The Lexus IS500 (& its Spectacular V8) Sounds Like the Best Value In Sports Sedans Today - One Take

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The new Lexus IS500 takes the 5.0L V8 that we love from the stunning LC500 coupe and, in traditional hot-rod fashion, puts it in the company’s smallest (rear-drive) car. With 470 HP and the best soundtrack south of a hundred grand, the powertrain is surely to be the envy of all other sport sedans on the market. And with its subtle styling refresh, the IS500 looks nearly identical to its lesser, slower siblings, making for the ultimate sleeper sedan of the year.
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@TheSmokingTire 2 года назад

What do you think of a V8-powered Lexus IS?

@RAZGR1Z 2 года назад

Great car, great price. Wonder if dealers will mark these up. Thanks for the video!

@nknasi 2 года назад

As a gs460 owner, I want it.

@Dan0myte 2 года назад

Interesting that Toyota/Lexus, of all companies, is continuing to make V8 performance sedans. Unexpected but welcomed!

@youtubingman5986 2 года назад

Great car just wish is more of an F, and it makes it feel like Lexus has given up chasing the Ms, and AMGs (hopefully they haven't once Akio drives this bad boy) BTW i believe the price for this car starts at $57,000 and the Launch edition is around $67,000

@thegirthquake8574 2 года назад

Dealers are gonna kill sales for this thing. Wish it was a stick, but I understand that we can't have everything.

@LUNCHMONEY4numbers 2 года назад

One of the most underappreciated engines out there

@wannabecarguy 2 года назад

Is it the 3ru?

@notgooddriver8395 2 года назад

@Marc Mrz I mean none of them have MSRP'd for what the LFA did.

@inaNis_ 2 года назад

@@wannabecarguy 2ur-gse

@abayerko1 4 месяца назад

Practically the same engine you get in a 7 year old Mustang GT... 7000+ rpm, 5.0 liters, nearly 500 hp... should make us all appreciate what Ford offers even more. Ford even offers the sound tube from the intake since 2010.

@bigjdm5460 2 месяца назад

@@abayerko1 coyote came out after the 2UR . Let that sink in.

@iantownsend500 2 года назад

That V8 is a masterpiece

@makenomistake_mynameisjeff8731 2 года назад

No u

@Anthony-dk7de 2 года назад

Super reliable 👏

@valdaviper1 2 года назад

Loved my 08 ISF, love my current 12 ISF, and love this new IS! They finally nailed the looks and the powertrain is still as solid as a decade ago, glad Lexus kept it up.

@ThunderGoatz 2 года назад

would you consider selling / trading in for this one?

@valdaviper1 2 года назад

@@ThunderGoatz I only have 75k on my F and it’s well modded. The new IS looks great but I can’t imagine I’d switch until the aftermarket catches up. Maybe in a few years. I’ve actually been contemplating for the last 2 years to make a switch to F80 or Supra or Z but the F is so good at being cheaply driven every day and being low key that it’s difficult to sell it. It’s how after looking for months I simply upgraded to a new 12 ISF. I wouldn’t pay nearly double at $60-70k to be slower than my current modded F.

@ThunderGoatz 2 года назад

@@valdaviper1 makes a lot of sense. That generation ISF is one of my favorites as well. Super low key, until you open up the exhaust 😂

@VersanGetryx 2 года назад

@@valdaviper1 You can't beat the sound of that exhaust for the price either, modded or not. Although I'm a big fan of the M156 in older C63s :)

@yousef.al-assaf 2 года назад

@@VersanGetryx Nothing comes close in sound to the glorious M156

@OldCarsAreFun 2 года назад

I like everything about this car. The wheels, the color. Sadly they dont sell it in Europe

@mat199622 2 года назад

We don't get a lot of the amazing cars here. Somebody needs to demolish those Eco-terroristic restrictions.

@alexrmf7774 2 года назад

you have a few options in Europe... Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrofoglio comes to mind... actually the styling is very similar, with the Alfa having a better interior but a bit more expensive.

@TheViperist313 2 года назад

Could you import one?

@MrLalasd 2 года назад

@@alexrmf7774 Alfa most definitely does not have the better interior. The is interior is timeless and built well … also v8.

