@japanwatchconnection I hate to say it but you’re right. the show is pretty much like watching “blast from the past” nostalgia film reels… even though they’re reviewing modern cars. Don’t get me wrong, that’s not fully a bad thing. It can still be entertaining. but it’s just not the same as the more up-to-date enthusiast testing and reviewing channels.
I got one, same color as test car in this video, 1/8/22. I've owned more expensive and "nicer" cars, but this IS 500 is probably the most fun car I've owned in 15 years. What's nice is also that, being a Lexus, unless someone knows what it is, the car doesn't attract too much attention.
@@GrandHuevotes Designed in 2012? That’s a stupid, misinforming comment, which shows you don’t know what you’re talking about at all. Same for the upvoting clowns who apparently don’t know any better either. That car’s design is even older, because it already existed in production spec in late 2010 from what I personally recall. The XE30 3rd generation IS initial pre-refresh run (2013-16), was designed from January 2009 to August 2010. Not 2012. 2014MY IS Styling never changed one bit, from design freeze in early 2011 at Toyota City HQ, Aichi to market launch in July 2013, not literally 2014. Apparently you don’t get that Model Years are released the YEAR before. NOW THAT’S how and WHEN it was developed. Look it up, very easy to find thanks to me. This “reskinned” XE30 II? Designed from 2016 to 2018, reusing the New N platform, an aging adaptation of N Platform launched in 2003 (2005 for IS) Not sure why many of you comment ignorantly on stuff you aren’t even certain about and give a misleading impression with your lazy ignorance. Please do your research first or just don’t lazily comment from the side of your mouth, because BS info just seems to be everywhere as a result and stupid rumors come out of it as usual.
@The Hungry Joe It was definitely inspired, I recall the alternative designs put forward. The design effort above, was originally developed for GA-L modular architecture, but teething issues came about and the new IS design got adapted to the aging New N, a RWD platform that debuted on the outgoing GS in 2011-2012 and has never been shared with any Toyota badged vehicle. Looks great in person, compared to the G20 3er and new W206 Benz.
My gosh, that is one of the most beautifully designed sedans I’ve ever seen. Absolutely gorgeous. The way the trunk lid is designed and integrated, the rims, the body lines. Wow. If only it had AWD I would have bought one instead of my Audi RS7 (I live in northern Indiana where we get plenty of snow).
The BEST looking small sports sedan in its class the best sounding too. So beautiful especially in this lexus RED. I love those enkei factory wheels also. This is Sport performance so it’s not a full bonkers F car this is a nice daily machine that gives you performance plus being comfortable
Best looking car in its segment by far (even if the interior could have had more work done to it). As for the history of the IS, one thing is for sure, for the budget minded enthusiast who wants luxury and sporty driving with reliability and serviceability, the IS (regardless of generation) is unparalleled.
@@mikea5205 If the weight is naturally balanced and not dependent on technology to compensate. My TSX V6 is Nose Heavy @3680lbs*. New tires helped. Still Needs a 300lb trim of the engine bay.
BMW and Mercedes are cars you lease. Lexus is car you own. It will be reliable Maintenance is fairly easy Comfortable to drive every day Decent performance and good overall driving feel Build quality is very good
@@layne4376 Lol? BMW's lose their value quickly They turn into money pit shitboxes before 100k Another cute fact: Over 60% of Americans don't have a retirement fund
Not many buy these cars to keep- which is why they are 40-50% off the new price when they come off a 2 year lease with no miles. Older, wealthy people lease these for a few years, then turn them in for the newest model...
@@layne4376 All cars in this class have terrible depreciation. People who get them new lease them, and want the latest model after a few years. People who buy them used can't afford new ones, but want the car to show others they have money. Dealerships end up with returned leases they have trouble selling, which is why they are so cheap after a few years. Pre pandemic all the returned leases in this class were bargains...
@japanwatchconnection I'm sure its a great car, if you always wanted an IS-F but don't want to buy used. I've owned my IS-F since '08 and wouldn't sell it for the world, but Lexus really needs to step it up for today's market.
@japanwatchconnection The design brief was initially developed for “modular” GA-L, but met its own share of teething issues and was then adapted to this old architecture instead.
