Amazing car. Proud Lexus family here. Father: 1996 LS 400 with 240k miles; Aunt: 2009 RX 350 90k miles; Sister: 2013 GS 350 60k miles; myself: 2007 LX 470. Thank you Lexus for creating such terrific cars. Great job Alex. Thank you for your hard work.
I have two dogs so the 3rd row SUV is a must. I have a lot of fun going camping with it. It does extremely well (Michelin Defender all season tires) going offroad and light mudding. And it's way more comfortable and quieter than my friend's 4runner. Also a snow conqueror living in the north east of USA. Driving by my neighbor's Porsche SUV being stuck in the snow gives me a good chuckle every time. Beside being terrible on gas (I achieved 19mpg highway vs book claim 17), the LX470 is a gem. Built like tank and have that classy look that I adore. It has 96k, so I have a few more decades to go. :D
No need to reason your vehicle choice to some douche nozzle on YT. He tries to insult you with bad english and fails. I would have wrote him off. Very nice of you to answer him, though.
Drove the 2018 LC and LS 500 yesterday. We also had 10 competitors there at the track to compare. Lexus is a force to recon with for sure. Power, fit and finish and ease of use of the technology goes to LEXUS again.
So they just let all the auto journalists get time on these, and by far, this is the most comprehensive, detailed, and informative review so far. Great job as usual Alex. You really deserve more subs.
It amazes me how well the content, narration and editing that is put into this channel. I might know a great deal about cars, but Alex is like a walking textbook on this subject.
Great review. I’m a 2009 ls460 L owner and with close to 80k miles it’s been trouble free. We also have a 2002 lx470 with 180k trouble free miles. Great vehicles as long as you do the required maintenance.
I'm also a Lexus owner. I'm on my third one, this time a 2017 RX350. A great SUV, if not one of the best in the world. This new LS500 is just beautiful. Great review, Alex.
"A great SUV, if not one of the best in the world" What? The RX is nothing worth to talk about, If anything you can say it is one of the top 3 worst handling crossovers EVER.
I own a 2016 RX450h and I have to say I can't agree with you. I should NOT get torque steer and wheel spin in a $60k SUV. I have driven the Mercedes GLE and it's a much more refined vehicle (riding on a much older platform). If it wasn't for reliability and wanting a hybrid, I wouldn't have chosen the Lexus. But I am optimistic about the LS and hope to trade up within 2-3 years when I find a CPO f-sport
Mercedes' GLE is riding on the W166 platform that dates back to the 2012 model year. Your 2016 RX450 is riding on Toyota's K platform that dates back to the 2002 model year Camry, a full DECADE older than the W166 platform. When your 2016 RX450h was available for sale, the platform was already 14yrs old.
I’ve got a 2018 Lexus LS with the executive package by far the best car I’ve ever owned love driving it daily puts a smile on my face and ppl looking at it from outside. Best car I’ve ever owned
By reading all these comments in this video I have came to the conclusion that majority of people do think this 2018 LS500 is a great looking car. I am also one of those people who really likes this car and the direction Lexus is headed. Those who don't like it are either too old and refuse to accept changes or too young and not open minded enough to realize that this is an awesome performing and looking flagship car. Me "Throws Money" at my phones screen. I want one!
Love the way you take time and review cars in such details and do this effortlessly. Nice job. Of course it helps if you have a beauty like the LS 500 to review, it helps :)
My wife is really liking the Kuroko glass. Very nice. I'd half a mind to buy this for her with that option alone. This will be our third and last Lexus. A retirement car if you will.
What Mercedes, what BMW had both brands and drove for over 2 years for each. Lexus is light years ahead in value and reliability and comfort. Great vehicles indeed. As for the Germans, you need to sell when warrantee is over.
There is no way that this car will sell in the same way that the original Ls 400 sold back in 1990. You can thank people's obsession for crossovers for that among other things like design.
Traded a current model Audi A8L for a LS500H. Glad I did, the quality is stunning and the Lexus LS is a truly phenomenal car. The safety features and the semi autonomous drive function is truly amazing as well, wish you would have mentioned them.
