2018 Lexus LS 500h Car Review

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ATTENTION- At the 7 min mark I misspoke and say "twin turbo V8". It's a twin turbo V6.
The fifth generation Lexus LS is headed to showrooms in early 2018. The V8 is gone, replaced with a twin-turbo V6. Tom Voelk travels to San Francisco to give you an early look. Will it stem the flow of buyers moving to luxury SUVs? Can it take on BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S Class? Tom drives the 2018 Lexus LS 500h in this first look review.
Tom attended this event courtesy of Lexus. It contains a few pieces of video provided by Lexus.
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@geigerzoola6642 7 лет назад

Id pick this over any german cars

@markofexcellence5209 7 лет назад

Royhan that would be a wise choice

@rightlanehog3151 6 лет назад

Lease a German car but buy a Lexus.

@kristians2704 3 года назад

would you still take it over the new S class?

@BIGWEBB88 7 лет назад

Interior is very beautiful

@Cali_Lux_Cruiser 7 лет назад

Beautiful car!!! Your reviews are always amazing, Tom!

@olekiller11 7 лет назад

Not only are your reviews awesome. But the fact that you're honest to say when you've used Lexus photos and videos. Much respect

@p00pie 7 лет назад

The first engine bay I have seen that is completely obstructed by a cover. Interesting. Good video Tommy, you rock.

@f458italiano 7 лет назад

At 7:12 don't you mean twin turbo V6? Great video as always!

@DrivenCarReviews 7 лет назад

Yep. Apparently I can't read my own script. No one is more frustrated with gaffes like that than me.

@f458italiano 7 лет назад

No worries man, we all do it :) I think I would have preferred the car if it had a twin turbo V8 anyway :D

@troysmith9007 7 лет назад

OMG!!!!!!! THIS IS HANDS DOWN BEST IN CLASS!!!!!! OMG!!!!!

@saitama167 7 лет назад

I’ve already seen another review of this car today, but if Tom puts out a new video, then I’m here!

@inomad 7 лет назад

I am impressed by the new LS. In my opinion, the styling absolutely blows away the bland BMW 7.

@samsonokoro5036 7 лет назад

It blows the audi a8 out of the water as well. I want to see this car with a two tone colour dashboard and leather interior like on the LC 500 with white and blue leather. Lighter colours brings out the best in interiors. S class interiors in dark or black look average or bland. The same interior in white, cream or light brown or two tone colour combo and the car looks like a different thing altogether.

@jody024 7 лет назад

That stick coming out of the Dash above the speedometer.... why someone came up with that is a mystery to me. The trunk space is too small as well.

@chamade166 7 лет назад

Design wise this looks like a cheap Nissan compared to the 7er. The infotainment system lags years behind BMW, Mercedes, Audi.

@kraenk12 7 лет назад

The 7 series is the worst looking of the bunch, so yeah..in that regard. S-Class and A8 are still better looking. Infotainment and questionable rear design will still make people buy the Germans.

@majke4542 7 лет назад

S class is and stays the king, fight on plebs

@uzairh2768 7 лет назад

I have 2011 ls460 was just passed 100k, 0 issues only money I spent was on tires and brakes can’t wait for this , we will see how the v6 stacks up

@lalamanilkumar8837 5 лет назад

There is some thing special with this Lexus vehicles.

@hendradi3031 6 лет назад

5:40 looks very comfortable you are sitting in the back seat of this car. coming for S class fan.

@geo5106 6 лет назад

Lexus keeps looking better everyday. this brand is so beautiful compared to what was offered 10 years ago

@Soh90 7 лет назад

Wow this was actually a really good review. What a gem of a reviewer. Good job Tom 👍🏽

@karunthaper4974 7 лет назад

Front and side are beautiful. Rear is lazy and looks like past Honda Accords. Rear needed to be as sharp as front. Let down.

@cornbread70s4 7 лет назад

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THIS REVIEW!!! You are simply the best Tom

@CalvinHikes 6 лет назад

Really dislike the Frankenstien pegs coming out of the drivers display. Don't know why Lexus is doing this on their cars... or why more people don't complain.