I am a Lexus fan but I wish they can step it up and truly build a car that can compete with the likes of a true AMG and M cars. They can do it if they wanted to. *** To elaborate. When the IS-F came out it was suppose to be the beginning of Lexus's version of the "AMG/M/RS" line. There was a lot of hype where people were saying Lexus is finally going to compete with the "big boys". It never really came to fruition. It just fizzled out. There were rumors of a "600 HP GS" or "660HP LC-F" yada yada yada but to date there is nothing. I truly believe it fizzled out because they are thinking of a profitability point of view and cater to the mass market *instead* of a small niche. I just wish Lexus would say "You know what, screw this, profit or not, lets build a collection of cars/suvs/convertibles and SHOW EVERYONE that we can hang or *even surpass* the AMGs/Ms/RSs of the world " I hate to say this because I am a Lexus fan and owner but they will never be considered the "big boys" until they have a category like the AMGs, Ms, RSs etc.
I agree. The F models don't really have anything going for them since the IS F has been discontinued except being known as reliable. This can't be the only reason to buy a car for over 80k.
@@YTdelsCmts4NoRsn Right. Their F cars were originally intended to finally "take on" the German rivals but Lexus in my opinion never really went "all in" financially to do it. Technically they CAN do it but I'm speculating they are looking at it more of it is it "worth it". If Lexus really wants to be considered in the same conversation when talking AMG, M and RS they have to say "F*ck it" and finally build some halo cars.
It's not great looking from the rear. But the front is surprisingly not as offensive as all other Lexus cars. Really too bad about no manual transmission. Lexus is still very confused about the role of the IS. Nobody is going to take this to the track without a manual transmission, and therefore it's just another heavy cruiser. If a V8 cruiser was on your mind, would you really consider this? Of course not, you'd find another car that was much faster and a lot cheaper.
This is a tough one. I love Lexus, and I LOVE that 5.0 V8, but for the HP/TQ numbers, I expected it to be a bit faster. Don't get me wrong, it's quick, but the M340i is faster, and supposedly less powerful... and costs about the same. The Lexus makes the most sense if you love that V8 and value reliability above all else, I suppose.
I love how this car looks, but I am actually disappointed with the performance numbers considering how much power it is. Also, in Canada it is insanely expensive, almost approaching BMW M and Mercedes AMG territory without the same performance or luxury. I bet AWD would make it way quicker, but also much heavier.
It’s because Canada is only stocking launch editions so far. The premium. Edition msrp is about 72k cad which is equitable to the Bmw 340, Audi s4 and merc c43
@@yousef.al-assaf you’ll just need to wait for Ontario to stock the premium is500’s and not the launch editions. In Calgary there’s one up for 75k right now.
Surprised that the IS 500 is only a second quicker to 60 and .7 seconds faster in the quarter mile than the IS 350 AWD is. Not sure that is worth extra $15k, 25% reduction in fuel economy, higher insurance and more expensive maintenance.
It's the only V8 sports sedan left. The Charger Scat Pack is a muscle sedan, not really comparable. That big naturally aspirated V8 is why you get one of these. No doubt a twin turbo V6 version would have been faster, but at this point, I would rather have this for the sound and feel.
Such a shame. We have no IS at all in Australia now because they do not pass side intrusion impact tests. Slower than my ISF which is strange. If Lexus were ever to make a RHD model we will never see it. The only V8 we have here now is the LC500 at $221,811 drive away.
They just refreshed it so not for two or three years at least. Also people aren’t buying sedans as much anymore so they might even discontinue it. Very unfortunate.
@DavidRC 4.4 is extremely common. Actually, given the high horsepower and torque numbers, this IS should be considered on the slow side, as you can get similar numbers from an M340i, G70 Sport, etc. Probably needs better tires for traction.
LOL, yep read through most of these comments and the consensus is: EVERYONE LIKES THE LOOK wouldn't it be nice to like the SHOW & GO?? because the GO IS LACKLUSTER
Because the IS's platform no longer meets everyone's safety requirements. Really beautiful car, but it's bones are dated. This is why the current IS isn't sold worldwide, and the IS500 is exclusive to the US and Canada only.