Excellent job, Alex👍 I have an LS430, I was eagerly awaiting this newest version. However I usually wait a few years for the depreciation hit to lower the price.😊 But if I was buying new with a warranty, I think the new S-Class has a much more beautiful interior. But if buying outside the warranty period, the LS would be the better choice.
An undisputed pinnacle of our team of engineers', designers' and takumis' (master artisans and craftsmen) capabilities. 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." Our engineers and designers finally have the freedom and independence to use their own ideas and imagination to bring out the most amazing design concepts, put them down on paper and submit them for approval to the top management of LEXUS. As an important mention, the fact that Akio Toyoda is passionate about LEXUS, gives the marquee his sincere and unwavering support, has been crucially important behind the turnaround of LEXUS models' line-up design. Akio publicly stated that the criticism of LEXUS, in terms of 'being boring and not a driver's car" would end very soon. As everyone can see for themselves, LEXUS have lived up to their chief officer's promise, and thus all new models, starting with NX crossover and going on to LS 500, have begun to come out with truly impressive and sleek designs as well as handling and performance, which easily match any automaker in the world. Yet, what other marquess lack, which is reliability, resale value, build quality, as well as the famous serene, whisper quiet ride, have always been LEXUS trademarks and the reasons behind why buyers would have purchased LEXUS vehicle in the first place. There is no stopping of LEXUS now, they will keep plowing through, running over competitors, just as they just did with this unmatched, unparalleled masterpiece of a vehicle called LEXUS 500. Our engineers and designers managed to pull off the most difficult task there is for any manufacturer - to combine the superior handling and performance with a superior, luxurious ride comfort, which is something that can be accomplished only with a team of fully dedicated and proud geniuses in their respective categories.
AmericaFirst very true statement and very well said and Lexus as a brand is still the most reliable brand out there according to the latest reviews from consumer reports and jdpowers and associates independent study and that s all facts
This will be our five Lexus ‘s which was order February 1 and has not come in yet .We’ve had Three RX , one GS 430 and the new LS500.I must say we’ve never had any trouble with them.
Honestly, I was appalled when I was the front grill and appalled all over again when I saw the interior. OMG those knobs sticking out the side of the instrument cluster. And so many buttons, everywhere you look.
Lexus did say there would be hand writing recognition for the touch pad, please make further inquiries. I remember when this car was unveiled the Lexus spokesman at DMS said that clearly. This new Ls 500 is just the best overall in its class right now. The heads up display is just incredible and it's high definition quality. The glass and pleats design available make this new Ls the best in its class with luxury details and quality. I can't wait till they drop a new turbo V8 down the line. This new Ls already beats the 0-60 time of the s500 or 560 which is 4.8 secs and that has a twin turbo V8 while the Lexus has a V6 twin turbo. This new Ls is a masterpiece with tech, luxury, comfort and performance. You didn't state that the 28 way adjustable seats is the most available in its class as well. Lexus really did go far and beyond this time. You also need to update the video, the touch pad control for the infotainment system does offer hand writing recognition. I have seen that demonstrated in other videos.
is the car of my dreams, someday I can have one, I do not lose hope, if God allows me and I am healthy I will fight to have it, everything that one proposes, fighting can achieve it, great video Alex, very detailed
Hi Alex, enjoyed the review. I'm especially pleased that your newer reviews go more in-depth when talking about VEHICLE QUIETNESS. Specifically the engine and exhaust noise. Since I absolutely HATE any kind of engine or exhaust noise, could you confirm for me that this LS 500 (non-hybrid model) is indeed "virtually silent" as it appears from your test drive in this video?? In the video, you did "rev" the LS 500h and it appeared to make a horrendously loud sound, and you did make a specific note of that. I was shocked because I expected the hybrid's powertrain to be quieter than the regular model. So, for me the hybrid has been struck off the list. That is an absolute deal breaker!! Very oddly, it was an extremely pleasant surprise to see that the regular TT V6 hardly made any noise at all, but I don't know how far you "revved" it. I'm more interested to see if it is "nearly silent" up to about 4K-ish RPM. I was about to abandon Lexus for the Genesis G90 V8 ultimate for this very reason, but this TT V6 gives me hope!! (my 2000 LS 400 and my cousin's 2005 LS 430 have engines/exhausts that are DEAD quiet and DEAD smooth. By comparison the LS 460 is *not* that quiet or smooth).
