2019 Lexus LS500 F-Sport - One Take
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2018
- The Lexus flagship LS-series is not as ubiquitously popular as it once was, but with its newest generation, attempts to regain some of its mojo. Despite the '500' moniker, the new LS is not powered by the glorious V8 from the LC500, but rather, with a twin-turbo 3.5L V6, a first for the large sedan. Though overwhelmingly a good car, we find that the biggest threat to the success fo the LS can actually be found right next to it in the showroom.
Lexus provided the vehicle, insurance, and a tank of gas for this review. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Matt Farah in a Lexus LS. The memes just write themselves.
You know a car is insulated when you can't hear a cobra go by
I read this while the video was playing and thought “What cobra?” *Cobra drives by* “OH...” haha.
Exact same thing just happened to me ahahah, it is remarkably quiet..didn't here nothin
@howard weitzell Most Cobras are.
Right.
I enjoyed your review so much I went out and purchased an 2018 LS 500 AWD F Sport, but they are very hard to find. I originally wanted the GS F after seeing your review, but they are impossible to find used. I must say, your review of the LS 500 was very good, and your reviews in general, shot while driving, are so much better than most of the others available on TH-cam. So thanks !!!!! As for the LS 500, its a fantastic car !!! But I am stuck by how many reviewers don't know how to drive a turbo effectively. All their complaints about power in this or any other turbo would be solved if they just remembered that you have to keep light pressure on the accelerator BEFORE giving it real gas. You can not hit or slam the accelerator down and expect anything but a big dose of pause (in Lexus you get a big does of Traction Control). I learned after driving Saabs in the 1980's that the driving experience is sooooo much better if you drive this way. And reviews of Saab in the old days were the same crap being said about the LS 500 now, that it lacks power or 0-60 speed, or its under powered. I owned a 2016 Porsche Macan S with 340 HP, and this car blows that car off the map, and I can do it in Comfort Mode !! This car is lightning fast and sounds amazing, and it sucks to see so many teenage-type reviews that knock it down because they don't know how to drive the vehicle properly. Thanks again for excellent reviews, yours definitely got me to the LS 500. What is sorely missing with your review and countless others is RELIABILITY, COST OF OWNERSHIP AND RESALE MATTER MORE THAN 0-60 TIMES. BMW, Mercedes and Audi may have more HP, but they use crap parts and will breakdown and need far more maintenance to keep them on the road while they lose their value 4x faster than Lexus. My Porsche lost 50% of its USED value in 2 years and cost me $18,000 in repair bill with less than 30k on the odometer when I dumped that dog. This is why German Cars are so cheap in a couple years, they swallow your wallet. Good Luck and thanks again !!!!
Great write-up !!
Good to hear from an owner
The LC500 V8 in this car would've been soo awesome.
Lexus makes cars that you have to fall in love with, over time. A quick test drive round the block from the dealership isn't enough.
A buddy of mine bought a GS-F recently. He's so glad he did! He was a bit skeptical when he first got it. But he's in love now. He doesn't want to sell it ever. I've been for a ride a few times, and my goodness, it's a nice car! Interior is weird, but in the way the Japanese do their cars. The engine is a beaut! That Yamaha fettled V8 is something.
upgradedBACON i agree with you. You find a lot of thoughtful details over time and really appreciate the car. I miss my IS, hopefully I’ll eventually get an LS or LC
@@jose7777777777777777 I find that quite a general thing with the 90s and early 00s Japanese cars too. I'm in NZ, so there's quite a variety in terms of Japanese cars available. My 2002 JDM Subaru Legacy STI is great. It's a car that needs to be appreciated by being driven.
But these days, Lexus still stands out to be different - which I admire a lot. The only thing I don't like about Lexus is their 10 speed auto - it's geared weirdly, like 6 drive gears, and 4 over drive gears.
I agree. I've always been a fan, primarily for their undeniably superior longevity, but I know a lot of people who hate them...mostly for superficial reasons.