@japanwatchconnection I still believe they are ahead of GM and BMW. And no one is as behind as Cadillac with their warmed over Chevy's and rape you pricing. "It's a bargain" yeah because you are getting half the car.
Also, is500 is 2 inches longer at the front bumper. Something nobody really talks about. So dont go buying these eBay front lips saying itll fit 350 and 500 models
I like Toyota and Lexus, but that front grill is way too LOW; it is going to hit every parking curb/stop in every parking lot, and become seriously damaged with time. And for people who live where it snows = it will be only a spring-summer-fall vehicle since the front will become a snowplow in the winter.
Motorweek acts like this is the start of something when, in reality, this car is a dinosaur that will no longer exist since no one will be building V8s. Will definitely be reliable as hell, however.
Always giggle when I see people wearing a helmet in a street car. If you wreck hard enough for that helmet to be of use, it migh separate your first and second cervical vertebrae and sever your spinal cord.
I don't think they (Lexus) will listen to me, but they would be better if they changed that grill and reduced the straight angular lines in their designs for a slightly more softened ones, a bit like Aston. Would add to their premium brand image and market share. Are you hearing Lexus? I guess not. lol
Do not care, because Spindle Grille concerns Mr. Toyoda’s family heritage of Toyoda Loom Works. Not the opinions of people he doesn’t know nor care about too much. After 10-13 years, it’s not going away. Been a staple in Lexus design studios since 2009, well before you even knew about it.
Actually the IS 500 will easily pull away from the S4 once the irrelevant 0-60 portion of the run is over. The S4 only wins 0-60 because of AWD. The IS is more powerful.
Lexus is toying with performance sedans. The market just isn't there. Spent those years developing arguably one of the best V10s ever in the LFA and it pushed the company nowhere. F Sport is no more than cosmetic with parts bin from the warehouse. I honestly don't see why they would try and compete with BMW or Mercedes in the performance sedan segment. It makes no sense and if you look at the BMW and MB, their lines have been completely watered down by having nearly every vehicle badged with M or AMG......makes no sense.
The LFA was more of an engineering exercise. Even with it's ridiculous price tag, Toyota still lost a decent bit of money on each one. The LFA's are sick, but they weren't made to make a profit.
@@Kcducttaper1 correct in the sense that Toyota has always been about engineering. I can't fathom why a company would spent resources to not make a profit. R&D allocations are utilized specifically for the end product which generates the revenue longer term. As far as the LFA, Toyota arrived to late to the super car game. No one took them serious in that arena. This whole forced induction is definitely a gamechanger for them as well. Buttery smooth is their penchant. Nothing smooth about spooling turbos. Nonetheless with their hybridization prowess I suspect that they'll be in the driver's seat again with economy and pzev again.
Better handling on the track means worse ride and less comfort on the road.I'm glad Lexus is it's own thing and not trying to be an 'M' car (which is why I bought an IS 350).
@@KnightIndustries572 I agree with you, but this is called the F, with V8, not 4 or six, plus I owned the 2012 of this model F, it was dangerous. Like M3 from the 90s. Lexus does not have the balls to explore.
@@roninbushito it's the same engine from all F series. V8 475HP. therefore should have a better handling. I'm tell you man, I used to own one. It's a menace.
@@TimAlma627 the 2URGSE is a damn good motor tuned by yamaha. The f series has better suspension dynamics and brakes. They should have added better suspension geometry on the 500 but at least they added a Yamaha rear performance damper. I would have liked a torque vectoring limited slip instead of lsd. I admit bmw is a solid performance car I tested the m340i that thing is fast but ride is jarring and stiff and handling is good but steering kinda vague
The tires are the limiting factor. It's trying to send all that power through only two wheels with pretty awful OE tires equipped. An RC F comes with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and has about a 0.3-second better 0 to 60 MPH time.