A decent and thorough review. I would just like to clarify that the GS doens not use the same hybrid system like the aforementioned NX, Prius, ect. It has a secondary planet gearset as well. This 500h drivetrain has a 4 speed auto instead of the secondary gearset
Nice review . Not the car for me, but nice review. Way too many buttons (button-o-rama) and that touch pad would be maddening when driving. I like cars that are fun to drive so not my cup of tea. The GS comes closer, but still the controls drive me crazy. Sure, it will have great reliability but you pay for it.
It's SO fugly, I like it, especially the brown car's grille mesh. Looks like something a Klingon from "Star Trek Discovery" would want to drive, if one came to Earth and needed wheels.
No android/apple car play? It looks like Lexus is putting it's eggs in the china market with the "limo" like shape. That red Lexus F-sport at the start? I really wanted to see that one!
As usual, a great review well done. Beautiful car but that instrument/speed cluster is just way to small. Everyone else is doing a 12 inch. Looks strange being that little. It is not just about looking at the HUD instead, it is about just seeing the huge screen. They should go with a full LCD 12 inch unit. The audi and Merc are amazing having the all LCD screens. Even the Genesis G90 has a 12 inch
I read several car magazines trashing the transmission of this hybrid, to the point where I kind of lost interest in this car. Even CR is not favorable about this car and gave it subpar rating, though they did not point out anything negative in terms of reliability. But Alex did not mention anything about a "poor performing" transmission and a "overly busy" engine. In the video it didn't appear that the engine & transmission didn't "know" what it was doing. Is it safe to say that once again lots of testers from those car magazines just don't know how to drive a CVT? I have a CVT in my Toyota hybrid and I am quite content with it, though I am a conservative driver and seldom go beyond 75% of its potential. This LS is now also available as a used car on the market, and like other high end cars, it depreciates a lot. I think I am going to take a close look again into this car (Corona permitting) and who knows if I end up getting a nice CPO. Any input from an actual LS500H owner would be appreciated. One note, Alex, according to Lexus, 0-60 is 5.1 sec, not the figure in your video
@@normt5463 I came to know that this car is trailing the Germans in terms of "driving engagement", infotainment system (mouse pad in Lexus) and performance. When it comes to reliability, the Lexus tops the Germans (and it has always done so). I got a CPO LS 500H. It drives great in my view. I don't care it loses couple of tenths of a second 0-60 because I don't drive like that. I am a slow driver. There is NOW WAY I would ever buy a 7-series, S class or an A8. These care become money pits after a while. The stats don't lie.
@@Imran-Shah all cars are realibale today. So that advantage that Toyota and Lexus used to have is gone. Plus looking at Lexus LS lease residuals are not as good as say a Cadillac CT6 by about 6-8%. forums.edmunds.com/discussion/53149/lexus/ls-500/2019-lexus-ls-lease-deals-and-prices TMC is just that good of investment today.
@@normt5463 "All cars are reliable today..." Well, I beg to differ and the stats don't back up your claim either. Fiat-Chrysler is NOT reliable by today's standards, and the Germans are only reliable if you are willing to spend a ton of money on maintenance. Toyota/Lexus still holds an edge, especially in the long run. And don't try to tell me that a Cadillac depreciates less than a Lexus (or ANY luxury car for that matter).
@@Imran-Shah tell my Toyota lovin father in law about his 2012 Camry V6 that at 70K miles seized the engine with a broken cam sprocket to the tune of $4,000 on his $8,500 car? Cars are mostly reliable today, but even Toyota's have their problems. Not too many will leave you stranded like decades ago.
