@@amishparadise1924 That's true. Lexus seems to take the competition at a point in time and work towards that instead of working towards their own goal. They design their car to match a competitor's car at a point in time. So when a new lexus comes out it is already outdated because the Germans are doing their own thing and designing their cars for the future. The competition doesn't stop at a point but lexus seems to benchmark their cars to other cars at a point in time.
@@amishparadise1924 Why WOULDN'T they imitate the Euros? They know most of their customers are Caucasian, whose desires are based on Euro or American styling. So why would they risk using a Japanese-centric design philosophy? It's called smart business decisions.
Lexus isn’t as reliable as it used to be and Benz isn’t as unreliable as many think it is. I own two Lexus vehicles and I can speak from experience. Lexus LS reliability began going down in 2007.
@sanju2 I am pretty sure you HAVE to have the Enform Remote subscription in order to remote start the car. At least that's how it was on my 2016 IS 300.
Joe, I believe this car does have remote start. One day my 2017 ES350 started by itself while in the garage of my home. I was concerned and called Lexus who informed me that without notification, they added this feature "through the air". Fearing I could die of carbon monoxide poisoning I demanded it be removed! After watching this video I attempted to remotely start my newer 2020 ES350. and to my surprise IT DID START! You hit the lock button on the remote twice and it starts on the 3rd click. I feel customers need to be made aware of this.Lexus assured me it shuts down when the door opens or 45 seconds whichever comes first.
@@RaitisRides if you can get a chance to can you review the 2020 LEXUS ES 350 ultra luxury or can you do a comparison of the 2020 Toyota Camry XSE vs 2020 LEXUS ES 350 ULTRA LUXURY
@@normt5463 Consumer Reports has also historically ranked Lexus at or near the top of their rankings, so I highly doubt a Lexus is going to be unreliable.
Don’t forget the executive package also includes the right rear seat with reclining and ottoman feature. It’s perhaps the biggest draw to this package!
That is definitely a nice car, styling, power, design, performance all of it. I love the twin turbo V6 and the AWD makes it really versatile. Awesome review!
Lexus quality is unique and on another level. The longer you own these cars, the more you appreciate how well built these cars are. Styling was never a Lexus strength but over the past few years, their styling has improved and like anything, their design language will not appeal to everyone. This car will still be on the road over the long run, while their European competition will be lawn ornaments.
OK I just bought a 2020 Lexus LS 500 all-wheel-drive inspiration series with the specific color that goes with the inspiration series and I traded in a 2018 E400 coupe’. It was the only build of its kind in America according to Mercedes Benz so it cost around $93,000. The first thing that I would like everybody to know is that I have owned two S class Mercedes Benz. both with the equivalent executive package. So I consider myself an expert when it comes to these kind of cars. My E400 had a 23 speaker Burmeister stereo system in it. My Lexus inspiration series has a 23 speaker Mark Levinson stereo system. I know I’m going to make all the Lexus fan-boys upset but that Mark Levinson system comes nowhere close to that Mercedes-Benz Burmeister system. So instead of getting into a whole bunch of stuff that’s going to tick people off. Let me get to the bottom line if you want quality, refinement, and just pure opulence then you want the Lexus. If you’re into technology and gadgets and performance then you want the Mercedes at the end of the day Lexus is going to last. Mercedes is designed according to Mercedes Benz to trade in every 4 to 5 years and get a new one but the Lexus you can keep for 25 or 30 years if you want. I’ve had several Mercedes Benz I just got tired of going to the shop every time it had an issue which was plenty! Lexus I just drive it and change the oil they both cost $120,000 but at the end of the day I’m getting more for my money with the Lexus.
11:15 The LS does have remote start via the keyfob. You press the lock button 3 times, but on the 3rd press, you hold it until you see the car begin to flash the turn signals.