its a nice car but the styling looks dated it feels like the lexus brand is slow to make changes to there cars, still fall short of the luxury of the Merc and BMW offerings
@@little123456788 maybe as far as parts but like I just said the car is super popular you kind find parts anywhere if it did rust. Still faster and more fun than the isF seems to be for 75% of that price. That’s silly
Dodge is dodgy crap the Lexus 2UR is way more sophisticated than those hemis. American motors are crap compared to Lexus V8s except maybe the corvette motor
Coming from someone who works for a one of the biggest car dealers in Oklahoma under VW, Lexus, and Audi.. your 2017 gti is not even close. Almost comical lol. Sure the is500 might not look 100% up to date(still looks really good and I think will age well), but the actual quality of the interior of the is500 is so so so so much better then a 2017 gti. Be real man lol. Go to your local Lexus dealer sit in a is500 or is350 and tell me other wise 😂
@@TRD_Nate All I see are chincy knobs and buttons and hard surfaces in the Lexus.. My Gti has a much nicer interior. I understand you may be a Lexus fanboy, but the reality is their styling leaves a lot to be desired for anyone over 18... A cheap pop up infotainment screen, rather than integrated and not having a flat bottom steering wheel is a bit of a joke...
@@stevemcgowen dude you’re so far out of reality it’s not even funny 😂😂 no one in their right mind would compare a Volkswagen interior to a Lexus interior.
@@stevemcgowen brother that’s a CT200H.. not the new is500 or is350 interior.. completely different levels of interior.. you sounds crazy even making the comparison with that car and referring it to Lexus not being able to make a refined interior..😂 gtfo 😂 bet you havnt even sat in a new is350 or is500. Furthermore, I bet you don’t even have that car where you live..
I'm astonished how they make these modern videos look like 90s TV auto show. In a good way of course.
If it was a true 90s car TV show, he'd be complaining that there aren't enough informational gauges in the gauge cluster. 😄
Yeah the format really hasn’t changed at all and I like that.
Ha, I was thinking the same thing.
Yeah I thought that was a Pontiac commercial for a second
John Davis. My favorite car reviewer for the 80's, 90's 2000's, 2010's, 2022's
His voice is pure nostalgia.
I watch this guy on motor week since I was a teen... He's one of the best..
@japanwatchconnection I hate to say it but you’re right. the show is pretty much like watching “blast from the past” nostalgia film reels… even though they’re reviewing modern cars.
Don’t get me wrong, that’s not fully a bad thing. It can still be entertaining. but it’s just not the same as the more up-to-date enthusiast testing and reviewing channels.
@japanwatchconnection yeah some videos they don’t even talk about 0-60 it 1/4mile and sometimes they don’t even show the engine. Very inconsistent
Lexus has definitely stepped up with the design. Love that IS!
Hope you know it’s just a re-skin. Still a 2012 era car. (Designed in ‘12, release in ‘14)
I got one, same color as test car in this video, 1/8/22. I've owned more expensive and "nicer" cars, but this IS 500 is probably the most fun car I've owned in 15 years. What's nice is also that, being a Lexus, unless someone knows what it is, the car doesn't attract too much attention.
Check out the GSF. It’s every bit as good.
@@GrandHuevotes Designed in 2012? That’s a stupid, misinforming comment, which shows you don’t know what you’re talking about at all. Same for the upvoting clowns who apparently don’t know any better either.
That car’s design is even older, because it already existed in production spec in late 2010 from what I personally recall. The XE30 3rd generation IS initial pre-refresh run (2013-16), was designed from January 2009 to August 2010. Not 2012.
2014MY IS Styling never changed one bit, from design freeze in early 2011 at Toyota City HQ, Aichi to market launch in July 2013, not literally 2014. Apparently you don’t get that Model Years are released the YEAR before.
NOW THAT’S how and WHEN it was developed. Look it up, very easy to find thanks to me.
This “reskinned” XE30 II? Designed from 2016 to 2018, reusing the New N platform, an aging adaptation of N Platform launched in 2003 (2005 for IS)
Not sure why many of you comment ignorantly on stuff you aren’t even certain about and give a misleading impression with your lazy ignorance.
Please do your research first or just don’t lazily comment from the side of your mouth, because BS info just seems to be everywhere as a result and stupid rumors come out of it as usual.
@The Hungry Joe It was definitely inspired, I recall the alternative designs put forward.