@@dlg5485 I have to totally agree on the longevity. If treated right, you can easily get 300,000km and more still out of 90s and early 00s Japanese cars. Very common to see 90s Toyota diesels with over 400,000km and still going strong. Nissan Patrol/Safari is another one - their TD42 is an absolute longevity machine! A buddy's one runs on 5/6 when cold, but is mint when warm. Runs a massive turbo on it too with ridiculous boost. Engine has 600,000 km on it, with no head off or anything.
I hv a gsf as a daily it’s an amazing car
I had to rewind and make sure he actually said almost a million miles on his 96' LS lol
Same lol that’s impressive
Lexus did such a good job with this land yacht. Absolutely gorgeous! I will have one, someday.
Me too
#SohelpmeG.O.D
Sports tuned air suspension, rear wheel steering, active sway bars and six piston front brakes make the F Sport package considerably more than just a cosmetic package!
It's the equivalent of M Sport trim level on a 7 series, so I think it competes well and leaves plenty of room for something with a bit more poke if Lexus decide to venture that way, such as the rumoured V8 TT. As an enthusiast, I think it's great that I'm not restricted to just German cars, of which I've owned many.
Hear hear! F sport is cosmetic in the es but definitely not in the LS
5 years later, and this car still looks modern. It turns my head more than any S-class or 7 series or A8 on the road. Will age like fine wine.
This thing is one of the sexiest cars that Iv ever seen. Pics dont do them justice. You have to see it in real life to appreciate this cars appearance.
as a porter at a lexus dealer I am beyond excited for these to start rolling in. Cant wait until I get the chance to get behind the wheel of one.
Why is a Lexus costing $100,000 always unreasonable when a comparable German would be well north of 100k
i think its because they will give you something better mechanically and not some pretty panel or a stereo with extra speakers to comp. for what it is lacking
F them European shit
Buy a german car for 100k with non stop trips to their service center for ridiculous issues and high costing prices. Lexus on the other hand is reliable, parts are cheap, and you wont have to worry about anything. I have a 2014 GS350 f sport. Havent had one issue and if there ever was its completely covered.
Because that's how badge snobs think. This dude reviewing the car is obviously a badge snob
My uncle has driven Lexus for years from lower level up to a new LS500 like in this video that he just got and he swears by them. Never had any major issues and while I've never gotten to drive they are very impressive as a passenger...lol.
Is this Matt's million miles Lexus?
Yes a car that was released next year has done a million miles.
I don't know if you're being sarcastic or doesn't get the joke here...
How could this car be his million mile one?
It evolves at 950k
Naufal Kusumah give it 15 years and it might just be
Damn the gear shifts sound instant
There's an F-Sport Plus package with bigger brakes front and rear, adaptive damping and KDSS, different wheels, and even rear steer!
It cracks me up when you guys review an LS 500 F Sport and state at the start that the F package is an appearance package and then are surprised when it doesn't handle like a 911. It's a $100,000 luxury car that will outlast any German Luxury vehicle by decades.
the F Sport package is $6,000, not $9,700. The Performance Package is $9,700 and includes actual performance enhancements
Yeah, looks like he misread the window sticker or spec sheet for the car.
Thank you for making the correction that the F-Sport Performance Pkg for $9,700 included performance enhancements. I own a 2000 LS400 and 2005 LS430 with 18” and absolutely love this car for its drive and comfort especially driving down to Florida beach condo several times a year from Atlanta. I couldn’t imagine life in godawful Atlanta traffic without my LS430. I haven’t had the opportunity to drive the LS500 with its 416hp twin turbo V6 ( sounds cool ) but I strongly believe Lexus should offer the LC500’s 5.0 liter V8 for their loyal LS customer base. I have sat in one and the rear seat has tons of legroom more than the 2019 ES. I’m not totally 100 % moved yet with this New LS.
They should name it LS400 since the turbo 3.5 liter and offer the V8 and call it the LS500. IMO 😂
I like the look but agree with you that it could pass for a quick second as an Infiniti Q70 L Sedan with a 5.6 V8. Lexus should have put the front face of the LC500 coupe on it. Kind of Genesis G80ish .. yes ...