A lil late to the party here Joe but man I'm glad I'm here!!! This LS is a cruiser!!! Besides the grille, I love the looks of it!!! They got a ton of things right with this LS so just a few more tweaks and it'll be really up to date. Reliability can't be their only/ main calling card anymore. Exceptional review as usual Team Raiti's Rides!!! #OnThrottle
The biggest problem with lexus is the technology they use. It's very outdated especially the infotainment system. The current S Class is 7 years old yet the interior design and technology is ahead. The new S comes out soon and then it will be miles ahead yet again. Lexus seems to design their cars for competitors at a point in time. They don't create for the future like Mercedes and BMW and Audi. So then when a new lexus comes out, it is behind the competition because the competition just doesn't stand still. Lexus needs to rethink what they're doing. Their cars are no doubt however built extremely well.
Just recently bought a 07 Ls460L for 6k 152k miles, has little dents and normal wear but on the interior its brand new, it was steal and its the best car ive driven to this date (also my first luxury car) Rides likes butter and cant go wrong with it, cant imagine how the 500 rides.
Remote Start, with Enform Remote function enabled you can remote start by pressing and holding the lock button down OR load the app on to your phone and use that to remote start
Jason Todd y do u want a twin turbo v8? The only thing that would bring to the table is power and if that’s what u want then add boost to the LS’ turbos and BOOM💥 I wanna get one of these and do that it would be so cool 😎
Jason Todd also the new 2021 S class looks terrible inside and out just two huge tablets, that’s not luxury that’s a Tesla, even Bentley, Bugatti, and rolls know not to add too many screens because they spend time crafting a quality interior that in ten years time would still look classic.
The upsized grill is orders of magnitude better design and integrated with the front facia design compared to bmw's afterthought design on the 7 series .
I honestly think lexus exteriors look much better than the german brands. I think the germans have a nicer interior , in general, but the reliability and exterior styling takes the cake for me
@@hassansmw5634 Who puts it first in the luxury sedan segment? J.D. Power give it a similar low 80's out of 100 to the Chevy Malibu. Consumer Reports rankings put it last in segment with a 54 out of 100. This review gives light that the low ratings are in fact true. th-cam.com/video/EBORZkUn6YU/w-d-xo.html
I’ve got a classic 01 LS 430 fully loaded with the V8 powerhouse it’s got an old school rear seat massager and arm rest cooler I would still pick that car over some 2020 year model vehicles at almost 20 years old it still gives you out of this world luxury I cannot get over that I’m never getting rid that car thank you Toyota.
I have a love and hate relationship with Lexus holding it’s value, I love it cause if you buy one it will go down 5k at most in 3 years and I hate it cause getting a used one is equivalent to getting some new mustang GT cause they hold their value so well
Joe Joe.... secret from Lexus. You can remote start by pressing the lock button 3 times and hold it on the 3rd press to remote start. It’s sadly subscription based tho.....
@@RaitisRides yes it is! Wonderful design. Just perfect. And the most unique thing is that the spindle grille only suit on any Lexus models not other car companies.
Car manufacturers gotta stop including fake intakes and exhuasts. Watched another review, (or few) on these Lexus' and you're the one that mentioned reliability as well as chrome accent trims really helping with the look, nice attention to detail, props.
All Lexus come with Remote Start. They also come with a free 1 year subscription to Enform, an app from Lexus, which enables the Remote Start function. When the subscription runs out the the Remote Start function is turned off, until the subscription is renewed.
Love this vehicle, best bang for bucks in the segment. Just look at cpo bmw loses almost 50k value with first three years and 6-7 year old lexus still goes for the same price as a 2016/17 bmw 7 series
Andrei Dan Some people, as well as myself, would disagree. I like the look of this interior more than most Mercedes interiors, which as a result makes it a sales point. Just preferences I guess
Love the LS. Agreed that it'd be just right with a touchscreen. It's good to see Lexus doing touchscreens in their newly released cars. I loved my IS, but sometimes the joy stick input was clumsy. Still miss that car though, it was rock solid and fun to drive!
One thing I do not like with this newer model is that heated/cooled seats control is in a menu, not separate buttons. But overall I would love this in my driveway in white/tan or ivory int. Maybe the blue with same int. color. I hope they improved the faults from 2018.
