New Lexus LS 2018 review - finally better than a Mercedes S-Class? 

I’ve never, ever, ever seen a Lexus broken down on the side of the road.

This video was taken in Oman. Even near my house. Wooow.. Come again so I can meet u there with my sonata unfortunately haha

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So much features as standard..bmw and merc?wheels and tires are an option extra

Lexus

in 10 years, this will be my next car

TBH I love the bmw 7 series but this is the better car I think.

I love the way Lexus are prepared to be different; Yet still really good. The interior, has something really nostalgic about it. Don't care about the Mercedes comparisons. this car is in a world of its own.

I'd go for the Lexus coz it'll outlast any of its rivals

One more reason why being poor sucks.

'Is it as good as the German rivals', never heard such crap 😂 'are the German rivals as good as this' more like. Answer no - they're endless money pits that don't hold their value at all. Lexus forever 😁

Holds value better than it's rivals

What if I want to reverse in to a child? Don't tell me what I can't do.

My father's 2008 Lexus Rx400h was amazing. Like seriously he drove it from Greece to Germany and back, with no problems and by mostly relying on its infotainment system in 2017, a 10 year old system but it still works. There is seriously no more comfortable car than a Lexus, they are beautiful and comfy. Better than any German car.

Did he say 23 speakers?

My Dad is the centre principal at a lexus showroom so he comes home in different cars every night. This is by far my favourite!!

Forgot to mention Lexus has been the most reliable company for the past 300 years. they build tanks not cars. Best engineered cars in the world.

I used to hate this shape so much... Till I saw it today... WOW... This is one imposing sexy as hell car

Lexus ISF owner for 15 months, so reliable so quick so cool, Just needs basic service. Love it to bits. FYI car is a 2009 model.

2007 and s class now: Same grill, different headlight 2007 and Lexus LS now: Different everything

The most important is that the video was recorded in Oman🇴🇲🤣✌🏼

They shouldve continued the V8, my only conflict but perfect doesnt exist lol

Lexus really do very nice interiors. I really like the interior of this car.

Saw one on the road recently.Just the looks of this car makes me love it more than s class and 7 series.

It's amazing Japan quality😍

An excellent review! I live out here in Calif. I've been a Lexus owner for about 10 years and have NEVER been disappointed in any of the models I've owned. The reliability of the brand speaks for itself. To be honest, I think we're splitting hairs when it comes to the ride comfort between this LS, the S class, Audi A8 or BMW 7 series. They're all fine vehicels in their own right. Personally, I'd be a satisfied customer with any of them.

8:19 that voicecrack was spectacular

The interior of this car is screaming quality

Im so glad you got to test the LS in Oman I have lived there for almost 15 years since my birth and have come across every generation of the LS on the streets of Muscat. it was really nice to see you give a small nod to the older LS.

I'll pass.... Because I can't afford it sigh

Hey, as an LS400 owner, that's my baby brother :^)

If mercedes is better why is it always broken then?

We own a 2004 Lexus Ls 430 and it is a great car, you can see out of it easily unlike most modern cars, it has many of the features this new one has too including adjustable radar cruise control which will apply the brakes down to 40kph. The seats are heated and cooled and you don't have to get in to a menu to use them, the satnav, aircon, sound etc is one touch of a button away. Hence I don't like the way you have to be looking at the screen in this car to do almost anything even to adjust seats. Even Lexus have succumbed to the small windows and sloping rear. I have looked up the Co-efficient wind drag on this Lexus Ls 500 model and it is not as good as the Ls430 which is 0.26. the new 2018 at its best is 0.27. I have to say from the side the Ls500 looks like a bloated Es300. One thing these Motoring reviews never say is how long that electric motor lasts and costs to replace same thing with the batteries how long do they last and what ids the replacement cost? When you shop for Solar power you can work out the cost / benefit how can you do this with the hybrid cars? I believe electric cars are a great idea and will soon take over and be much better as they have only a few parts to look after but it would be mice to know what the costs over 10 years of ownership would be. Also why do Motoring reviews always go on about the handling? This is Not a sports car if you want one Lexus make them but this is a highway cruiser. I can tell you our Ls 430 sticks to the road like glue and you would have to be driving like an idiot to make it lean to any real extent when cornering. Talk about the ride quality and the NVH, do a proper test with a decibel meter etc.

love japanese cars realiable and good cars

Do a lexus ls vs audi a8 vs bmw 7 vs mercedes S

Im sorry but this just looks like a toyota on steroids.