The design effort above, was originally developed for GA-L modular architecture, but teething issues came about and the new IS design got adapted to the aging New N, a RWD platform that debuted on the outgoing GS in 2011-2012 and has never been shared with any Toyota badged vehicle.
Looks great in person, compared to the G20 3er and new W206 Benz.
This will be the new old m5 in a few decades. Classic
My gosh, that is one of the most beautifully designed sedans I’ve ever seen. Absolutely gorgeous. The way the trunk lid is designed and integrated, the rims, the body lines. Wow. If only it had AWD I would have bought one instead of my Audi RS7 (I live in northern Indiana where we get plenty of snow).
The BEST looking small sports sedan in its class the best sounding too.
So beautiful especially in this lexus RED. I love those enkei factory wheels also. This is Sport performance so it’s not a full bonkers F car this is a nice daily machine that gives you performance plus being comfortable
CLA is better and faster
@@GLA45Amg716 that’s a completely different type of vehicle. Literally the Only two things they have in common is four doors and tires.
@@Toyota4Life Exactly, oh and the price, cuz that front wheel drive CLA is definitely over priced
@@jalmonte91 cla 45 amg
Best looking car in its segment by far (even if the interior could have had more work done to it). As for the history of the IS, one thing is for sure, for the budget minded enthusiast who wants luxury and sporty driving with reliability and serviceability, the IS (regardless of generation) is unparalleled.
I never expected that lexus become one of last car company selling a sedan with V8 naturally aspirated engine.
Really liking the look of that IS!
I looked into one of these. Ridiculous dealer markups drove me to Acura. Purchased a 2022 TLX Type S instead.
This thing is Overweight for it's size
@@monkeywkeys3916 - big time. OP's Type S is even heavier at 4300 lbs. But it's a better looking car in my opinion than this Lexus.
@@mikea5205 Regardless it’s a fantastic car. I’m overweight for my size too 😂
@@mikea5205
If the weight is naturally balanced and not dependent on technology to compensate.
My TSX V6 is Nose Heavy @3680lbs*. New tires helped. Still Needs a 300lb trim of the engine bay.
That was a wise purchase.
BMW and Mercedes are cars you lease.
Lexus is car you own.
It will be reliable
Maintenance is fairly easy
Comfortable to drive every day
Decent performance and good overall driving feel
Build quality is very good
@@layne4376
Lol?
BMW's lose their value quickly
They turn into money pit shitboxes before 100k
Another cute fact:
Over 60% of Americans don't have a retirement fund
@@layne4376
U missed my whole point
Lexus is the girl you marry while BMW and Mercedes are the ones you just hook up with for a while
Not many buy these cars to keep- which is why they are 40-50% off the new price when they come off a 2 year lease with no miles. Older, wealthy people lease these for a few years, then turn them in for the newest model...
@@layne4376 All cars in this class have terrible depreciation. People who get them new lease them, and want the latest model after a few years. People who buy them used can't afford new ones, but want the car to show others they have money. Dealerships end up with returned leases they have trouble selling, which is why they are so cheap after a few years. Pre pandemic all the returned leases in this class were bargains...
Toyota Corolla is only car you should buy, most reliable. 😆
I’ve been watching that gentleman for years. Kudos to him and his amazing reviews!
Crazy how here we are 13 years later and this thing is almost equal times to the 08 IS-F. Cmon Lexus - give us the true IS-F that we deserve.
But this is competing with an m340 or c43 or s4. I will definitely take this NA v8 over those
@@jalmonte91 hell no wtf over the m340?
@@jalmonte91 i also have a 21 Supra....the B58 engine is amazing. It would be hard to choose this over the m340i
@japanwatchconnection I'm sure its a great car, if you always wanted an IS-F but don't want to buy used. I've owned my IS-F since '08 and wouldn't sell it for the world, but Lexus really needs to step it up for today's market.
@japanwatchconnection The design brief was initially developed for “modular” GA-L, but met its own share of teething issues and was then adapted to this old architecture instead.
I really really like this car. A big V8 and smooth ride in a compact-ish body. Great combination.
fire the guy resposible for the backgropund "music".