Joe, the Mercedes S Class is the king of full size luxury sedans. The Asian brands simply can't compete with the heritage and panache of Mercedes S Class. Even better, the Maybach version.
@@normt5463 The LS is underrated. Skip the hybrid model, but the normal gas-powered one is very unique and pretty competitve in terms of a "base engine" in a full-size sedan. Not to mention that interior.
“The lazy boy seats with the plastic over the seats”. 🤣 That was hilarious because that’s exactly how it was at grandma’s house . 🏡 Great car for those who $114 grand just hanging around. Beautiful car. Excellent review 👍
These are nice but $115,000 made my jaw drop and I thought I knew Lexus pricing! Lol apparently I don’t. I thought these topped out around $85,000. Great review!
The Hybrid LS with that price tag is their top trim. It has all the options Lexus could offer. The original Hybrid was the 600h where Lexus used hybrid technology to give V12 power to the LS with a V8. The current 500h is more like providing an alternative to turbo boosting the V6. Still, it’s considered top trim with all options included. I hope Lexus offer the hybrid option without the bells and whistles to the entire LS lineup.
@@daniconi7333 2018. Considering the new 2021 though, they fixed some annoyances of the 2018 I have such as they put in a touchscreen and improved off-the-line acceleration a bit.
You could certainly do plenty of that in this beastie. If it had a PDR similar to the one in the most recent Corvettes,it would be the second-best road-tripping GT with the ability to share the whole adventure,not just with three of your closest friends,but the whole world,via TH-cam.
This car DOES have remote start. Press the lock button twice and hold it on the third press. Lexus also has an app that allows you to remote start and lock/unlock the doors if you're not in range with the remote.
Is it me or does “Raiti’s Rides” have more and more commercials lately? That’s when you know Joe AND Lori are moving up here on TH-cam. Way to go guys! 👏
If I had the money and wanted a big luxury boat, this would be it, I do agree with others that the interior does look a tad out dated but it’s outdated in a good way I think. It’s a hell of a lot more reliable than and bmw and Mercedes and it’s got great power, 416 horsepower and 440 pound ft of torque, that’s plenty. It’s hilarious that a 5000 pound luxury sedan can be faster to 60 than some sports cars, come on 4.6 seconds?? That’s great. Great video as always, and beautiful gt350r man! 🤙🏻
One thing you didn't mention is that on the front grill and back lights, all those patterns are actually formed using the lexus 45° logo. They turned them and rearranged them to be able to form the shapes
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The most reliable bulletproof luxury brand. Period.
So true and they hold their value.
@@RaitisRides Indeed!
@@amishparadise1924 That's true. Lexus seems to take the competition at a point in time and work towards that instead of working towards their own goal. They design their car to match a competitor's car at a point in time. So when a new lexus comes out it is already outdated because the Germans are doing their own thing and designing their cars for the future. The competition doesn't stop at a point but lexus seems to benchmark their cars to other cars at a point in time.
@@amishparadise1924 Why WOULDN'T they imitate the Euros? They know most of their customers are Caucasian, whose desires are based on Euro or American styling. So why would they risk using a Japanese-centric design philosophy? It's called smart business decisions.
@@amishparadise1924 ls500 interior does not look one bit like any mercedes .. its far better
The good thing is this car is much reliable than German brands .
You can say that again!
@@RaitisRides nice car
and thats why it is the closest luxury car to perfection than any other car
Lexus isn’t as reliable as it used to be and Benz isn’t as unreliable as many think it is. I own two Lexus vehicles and I can speak from experience. Lexus LS reliability began going down in 2007.
A F A you’re right about Mercedes. But Lexus IS light years ahead of bmw and Audi.
Underrated moment is when Joe opens the sunroof and without missing a beat he says " you don't have to use the tracking pad for that"
Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!
🤣
Man he got me on that one 😂
That door panel belongs in a museum...my God🔥🔥🔥
Considering the design, performance, fuel economy, luxury and reliability, I feel like it's one of the best cars ever made...