I often see more Mercedes S Class, Audi A8 and BMW 7 series BROKEN DOWN in peoples drive way. The Lexus LS are still being driven on the road

هينكم العمانيين اثبتو وجودكم 😂😂✌🏼✌🏼

Is that Salalah,Oman

Had a 1997 ls400 and towed a 3000 lb (10 hour drive total )boat thru the mountains cause I knew it was the best built car in the world, it had 350 000'km and didn't burn a drop of oil nor did the oil ever get dirty. Try doing that with a s class. . Lexus IS obsessed with quality... Even if s class is marginally better. Have fun spending thousands on maintenance and repairs. How many trips could I take with all the money I saved driving the more logical car???

Welcome to oman bro @Carwow

I bought a ISF 3 years ago now I know why Lexus are just so good , love it.

Impressive tech, but cvt gearbox is a showstopper

Better then S Class ? Yes. The design inside and out are just a step above what the S class offers. This Lexus looks futuristic inside and out. You don't look or sit in this car and say it reminds you of another car because it's like nothing else on the road. Same thing goes with the new LC500 coupe. Lexus is on a path to make very unique cars offerings. Also speaking on performance you need to drive the F Sport model as that model is a step above this model in performance. Not to mention it's price much lower and offers the same equipment with more style, better build quality then the Germans. This car is winning.

This car looks sleek for such a big car, loving Lexus styling and quality these days. Well done Lexus!

It’s not a sports car Matt, why are you always biased towards German brands ?

People always comparing Mercedes and Lexus. They forgot Lexus IS known for its godly reliability. Here in the UK MERCEDES ARE bought for the badge but people are starting to realise that they are so overpriced and highly unreliable as many competitors are taking over in certain departments. My mechanic faults the Germans for their reliability as weaknesses are starting to show in their motoring production. Lastly the parts of German cars are 3 times as much as it’s rivals.

we need *Lexus LS vs 7-Series vs S-class vs A8*

lexus is making some sexy cars lately like rc and the lc and now this dam

this will probably last longer than the the MB S class and the maintenance cost is also much lower The German sure know how to build amazing engines as well as their vehicles but you can't underestimate the Japanese technology and reliability.