I also don't see the value in the hybrid. It now only gains you 5 MPG over the V6. The Audi TDi is more efficient overall (24/36), and a better value. This will be about 1 second faster than the Audi. The hybrid only makes sense if you can get 30 MPG or morel regularly.
It's interesting most people who can afford this car and that buy it is definitely of a certain age group and I'm sure they don't give a hoot about 0-60 why do you guys stress this 0-60 no one rally cares, with that said I still love your reviews thank you
Nice review as always. Wanted to clarify a couple things: * In the title, shouldn't it say "500 h" instead of "400 h"? * You said the hybrid model is half a second slower to 60 MPH. Shouldn't it be 5.1 seconds to 60, not 6.1?
Amazing car. Proud Lexus family here. Father: 1996 LS 400 with 240k miles; Aunt: 2009 RX 350 90k miles; Sister: 2013 GS 350 60k miles; myself: 2007 LX 470. Thank you Lexus for creating such terrific cars. Great job Alex. Thank you for your hard work.
I have two dogs so the 3rd row SUV is a must. I have a lot of fun going camping with it. It does extremely well (Michelin Defender all season tires) going offroad and light mudding. And it's way more comfortable and quieter than my friend's 4runner. Also a snow conqueror living in the north east of USA. Driving by my neighbor's Porsche SUV being stuck in the snow gives me a good chuckle every time. Beside being terrible on gas (I achieved 19mpg highway vs book claim 17), the LX470 is a gem. Built like tank and have that classy look that I adore. It has 96k, so I have a few more decades to go. :D
No need to reason your vehicle choice to some douche nozzle on YT. He tries to insult you with bad english and fails. I would have wrote him off. Very nice of you to answer him, though.
Probably NO major problems on ANY of them...
I swear. YOur channel beats all other car review channel. Great production!
I was thinking the exact same thing...look at the transition from 1:33 to 1:34 ... that is SMOOTH!
I read this type of comment under every car review channel on TH-cam xD
@@pd5156 This guy is really DETAILED...
Drove the 2018 LC and LS 500 yesterday. We also had 10 competitors there at the track to compare.
Lexus is a force to recon with for sure. Power, fit and finish and ease of use of the technology goes to LEXUS again.
So they just let all the auto journalists get time on these, and by far, this is the most comprehensive, detailed, and informative review so far. Great job as usual Alex. You really deserve more subs.
By far the best looking large luxury sedan available!
Jamel Moore yessss😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
It amazes me how well the content, narration and editing that is put into this channel. I might know a great deal about cars, but Alex is like a walking textbook on this subject.
Look at the bottom left camera on the test drive. The panels match up so perfectly. This is definitely Lexus manufacturing.
Great review. I’m a 2009 ls460 L owner and with close to 80k miles it’s been trouble free. We also have a 2002 lx470 with 180k trouble free miles. Great vehicles as long as you do the required maintenance.
I'm also a Lexus owner. I'm on my third one, this time a 2017 RX350. A great SUV, if not one of the best in the world. This new LS500 is just beautiful. Great review, Alex.
"A great SUV, if not one of the best in the world"
What? The RX is nothing worth to talk about, If anything you can say it is one of the top 3 worst handling crossovers EVER.
I'm a new convert to Lexus. I test drove them and was blown away. We got the 2017 ES300h and we LOVE it. 40 mpg! in complete luxury.
I own a 2016 RX450h and I have to say I can't agree with you. I should NOT get torque steer and wheel spin in a $60k SUV. I have driven the Mercedes GLE and it's a much more refined vehicle (riding on a much older platform). If it wasn't for reliability and wanting a hybrid, I wouldn't have chosen the Lexus. But I am optimistic about the LS and hope to trade up within 2-3 years when I find a CPO f-sport
*Reliability* and wanting a hybrid are major!!!
Mercedes' GLE is riding on the W166 platform that dates back to the 2012 model year. Your 2016 RX450 is riding on Toyota's K platform that dates back to the 2002 model year Camry, a full DECADE older than the W166 platform. When your 2016 RX450h was available for sale, the platform was already 14yrs old.