@hellodlo 7 лет назад

this is a gorgeous car love it

@YinLungTsang 6 лет назад

when i saw the seats fold and black seat recline i was like WHOAAA

@davidrussell5570 7 лет назад

Gorgeous...

@JJJosh949 7 лет назад

Honest they car looks great until you reach the rear. I think those tail lights drastically cheapen the overall luxurious look of the vehicle.they need to remodel that ASAP esp when competing with the elegance of an S

@aarvin1 7 лет назад

Absolutely gorgeous in white!!

@femiogunsola5436 6 лет назад

Good interior. Not sure many Executives and CEOs will dig the external design. The body style look like something rich kids will want. Matured rich man or woman will still prefer the S Class, BMW, CT6, New A8, Jag XJ, or Continental

@whiteliketar 7 лет назад

looks stunning in red.

@racecrashrepeat 7 лет назад

Great review. Thank you

@sikandarazam159 7 лет назад

Definitly lexus is luxury with great style.According to me the new lexus ls would definitly took victory in style & the way it looks on all german Cars.

@billybob1511 5 лет назад

Is Genesis G80 almost as quiet? I'm looking for a super smooth quiet ride (I'm in Australia...)

@Artecus 4 года назад

Richard Genesis G90. Yes, nearly as quiet.

@Aliakbar.m 7 лет назад

How much does the hybrid model cost?

@DrivenCarReviews 7 лет назад

They only gave a broad pricing spectrum for all models, 75-100K. Sorry!

@TinLeadHammer 7 лет назад

1:52 - unless this is the autopilot mode, you are giving bad example to the big wigs who will be buying this car. 2:00, 2:10, 2:30 - could have easily avoided the manufacturer's shots, which are jerky even for 24fps, seems that something went wrong while conforming them to 60p. A smartly matched shot at 2:20. Thanks for mentioning the interior shots at 5:40 and beauty shots at 7:00. The departure of the V8 is a shame, likewise the absence of CarPlay and Android Auto. The super-detailed grille looks great on the LS (I hate it on the RX), but the back looks to me like a much cheaper Altima. I think the interior design is for the owner, the exterior design is for the people whom this car will be passing. A car should not just match the environment but uplift it, improve it with its style. This one - not so much from the back, all the expense went into the front.

@techshark7477 6 лет назад

Beautiful car and great styling! 👍 👍 👍

@Kishan2213 7 лет назад

this is gorgeous af

@dougmaxwell5347 7 лет назад

Mr.Voelk can you do a Review on GLS 550 or GL 63 AMG 2017

@zollotech 7 лет назад

I think if Toyota and Lexus don’t start including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay soon, I think they will start to lose sales.

@zollotech 6 лет назад

J J I'm aware, but it will start to make a difference.

@viktorkaramazov9898 7 лет назад

hehe 0:40 MotoManTv :)

@seanlovi8798 7 лет назад

You have a good eye man.

@viktorkaramazov9898 7 лет назад

yes ;) tnx

@incarswetrust 6 лет назад

Lol. He lives in San Francisco as well.

@Tiggeruploads 6 лет назад

MotoMan is so damn annoying

@viktorkaramazov9898 4 года назад

@@incarswetrust I did not know i from Serbia :D sory...

@СеменПогосов-б2з 6 лет назад

А машина хорошая ! Когда будет полностью электрическая или гибрид электро и биоэтанола, и с материалами не из кожи и дерева, а из высококачественных искусственных экоматериалов, то будет лучшая из лучших ..!

@cadsux 7 лет назад

You don't need to apologize. It's not about the camerawork or equipment. We watch these reviews for you & your content, Mr. Emmy Award winner. I'm also envious that you made it to Skywalker Ranch. I was born & raised in S.F., lived on the peninsula all my life, and have never gotten close.