I still believe in Lexus and have always felt it’s understood and under appreciated.
I have followed you on Facebook with your million mile LS400 White Diamond ! Extraordinary indeed !
I wanted to see more time of the interior and features ! More interior coverage please ‼️😎💯
That’s a lot of miles on his ‘96 😅
They finally designeg it to look like it's from Japan, love it.
I own one, and to me that's the biggest improvement: it's no longer a "me-too" German, it actually looks like it's from the people who made Macross and Gundam.
@@ischmidt Exactly the thought that got into my head the first time i saw it.
At least try to spell.
if looks like a dammm Mazda from the side !
@@ischmidt I chose an xj over this for the sporty feel
Love this car. But I’d rather buy a GS-F.
Lmao.. You guys realize this is a full size luxury car right? So yeah It'll cost more than the GS-F. It's like saying I'll take E63 AMG over the S-Class because the S-Class is too expensive.
Wish they made an LS-F with a v8
@@SlowWhip we are speaking to value for money. So yea, a GSF would be a better choice is you wanted a larger sedan with power, that's not an ES. Like you said, it's cheaper.
@@SlowWhip Except you did a terrible comparison... ES sits below the GS ES and GS go against the E Class the LS only goes against the S class.
@@SlowWhip nvm im retarded this isn't a ES video lawl
Great editing & well done video. We are Lexus shopping (our 4th Lexus) but new to the LS. cheers.
This car is so beautiful. Lexus IS synonymous with smooth rides so I will start saving up for this Lexus LS
I drive a 2015 GS350 and absolutely love it (it's also AWD). What would you say are the chief differences between the GS and the LS (besides physical size)?
Happy to hear that my initial thoughts about the options on this car were correct. I'd just buy myself a base model LS500 (only option being the nose lift, if that's possible) and use the money I saved in options to get the Artisan Spirits kit, and some very nice wheels.
Really enjoyed the video, Matt! Keep on doing what you're doing.
Lexus needs to take your input before releasing their line of cars. Great review as always!!
Engine/Exhaust sound is great.
I had a rented 2018 Merc C300 that had blind-spot monitoring and stopped vehicle notifications, but did not have auto braking. Driving around LA, I honestly found it super useful. Made planning lane changes much easier and the stopped vehicle notification did actually catch my attention once and gave me plenty of time to brake for it myself. That sounds like the perfect middle ground to me. I've never had an accident in 12 years of driving without it, but I can definitely see the value.
I haven't driven a car with automatic braking but I could definitely see how it could be amazingly annoying. I know Toyota's old traction control was idiotically invasive in my dad's old 07 XLE. A tiny hint of tire-slip on acceleration and the engine would buck. Drove me bananas. Took away any sense of fun you could get out of that v6.
I'll say this much, if Matt is behind the wheel, I'll watch immediately!
Zach is getting better with every video imo
Mick To imo you’re wrong. Sorry
Da70Dude me too
Man I just love sport sedans. Older and newer.
I have a 2017 LS460, been to the dealer a couple times since this LS500 came out, the LS500 is pretty looking, but I think they missed the mark a little on this one, things don’t feel as nice hand wise, the interior is a lot smaller, the interior arm rests flex under the slightest push or pull, and $80,000+ convince me why I want a V6 I don’t care about if the V6 has more power, it’s the float along feeling of a V8, it’s not 0-60 you look for in a rolls Royce or a LS, it’s comfort and feel. The LS460 totally felt like twice the car of the ES, 2017 ES vs LS the wood, the leather, the buttons, the interior space etc, a step above, but the new LS just doesn’t feel like steps above. I’m sorry but unless Lexus gets the picture I don’t think I’d be a buyer. I’m a big dude and when I feel crammed into an $80,000+ car I’m not a buyer.
"Almost fun" from Matt Farah is a solid conclusion for a full size luxo barge. Plus an awesome interior, likely stellar reliability, and a fair price. Well done Lexus!