My favourite car brand don’t bother with any other brand. The king of comfort and reliability❤️
Probably the best review of the LS 500 so far.
I’ve got a 2018 Lexus LS with the executive package by far the best car I’ve ever owned love driving it daily puts a smile on my face and ppl looking at it from outside. Best car I’ve ever owned
I believe this new LS will out live my life!!!
tseng jessica Baby you get with me I'll make sure you life out your life in extascy. Make your next move your best move.
im sure you'll live a long time.
By reading all these comments in this video I have came to the conclusion that majority of people do think this 2018 LS500 is a great looking car. I am also one of those people who really likes this car and the direction Lexus is headed. Those who don't like it are either too old and refuse to accept changes or too young and not open minded enough to realize that this is an awesome performing and looking flagship car.
Me "Throws Money" at my phones screen. I want one!
Love the way you take time and review cars in such details and do this effortlessly. Nice job. Of course it helps if you have a beauty like the LS 500 to review, it helps :)
"floaty boaty"
I'm sold.
This is gonna be such a wonderful buy in 3-4 years
That front end is overwhelming the vehicles sheet metal design. Clean dashboard and huge infotainment, though no CarPlay.
The ONLY luxury flagship sedan that will pass 10 year/100k miles.
Consumer Reports rankings put the LS at 52 out of 100 or last place
@@normt5463 Ummmmmm interesting,thought it would've been a lot higher....
@@mercedesbenzs600bash the newer since 2018 Lexus LS is junk today!
@@normt430 I gotta disagree,LEXUS vehicles are far from junk.....
@@mercedesbenzs600bash Welcome to the new LS!
My wife is really liking the Kuroko glass. Very nice. I'd half a mind to buy this for her with that option alone. This will be our third and last Lexus. A retirement car if you will.
Great Review Alex. Your detailed reviews are what make your reviews a cut above.
Alex On Autos Awesome Presentation of vehicles as always ... stay blessed ..stay Awesome . it helped me alot .. :)
I have the money, I am buying this. It is amazing and extremely stylish..I own a Cadillac ct6 and I am buying this now.great review though!
Enjoy!
Jamal Ch
How do you feel and rate about your Cadillac Ct6?
No you don't have a ct6 and you can't buy this car
@@shahaan400 lol wtf
What Mercedes, what BMW had both brands and drove for over 2 years for each. Lexus is light years ahead in value and reliability and comfort. Great vehicles indeed. As for the Germans, you need to sell when warrantee is over.
My brother and sister-in-law buy almost exclusively BMW, and that's what they say, when the manufacturer's warranty is over get rid of it quick.
beautiful and almost flawless car plus a dude who know how to talk smoothly to describe it. Thumbs up!!!
There is no way that this car will sell in the same way that the original Ls 400 sold back in 1990. You can thank people's obsession for crossovers for that among other things like design.
Thats why Lexus sells a lot of Gx460s and Lx570s
Lexus needs an A7 and S7 competitor with the sportback design. More cargo capacity so people dont have to buy crossovers.
This isnt ugly, but definedly aggressive with a touch of ellegance.
Great riding and great handling? Lexus is really outdoing itself.
Most through reviewer out there. No one else does their homework like this gent.
Your channel is probably the most informative car review channel on here. Always excellent production and in depth analysis.
Best looking car!!
Unbelievable!!!
Alex you looks was very excited about this LS500 )))
Traded a current model Audi A8L for a LS500H. Glad I did, the quality is stunning and the Lexus LS is a truly phenomenal car. The safety features and the semi autonomous drive function is truly amazing as well, wish you would have mentioned them.
He did describe the things that it does that are semi-autonomous.
This car is gorgeous
Brady Bisgard Tell me about it. This vehicle is going to be awesome when it comes out.
How much more complete can you be?? Thanks for the always informative review.
Excellent job, Alex👍
I have an LS430, I was eagerly awaiting this newest version. However I usually wait a few years for the depreciation hit to lower the price.😊
But if I was buying new with a warranty, I think the new S-Class has a much more beautiful interior. But if buying outside the warranty period, the LS would be the better choice.