I am so glad that you like this one.
This sedan is so nice it looks like a new home
You are so right Milton!
Finally, Lexus makes a good looking wheel.
I love this design!!!!! I love how they put the “L” design in the taillights
I totally agree with you!
It's also in the headlights!
That’s “L”exus for you!
agree
Yup the tail lights are unique but I bought it for the white leather interior and the Mark Levinson sound system. It’s a great car!
It’s basically perfect but Lexus really should switch to a touch screen
That's the one thing.
The updated LS has one.
Van Hammer this is true!
At least the rear passengers don't have a track pad to deal with.
2021 LS will have touch-screen
There is remote start. You press the lock button 2x then hold the lock button for 3 sec
Thanks for the info Jay!
@sanju2 I am pretty sure you HAVE to have the Enform Remote subscription in order to remote start the car. At least that's how it was on my 2016 IS 300.
@sanju2damn, you guys have some serious cars!
Joe, I believe this car does have remote start. One day my 2017 ES350 started by itself while in the garage of my home. I was concerned and called Lexus who informed me that without notification, they added this feature "through the air". Fearing I could die of carbon monoxide poisoning I demanded it be removed! After watching this video I attempted to remotely start my newer 2020 ES350. and to my surprise IT DID START! You hit the lock button on the remote twice and it starts on the 3rd click. I feel customers need to be made aware of this.Lexus assured me it shuts down when the door opens or 45 seconds whichever comes first.
OMG JOE YOU MADE IT HAPPENED AGAIN.YOU NOT LYING IT IS THE KING OF FULL SIZE LUXURY SEDAN THANKS JOE FOR THE REVIEW.
I was waiting for your to chime in! LOL You are welcome my friend!
@@RaitisRides LEXUS is supposed to be doing a refresh on the LS with a Touch Screen, a face lift, and more safety features
@@RaitisRides if you can get a chance to can you review the 2020 LEXUS ES 350 ultra luxury or can you do a comparison of the 2020 Toyota Camry XSE vs 2020 LEXUS ES 350 ULTRA LUXURY
@@thegoodman3810 sorry to burst your bubble but Lexus ranks a 52 out of 100 or the lowest in the class for the LS according to Consumer Reports
@@normt5463 Consumer Reports has also historically ranked Lexus at or near the top of their rankings, so I highly doubt a Lexus is going to be unreliable.
Don’t forget the executive package also includes the right rear seat with reclining and ottoman feature. It’s perhaps the biggest draw to this package!
My dad bought this after he drowned his 7 series and hydro locked 😂 , its a solid luxury car but the bmw drove way better. Love your vids Raiti!
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing that input from your Dad's experience!
How dough😂
Jusvibin it was in Saudi Arabia, we dont have proper drainage of rain water, my dad thought he was driving a land cruiser lol
Jusvibin I told him no but he kept going 😂
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Great Car. $40-$70k for one of these 2-4 years old. Worth every penny.
You are so very right!
Yes I bought a used one earlier this year. Was around $52K US. Worth it.
Just picked up the 2018, got a really great deal! Loving the car!
The new ones (2021) have the weird headlight housing too, not as elegant as this one with the flowing LEDs
@@InternetDude Geesh! Half price in about a year?
That is definitely a nice car, styling, power, design, performance all of it. I love the twin turbo V6 and the AWD makes it really versatile. Awesome review!
Thanks Sully! It is super smooth traveling down the road!
Lexus quality is unique and on another level. The longer you own these cars, the more you appreciate how well built these cars are. Styling was never a Lexus strength but over the past few years, their styling has improved and like anything, their design language will not appeal to everyone. This car will still be on the road over the long run, while their European competition will be lawn ornaments.
One of my absolute favourite Lexus.
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
Those are some very impressive performance numbers for a 2 1/2 ton car. Thanks Joe for the review.
