2019 Lexus LS500 All-Wheel Drive Review 

I bought a 2019 and I am thoroughly hooked. I love this car almost as much as my gal (had to say 'almost' for personal safety reasons). I love the luxury feel in standard mode. I love the power and the sound it makes in sports mode. I love the luxury touches like massage seats. I love the way heads turn when I drive by. Having used several computers with touch pads I quickly got used to this one. And... I know I own the car rated most reliable on the road. For the environment, since I do my longest stretches in a land that makes electricity by burning coal, I love the fact that as fast as I can drive it safely, because of 10 forward gears, the tach still says 1,500 rpm.

I would get this hands down without hesitation. It's far more reliable in terms of electronics, engine, and transmission. So what if it doesn't have a V8 or 500+ hp??? It's a smooth boulevard cruiser and there's an F-Sport model if you want a firmer ride.

Btw the reason why the infotainment is troublesome is because they put more money/tech into voice control and recognition. The model I tested was able to translate/input my use of 5 different languages I learned. It brought up the Massage menu when I pressed voice input from the steering wheel button selection and say “Massage” in which I could control it from there or voice and of the selectable options. I honestly don’t get why so so so many reviewers don’t take notice to it. In a world where we are becoming more hands free.....

Team Lexus 🙌

The quality of the video is impressive. Good work

I’m sticking with Lexus all the way. Owned 2016 ES350, it’s so beautiful!

My neighbor has a Mercedes. I rarely see it in her driveway. She has a dealer rental at least every 3 weeks of the month. This month shes had 3 different rentals so far. Meanwhile my 7 year old Honda suv has never given me a single problem. Oh, before that her Range Rover was just as bad. And lets not even mention maintenance cost.

115 thousand I'm going to stay in my 2006 ls430. Maybe I can afford 1 in 2029. Very beautiful vehicle.

Beautiful. The best large luxury and sedan on the market. Value performance and reliability with Unique luxury

I'll take the Lexus every time over the others.

Lexus LS is the ultimate luxury sedan. No one needs to think twice.

You really need to do some research, the Ls has hand writing recognition. You can write any letter and do whatever with the touch pad. Do you want me to link a video for u showing this? Please don't give false information it's wrong and misleading.

I have a 2008 LS 460, most comfortable and reliable car I've ever owned, and I've owned some high end luxury brands.

I would take the Lexus LS over the Mercedes S. I drove the LS 2 weeks ago. This car is EXCELLENT to drive and luxury. I'm very impressed.

If Mercedes would make their cars as reliable as Lexus, I would consider buy another and paying the extra. Until then.. You would be stupid to buy a Mercedes.

Damn this lexus is bomb

The LS was never a direct competitor to the bigger S Class, but was always a direct competitor to the likes of S420, s430 and now the S450. But, it's funny how everyone ignores the less powerful S class. I think the LS500 is beautiful, and I would definitely take it over the S450.

Lexus wins every time. Mercedes, BMW, & Audi are in the dust.

Simply...WOW! Everyone turns their head when they see a nice Lexus on the road, even the biggest fans of German cars.

LS ALL DAY!!

Normally vehicle's designed for long term ownership doesn't do well against those meant for short-term lease. I suspect the LS500 is an exception and would do very well in a head to head comparison with the german rivals.

I like this but I'm still so in love with a white 2017 ls460 f sport awd

best review of this sedan i've found so far........I'm considering it...seriously

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.

Buy a lexus every time...Mercedes have too many long term issues.

Good image quality and good accent as well as detailing

You have to put your foot in the gas to move or you can press the rise button on the steering wheel next or the cruise control button

Lexus hands down for peace of mind ( RELIABILITY)....

Problem is that it's too cramped in the back seat compared to the S Class, 7 series etc. Fumbled the bag with that

If I was the CEO this would be my number once choice

Lexus IS smart they don’t want drivers to use the pad while driving I love my car and I always use voice command for every thing

Definitely lexus

Great review as always! Do you plan on reviewing the new Kia Sportage AWD and perhaps test it on your trail?