This is the best review i found
it's give all the information you need
THX :)
This will be the only car I must buy it Alex.
This is the best Review of the Lexus LS. Great Job.
An undisputed pinnacle of our team of engineers', designers' and takumis' (master artisans and craftsmen) capabilities.
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." Our engineers and designers finally have the freedom and independence to use their own ideas and imagination to bring out the most amazing design concepts, put them down on paper and submit them for approval to the top management of LEXUS. As an important mention, the fact that Akio Toyoda is passionate about LEXUS, gives the marquee his sincere and unwavering support, has been crucially important behind the turnaround of LEXUS models' line-up design. Akio publicly stated that the criticism of LEXUS, in terms of 'being boring and not a driver's car" would end very soon.
As everyone can see for themselves, LEXUS have lived up to their chief officer's promise, and thus all new models, starting with NX crossover and going on to LS 500, have begun to come out with truly impressive and sleek designs as well as handling and performance, which easily match any automaker in the world. Yet, what other marquess lack, which is reliability, resale value, build quality, as well as the famous serene, whisper quiet ride, have always been LEXUS trademarks and the reasons behind why buyers would have purchased LEXUS vehicle in the first place.
There is no stopping of LEXUS now, they will keep plowing through, running over competitors, just as they just did with this unmatched, unparalleled masterpiece of a vehicle called LEXUS 500. Our engineers and designers managed to pull off the most difficult task there is for any manufacturer - to combine the superior handling and performance with a superior, luxurious ride comfort, which is something that can be accomplished only with a team of fully dedicated and proud geniuses in their respective categories.
AmericaFirst very true statement and very well said and Lexus as a brand is still the most reliable brand out there according to the latest reviews from consumer reports and jdpowers and associates independent study and that s all facts
Great review. Probably the most thorough and informative I have seen. You have done your homework sir.
Once again the comment section is filled with people calling a car ugly that they can't afford. Yet think their Ford Fiesta is a thing of beauty.
i can afford it, though the last version was much nicer, even if boring, according to some.
I Finn exactly! Couldn't have said it better myself! Broke ass bitches hating on such a beautiful machine
Lexus always at it's best 😍❤👏👍👌
AWESOME video as usual.
This will be our five Lexus ‘s which was order February 1 and has not come in yet .We’ve had Three RX , one GS 430 and the new LS500.I must say we’ve never had any trouble with them.
Honestly, I was appalled when I was the front grill and appalled all over again when I saw the interior. OMG those knobs sticking out the side of the instrument cluster. And so many buttons, everywhere you look.
I can hardly wait till the LS 500 h is available.
The brown Lexus on the thumbnail is what I’d like to have...My goodness that colour only works on Lexus.
Incredibly thorough review!
U r veeeery direct and descriptive.. keep it ahead
Lexus did say there would be hand writing recognition for the touch pad, please make further inquiries. I remember when this car was unveiled the Lexus spokesman at DMS said that clearly. This new Ls 500 is just the best overall in its class right now. The heads up display is just incredible and it's high definition quality. The glass and pleats design available make this new Ls the best in its class with luxury details and quality. I can't wait till they drop a new turbo V8 down the line. This new Ls already beats the 0-60 time of the s500 or 560 which is 4.8 secs and that has a twin turbo V8 while the Lexus has a V6 twin turbo. This new Ls is a masterpiece with tech, luxury, comfort and performance. You didn't state that the 28 way adjustable seats is the most available in its class as well. Lexus really did go far and beyond this time. You also need to update the video, the touch pad control for the infotainment system does offer hand writing recognition. I have seen that demonstrated in other videos.
Except for the front, the sides, and the back end - it's a pretty good looking car!
is the car of my dreams, someday I can have one, I do not lose hope, if God allows me and I am healthy I will fight to have it, everything that one proposes, fighting can achieve it, great video Alex, very detailed
Alex has brought me as close to the inside of a Lexus as I'll ever get lol. Wow! Nice car.
Me too.
Been waiting for this review since January. THANKS ALEX!