I agree with the review. I am a fan of the older model.
Great review. Matt, I have a Lexus that also has high miles. I was wondering if you knew or could recommend a mechanic who is good with maintaining cars like these ? I am in the LA area as well.
Much appreciated.
The safety system comes standard. I bought a new one a few months ago and it's awesome. I did a muffler delete
Great review! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Matt, has your LS had a new or reconditioned engine or transmission or anything major replaced in its life? I'm in Australia, you can pick up second hand Lexus' for quite low prices here considering what they cost new. Quite often they're just as cheap if not cheaper than equivalent Toyotas. Maybe because of the perceived cost of servicing, and higher fuel use? Fuel is expensive here.
Patrick Archibald the engine has never been opened, but the trans has had two, maybe three rebuilds. It has cost me $17000 in maintenance to do 95k miles in my car.
I love your watch, what brand and model is it ?
greetings from Germany
Nice looking inside and out come a long way
So what about the GS 350 F sport. How does that compare? Thinking about getting one of those.
You're just in love with the ES. I drive this car dailay I don't see any of those things you mentioned in fact it feels a lot better than the S63
I own a 2014 LS 460 F sport. And I couldn’t agree more with Matt about the new model. Particularly the exterior styling. I like the front. I think it is aggressive but classy. But from the side and especially from the rear I think it looks like an average of several other midsize hum drum family sedans. Not becoming of a $100,000 luxury car. I have sat in one of these at the dealership, and while I will agree that it is a more compact driver seating position, it is not cramped for my 6 foot tall frame. It’s just exquisite the interior build quality.
Thanks for Keepin IT real!!! Do a review on the new CT6 so I can make a decision, LOL
great vid. is that a fact f sport purely cosmetic?
F-Sport is way beyond an appearance upgrade. F-Sport adds massive brake upgrades, suspension upgrades & with performance package gets rear-wheel steering and variable gear ratio steering.
yea good luck with this statement. We all know how shitty f sport packages are. They are nothing but stupid black emblems. The only good f sport car was LFA and maaaayyybe LCF
Huy Thai you have to be one of those biggest ignorant I’ve ever met on TH-cam. Who are you kidding kid. Oh let me guess would you call a GSF OR RCF “f-variant” cars? they are still shit when it comes to overall performance. Even a trash c300 car have better handling than all those “f-variant” cars. Why would I say Lexus Is bad? They are good for what they are capable of which is comfort and maaaaybe somewhat fun but that’s it. Your f-sport don’t even come close to “Amg line” or “m packages” so I’d rather not go there. Before making an argument go drive all three, idiot.
Huy Thai you are fukn dumb who doesn’t understand my point. No matter what the hell you bring compared to German performance vehicles, your f-variant for f performance won’t stand shit. Why are you so desperate trying to prove they still are better ?? You are just looking dumb. It’s funny you assumed I’ve never sat in GSF. I have sat and drove gsF and RCF and LFA. But why am I wasting time trying to prove my point? now take your Prius child ass somewhere else
LMFAO fake ass kid on the internet ahaha, nigga shut the fuck up already
I thought the numbers were for engine displacement, ie 500 for 5l, 300 for 3l etc, or did Lexus move away from that with the downsizing?
Error Creator there are not many manufactures that still do that.
Really good quality video😱👍👍👍
This thing looks fantastic.
Hi there trust me bud this Lexus IS priced low 103 $ thousands is ok but it should be at least 120 $ thousands why because it’s worth every penny quality quality quality quality reliable reliable reliable and resale values this car will never give you any problems for 20 years straight if you take care of it German and British cars not worth it remember Lexus LS 500 is made for the VIP owners only and the Ls owners only can understand it This one nice size quality car that we all trust 100 percent Thank you LEXUS for delivering the best in business
You said, "DOPE". Your Gen X is showing. :)
Ok......
I am 8 minutes in and i just can't imagine what else there is to talk about the LS500... The review could be summed up as.. Nice luxury car. High Quality. Not Remarkable in any other way. lol .. thanks for the One Take Matt.