@DrivenCarReviews 7 лет назад

Well, ultimately things turned out better than I thought (with the help of a minute of footage from Lexus). 95 percent of this was shot with a Sony RX10 III camera. I was a bit panicked since the audio on my GoPro stopped working for a spell (I swear those things smell fear) and then the sun made shooting inside very difficult. I was quickly running out of time to get running footage. The ranch is amazing, a good reason to make a lot of money. There are a lot of things I saw that blew my mind but I feel I should talk about them for security sake. The library was especially wonderful, stunning really. To think about all of the people that did all the craftsmanship on the building is remarkable. Very talented people. The stained glass is gorgeous. I feel lucky to have seen it.

@keithbrown733 3 года назад

Tom are you hiring, I need a job driving cars like this LS

@DrivenCarReviews 3 года назад

I can pay you in coffee. Just like Martin and Rob.

@jazzjokesjalopies 7 лет назад

That spindle grill is probably as good as they're going to get it, certainly better than it was, but it really needs to go away now. (PS love the Brookstone comment!)

@DrivenCarReviews 7 лет назад

You know, the spindle grille looks great on some of their cars, this one included. I'm not a fan of the riot of lines that happen on some Lexus cars. This car is much more harmonious.

@gogutzy 6 лет назад

7:12 the twinturbo V8? you're confusing it with a BMW.

@grovermcwilliams1393 6 лет назад

I this 2018 Lexus LS 500

@rgcjr60 7 лет назад

Do you buy all that toilet paper for each test and return it or do you have your own stash? Maybe they let you borrow it for the shot?

@conceptcs 7 лет назад

I saw MotoMan

@jamalchoudhry3499 7 лет назад

Can you do a "Nisaan Pathfinder SL" Review?

@DrivenCarReviews 7 лет назад

Not in the near future. Sorry Jamal! There are plenty of other reviews on it though.

@jamalchoudhry3499 7 лет назад

Driven Car Reviews Its ok! I still love your reviews though! Thanks for everything!!

@Benjamin-sn5cw 7 лет назад

Okay okay okay, EVERYONE needs to run out and buy one of these immediately so I can pick up a used one in 5yrs time. Alas most people won't, because they'll buy an SUV :( I adore the LS but I do really think it's time for Lexus to move the design language on from the whopping great big grille.

@alpha7ization451 7 лет назад

This car wont achieve the success of the original LS ....fact. Its a different time now

@user-vw6ul7no5w 6 лет назад

good 🧐

@La-yt1wr 7 лет назад

1:45 I see a Saab

@DrivenCarReviews 7 лет назад

Yes, Saabs are always the best Easter eggs.

@YarosUK 7 лет назад

V8 twin-turbo?

@jonathang6522 7 лет назад

Jaro S V6.

@bradhaughton6698 7 лет назад

I personally think the engine bay looks kind of crazy witch so much cover panel

@DrivenCarReviews 7 лет назад

Fortunately you don't stare at it every day.

@bradhaughton6698 7 лет назад

Driven Car Reviews well true the accessibility of it to do maintenance on it that's what I was just mentioning it even for the everyday DIY mechanic

@AbsolutMassager 4 года назад

You said twin turbo V8 🤣

@luxurreview 4 года назад

You’re the ultimate boomer! I love it

@Babychoocho 7 лет назад

What, no perfume spritzer?! How plebeian.

@DrivenCarReviews 7 лет назад

I suggest having the help spritz the cabin every morning. That solves everything.

@ashram7936 7 лет назад

Defines Japanese luxury

@MrHeepspo 6 лет назад

The touchpad is TERRIBLE and deal breaker.

@richguy8317 5 лет назад

G80

@shahaan400 6 лет назад

I wish Lexus, Acura, infinity, Genesis start making electric cars only. Love these cars but not gonna buy an ICE car

@SDav21 7 лет назад

Exclude the tesla model s from your list. That is far from being a luxury car to the level of these cars especially the German cars. The Tesla only competes on price but that means it is way overpriced. Nothing about a Tesla interior or driving experience is luxury.