OK I just bought a 2020 Lexus LS 500 all-wheel-drive inspiration series with the specific color that goes with the inspiration series and I traded in a 2018 E400 coupe’. It was the only build of its kind in America according to Mercedes Benz so it cost around $93,000. The first thing that I would like everybody to know is that I have owned two S class Mercedes Benz. both with the equivalent executive package. So I consider myself an expert when it comes to these kind of cars. My E400 had a 23 speaker Burmeister stereo system in it. My Lexus inspiration series has a 23 speaker Mark Levinson stereo system. I know I’m going to make all the Lexus fan-boys upset but that Mark Levinson system comes nowhere close to that Mercedes-Benz Burmeister system. So instead of getting into a whole bunch of stuff that’s going to tick people off. Let me get to the bottom line if you want quality, refinement, and just pure opulence then you want the Lexus. If you’re into technology and gadgets and performance then you want the Mercedes at the end of the day Lexus is going to last. Mercedes is designed according to Mercedes Benz to trade in every 4 to 5 years and get a new one but the Lexus you can keep for 25 or 30 years if you want. I’ve had several Mercedes Benz I just got tired of going to the shop every time it had an issue which was plenty! Lexus I just drive it and change the oil they both cost $120,000 but at the end of the day I’m getting more for my money with the Lexus.
Thank you for sharing that great input from your ownership!
11:15 The LS does have remote start via the keyfob. You press the lock button 3 times, but on the 3rd press, you hold it until you see the car begin to flash the turn signals.
A lil late to the party here Joe but man I'm glad I'm here!!! This LS is a cruiser!!! Besides the grille, I love the looks of it!!! They got a ton of things right with this LS so just a few more tweaks and it'll be really up to date. Reliability can't be their only/ main calling card anymore. Exceptional review as usual Team Raiti's Rides!!! #OnThrottle
The biggest problem with lexus is the technology they use. It's very outdated especially the infotainment system. The current S Class is 7 years old yet the interior design and technology is ahead. The new S comes out soon and then it will be miles ahead yet again. Lexus seems to design their cars for competitors at a point in time. They don't create for the future like Mercedes and BMW and Audi. So then when a new lexus comes out, it is behind the competition because the competition just doesn't stand still. Lexus needs to rethink what they're doing. Their cars are no doubt however built extremely well.
That is a very good point!
Good to see you Joe! Another beautiful vehicle! Stay safe Team Raiti's Rides!
Thank you so much William! I am so glad that you can make it! We are staying safe, and please do the same!
Just recently bought a 07 Ls460L for 6k 152k miles, has little dents and normal wear but on the interior its brand new, it was steal and its the best car ive driven to this date (also my first luxury car) Rides likes butter and cant go wrong with it, cant imagine how the 500 rides.
Remote Start, with Enform Remote function enabled you can remote start by pressing and holding the lock button down OR load the app on to your phone and use that to remote start
Thanks for the info.
Lexus is the best car ever I have driven. I have a 2010 ES350 drives smoooooooth.
Lexus is tops right now at exterior and interior styling...sorry German fanboys that's the truth.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.
S class has better interior tho imo. Lexus needs to make a twin turbo V8 if they want to compete with the S class, 7 series and Audi A8.
Exterior? Cough cough
Jason Todd y do u want a twin turbo v8? The only thing that would bring to the table is power and if that’s what u want then add boost to the LS’ turbos and BOOM💥 I wanna get one of these and do that it would be so cool 😎
Jason Todd also the new 2021 S class looks terrible inside and out just two huge tablets, that’s not luxury that’s a Tesla, even Bentley, Bugatti, and rolls know not to add too many screens because they spend time crafting a quality interior that in ten years time would still look classic.
I'm glad they took the time to make the back seats enjoyable for the passengers. Really nice I love it.
My grandfather used to have a 2007 LS460. It was such a great car, I wish I had bought it from him.
People who drive 15 year old German sedans, ItS STiL a ToyOTA.
This is true!
Toyota is one of the most solid built cars!!! European cars are just endless money pits. 😂
Johnson Taylor I’ve had my gs350 for 6 years never had to do anything other than oil changes and tires. And it held Its value extremely well
@Johnson Taylor that's what I thought too..it's a Toyota?? Umm yeah last time I checked that's a good thing.