Hey Matt would you do the Genesis G 70 in the Future??
lol love: "just drive better, pay attention, save yourself 3,000 dollars" I tell people this all the time when they ask about cars and options to get.
Anoop Mathew death by statistics.
I'm hoping for that video when Matt's Lexus hits the million mile mark.
What is different from LS and ES I could just by 2 ES's for the price of LS what makes it worth that
I was expecting this vid to be about the LC500 since in the last seconds of the last drive you said so. Bit disappointed. Great content tho! Still enjoyed it. Matt will you also do one on the LC? (I know you've driven one on track)
It’d almost be nice, in cars like this, to do a quick city segment to see how it drives/rides there (potholes, visibility, etc)
The ES is a huge car by itself...this LS must be a monster size car.
I like this car cuz it's different than the other big body luxury sedans ... It goes about the luxury lil different than other . However I miss the v8 and hopefully it will be one for the lsf ...
matt you need to check out the new regal gs ide really like to know how good it is
The new LS is a beautiful stunning head turning sporty elegant luxury Car that has been improved from the the old LS which was slow boring, and was more driven by these in the elder age bracket, this New LS is an every age LS with a bite and a joy to drive and have fun in and very flexible and athletic as an everyday drivers car .
I have a question i need an answer to ! Someone plz reply.
What causes a tire to blow/explode while ur driving? (Ivr heard many stories of tires exploding and causing the drivers car to swerve onto oncoming traffic)
Dry rot usually. Old aged tires driven hard and fast will do that. There is dates stamped on every tire and be sure not to use one more than 5 years old. look up videos here on youtube about how to check date on a tire
Love the guy doing 33mph - so many of these people in Britain. Perfectly normal road with 60mph limit and they're doing about 40. To hell with anyone else who wants to get anywhere - do they ever notice the queue of people behind them?
UNBELIEVABLE.
Wow you lost some weight Matt..good job, keep going!
While I see the ES comparison due to the surprisingly small amount of space in the LS and lack of reclining rear seats, the materials, quality and engines don't compare. If anything, a GSF would be faster and come closer to that LS level.
I've not owned one but I did sit in it at a car show. It's fine, just like many cars have comfortable seats, but in the A8/S class/7 Series/LS category, the only thing I'm interested in when it comes to rear seating is how much more space you get compared to smaller cars and what features they offer. If they're just regular seats without any special features, I don't see the point since you can get that in a lot of cars, and if you want performance and handling, you have to go for a smaller car anyway.
Not sure on Lexus' sales data but I've been seeing an overwhelming number of their newer models on the roads this last year, far more than the German alternatives. It's certainly nicer to look at than anything missing an M or AMG badge.
If I were spending free money, I'd nab a Alfa Guilia Quad, but there's still that doubt of long-term longevity. Hard to go wrong with a Lexus in that department.
I love all generations of the LS, however I gotta say I miss the conservative styling. I don't dislike the LS500, but I think I'd save myself $90k and go buy an LS430.
LS430 are fantastic cars very well engineered.
Can you do a review on it please
no one wants half or the front wheel drive ES, but as a loaner its really nice
Outside of not having a touchscreen I’m feeling this car I honestly barely can use the touchscreen when I’m driving anyways in my Hyundai Sonata
What watch is he wearing?
I love lexus owned a 2001 GS and an 08 LS460 but when it was time to get something sporty I had to go with an Audi. Honestly I'll always love lexus but for sportiness others simply do it better.
Did you just say the understeer hog Audi's are sportier than an isf and gsf
Lexus are not dynamic vehicles compared to European cars, an xj is a lot faster on a canyon
@@laronda10 yeah 100%
@@scalways have you actually driven a modern f sport or F series? They're way sportier than the s-lines and S series
@@laronda10 No not an F line. I'm sure it would change my opinion
That Cobra's plate sounds like a Star Trek reference, "warp factor 10," which makes it extra ironic that he's just cruising along and getting overtaken by a Lexus LS.