For my British friends: It's a shame that you don't get the regular powertrain. The bigger Toyota group engines are a pleasure to drive. They won't program the transmission as effectively in my opinion as Jaguar or BMW, but in the "PWR" mode - a legacy Toyota feature found in all the better models from Toyota/Lexus for years - the 8 and 10 speed transmissions do ok. It's literally a rocker switch. The 8 speed upgraded version in the IS-F and the sport versions of the LS460 (including the 2010-2012, not just F Sport) shifts in half the time of the 8 speed ZF. 100 milliseconds. With the paddles, the transmission rev matches and can downshift through multiple gears and the torque converter locks from 2nd gear plus. The older LS 460 models have sort of the sense of moving effortlessly and quietly although never wanting to jump off the line (e.g. Jag XJ or the BMW 7). I suspect that Lexus programmed and tuned this 500h to feel like the old LS460 in terms of effortless but unexciting acceleration, even if it doesn't sound the same. Remember that in the US where Matt seems to be driving the traditional LS customer is about 60, earns some 400K USD per year, and has owned at least 1 LS before and currently has about 3 cars in his (because most are men) household. I am on my second and buy mine used since I am not in the core demographic. The ES and LS cars are all over Texas and they stay on the road for 15+ years. You would rarely see a 15+ year uplevel BMW or MB in good condition even in states like Texas where the rust is not a problem, at least in comparison to number of ES/LS/RX. RX stays on the road around 20 years unless wrecked. One thing I do find (over the years, not necessarily one model) is that they look a little better in person than on a screen and they tend to grow on you. Some parts are a little cheap on some models, but the well fitted interiors are very pleasant, bank vault like places to be, imbuing a certain sense of confidence. They appeal to people with conservative taste by design, so I am not sure how the latest designs really will work. But I suspect the loyalists still will buy. Their target has always been Mercedes in terms of the core approach. No matter how fast that Merc is, it's still a Merc and has certain characteristics and a good ride. There's a certain utility in a Mercedes and Lexus takes the same view. The difference is that Lexus is way more risk averse and won't give you 100% of anything. So, no, you don't have all the electrical issues found in German cars or Jags. But you don't get 100% of their performance, either. And yes, folks, the newer Germans the US receives do have problems that stripped down, small block diesel taxi versions would not have. The taxi in Germany is not going to be a Designo-fitted V8 E-class AM model with 15K+ Euros in options that start to fail after 50K miles (if not earlier). I see lots of Mercs here in the US with weird electrical issues; a neighbor has a taillight (just 1) that won't turn off! I see a bunch of Mercs with taillights that are mismatched - brake light illuminates on one side when driving down the freeway. Jag, too, because underneath they are half German, even though they ditched Lucas. BMW here has legendary repair bills and not just for VANOS. Torque converters failing early, oil leaks, AC failures, engine management issues....one person I know had a 12K USD engine failure in a sub 100K mile loaded V8 X5. Total failure. Traditionally, the LS requires almost no maintenance whatsoever in the first 100K miles. With only a water pump and for older models the timing belt, and also dealing with the radiator because it's so hot in half the US, an LS easily goes 150K miles with only basic routine maintenance. On my LS430, I replaced an electric cooling fan, a cabin AC servo, water pump, timing belt, 2 door speakers, and the hood/trunk struts. That's it. Sold at 160K miles. Total maintenance with tires, brakes, batteries, repairs, etc. was maybe 6000 USD in the last 100K miles I had it. The starter was starting to go, but that would have been a cheap fix. No oil leaks, no transmission problems, flawless engine performance on synthetic oil. The newer LS models have more complicated suspension which do fail much earlier. I have that now on my LS 460. But that seems to be Achilles heel for all new luxo-barges. So I would urge you to give it a try. Maybe it will appeal to you. And you won't miss the repair bills!

It is the only Luxury car that is not disposable

It's amazing the review in my country Oman😍

Thanks for this excellent presentation This is my country Oman😘

Lexus is luxury and impressive. Good job.

Welcome to oman🇴🇲🙏

Divine engineering... Sublime car!

Truly stunning car. Lovely attention to detail. My pick in this class.

Japan quality 👌

Genuinely surprised by this Lexus, as a Mercedes fan I give it the thumbs up 👍 good car Lexus...great review as always!

This is by far one of the in its league . Great sharp looks and beautiful interior. One thing that lets it down is the engine sound

RELIABILITY!!!

Hello. i am from Bulgaria and i love your reviews . What i want to say is that : there are alot of S classes here in Bulgaria (the lastest models) and i happen to know several people who own such a car from the diesel version to the 6.3amg version.The roads here are not so good and one can really test the robustnes of a car. I in fact have driven S class S 500 2017 model for like 2 days and i want to say that : It looks rly good on youtube,it looks really good the first one hour while you are using/driving it,but the moment you kinda get usedto it , you start noticing the cheap places ,the fake leather at some places (or the very vvery thin layers of it ,so thin you can feel unwanted stuff under it ) . About the ride,yea it is good on an excelent to good level of roads ,anithing under that and you feel the bumps lound enough and the ride aint so smooth. And there is the last thing : As i said i happen to know alot of S class owners and i have never hear anyone not complaining about reliability and stuff breaking or error sings on the dashboard ,also some ridiculou things that should happen on a car that is 10 years or 200-300 thousand kilometers on it .It is a well known fact that Mercedess unfortinatelly DO NOT MAKE strong and reliable cars. We know the ridiculous options list and the amazing price difference betwenn seamingly same model cars. We know that as soon ppl actually manage to buy one (riduculously expensive) after 2 years you get a facelift ruining your joy of owning ''the lastest mercedess'' and many more downsides. Lexus on the other hand is a VERY strong ,very reliable car,electronics 100 % perfect ,engine and gearbox right on spot (thou i dont like the whining gear box i had lexus rh400 very strong car 300thounsand kilometers on it and only 2 coilsprings change) Lexus do not overwhelm you with expensive options and endless facelifts and low 100 -200 K kilometers waranty . Lexus is a warrior ,lexus is a good people's car ,lexus is a car i would rely onmy survival ,unlike the pretencions always breaking mercedes-benz (that goes for all their models) Lexus offers something different,polished,attention to detail and really mechanicly and electornically working piece of art ,as Merdecess offers just another piece of overpriced product that noone even turns afrer. I wish all the best do Carwow,keep doing the good that you do :)