This is such a good review Alex, you are the best!
FINALLY. A HUD.
OMG!!! THIS IS BEST IN CLASS OMGGGGGGG
The front is making me think of when Acura was doing the "beak" thing.
great review Alex.the best so far here.thx
Hybrid a half second slower? Should be 5.1 instead of 6.1
Tan N the car actually goes 0-60 in 4.5
Hi Alex, enjoyed the review. I'm especially pleased that your newer reviews go more in-depth when talking about VEHICLE QUIETNESS. Specifically the engine and exhaust noise.
Since I absolutely HATE any kind of engine or exhaust noise, could you confirm for me that this LS 500 (non-hybrid model) is indeed "virtually silent" as it appears from your test drive in this video??
In the video, you did "rev" the LS 500h and it appeared to make a horrendously loud sound, and you did make a specific note of that. I was shocked because I expected the hybrid's powertrain to be quieter than the regular model. So, for me the hybrid has been struck off the list. That is an absolute deal breaker!!
Very oddly, it was an extremely pleasant surprise to see that the regular TT V6 hardly made any noise at all, but I don't know how far you "revved" it. I'm more interested to see if it is "nearly silent" up to about 4K-ish RPM. I was about to abandon Lexus for the Genesis G90 V8 ultimate for this very reason, but this TT V6 gives me hope!! (my 2000 LS 400 and my cousin's 2005 LS 430 have engines/exhausts that are DEAD quiet and DEAD smooth. By comparison the LS 460 is *not* that quiet or smooth).
A decent and thorough review. I would just like to clarify that the GS doens not use the same hybrid system like the aforementioned NX, Prius, ect. It has a secondary planet gearset as well. This 500h drivetrain has a 4 speed auto instead of the secondary gearset
I detect a little chuckle when Alex was talking about the car hitting people. I thought that was kind funny and chuckled a bit myself.
Great review Alex. Keep up the good work bro
I wish there was more LC500 styling cues in this. Imagine a 4 door coupe version of the LC 500
Someone please take a large trout and beat the inventor of the spindle grill into submission.
Finally Got to drive one of these it's a beautiful car But the interface controller is a complete joke
Lexus is the most reliable car on earth.
Nice review . Not the car for me, but nice review. Way too many buttons (button-o-rama) and that touch pad would be maddening when driving. I like cars that are fun to drive so not my cup of tea. The GS comes closer, but still the controls drive me crazy. Sure, it will have great reliability but you pay for it.
The previous edition is the best LS ever.Brand new edition is over designed.
Even though it is an amazing car, it doesn't matter how hard Lexus tries; they're never going to outsell the 7 series or the s class
Great in-depth review!
Do a review of the 2018 s class, would love to see a detailed review as you always do.
Excellent review as always Alex.I wonder what I'd like better, an LS500 and a Porsche 718 Boxter or a Jag XJ and a Lexus LC500.
This car looks good!
It's SO fugly, I like it, especially the brown car's grille mesh. Looks like something a Klingon from "Star Trek Discovery" would want to drive, if one came to Earth and needed wheels.
Great review.
You passed the Nicasio Valley Cheese Factory at 20:30. You should stop in sometime. Great artisan cheese.
That front end, especially the lights, look like someone went to town with a katana
No android/apple car play? It looks like Lexus is putting it's eggs in the china market with the "limo" like shape. That red Lexus F-sport at the start? I really wanted to see that one!
Damn beautiful car
Amaazing video.. ilovedit. Very direct and descriped well
OMG, this is DOPE af!
How much do they cost NOW???? Great detailed review as always my man....
the designer of the front end has watched 'predator' way too often. 😁
great video. Will you review the new 2018 BMW X3?
That grille though!!! Too bad I'm poor
As usual, a great review well done. Beautiful car but that instrument/speed cluster is just way to small. Everyone else is doing a 12 inch. Looks strange being that little. It is not just about looking at the HUD instead, it is about just seeing the huge screen. They should go with a full LCD 12 inch unit. The audi and Merc are amazing having the all LCD screens. Even the Genesis G90 has a 12 inch
Great review. When you doing new Audi A8 review?