Personally I love the exterior. But I kind of hate the interior like the dash, controls, buttons. I like the older theme but futuristic version. But that volume knob and tune knob in one is pretty cool.
Have you driven a Genesis G80 as a comparison?
Best car around, way better build quality than S-class.
Shut down by the 33 mph minivan. Love it!
Ah, the Norelco ls500, shaving up the corners.
skip to 1:34, close your eyes and try and guess what car goes past from the sound only
R8 V10
Pogapog lmfao
coldteeth24 the ambulance sounds like an R8 v10?
V6 hahaha🤮 I'll stick with the V8s while they are around.
Is it RWD? Open diff or LSD?
The standard LS500 is elegant enough for me
Thanks for the video. It may feel refined but there is too much noise
The LS always gave me the impression that it was meant more as a chauffeur's car than a driver's car; it focuses a lot on passenger creature comforts and, at least by Lexus' standards, always felt kind of like the driving dynamics were a secondary focus. I doubt they're trying to combat, say, the Kia Stinger GT with this new F-Sport trim, but it might be an attempt to revitalize a nameplate that's gone a bit tepid in recent years by introducing a model that's more dynamic and rewarding to drive while still maintaining the borderline-excessive levels of luxury therein. It's still not a fast car, and it won't necessarily put a smile on your face, but you'll at least be able to roll up to the Board of Directors meeting with a certain sense of satisfaction that you weren't getting from the luxury-brand status symbol alone.
Mind you, if they come out with a full-on LS-F, I'm calling bullshit. :P
I love my LS f sport. 2015.
Matt...wish you were invited to test that Supra in Spain recently
This is the new engine realease everyone has been waiting for. The vechicle chosen to put it has an attractive price point. The engine is the news, thats it.
1:34 That is the funniest engine bay shot I've ever seen, it's like someone put Xzibit in charge of plastic covers
Camry? Rad? That’s the loftiest praise Camry’s ever had. Worthy of further investigation.
cincinnatislider If you paid close attention, he said it was rad as a daily driver. The brain’s fun to use once in a while, try it.
@@cincinnatislider but it's cool if you're a dick to the Camry😜
It's not a Camry, it's more of an Avalon
Rhadiqul It's neither. The ES used to be a Camry-based sedan by the way, until the previous genenration which became an Avalon-based sedan. That tradition also continues with the new ES that's recently out.
"The first LS to not have a V-8" *stopped video right there*
@Gabriel G It's a wonderful V6 and you almost never hear it. Get over it.
@Gabriel G have you driven it?
@Gabriel G I don't believe you, considering you said you clicked off the video just because it has a V6. I'm testing it this week and the engine is stout.
@Gabriel G I have driven an LS 460. The V6 is just as smooth as the V8. Whining about a lack of cylinders for no reason just isn't productive.
LS 430 is one of my favorite cars of all time, but times change. I can't say that this V6 isn't just as smooth. It is. As for infotainment, that seems to be an industry problem. Not just Lexus.
What! Matt's '97 Lexus LS never reached a Million miles yet???
Are you thinking about buying this car?
I recently got the ES350 F Sport! So much more worth it over the LS. At 100k there’s so many other awesome cars for the money
This is Lexus and it's LS, This car is not meant to be sporty and priority is luxury and comfort. With small portion of sport
Great review Matt. I think I disagree with your comment that the F Sport package may not be worth it. I think the F Sport’s big Brembo brakes alone add significantly to the value of the cars performance capabilities. I do however, wish Lexus would allow you to purchase the F Sport package with the better leather interior options, rather than the black, red/black and white/black choices that are only available.
When you buy Lexus you're buying quality!
Lost a bit of that Roar. Still sounds good.
Sounds awful and fake.
People say Lexus are boring..I disagree..they were boring around 05..but now💪
GS F > LS 500. But LS 500 still a clean car. Lovely torque from this engine. Bella!
His trailer has a garage? Don’t all trailers have tandem parking?
989k milkes?! Jesus! Outstanding!!