The nav is great if you don’t struggle to us basic technology.

OMG he was inches from the curb, he was totally gonna hit it

I love this car

At this price point, WHY would anyone buy a black interior? Save the black for honda civic lx

The Lexus is better than the Mercedes...

"Torsion" limited slip differential? Dude - the word you're looking for (and clearly don't understand) is Torsen - a contraction for TORque SENsing. You're welcome.

I rarely see these cars on the road. In fact, I don’t think I’ve seen two in the last 6 months and I live in heavily populated south Florida. That’s doesn’t make you feel confident in the model.

17 feet?

Price $$$$$

0-60 in 6secs is Really Really poor ..considering the Ancient LS430 hits 62mph from standing in 6.3secs....

If I am "settling" for a Turbo V6, I'll save a boat load of cash and opt for the G80. Big mistake eliminating the NA V8.

Shame Lexus got rid of the V8. Turbo charged engines don't last as long.

Lexus must have v8 on this or else the ES will outsell this model

You will never get the quality of Lexus in any other car they will outlast the Germans and save you thousands when it comes to maintenance.

No v8?

I'll keep my 2015 ES350. and put the xtra $100,000 in the bank

Your reaching, " I WANT MORE GAGES, I THINK ", YOU HAVE NO CAPACITY TO APPRECIATE A LEXUS !

I will never buy a Mercedes again. Too much time at the mechanic shop not worth it

if you want reliability go for lexus but if you want pure luxury, quality and other things you need in luxury vehicle go for the Mercedes s class

I hate the front grill on a lot of the cars. To me it looks like the gills of a whale. Good review but my retirement income doesn’t allow me to buy it unless I stretch the payments out like a mortgage.

i see they took some ideas from Hyundai equus 🤦😏

What? No 5 liter V8 NA ? Twin turbos... No thanks.

Two main issues with this car is it kooks like an ES350 from the outside and that industry worst touchpad interface. It ruins everything. I was also shocked at how hard the suspension rode. The new Genesis G90 would be where I would put my money as a former LS460 owner

Rolls Royce Bentley Maybach S-class Toyota Honda Nissan and that order no such thing as a reliable car for the money s class all day everyday the Lexus is too busy they mess up the front end looks like a Nissan and a Honda

內裝蠢的不能再蠢

I would take the Benz the Germans always take it to another level. Some will say Lexus because of reliability and they are but Lexus will never take it to another level it’s there philosophy of just catching the Germans they will never come out with new technology just match match them but never be class leading in tech Toyota does this too all there vehicle it takes decades to get a update but hey it’s reliable it should be it’s been out for 20 years that’s what Frustrates me about Toyota.

All japan's luxury cars need some harmony and design AUDI

All that prep and it only did 0-60 in 6 seconds???????? That’s waaaaaaaaay off from the claimed 4.6 sec. plus it’s engine is loud as hell, and the ride isn’t smooth and interior space is cramped. THERES MORE ROOM IN A NISSAN VERSA FOR PETE’S SAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lexus is good buy when it's under 50 gran. over 50 gran for lexus?? don't waste ur money

Boring, slow, blends in, and horrific infotainment system.

Looks like a Camry

I would buy neither. Mercedes is crap reliable. Lexus does not have a V8. Bye..........

I must be getting old. Sorry but that's just overblown and ugly. What happened to Good taste?

Strange ugly Design What you compare this thing to the S class ??!😭🤣

Needs a V8. I can’t accept a V6 turbo junk in a luxury sedan. Just get a Tesla model S and destroy it in every manner of speaking.

I am going to buck the trend here , The car is Ugly inside and out and a V6 for 115K . Not buying it , I 'll take a Genesis G90 5.0 Htrak

Say what you want about the Lexus, only mercedes make true luxury cars, that’s not likely to change anytime soon. Too much heritage and European style.