Hey Alex, next time you go through Nicasio, you should stop at the Nicasio Valley Cheese Company. You passed it in this video.
What: ONLY a 10-speed automatic? I want a 5,000-speed automatic. Oh wait, that's the definition of a CVT isn't it?
No one gets the claimed 4.6 sec 0-60. More like 6 sec.
for me, the non f-sport model looks better with that metallic mesh grille
I read several car magazines trashing the transmission of this hybrid, to the point where I kind of lost interest in this car. Even CR is not favorable about this car and gave it subpar rating, though they did not point out anything negative in terms of reliability. But Alex did not mention anything about a "poor performing" transmission and a "overly busy" engine. In the video it didn't appear that the engine & transmission didn't "know" what it was doing. Is it safe to say that once again lots of testers from those car magazines just don't know how to drive a CVT? I have a CVT in my Toyota hybrid and I am quite content with it, though I am a conservative driver and seldom go beyond 75% of its potential. This LS is now also available as a used car on the market, and like other high end cars, it depreciates a lot. I think I am going to take a close look again into this car (Corona permitting) and who knows if I end up getting a nice CPO. Any input from an actual LS500H owner would be appreciated. One note, Alex, according to Lexus, 0-60 is 5.1 sec, not the figure in your video
TH-cam reviewers never say anytime ill ng bad about the LS. But as you have found out CR ranks this last place with a 52 out of 100.
@@normt5463 I came to know that this car is trailing the Germans in terms of "driving engagement", infotainment system (mouse pad in Lexus) and performance. When it comes to reliability, the Lexus tops the Germans (and it has always done so). I got a CPO LS 500H. It drives great in my view. I don't care it loses couple of tenths of a second 0-60 because I don't drive like that. I am a slow driver. There is NOW WAY I would ever buy a 7-series, S class or an A8. These care become money pits after a while. The stats don't lie.
@@Imran-Shah all cars are realibale today. So that advantage that Toyota and Lexus used to have is gone.
Plus looking at Lexus LS lease residuals are not as good as say a Cadillac CT6 by about 6-8%.
forums.edmunds.com/discussion/53149/lexus/ls-500/2019-lexus-ls-lease-deals-and-prices
TMC is just that good of investment today.
@@normt5463 "All cars are reliable today..." Well, I beg to differ and the stats don't back up your claim either. Fiat-Chrysler is NOT reliable by today's standards, and the Germans are only reliable if you are willing to spend a ton of money on maintenance. Toyota/Lexus still holds an edge, especially in the long run. And don't try to tell me that a Cadillac depreciates less than a Lexus (or ANY luxury car for that matter).
@@Imran-Shah tell my Toyota lovin father in law about his 2012 Camry V6 that at 70K miles seized the engine with a broken cam sprocket to the tune of $4,000 on his $8,500 car?
Cars are mostly reliable today, but even Toyota's have their problems. Not too many will leave you stranded like decades ago.
Your Channel TAKES THE CAKE for the CHEESIEST Intro of ALL TIME.. however Nice review as always, andAWESOME car.
I also don't see the value in the hybrid. It now only gains you 5 MPG over the V6.
The Audi TDi is more efficient overall (24/36), and a better value. This will be about 1 second faster than the Audi.
The hybrid only makes sense if you can get 30 MPG or morel regularly.
some people want a hybrid for the driving perks, driving alone in the car pool lane, and things like that
It's interesting most people who can afford this car and that buy it is definitely of a certain age group and I'm sure they don't give a hoot about 0-60 why do you guys stress this 0-60 no one rally cares, with that said I still love your reviews thank you
Nice vehicle. I would have to take a one month class just to figure out all the extra buttons and controls. And probably still have a problem lol
Nice review as always. Wanted to clarify a couple things:
* In the title, shouldn't it say "500 h" instead of "400 h"?
* You said the hybrid model is half a second slower to 60 MPH. Shouldn't it be 5.1 seconds to 60, not 6.1?