@corbinsmith50 2 года назад

I don't want to hear it. You've had GTRs and other JDM gems for decades. Lol

@mathew936 2 года назад

The colour is absolutely stunning.

@edward.kosmatka 2 года назад

Agreed.

@sergiopereira9546 2 года назад

greecian water its the color name

@TRD_Nate 2 года назад

It needs to be seen in person, it’s more of a pasty color. I much prefer ultra sonic blue it has more depth and just better in my eyes. Everyone at my lexus dealership isn’t a fan of Grecian water and they have found it’s alittle harder color to sell.. needs the right buyer for it.

@eleanormassaro5195 2 года назад

@@TRD_Nate I like the Grecian water color! Although the Infrared is my favorite color!

@the_frankc 2 года назад

In person it looks much different. It has sort of a purple hue to it. I don't dislike it, but I wouldn't pick it over Ultrasonic Blue Mica II

@DLPTonyATL 2 года назад

I bought it and absolutely love it! The Enkei wheels were on my list to replace until I saw them in person. Go see it in person before spending any money on replacements, there's a really REALLY good possibility your mind will be changed. Pictures do not do them justice in the least.

@quantttum 11 месяцев назад

Man, thanks for this review, bc other reviewers dislike this car bc it's slower to 60 than the competition, and they also hate it bc they see it as ancient. I've test driven the S5 and the 440 and loved those cars, but it just feels like i'm driving a computer that is driving the car, but with this IS (all IS cars in general), you still get an old-school feel. It is definitely pricey for me right now, but i will figure out a way to get into one. thanks.

@jys8569 2 года назад

Sad that ACH was closed during your review for this car. As a consultant for Toyota/Lexus’s marketing division and a e90 m3 owner, I was really looking forward to your review of this car. I’m super excited to go for a test drive myself down the road.

@FalconXE302 2 года назад

The reason I keep coming to this channel... I get FACTS. Thanks Matt for so many good informational video's for so long... and for lots of fun to. Cheers.

@ABArsenal 2 года назад

We needed this. I was so excited for the announcement of this car. My LS430 might get put in storage if I can manage one of these.

@christianvargas2721 2 года назад

Had to use the good headphones for this one...Great sound from that V8

@Hot.Rod0311 2 года назад

By far the best IS 500 review on RU-vid. As for price, ppl are selling these for way over sticker, I’ve seen 85k. Please keep up the good work & give us a follow up if possible.

@07wrxtr1 2 года назад

FINALLY - I been complaining for years - you can get your LOGO made and have it function as a sound absorption panel!! Nice work pal!

@james.a.h. 2 года назад

I had an IS350 from 2008-2012, the IS500 definitely got my interest to the IS again!

@corey31 2 года назад

I really wish there was more in-car-looking-out footage. I know you had a recent pole regarding camera angles, but it feels like I’m missing a lot of the experience in the curves. Otherwise solid review and lovely sounds!

@ZeGermanHam 2 года назад

There is a lot to love about this car. I suspect that they will fly somewhat under the radar of many buyers who are accustomed to looking toward German cars for this type of recipe, but boy, what an excellent package that will probably never break.

@DDMSteveB 2 года назад

As someone with an E90 M3 this gets me very excited. What a beauty!

@saibot1221 2 года назад

Had the IS200 almost 20 years ago, and even then it was an absolute beauty. Shame it got totalled in an accident.

@borosasa3500 2 года назад

That still is a Beauty

@saibot1221 2 года назад

@@borosasa3500 Agreed, just not mine anymore. Rip…

@gevowavemagnet 2 года назад

Since it was a Lexus, it probably saved your life.

@petayV8 2 года назад

I had a IS200 as well. A SE w/Navi! Ever since I've been a die hard Lexus fan

@ozhoneybadger 2 года назад

They were amazing. Incredibly smooth. Currently got an 07 IS250 and love it.

@perco-c-e-t4377 2 года назад

The sounds of v8 is a straight eargasm, It sounds the part it looks the part what’s not to like 🔥

@sultanniazi2394 2 года назад

Absolutely beautiful and brilliant. Lovely review. Going to test drive it.

@infidel900rr 2 года назад

Love this car! Want one. Great review

@captainkirks7600 2 года назад

Awesome video! Love your channel sir!!