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Really impressed good job Lexus👏

Hey this was filmed in Oman, which is where i am from😎

Not changing designs a lot is really good imo. When they change drastically the old one feels very bad all of the sudden while small improvements makes a car way better since it holds value

Welcome to our region , Wadi Alain , it's really a great chance to show this luxury car in Oman🇴🇲📽⛰🚘

Lexus LS vs s class vs 7 series vs A8 Exterior: LS wins Interior: LS wins Comfort: LS wins Elegance: LS wins Technology: Doesn’t win but not bad Overall: LS wins

Ohh wow you've visited Oman as well... Well I'm from Oman and love and support from Muscat, Oman 🇴🇲

@Carwow you were in Oman 😅... I have lived there for 17 years till i shifted to Dubai

This Car Is A Fucking beast😍🔥

In my eyes reliability is king and when it comes to that nothing beats Lexus/Toyota!!

This car looks beautiful

wait you're in Oman?

Thanks a lot for visiting Oman all your videos are interesting

Lexus has stepped up their game

The truth is that people buying luxury cars or any other prestige items are often not that bothered by all the rational and functional points. They want something that makes them feel good about themselves and a large part of that is other people getting all tingly about it. That's the bit that Lexus never quite managed but as a result of that they make fantastic used bargains for the rest of us !

Best in class Super reliable Europians will never say a Japanese car drives better than an Europian car. They are so biased

U were here... Oman 🇴🇲 😀😍

Lexus LS 2018's main rivals are Audi A8 2019 , BMW 7-series 2019 , Mercedise-Benz S-Class , Volvo S-90 & Jaguar XJ . 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Is it finally better? Hahaha. That horse long bolted. Lexus has made the superior car since the first LS. The S Class we get in Australia is made in China. They could also be made in Malaysia, Mexico or even Germany. Take a lucky dip. Lexus is only made in Japan, and everyone is made the same, no Friday cars at Lexus.

Why don't they offer it in a classic V8?!

I’ve driven both. Although the LS is very nice, more reliable, cheaper to own and maintain, its no S class. The S class reminds me of an old school Cadillac with all the new school technology. The LS is nice. The S class wows you when you sit in it.

Lexus are just ugly unappealing designs. The interiors just miss the mark. Feel clinical , not luxurious. Awful whining cvt sound too.

Bagn for the buck: Lexus Reliability: Lexus Design: Lexus Technology: Mercedes Engine: Mercedes

I have Mercedes E class 2016 and Lexus GS 2017...lexus is much quieter than the E class.The sound insulation in Lexus is unbeatable .

Just waiting till i depreciates to 30k so i could put down so like in 5 years

Great video but people don't just buy the Lexus for it's aesthetics, they buy it because it's cheaper than the German cars, way more reliable, and less expensive to maintain as the parts are way cheaper.

I just bought this car , its amazing

Lexus is so boss. I have a 2008 LS 460 and it is still more advanced than most 2013 high end cars.

more similar to a 5-6gt imo

Nice car but take note of the radar locking at 7:10. Drivers needs to be aware of this out of box situation. The rear display , standard in most luxury cars, reminds me to fasten seat belt while massaging. Don't want to smash into the display during hard braking

this car has the most important thing while paying so much which is it feels special which the germans dont have

One sexy looking car

The Lexus LS has always been a superior car to the Mercedes S class.

Lexus ls 😍🔥

Best sound system that you can find in any car.Mark levinson are the best!

Billions of salute s to Japan technology love from Pakistan

Lexus is few years ahead in design with any other auto company.