 rx350. All i can say is fantastic 2 drive!
Lexus makes the best cars.
porsche, mercedes, bmw are better
@@kristians2704 and more unreliable
@@730F-Sport yeah but overall better
@@kristians2704 if better means your drive belt coming off as you are driving your vehicle and leaving you stranded, then yeah..True Story. Happened to my dad's bmw 535i
@@730F-Sport No, better means better performance, handling, tech, luxury features, styling... German cars have it all.
One of the sickest, if not THE sickest, looking large luxury sedans on the market! Well done Lexus!
Love it, I hope they make the 5.0 V8 an option. My old LS400 has been bulletproof.
Toyota should have put the Lexus v6 twin turbo in the supra instead of that BMW engine
SKGamer AGREED
Agreed times two
@Joshua Jacob well no shit it was. but technology changes. They already had a awesome v6 twin turbo engine in the LS with 416 hp, and they could have used the RC F or LC body and redesign the exterior. But instead went with a BMW german body and engine. The NSX with a v6 twin turbo.
@Joshua Jacob the new NSX is still better than the old one in every aspect. People are too stupid and want nastlgia instead of improvement, that and is overpriced with all the options its almost 200,000$. I've worked on cars for over 20 years, ask any real car enthusiast who actual works on them, they tell you the same thing, doesn't matter if the new supra was replaced with the v6 twin turbo, at least that engine is still a toyota.
@Joshua Jacob just the heads on the 2jz, Real enthusiast dont stay with old tech, that stupid. Dumb argument saying a real supra is a straight six, not a v6. Its still a 6 cylinder engine.
I saw one of these go by me the other night and it looked like a spaceship about to jump into warp drive.
Just got mine! Waited 3 years. Worth it! Not much depreciation unfortunately. But amazing car. It’s fast!
🔥🔥
Toyota. WHY IS THIS ENGINE NOT IN THE NEW SUPRA!!!?
Amen!!!!! They're sadly going to fail the Supra. This engine should have been in the upcoming Supra.
Be patient..shhh. It will be. Trust me.
@@randywatson1493 I believe you. I just read the news Toyota is considering it but it will drive the cars price into the $109,000 CAD range.
The design of this car is so pretty 😍
MikalsVibe not the word I would use
Karun Chendrimada Who cares.
Seriously considering an LC500 when my current lease is up. However, I'll probably drive the LS as well. Biggest objection is lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Also, really skeptical about twin turbo V6 instead of a good old fashion V8.
Another outstanding review from Sofyan. Great info, insights and details. And real-time reactions! Great stuff as always. I want one more than the GS now, thanks to your comments.
Fun Fact: ALL Lexus LS models have an air suspension, standard
Still kinda iffy about the bright red interior 🤔
Yeah i get what your saying
You start disliking it the more you see it.
Lexus surpasses the German cars in reliability An with the new styles it blows out the waters the competition
9:00 Honestly, it's about time that car manufacturers started to work with real tech companies to design and develop the infotainment systems. Other than some of the top systems from MB and maybe Audi, car companies really don't do them right. Many of the maps and graphics look like 2004 instead of 2018.
This is a dream vehicle hands down. For a 30's aged man...this with a non-digger wife with a child seat in the rear...is enough for a dreamer to strive for. I'm sure a Panamera or an Audi S7 vehicle...or even some high class Mercedes Lux class would fill that void....it's hard not to appreciate the Lexus LS class and live in comfort that this vehicle will perform and create that lux comfort bubble that this vehicle will provide for them. With that said.....I'm lower level class and this vehicle is a dream. I don't care if this review down plays the look of the LS400....it was still the quintessential baby carrier with spunk to have mom and dad in the front piloting. Love the Lexus class LS.
I cant wait to get done with college and have a decent career
This is my dream daily driver
I like two things: Redline reviews & Lexus 👍🏻
Thank you! We also like where Lexus is heading with their new products.
TheWOWRichardqian I like 2 things as well........sofyan's balls and sofyans sack
May I recommend Sofyans evil twin brother: stupid honda sales man Edward Tomilloso XD
@@TheWOWRichardqian You must never speak of M.U.G.E.N.
The car is looking more futuristic than before... way to go Lexus👍
The nice bottom headlights looks like a scythe coming at you lol
16:55 its a AWD and then it turns into RWD 21:03 must be amazing!!
*Lexus should put the V10 from the LFA into the IS250*
themobbkillas Bahahaha
Damn sofyan you pick the perfect intro music for this LS
On so many cars I look at the outside and I'm like "meh". But then I see the interior and I'm like "oooohhh me likes that".
The car I would buy if I become a CxO
TheVP your already the VP stop being greedy
L'A Nation lop
It's better looking than the BMW 7 series
What a beauty! People that buy crossovers that don't need it are morons. Worse performance, poor fuel economy, and that's the worse combination. I'm glad Lexus has done such a great job with the new LS. I'd like to drive one to check out the new engine.