I am a Lexus fan but I wish they can step it up and truly build a car that can compete with the likes of a true AMG and M cars. They can do it if they wanted to.
*** To elaborate. When the IS-F came out it was suppose to be the beginning of Lexus's version of the "AMG/M/RS" line. There was a lot of hype where people were saying Lexus is finally going to compete with the "big boys". It never really came to fruition. It just fizzled out. There were rumors of a "600 HP GS" or "660HP LC-F" yada yada yada but to date there is nothing. I truly believe it fizzled out because they are thinking of a profitability point of view and cater to the mass market *instead* of a small niche.
I just wish Lexus would say "You know what, screw this, profit or not, lets build a collection of cars/suvs/convertibles and SHOW EVERYONE that we can hang or *even surpass* the AMGs/Ms/RSs of the world "
I hate to say this because I am a Lexus fan and owner but they will never be considered the "big boys" until they have a category like the AMGs, Ms, RSs etc.
Don’t forget RS cars
I agree. The F models don't really have anything going for them since the IS F has been discontinued except being known as reliable.
This can't be the only reason to buy a car for over 80k.
@@YTdelsCmts4NoRsn Right. Their F cars were originally intended to finally "take on" the German rivals but Lexus in my opinion never really went "all in" financially to do it. Technically they CAN do it but I'm speculating they are looking at it more of it is it "worth it". If Lexus really wants to be considered in the same conversation when talking AMG, M and RS they have to say "F*ck it" and finally build some halo cars.
Gotta admit, that LFA sounds nice...
Great content, love this show! Not sure if this car had stock brake pads or updated one like C&D car had..?
Better than any unreliable euro crap
It's not great looking from the rear. But the front is surprisingly not as offensive as all other Lexus cars. Really too bad about no manual transmission. Lexus is still very confused about the role of the IS. Nobody is going to take this to the track without a manual transmission, and therefore it's just another heavy cruiser.
If a V8 cruiser was on your mind, would you really consider this? Of course not, you'd find another car that was much faster and a lot cheaper.
Buy this car for the engine. Period.
This is a tough one. I love Lexus, and I LOVE that 5.0 V8, but for the HP/TQ numbers, I expected it to be a bit faster. Don't get me wrong, it's quick, but the M340i is faster, and supposedly less powerful... and costs about the same. The Lexus makes the most sense if you love that V8 and value reliability above all else, I suppose.
It’s underrated the numbers they don’t want the RCF to lose even more sales
the m340i is a monster for some reason…
I’ll take a Lexus over a pos beemer any day
@@jpete3027666 you do realize that BMW is now 3rd for reliability behind Toyota and Lexus according to Consumer Reports, right?
This car is freaking awesome looking!
Mannn this and the C8 I MUST own one day lmao
Love these Lexus and their participation in IMSA! 💪
I've always appreciated the IS
Damn this refreshed IS looks good. Atm best looking sports sedan to me.
Man, and I thought my 2017 Lexus IS200T look good already but this design is even better! My next car is the IS500 or RCF
V8 5.0 engine AND you get a CD player !!!! =) , someone needs to stuff that engine in the Supra or a 2wd sport truck tacoma
Hey come on some of us older guys here still listen to cd's.
This gentleman car review has the same voice all the years with motorweek.
This engine should've been in the LS
This track test doesn't feature braking or slalom tests.
Correct. We do not do either since we are testing the vehicle in a high performance environment.
@@Motorweek okay thanks. Loved the show since the 80s.
Glorious departure from turbo land. 👍
Great review as always
Long Live John Davis 💯
I love how this car looks, but I am actually disappointed with the performance numbers considering how much power it is. Also, in Canada it is insanely expensive, almost approaching BMW M and Mercedes AMG territory without the same performance or luxury. I bet AWD would make it way quicker, but also much heavier.
It’s because Canada is only stocking launch editions so far. The premium. Edition msrp is about 72k cad which is equitable to the Bmw 340, Audi s4 and merc c43
Where do you live? In Ontario both the regular and the luxury IS500 are MSRP. At least in the GTA area.