@Ikaikaalika95 2 года назад

The horizontal damper helps reduce suspension compression during acceleration(and deceleration if its on the front) you have more responsive acceleration especially as you increase power.

@Gearbhall 2 года назад

I wonder how that would affect purpose built drag cars

@Ikaikaalika95 2 года назад

To my knowledge they don’t need it in the first place because they have no suspension to compress. Just a solid axle and some welded or bolted supports.

@dartagnanx1 2 года назад

Great review. Thanks Matt!

@Scottstunts 2 года назад

I really dig your no bullshit reviews. Thank you Sir!

@auto.impulse 2 года назад

Been waiting for this one for a while , and wow this is just beautiful

@_conrad 2 года назад

great review, as always. Is there a reason why you limited your comments on your IG page ? Keep up the good content, imo your‘re easily in my top10 best automotive content here in youtube, greetings from southern germany ;)

@turek737 2 года назад

Good to see you again Matt. 🙂

@markhenry15 2 года назад

Great review.... finally an honest review for what the car is.... not all these BS reviews talking about how they want it to be a NEW IS-F. Don't worry, that's eventually coming, but for 80 to 90K not my thing.

@captainkirks7600 2 года назад

Love the car and awesome video. Trying to get my pop from his 05 twin turbo s6 into a older ISF. Poor Audi has taken a lot of love to keep it going. Feel like the next upgrade is something that's going to run forever and still be able to pass people.

@danielestrada1995 2 года назад

That exhaust note is fantastic

@connorchatterton7797 2 года назад

Excellent review even better noises

@true2health 2 года назад

This car looks amazing in person even in the 350 F sport model

@edwingonzalez8840 2 года назад

Love for Lexus to make a special/limited edition of these V8 cars with a manual transmission.

@RidingWithBobby 2 года назад

So damn beautiful! I would def get one if I’m in the market in a year or two.

@waynemangan9925 2 года назад

Besides the LC 500, this is the Toyota I'd want in my garage as my grocery getting cruiser.

@BurtSampson 2 года назад

I always liked the IS. I use to race around with one in the mornings on the way to work in my old STI. Most mornings at around 4:30 or 5 we would end up next to each other at a light and race all the way down the highway until he reached his work. I was always surprised at how well he hung with me. Good times.

@ARCNA442 2 года назад

@@cwbgaming8913 I totally believe that your friends 200 hp RWD car got taken for bus lengths by 100 hp FWD cars

@darwandoo 2 года назад

Congratulations on a million subscribers

@repuniad 2 года назад

Perfect car! Lexus really know how to nail a downshift... delightful as Matt might say

@fredocuomo5386 2 года назад

that v8 sounds amazing with headers and full exhaust

@jmacie3 2 года назад

Great review. Also, if you didn’t say you had camera issues, wouldn’t have known.

@coreymitchell2756 2 года назад

Great review. I know those are Diilion Optcs, which spec is that you are wearing?

@alexandermendez2784 2 года назад

Very great review

@josephregan1007 2 года назад

Ik the lack of front facing gopro was bc it shit the bed, but i kind of dug the longer large view of matt just talking like he would while doing the one take. Its like a podcast while mobbing. Sorta badass on its own

@slwrthnu2 2 года назад

Man I really want one of these for my next daily, and that’s the color I would get.

@mikers73 2 года назад

Driving cars on suboptimal roads and the car is still able to excel >>>>>

@chrisirons723 Год назад

Basically the S2000 of its time... See you in 15 years and let’s talk about it in a different realm of automobiles.

@paulpierce21 Год назад

Thanks for your opinion, I agree.

@null-island 2 года назад

Great color and wheels from the factory, oh and also a 5 liter NA v8 😍

@bemoremad 2 года назад

Amazing, but I thought there was literally a control for the active sound (via speaker) in the IS 500 model savagegeese had. Are there other models without it?

@TheBucketOfTruth 2 года назад

Yeah noticed that too. It sure sounds like speaker sound in the video.

@eleanormassaro5195 2 года назад

There is an AC control for the piped-in sound. But he was talking about it coming through the Mark Levinson speaker system

@yousef.al-assaf 2 года назад

All models have it. His is probably a pre-production unit. Some pre-production units were also missing the sunroof.