Johnson Taylor well said. German engineering is not what it used to be.
Can’t wait to buy one of these in 2028. My 02 LS430 is will be current til then.
If you want some history class for every car model, join the Raitis's ride college
History is a must
Thanks man for saying that! I am so glad that I can share it with you!
The upsized grill is orders of magnitude better design and integrated with the front facia design compared to bmw's afterthought design on the 7 series .
@@tonyw1563 What the heck
This looks better than the updated one. I like how intricate the DRLs look, which is something Lexus has done away with on the 2021 car.
I agree with you!
I honestly think lexus exteriors look much better than the german brands. I think the germans have a nicer interior , in general, but the reliability and exterior styling takes the cake for me
Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
My goodness that is a beautiful car..Hands down the best luxury brand period.
I am so glad that you like this one.
You don't buy a brand, you buy model of the brand. The Lexus LS it ranks 52 out of 100 Consumer Reports.
Norm T I can’t figure out what the first half of your comment even means. Try again lol 😂
@@natejohnson5393 i'm still trying here too
@@normt5463 I'll buy a brand if I want to. You're not the boss of me.
Gorgeous car, rear drive, would love to see it be a v8 though. I just can't get used to turbos to make 6s act like 8s
I know how you feel!
V8s are going the way of the dinosaur, except for Dodge.
@@jpizel1070 Lexus isn’t fully done with them yet either
I bought an LS500 earlier this year, I have a few videos on it. Lovely car, yep a few “zonks” for me too but overall awesome!!
Joe to answer your question, Yes it is the king! LS is a complete vehicle as opposed to other luxury brands
I totally agree with you!
Actually a sales flop since the latest redesign.
@@normt5463 doesn't negate the fact that it is closer to a complete car than any other luxury car
@@hassansmw5634 Who puts it first in the luxury sedan segment? J.D. Power give it a similar low 80's out of 100 to the Chevy Malibu. Consumer Reports rankings put it last in segment with a 54 out of 100.
This review gives light that the low ratings are in fact true.
th-cam.com/video/EBORZkUn6YU/w-d-xo.html
@@normt5463 J. D. who?
I’ve got a classic 01 LS 430 fully loaded with the V8 powerhouse it’s got an old school rear seat massager and arm rest cooler I would still pick that car over some 2020 year model vehicles at almost 20 years old it still gives you out of this world luxury I cannot get over that I’m never getting rid that car thank you Toyota.
Thanks for sharing that great input from your experience
No problem I like the LS 500 it’s out of my budget right now as you said if I bought one I would probably have to live int it.
Always high quality content! Stay safe joe!
Thanks Hector! I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
I have a love and hate relationship with Lexus holding it’s value, I love it cause if you buy one it will go down 5k at most in 3 years and I hate it cause getting a used one is equivalent to getting some new mustang GT cause they hold their value so well
Rims look cheap, but overall the car looks amazing. Thanks for this amazing video
Thanks for letting me share this one.
This guy and twinkies 😭😭. Genius
Thanks Jayden I really appreciate that!
Cant wait for the LC 500 Convertible. Lexus make beautiful Cars😍
Same here!
Thoroughly enjoyable review! May have to arm wrestle you over the Flying Spur being the king though!
Love how you break the rides down.. your helping me decide my next purchase .. subscribed
Joe Joe.... secret from Lexus. You can remote start by pressing the lock button 3 times and hold it on the 3rd press to remote start. It’s sadly subscription based tho.....
Thanks for that info Tommy!
Even my CT6 has remote off the keyfob!
👍🏾👍🏾 definitely the most reliable
You are so very right!
Definitely the most reliable full size luxury car
You are so very right!
Lexus did a great job on the grille. I love it! Only Lexus can create such beautiful big grille.
I know right!
@@RaitisRides yes it is! Wonderful design. Just perfect. And the most unique thing is that the spindle grille only suit on any Lexus models not other car companies.