@@yousef.al-assaf you’ll just need to wait for Ontario to stock the premium is500’s and not the launch editions. In Calgary there’s one up for 75k right now.
Surprised that the IS 500 is only a second quicker to 60 and .7 seconds faster in the quarter mile than the IS 350 AWD is.
Not sure that is worth extra $15k, 25% reduction in fuel economy, higher insurance and more expensive maintenance.
It’s not. Not worth it at all
It isn’t worth 15 k. Maybe 5k more
It's the only V8 sports sedan left. The Charger Scat Pack is a muscle sedan, not really comparable. That big naturally aspirated V8 is why you get one of these. No doubt a twin turbo V6 version would have been faster, but at this point, I would rather have this for the sound and feel.
20K/year in gas 🤯
What year is your IS350 awd that runs a 13.6 quarter mile. I had a 2016 the best I did was 13.9 on a cool October night. All stock by the way.
OMG!!! It has a CD player!!! 😯😯😯
Such a shame. We have no IS at all in Australia now because they do not pass side intrusion impact tests.
Slower than my ISF which is strange.
If Lexus were ever to make a RHD model we will never see it. The only V8 we have here now is the LC500 at $221,811 drive away.
I wish they made a two-door version
RCF
They're upping their interior game a little.
Dream car but too expensive!
The IS F that had this cars engine cost $56,765 14 years ago, so this is a bargain comparatively speaking.
00:19 ain’t no Lexus buyer EVER complained about too much luxury. Get outta here with that nonsense!!!!!
I rather they make a new ISF instead and give it an even more bump in hp and torque!
Is there a manual transmission option?
The cabin still looks cheap as hell 🙄… Too bad because the exterior is razor sharp.
Yeah, I mean not much better than a Camry and less nice than some VW's...
@@stevemcgowen Crack or mushrooms???
I wish they had a newer interior it’s a fukin carry over from the 3rd gen IS wtf.
badass car....love it
When will a next-gen IS come out?
They just refreshed it so not for two or three years at least. Also people aren’t buying sedans as much anymore so they might even discontinue it. Very unfortunate.
'Perfect balance' would include a manual option as BMW and Cadillac offer.
Definitely think it would help with reaching every consumer
Manual is like 5% of sales. This isn’t a sports car, it’s a luxury grand tourer with a hint of sportiness.
Let it go. Manuals are dead. Besides, BMW and Cadillac will keep you in the service bay.
@DavidRC 4.4 is extremely common. Actually, given the high horsepower and torque numbers, this IS should be considered on the slow side, as you can get similar numbers from an M340i, G70 Sport, etc. Probably needs better tires for traction.
@@JDubbs07 it’s under rated
Motorweek may as well go back to black and white with John Davis as the host. 🦕🦖
*The last of the N/A V8 sports sedans.*
Did anyone drive it on Rainy or snow weather ? And How is it ? 🙏👍
Beautiful vehicle!! 😎👌👌👍👍👍Lexus!!
I’d love this with a powerful plug-in hybrid drivetrain
Japan seems to have a hybrid
I like it but I would need a sunroof with a nice car like that
Very similar approach to the Chevrolet SS.
Love. This. Car. It looks very nicely in my parking space! :-) If you're on the fence, go get one if you can, it's totally worth it.
LOL, yep read through most of these comments and the consensus is: EVERYONE LIKES THE LOOK
wouldn't it be nice to like the SHOW & GO?? because the GO IS LACKLUSTER
I wonder why they didn't just use this platform for the supra instead of going to BMW
Definitely a solid space. I feel like Toyota was/is a tad lazy with their F Line beyond appearance.
Because the IS's platform no longer meets everyone's safety requirements. Really beautiful car, but it's bones are dated. This is why the current IS isn't sold worldwide, and the IS500 is exclusive to the US and Canada only.
IS 500 I would take this all day over that Type S.
The CT5-V 3.0TT has more torque at 400 lb-ft starting in the $50's... Toyota needs to do better!
I'd buy this over anything over at Cadillac
@japanwatchconnection so what at least it has a sweet ass V8 and you know it won't fall apart seconds after the warranty expires.