Balls Deep if you deliver this car to me door, I'll think about being your wife.
Claire Kennedy I'll get you a better car and there's nothing to think about babe
What the...
ants mirez and that's why they're shitty.. dumbass
I don't understand why the F sport doesn't have a V-8 or more power. Is that not the same power train that in the LS 500 with 416
horses? Shouldn't the F sport have more?
OMG!!!!!!! THIS IS HANDS DOWN BEST IN CLASS!!!!!! OMG!!!!!
4.6 seconds to 60!?!? Wow that's quick.
They need to bring this engine down into the IS, GS, and RC, lop off a turbo and offer it as a 400 model between the the 350 models (perhaps replacing it) and the F models.
Sat in this at the Chicago Auto Show today. Absolutely stunning!
They should’ve made it optional V8 like the BMW 7-Series. Looks great btw
Our new LS 500 is an undisputed pinnacle of our entire team of engineers, designers and takumis (our master artisans and craftsmen).
There will be more and more surprises and shocks coming within auto industry, reviewers, critics as well as general public very soon. Our engineers' and designers' ideas and imagination as to design concepts were finally unleashed by their being given freedom and independence they had so desperately needed for so long. LEXUS did not want to be tied to Toyota anymore, and the outcome began to finally show itself. Akio Toyoda's passionate and unwavering support for LEXUS success as a luxury brand certainly does not hurt.
LF-LC design concept started it, LC 500 picked up where LF-LC concept left off, all ending with stunningly looking LC 500. However, LS 500 is in the category of its own. Our team managed to put together a masterpiece of a vehicle, which combines the handling (performance, dynamics, horsepower) with the famous serene, whisper quiet ride and unmatched comfort and luxury and, let's not forget, the famous reliability and dependability. This is the most difficult task for any manufacturer to accomplish. Germans and others have never been able to execute this extremely difficult task. Yet, our team of the very best of the best in each category of vehicle assembly, which is necessary for producing such a masterpiece of a vehicle, was able to execute the goal of making LS 500 once again the leader of the luxury segment after nearly 20 years with mind-boggling precision. Only a team of fully dedicated and proud geniuses could have pulled off such a feat.
LEXUS will become the best selling luxury brand in my country of the United States in very near future. It is not a matter of "if" but "when." Watch for more stunning design concepts to come out in the coming years, which then will be turned into production ready designs. There is no stopping LEXUS now, LEXUS will keep plowing through their competition. It has just happened so with LS 500, which simply can be matched by no auto manufacturer in the world. Even the new Mercedes Benz S-class pales in comparison.
That hideous grille would be unbecoming of a Toyota Yaris, let alone an $80,000 sedan with luxury aspirations. And red upholstery? Utterly ridiculous and laughable!
Took some styling cues from the 2018 Camry.
The Camry might have taken styling techniques from the LS.
Kool Acclaimed™ how if the Camry came like a while ago
Just because a Toyota Camry debuted first to the public it doesn't mean the Lexus LS has taken styling techniques from a Camry. These cars have been finalized for years, but recently made a public appearance.
No duh, Nissan took styling cues from Infiniti to make the GT-R
@Kool Acclaimed™ - Lexus is owned by Toyota. The same design language can be found in both brands. Shared technology, similar designs.
Interior is amazing.. but I still prefer the 4th gen 2013-17 f sport look. Saw a new one in white the other day and thought it was the new ES.
Love the interior, sexy
Lexus is in a different class of it's own... true luxury... true comfort... timeless designs...
The question is... Is this "all-new twin turbocharged 3.5L V6" reliable? I don't care if it's "all-new", if I did, I would choose a German competitor. I care about it not ending in the shop after the warranty ends. That's why I would buy a Lexus.
Boba Fett given how the first batch usually goes, it’s probably going to experience some issues. I’d advise against buying something that’s generation 0 essentially in terms of engine design. Also, these turbos are now developed in-house, so the quality control SHOULD be better....
With turbo, it can never be as reliable as a NA V8.
This LS will easily smoke every single full size sedan with any type of V6 engine. It's actually even faster than the twin turbo v8 S550 and is just a tick slower than the turbo v8 7 Series.
This LS vs turbo V8 competitors is a much closer and better comparison than comparing this to the V6's from those cars.
Isn’t it just a Toyota 3.5L with some turbos added? I’m pretty sure all they had to do was reinforce the components to handle the added boost. I mean the 3.5L v6 has been around a long time 🤷🏾♂️.
Beautiful car I seen one with black crome wheels so saucy
Best looking luxury sedan vote?
And yet, still boring, and SLOW! Another uninspiring Toyota product, about as exciting as a tree branch in a forest.
omg..
Why would he review an F sport in a luxury car? This trim does not even come close to a Mercedes or bimmer. Red is hideous and tacky not luxurious at all. It's not a Ferrari. Its supposed to be a luxury sedan. Does not remind me anything of an s class. Yuck.