Very Nice Review As Always Joe, Also That's One Clean & Lexury Sedan. I Totally Love The Design.
Thank you for letting me share it with you!
@@RaitisRides You're Welcome
Car manufacturers gotta stop including fake intakes and exhuasts. Watched another review, (or few) on these Lexus' and you're the one that mentioned reliability as well as chrome accent trims really helping with the look, nice attention to detail, props.
In 2035 this will still be on the road. 7 series,s class,audi....2020..in 2035?? No way
It's almost impossible to see a 10+ year old german luxury car on the road these days.
@@wooferjr169 lol noo.
You can see a e class from 2000 on the road, look for a Honda or Toyota...
Have you ever owned a Mercedes?
@@wooferjr169 in europe there are old german cars all over the place. I’m not sure why Americans always like to talk shit about German cars
Wow this car is amazing 😍.
I am so glad that you like this one.
All Lexus come with Remote Start. They also come with a free 1 year subscription to Enform, an app from Lexus, which enables the Remote Start function. When the subscription runs out the the Remote Start function is turned off, until the subscription is renewed.
Just subscribed. Keep up the good work man! Zonk away!!!
I’ve owned 2 ls Lexus and loved them both u can’t go wrong buying one.
It has a bolder design than its competitors. But the germans make discretion a hallmark, mainly Audi.
Absolutely true.
If they would just add some damn interior ambient lighting, they’ll be the king
I'm amazed. At 2:40 for example. How do you sit like that? So effortlessly. I tried and it takes a lot of effort and my knees hurt.
I fight through the pain! 😉👍🏻
A pre owned one of these is the best large luxury sedan buy.
Love this vehicle, best bang for bucks in the segment. Just look at cpo bmw loses almost 50k value with first three years and 6-7 year old lexus still goes for the same price as a 2016/17 bmw 7 series
Mercedes just launched a sneak preview of the next gen S Class dashboard and front seats. But this is nicer than the dead steril A8
So very true!
Even the current S Class is ahead in terms of interior design and technology. Lexus needs to step it up.
SDav21 However the door panels on this car are much better than what I’ve seen in any S-class
@@natejohnson5393 i really don't see that as a sales argument
Andrei Dan Some people, as well as myself, would disagree. I like the look of this interior more than most Mercedes interiors, which as a result makes it a sales point. Just preferences I guess
I got a LS 500 loaner today. A truly amazing car.
Lexus LS was updated just recently for 2021. No more zigzag headlights.
Love the LS. Agreed that it'd be just right with a touchscreen. It's good to see Lexus doing touchscreens in their newly released cars. I loved my IS, but sometimes the joy stick input was clumsy. Still miss that car though, it was rock solid and fun to drive!
Great review ! Man I haven’t heard large and in charge for so long . Put a smile on my face
This is my kind of ride
I can see you driving this!
@@RaitisRides me too, but my bank account tells me different, LoL! I can dream though.
One thing I do not like with this newer model is that heated/cooled seats control is in a menu, not separate buttons. But overall I would love this in my driveway in white/tan or ivory int. Maybe the blue with same int. color. I hope they improved the faults from 2018.
Those rims are wonderfully gorgeous!
I just saw an F Sport version over the weekend. That thing is a boat! Definitely a nice car, but it's gigantic.
It is large and in charge!
1989 LEXUS LS400 is the MOST BEAUTIFUL car.... This one's pretty sweet too.
Joe, the Mercedes S Class is the king of full size luxury sedans. The Asian brands simply can't compete with the heritage and panache of Mercedes S Class. Even better, the Maybach version.
S-class is still the king with sales to back it up!
@@normt5463 The LS is underrated. Skip the hybrid model, but the normal gas-powered one is very unique and pretty competitve in terms of a "base engine" in a full-size sedan. Not to mention that interior.
@@ARentz07 the Lexus LS 5th gen is one of the worst ever!
Can’t help but see Frankenstein with those two knobs on the dash console
It looks aggresive and sick. I love it
Thank you for the great content, Joe!