@DrivenCarReviews 7 лет назад

While I agree with you to a point, the subject came up in casual conversation at the event. The Lexus folks even admit more than one LS sale was lost to the LS. A lost sale is a lost sale.

@SDav21 7 лет назад

Driven Car Reviews Well then the people buying the Model S clearly know nothing about cars or are just not interested in them at all. I can't even possibly think of a single way in which a Model S can compete in this segment.

@solomonwalcot9363 7 лет назад

The ball is now in Cadillacs court

@jamelmoore4356 7 лет назад

Solomon walcot Cadillac's got a lot of work to do with the CT6 if they hope to be competitive with this!

@headcas620 7 лет назад

No v8 no care.

@Shadow-lq7rx 7 лет назад

the LS F is coming out with a twin turbo v8, made to compete with s63

@k.almohammadii 6 лет назад

This isn’t a sports car.. It’s a luxury car which is meant to be quiet

@minivanlinda1762 6 лет назад

I like it now...won't age well

@dp-r.est.8995 6 лет назад

Looks like a big Nissan Altima. Design is a fail.

@edmaluf 4 года назад

Note to Lexus: NOBODY likes your infotainment system. Get rid of it.

@irenafacelli2882 6 лет назад

Those mirrors are just awful and ugly. I wouldn't pay 100K for this piece of crap. I can find so many better offerings out there for 30K and less.

@minivanlinda1762 6 лет назад

Won't age well.

@KCMrecordings 7 лет назад

it looks like the new camry from the back. Just ugly

@KCMrecordings 6 лет назад

good one

@TJC450 7 лет назад

No Apple CC or AA. Cmon Toyota.

@PhillyPhR3sh 7 лет назад

The interior is hideous, the exterior is really nice... Except the strange head/taillights. I'm not dropping $100K on a car that doesn't have Carplay though.

@femiogunsola5436 7 лет назад

The front is "ugly as included at no extra cost"

@KeiDoesManyThings 7 лет назад

I see you are a man of the Cooley culture.

@СеменПогосов-б2з 6 лет назад

Неприлично и не гигиенично швырять в багажник, напоказ, туалетную бумагу .. (наверное от завистнического шовинизма ..

@atlaspop8123 7 лет назад

i choose S class

@77devera 7 лет назад

A beautiful car!❤👀👅 Hope a 10 year old LS will depreciate enough so I can afford it. 😉😁

@nilpatel9096 7 лет назад

Lowell Dizon and the thing is is that it'll still be running like it's new !

@f-22raptor25 7 лет назад

lets hope so. New ones are turbos.

@zionakinjide650 7 лет назад

true that Nil..true that

@rightlanehog3151 6 лет назад

Amir A, I am not a fan of turbos either. There are plenty of low mileage LS V8s around now at the price of a 4 cylinder Camry.

@godfatherNYC 7 лет назад

I'm a new Lexus convert. I have a 2017 ES300h and LOVE it. 40 mpg. I almost can't see the need to bump up to this even larger sedan, but it's stunning. The new styling and performance along with the legendary reliability, makes Lexus pretty hard to beat. I have a family member that can get me nice discounts on Rovers and Jags but even with that connection, I don't want the headaches.

@Unclesam-p3o 7 лет назад

godfatherNYC own Europe car !! Better have Toyota to drive temporary owned a Europe car mean u have to to dealer to fix the car everytimes

@MiikeyLawless 7 лет назад

Is the ES still a glorified camry?

@ormand3000 7 лет назад

godfatherNYC too poor to afford a Lexus LS, yet alone a REAL luxury marque like Mercedes or BMW. Enjoy your overpriced Camry

@clarencetaylor7455 7 лет назад

Michael Peretto its a glorified Avalon

@MiikeyLawless 7 лет назад

As Clarence taylor noted...its an avalon and still a very nice car. Mercedes and BMW are not all that great lol

@supremeetnel7707 7 лет назад

I’ definitely get this car. If I had the money of course.

@johnmoore9862 6 лет назад

Supreme Etnel, Me too.

@nomadenview 5 лет назад

Me too...

