Absolutely stunning vehicle! I've seen a couple driving around and you can't stop looking once you see it, just like the LC. The LS is my dream car I'd take it over Mercedes S class and BMW 7 series anyday because it's way better, way more reliable, and way better resale. Lexus makes the best quality vehicles by far!
My wife picked up a 15 IS250 F sport. I then bought a used GX 460 after realizing what Lexus “is”. Just amazing. I really cannot see myself buying any other brand. Also, the LS500...good lord what a work of art.
@25:40-@29:21 it's a shame that Lexus LS is following the auto industry standards but I don't blame Lexus. The ride in the LS was always butter soft but they have to keep pace with their compettion. I once drove a BMW 7 series and the seat was hard and the ride was stiff. My back was killing me.
Man I have to give it to you! Out in the brisk chilly air delivering premium content to your subscribers 😎 You really know your stuff with Lexus and I appreciate the details man! This is awesome👌
11:18 Try the Concierge option. It's pretty spot oo, on switching to the right settings between heated steering wheel, seat ventilation and foot well ventilation depending on the inside temperatures. I have a LC500. I barely mess with any of the HVAC functions. it's more of a set and forget thing with the Concierge system. 12:40 the arm rest console can be opened from both driver and passenger sides :D
stunning from out side especially the front grill better than german car ..some ideas wish to have in this car ( interior ambient light as german , option in 360 camera with different angles,google maps, full digital display as audi cockpit) exterior rear light connected . it will be the ultimate car
Was doing some reviews today on this and it all points to run flat tires. A customer changed them out 2 months after buying a new one and it was a buttery smooth ride once again!!
I sincerely hope to buy a hugely depreciated LS 500h within 6 years! This car is as underrated as clever, given that it's the finest example of luxury sedan which enables you to save money in the long run as far as running costs! Also, I hope you're feeling good during these quite tiresome times! Peace
Usually Lexus names the numbers after the size of the engine . It’s 500 but not 5.0 like ls430 is 4.3. This is a v6 twin turbo and I have no issue with that
Excellent video as always. Would you please demo/elaborate how the climate concierge works? I really am intrigued as many reviewers found the HVAC/climate seats not easy to use. Thanking you in advance! F.C.
Don't let that scare you though. This car has so much to offer, that is the big only defect imo is the climate concierge and it's confusing implementation.
Hello Kirk, thanks for your notes! I briefly read the owner’s manual, and watched a few other videos trying to fathom the C.C. So to my understanding; when activated; the C.C. will use everything (e.g. HVAC, climate seats, and heated steering wheel) to maintain a “real-feel” - similar to winter temp with wind chill factor - of the temperature set in the HVAC; the operation doesn’t seem too big of a hassle either. However, I will most definitely check the car out at my local dealer. Thanks again!
I am a moderator on the Lexus Enthusiast website, so I see a lot of stuff. Just want to say I enjoy your reviews! I like your style with a friendly yet knowledgeable professionalism . Keep on keeping on. Look out Doug DeMuro, here you come!
I'd like to see you review the Genesis G90- a lot of other reviewers are saying that is the true "successor" to the old LS in the sense that it carries over the same buttery smooth ride instead of pursuing a sporty feel like the current LS and European rivals.
geo745don Talking crazy is putting a Euro engine in a japanese legend. I’d personally rather them make the car NA v6 than i6t. The v6 outputs similar power with no turbo lag.
Jimmy Peña putting a V6 N/A engine in a.Supra. Do you realize the supra became famous because of its easy tuning potential. That V6 engines will need at least 10K just to increase 100hp. You know how much on the BMW engine because there's tunes already for that engine tops $1500 for the same HP. Why you think there turbo Lag on that bmw engine plus the high Torque is addictive
6:01 very useful if you have an elderly friend/parent who is not tech savy in the passengers seat, or even if you are the driver and want to move the passenger seat out of the way for a rear passenger ;)
Waiting for a V8 and no it does not drive like a 750i with a twin turbo 8. LS is not bad just not what I can get with other luxury cruisers. I am looking at a LC and it’s great naturally aspirated V8.
Did you drive this in the snow at all? I have a 2015 IS350 f sport RWD that goes to the mountains for ski trips (snow tires of course) and it does alright. I wonder how the LS500 handles snow in RWD form as I'm considering one.
I haven't tried. But if you need to drive your $90k awd LS in the snow, it would be just fine UNLESS the snow was 5+" deep, then you'd be better off with something that has more ground clearance.
@@KirkKreifels I respect the fact that you always give Lexus a fair and also a unbiased review. The dealership has a tendency to put too much air in the tires, maybe that's why the ride felt firmer than the "2019" ES350.🇺🇸🇯🇲🌴☀️🌴
Do you know if you can open the spare tire compartment? I was looking at an LS the other day and there did not appear to be a way to get into the area under the trunk floor.
@@craigsmith4518 yes they are in USA. Canada requires a spare tire on every new car however. Just depends on the market but I'd assume most markets don't have a spare and are equipped with run flat tires
@@KirkKreifels that is so true!...i would love to see how reliable that new Supra is compared to the previous generation with the 2jzgte engine!😅😂🤣🇺🇸🇯🇲
This dude knows what he is talking about not like others who don't have words to describe hence they rant repeatedly about track pad for infotainment ... track pad, track pad and again ... trace pad :(
@@KirkKreifels You said the ride isnt quite as soft as the RX or ES. But is it softer that the ride of the S Class ? An noise insulation also better? Thank you very much
It would have been better for sure. Ideally Toyota would have made a new inline six themselves, but a TT V6 would have made most supra fans happier than this catastrophe.
Lexus GPS is trash. Save yourself headache, buy a cheap Garmin real time GPS from bestbuy cost only $150, instead of Lexus GPS tells you to drive into Niagrafall.
@@KirkKreifels Me too, I bought just $10 mount from ebay to mount my phone on, working perfectly fine. But you know, when you have a Lexus that cost $80k CAD and people see that you still use the phone mount on the windshield, that's ridiculous.
@@KirkKreifels regardless all my negative comment on Lexus, I just bought a Rx 350 F sport 2019 due to the name of reliable Luxury SUV compare to BMW and Audi.