You are so very welcome!
May dream car right here, right here. Immaculate. Opulent. Refined.
This looks better than the new facelift 2021 Lexus Ls . What do you think?
I agree with you!
Lexus keep it up keep building LS500 make it better
AGREED!
“The lazy boy seats with the plastic over the seats”. 🤣 That was hilarious because that’s exactly how it was at grandma’s house . 🏡 Great car for those who $114 grand just hanging around. Beautiful car. Excellent review 👍
Thanks for letting me share some laughs and memories with you Louis!
Nice car! Doesn't beat the benz but I would take this for long term!
That is a great point!
These are nice but $115,000 made my jaw drop and I thought I knew Lexus pricing! Lol apparently I don’t. I thought these topped out around $85,000. Great review!
The Hybrid LS with that price tag is their top trim. It has all the options Lexus could offer. The original Hybrid was the 600h where Lexus used hybrid technology to give V12 power to the LS with a V8. The current 500h is more like providing an alternative to turbo boosting the V6. Still, it’s considered top trim with all options included. I hope Lexus offer the hybrid option without the bells and whistles to the entire LS lineup.
I can't wait to be in that Audi S8 cause it looks great or Lexus LS 500
Luxury Camry!
Hell yes! I have an LS500 👍👍👍👍
@@InternetDude What year?
@@daniconi7333 2018. Considering the new 2021 though, they fixed some annoyances of the 2018 I have such as they put in a touchscreen and improved off-the-line acceleration a bit.
'Arm wrestling and tongue wrestling' 😂
You could certainly do plenty of that in this beastie.
If it had a PDR similar to the one in the most recent Corvettes,it would be the second-best road-tripping GT with the ability to share the whole adventure,not just with three of your closest friends,but the whole world,via TH-cam.
Blair Brown what’s PDR?
@@jacobsalvatierra8758 Performance Data Recorder.
Blair Brown ah, thanks
I really like this one. The interior is actually quite nice. I agree don't need a v8 in this one.
Third! Hey Joe! Your my favourite car reviewer by FAR! I never miss a video!
Thanks for having my back and your great support!
@@RaitisRides For sure man! Thanks for making such fantastic videos!
@@AustinC2838 You are so very welcome!
Joe it should have an remote start I work at Lexus. If you push the lock button 3 times then hold on the third time it should start.
Happy to see the 2021 in Tokyo gets a touchscreen. Here's hoping the US car will too. It will be a pretty flawless vehicle after that.
Put that engine on the IS.. PLEEEAASE!! 🙏🙏
AGREED
No put the GS-F engine in it
@@80s_Boombox_Collector That is a good idea!
Well there's supposedly an IS500 that got trademarked, so it's a possibility.
Love mine ❤️
All LS come with remote start , press the lock button twice and hold for 10 second or use the app on your iPhone .
The way this guy reviews cars drives me crazy he never drives them and all he does is show you things you can see for yourself
Awesome review Joe for a beautiful car!
This car DOES have remote start. Press the lock button twice and hold it on the third press. Lexus also has an app that allows you to remote start and lock/unlock the doors if you're not in range with the remote.
Is it me or does “Raiti’s Rides” have more and more commercials lately? That’s when you know Joe AND Lori are moving up here on TH-cam. Way to go guys! 👏
Just in love with the touch buttons
If I had the money and wanted a big luxury boat, this would be it, I do agree with others that the interior does look a tad out dated but it’s outdated in a good way I think. It’s a hell of a lot more reliable than and bmw and Mercedes and it’s got great power, 416 horsepower and 440 pound ft of torque, that’s plenty. It’s hilarious that a 5000 pound luxury sedan can be faster to 60 than some sports cars, come on 4.6 seconds?? That’s great. Great video as always, and beautiful gt350r man! 🤙🏻
One thing you didn't mention is that on the front grill and back lights, all those patterns are actually formed using the lexus 45° logo. They turned them and rearranged them to be able to form the shapes