@singular9 2 года назад

That blue is by far the most unique color I have seen for this car.

@hamie63_m 2 года назад

Wow I had to check the date this was posted multiple times. Couldn't believe they went with a NA V8... Reminds me of the old RS4

@jackj5368 2 года назад

Your hair and beard, sir, looks rad on you. (This car's a winner, too.)

@hites05 2 года назад

Real quad exhaust this time. They done did right.

@pedromeggiolaro 2 года назад

i love how the blue of the Rolex matches the car, stunning color.

@jasonyoung6420 2 года назад

I want the IS500 with a manual, or the CT4-V Blackwing with a smallblock V8 (& manual obviously). I've had a RWD IS350 F-sport for the past two years: in "eco" the shifts are almost imperceptible when just loafing along and it tries to keep you in the highest gear possible, "S+" pops gear shifts off fairly aggressively without upsetting the chassis, and obviously keeps you in a lower gear in auto mode. There is a duality in the tuning though, it's great when your loafing/cruising, and great when you're going for it/driving aggressively, but that middle ground between the two is a bit lacking, I tend to either cruise along in Eco/normal with the trans in auto, and only drive in S/S+ when I'm in manual mode and having some fun; I always turn off the TC/SC unless I'm on the highway and I want CC, as the TC/SC are very invasive. Looking forward to the configurator for the IS500 to go live so I can see how much one would potentially set me back, not looking to get rid of my IS350 just yet, but we're running out of time for performance ICE cars so I'll be watching them during these end times.

@PeterMaenke 2 года назад

I do like cutting back and forth to the fullscreen driver cam over the PIP

@RideTheTrack 2 года назад

Theres no intake tube leading to the firewall on the IS500 though, this feature is only on the LC500

@boy638 2 года назад

Description said you guys stopped using gopros, so what are you guys using to film now?

@C-M-E 2 года назад

For those of us who were still hunting for a GS-F but unwilling to pay like new prices, may I say YESSSSSS!

@Soarin8 2 года назад

I heard there isn’t a sound tube for this model IS. It is apparently a sound generator

@THELOF1 2 года назад

There isn’t a tube. That’s on the lc500, perhaps marketing gave them the wrong info.

@Soarin8 2 года назад

@@THELOF1 yeah most likely they were given wrong info

@mattkroening7964 2 года назад

@@THELOF1 Like the GS-F, the sound generator in the is500 is defeatable, and doesn't really need it to begin with.

@WyWorks 2 года назад

Awesome car, great motor. Savagegeese told is there is no sound tube in this car, and the engine sound is from the stereo instead. Maybe the PR team got it backwards when they gave you the info?

@clays1507 10 месяцев назад

Pretty sure you are correct. The 350 is also fake

@holden998able 2 года назад

I've never thought about horsepower reducing with altitudes before. You lose 3% per 1000ft

@Alwaysgotthemunchies 2 года назад

I live at sea level so I never think about it 🤣. Sea level in the winter at freezing temps. Engines love this environment. I swear on a day like that I can feel the car pull harder and the induction seems louder too 🤔🤔🤔🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@drewjames8594 2 года назад

Yes if its not forced induction. Ever climbed a mountain and notice its harder to breath the higher you get? Engines need to breath too and the better they breath the more power they make.

@Gearbhall 2 года назад

I was glad my car had two turbos going up pikes peak for this very reason. It'll be another advantage for electric cars even over forced induction ones though, not losing ANY power at altitude.

@lordhades9455 2 года назад

One big interior knock is the lack of the new generation infotainment system. Supposedly there's a 660+HP TT version in the works.

@gwgrote5 2 года назад

I'm new to your channel and just watched your video of what I think was the 2018 Lexus GS-F. I am curious why Lexus discontinued the GS-F (awesome video btw) only to release this IS-F again not forgetting that the 2nd gen IS had an IS-F that no one seemed to buy but now you can't find one from that era. I don't know if you answer your comments but I'm curious as to your thoughts. Thanks for all the reviews that you do!

@zatharos6427 2 года назад

Matt, fairly certain SavageGeese has covered that this IS500 does indeed have fake engine noise pumped into the cabin through the speaker

@damiendegrasse Год назад

These look amazing in bright colors.