Those power numbers sound underrated the way that thing moved.
aag318504 imagine this engine in the GS and IS..... epic
Toyota4Life
Should be happening for the next generation GS F without question (as long as they don't discontinue).
I imagine lexus should be bringing back an F variant for the IS line.
Lexus always underrates by far. I have a 2009 LS it's @ 1 full sec. Faster 0-100 and I pull 34mpg at 90mph. Not even close to their rating.
Nice but it should be called LS 350.. Put a 5.0 with twin turbos called it LS 500
it needs to be a V8 twin turbo, 500 HP.
Visually it blows the competition out of the water.
Second best Lexus, the first one is the LFA
If I had to dig deep for a complaint, it would be sacrificing the V-8 for the more fuel efficient V-6. There is nothing like the rumble of a V-8
dat knee pop at 2:55
lmao
@kittymoomoo - ouch 😖
Should’ve had Twin turbo V8... leave the V6 for the ‘is’ models
I miss the days of the large V8 sedans
I really like it! Too bad I cant afford one until its 10 to 15yrs old with 200k miles.
I applaud Lexus for trying so hard with all controversial exterior and interior design and material used. No other manufacturer would give you a choice of pattern and texture at this price point. The mode selector beside the gauge cluster really spoils the clean lines of the dash though. You can't help but stare at them everytime you drive this car. The best part about this car is really the back seat though. A big let down is no folding rear seats or even a ski pass through. Amazing car nonetheless. I would love to be driven in one!
Why Toyota couldn’t use that engine in the new Supra , instead of going to bumass bmw b58
Please adjust your camera light or change your camera. Your videos are awesome, but always have a brightness problem even in high resolution.
amir rezazadeh I thought I was the only one who noticed.
amir rezazadeh the camera on the windshield is cheap shit garbage.
This is the first time I feel the Lexus LS looks more futuristics than S class and the 7 series. It actually looks like an Lexis IS scaled up. I hope they can bring back a high tune V8 to compete with the top of the line S class and 7 series. Lexus does not quite compete in the drive train power.
#TeamLexus
It took many years but Lexus is finally making some reasonably attractive cars with their (still misguided) spindle grille.
Lexus 👑😍
How the hell do I turn off auto brightness on iOS 11?
I have the best looking Lexus..........................sc400
You should please elaborate on what tech you think the Germans have that isn't in this car. You sound like a novice when you make that statement without backing it up. All I heard u say was the graphics of the map I.e probably Google earth view that's on the new Audi. Seriously is this what you consider more tech? This car has the largest HUD that's high definition and full colour that displays a wide variety of information not even available in the competition. This car has massaging function for the thigh extension what's not available in the competition. This car has safety features and so much autonomous driving and braking features like in most of its rivals and even has one that's a world first. Yet the only thing you mentioned clearly is the graphics of the map view cause your hand was waving around the infotainment system at the time. There's so much technology in this car, this car even has the controls for that executive seating like the BMW 7 series with full touch capabilities something not on the S class. The hype and bias behind the S class by some of the journalists is shocking to say the least. U didn't even talk about the wide range of materials including the pleat designed doors with silk available in this car. Something non of the competition has. You forget this is a luxury sedan and those are the things that matter most. Comfort and luxury finishing are top most priority in any luxury flagship. Rolls Royce Phantom now has glass materials in it something this Lexus debuted first. Be more objective, even if u must criticise or say where the Germans are ahead in your opinion also state where this Lexus is as well compared to them and there's alot of it.
In 2020 this car’s gonna cost 25k
GUISH BDK definitely not you as most es 350s usually go for 10k min with under 100k milage 2007 and up
What are you smoking Ebk?
This is not a German luxury car, Lexus always have the best resale value.
If it's an expensive lexus, the windows are FLUID when moving, in a regular car they go up and down!! lol. That's proper marketing.
I think the back just doesn't match the front. The front looks aggressive, while the back with the huge tail lights just look weird and don't match the front.
*THIS IS JUST MY OPINION SO DON'T JUDGE ME FOR MY TASTE.*
jasen ratnam lol k.
We know it's your opinion, but we can respond how we wish.
With that being said, I can see why you'd think that. The front grill tends to throw people off. However I personally think it looks cool, with the new refresh and all.
I Agree, That The Rear-End Seems Under-Styled. However, It Doesn't Look Bad At All...
good review as usual......two things I observed, turbo lag and transmission lag. .perhaps there is a software solution for the turbo and transmission?
Twin turbo sedan!? Man, pretty soon there are gonna be 1,000 horsepower sedans that are just "base" models haha
MaxSpeed we literally should have had flying cars that run off hydrogen 10 years ago.
coffeeblak86 lol probably man
I own a 2008 Lexus Is 600h L and after seeing this. Its time to upgrade.