@NileshR12 Год назад

They're much more attainable used

@infamous_MB 7 лет назад

I DON'T EVEN LIKE LEXUS BUT THIS NEW LS IS SOMETHING SPECIAL I WOULD PICK IT OVER A BENTLEY

@kraenk12 7 лет назад

lol

@ricerook6908 6 лет назад

DEFINITELY

@TheJsjay2345 6 лет назад

Haha ur outta ur mind the 7 series and new a8 are way nicer then this

@beno6198 6 лет назад

Jon Alonzo NAH!!!!¡

@adriannippy 7 лет назад

What is he talking about ?! The photography is STUNNING and much befitting this car is gorgeous.

@kksksten2722 6 лет назад

10+ !!!!

@dschonsie 7 лет назад

the front looks like the car has bitten in a very sour lemon.

@Darkest_matter 6 лет назад

In 2006 a brand new ls was £30K. Now they charge you £50K? You can get A skyline for that much!

@jaredshelton4718 7 лет назад

Why would you get this Toyota in drag when the KIA K900 exists? Don't get this dolled up piece of plastic.

@k.almohammadii 6 лет назад

You must not have sat in a new Lexus.

@jaredshelton4718 6 лет назад

Qatar cars I have, they're ugly. Comfortable I can admit. But horrible design from a horrible brand at it's finest.

@k.almohammadii 6 лет назад

Jared Shelton 1- I’m glad you actually sat in one before talking unlike most people,thanks. 2- Lexus cars aren’t made for sporty interior fans or technologically advanced interiors,they’re made for old school people.

@volvov60t59 7 лет назад

That car is super beautiful 😍👍🏻

@76carmel 7 лет назад

I think Hyundai is following Lexus in launching the Genesis brand.

@Peppermint1 6 лет назад

That bunper looks like you will replace it yearly in thight parking spots.

@radustan9977 6 лет назад

at 7:13 in the clip, you've said twin-turbo V8... no such thing for Lexus ;)

@dpr5105 7 лет назад

You mention "twin turbo V8"- did we miss an engine option or are you still getting used to a V6 in a LS?

@mrlbattle1 7 лет назад

What there is no Android auto that is a deal-breaker for me and probably many other younger people guess I will stick with the Cadillac.

@dirtycuntrag 7 лет назад

It's a shame that it doesn't support Android auto or Apple car play 😩

@rambautista7106 7 лет назад

Crazy Beautiful Car Crazy Stupid infotainment! :( 60fps goodness what camera did u use ?

@eggbirdtherooster 7 лет назад

Thats a lot of plastic under the bonet! Holy fuck! 😂

@my2moneypits 7 лет назад

Beautiful car! My only gripe is that shift lever...they should've put a real shift lever and not a leather covered tennis ball

@Slimecrazy234 7 лет назад

This interior is nicer than any Designo S-class but for $75k and in a car that will last forever.

@kevink1111 6 лет назад

Who do you think is a better Car Reviewer, Larry Larrizano or Doug Demuro? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dIkojkJ-E7o.html

@dat1italian 7 лет назад

hondas new infotainment system blows all luxury away

@azhariqbal1212 6 лет назад

Very nice Lexus love the front end

@afa6361 6 лет назад

Twin turbo V6 not V8.

@hockeynutt9434 7 лет назад

Very nice car but the head/speedo unit looks very small. Did you find that?

@MyLife-so1jl 7 лет назад

gorgeous car....but looks too much like a sports car....not a fan of the Japanese cars.

@tmh44 7 лет назад

Hey Tom! We were driving back from Point Reyes Station on either September 12th or 13th, can't remember. Anyhow, we saw the discreet Lexus route signs and a dark maroon brand-new LS heading the opposite way drove past us...could that have been you? The car definitely had presence in the flesh. Great vid!

@DrivenCarReviews 7 лет назад

Yup, could have been me, there were a number in that color. If you would have seen one parked at the side of the road with a guy swearing at his GoPro that wasn't recoding audio, that would have definitely been me.