@dsher503 2 года назад

Great color and those wheels…oh my.

@ztunelover 2 года назад

What a lovely machine!!!

@eichler721 2 года назад

Looks like a fun and enjoyable sports sedan. Nice job Lexus

@grabir01 2 года назад

Any headroom in the back seats?

@2jsanc681 2 года назад

Those wheels are beautiful. Need them in gunmetal on my 1st gen is

@gbirdo4718 2 года назад

Literally my dream car

@1993zachdh 2 года назад

Curious Matt, what’s thoughts on this compared to the Type S? This starts at about 7k over the TLX The interior of the TLX seems superior to the Lexus but there seems to be big power difference. What’s your preference between the two?

@MrSupersaiyangoku 2 года назад

I'll answer for Matt. The Lexus whoops the TLX. Better reliability(though not that much more..kudos to Honda for being second place.) The dynamics are superior being a rear wheel drive platform. Which means the car dances better around turns. The TLX is front wheel drive based. In ALL WHEEL DRIVE SHO form it's still not a dancer. The interior is subjective but I would take the Lexus over the TLX. They hold value which to me suggests higher quality. Not as much common parts. TLX is more fuel efficient and fast enough for most people. Those people not being a sports head like myself. And one could argue a better dealership experience. And the IS500 F SPORT is by far the smarter financial decision as this car will hold value.

@NoClassic 2 года назад

matt is a big lexus fan boy but i love it

@ernestomorales2487 2 года назад

Excellent car, and that sound 👌

@tommynobaka 2 года назад

hear me out, this is like the reincarnation of the E39 M5/540i drive experience wise

@jml9550 2 года назад

Yep. I had a E39 540i before until someone rear ended it and totaled it. Missed the car but not the reliability though. Too bad I am not in the market for a 4 door sedan anymore, I would buy this in a heartbeat. Instead I will most likely get a slightly used LC500.

@yma3954 2 года назад

Does the transmission up shift by itself when reaching red line?

@danielestrada1995 2 года назад

No. It will downshift if you’re too low in the rpms but you can ride redline forever and it won’t upshift.

@SadWatermelon 2 года назад

This is the type of car you keep forever with no problems

@rfouR_4 2 года назад

Softer cars also more compliant over bumps, able to keep the tires on the ground, plus those double wishbone fronts. 👌

@PeaceOnTheStreetsSan 2 года назад

Can someone confirm if this actually has the intake tubing into the cabin? SavageGeese says they didn't do it on the is500 and it is coming through the speakers but you can turn it off. How the intake sounds in Matts video vs. the Geese is pretty drastic I feel.

@yousef.al-assaf 2 года назад

I think it's both (tubing + speakers).

@spoonfixer3387 2 года назад

3:17 Zack is taking the Al Borland spec tacoma through its paces.

@EmmanuelTurner245225 2 года назад

Man, Lexus has been killing it for a while now, IMO.

@tubedude92 2 года назад

what are the differences between sport and sport plus mode?

@Trapper50cal 2 года назад

Bob's Watches IS really great.

@AndrewReilly 2 года назад

If lexus would put a stick in this I'd buy it in a heartbeat over an m3 or c63

@yousef.al-assaf 2 года назад

@@ERogers-qn2sm You need a pair of glasses bud.

@ARCNA442 2 года назад

The C63 doesn't have a manual...

@AndrewReilly 2 года назад

@@ARCNA442 I know... that's why I said if they added the option I'd snag one

@olajimimark 2 года назад

Doubt you can even afford any of these cars lol

@AndrewReilly 2 года назад

@@olajimimark I own a stick 340xi, wasnt even the point though 🖕

@dannifammi 2 года назад

Just got rid of my 21 IS350 f sport. Main issues were power and transmission. Coming from a M4 it just wasn’t cutting it. Maybe the 500 would be better.

@doublenikesocks 2 года назад

I want it. Looks like the dream DD.

@andycalifornia426 2 года назад

"...They made it sound great for the people in the car more so than the people outside the car" --> finally someone did the right thing! I never understood the whole obsession with the exhaust sound that the driver doesn't really get to hear (unless turned to an obnoxious 11) and insulating the hell out of the intake sound, only to then add a lame digital soundtrack.