@japanwatchconnection I still believe they are ahead of GM and BMW. And no one is as behind as Cadillac with their warmed over Chevy's and rape you pricing. "It's a bargain" yeah because you are getting half the car.
@japanwatchconnection Learn what JDM means, before implying that. This car isn’t JDM in anyway nor are most Japanese brand automobiles sold stateside.
@@728GT ct4 or 5 v will smoke this old dinosaur
@@camirocz I dont care. Also the CT4V should have been a V8.
Toyota and Honda are really under performing on the infotainment department .... hard to use and the screen quality sucks !
Do you buy it to drive or keep you entertained.
I really want to like this car but i just cant get passed that outdated interior 😫
It's ok if you have sub standard taste when it comes to interior. It's ancient design and boring design is laughable
Also, is500 is 2 inches longer at the front bumper. Something nobody really talks about. So dont go buying these eBay front lips saying itll fit 350 and 500 models
Even phones have 4k recording capability, and you guys can't even invest on a phone ??!.
Beautiful! 💫
Sweet ride
I like Toyota and Lexus, but that front grill is way too LOW; it is going to hit every parking curb/stop in every parking lot, and become seriously damaged with time. And for people who live where it snows = it will be only a spring-summer-fall vehicle since the front will become a snowplow in the winter.
I like just about everything about this car, but it the interior is not on par with the rest of the Lexus lineup.
Motorweek acts like this is the start of something when, in reality, this car is a dinosaur that will no longer exist since no one will be building V8s. Will definitely be reliable as hell, however.
New motorweek videos are not very clear to watch as before.
Always giggle when I see people wearing a helmet in a street car. If you wreck hard enough for that helmet to be of use, it migh separate your first and second cervical vertebrae and sever your spinal cord.
Dying breed of V8 sedans
I'll take one, n BLK 🖤 or Blue 🔵 plz! 👏👌😎
I don't think they (Lexus) will listen to me, but they would be better if they changed that grill and reduced the straight angular lines in their designs for a slightly more softened ones, a bit like Aston. Would add to their premium brand image and market share.
Are you hearing Lexus? I guess not. lol
Do not care, because Spindle Grille concerns Mr. Toyoda’s family heritage of Toyoda Loom Works. Not the opinions of people he doesn’t know nor care about too much.
After 10-13 years, it’s not going away. Been a staple in Lexus design studios since 2009, well before you even knew about it.
So the same times as a 333hp S4.
It's called wheel horsepower and that 333 is rated at the wheels. Germans always under rate their cars. You should know this by now
@@aus10li and what is your point or do you just like to babble... bhp is how cars are rated from the manufacturer. 333bhp is not 333whp. duh.
Actually the IS 500 will easily pull away from the S4 once the irrelevant 0-60 portion of the run is over. The S4 only wins 0-60 because of AWD. The IS is more powerful.
Lexus is toying with performance sedans. The market just isn't there. Spent those years developing arguably one of the best V10s ever in the LFA and it pushed the company nowhere. F Sport is no more than cosmetic with parts bin from the warehouse. I honestly don't see why they would try and compete with BMW or Mercedes in the performance sedan segment. It makes no sense and if you look at the BMW and MB, their lines have been completely watered down by having nearly every vehicle badged with M or AMG......makes no sense.
Pushed them nowhere because they weren't consistent
The LFA was more of an engineering exercise. Even with it's ridiculous price tag, Toyota still lost a decent bit of money on each one. The LFA's are sick, but they weren't made to make a profit.
@@Kcducttaper1 correct in the sense that Toyota has always been about engineering. I can't fathom why a company would spent resources to not make a profit. R&D allocations are utilized specifically for the end product which generates the revenue longer term. As far as the LFA, Toyota arrived to late to the super car game. No one took them serious in that arena. This whole forced induction is definitely a gamechanger for them as well. Buttery smooth is their penchant. Nothing smooth about spooling turbos. Nonetheless with their hybridization prowess I suspect that they'll be in the driver's seat again with economy and pzev again.
@@JDMHaze consistent in regards to what?
I put some stats together and all things considered, it's not faster than a 20 year old E55 AMG. That's really not an accomplishment.
I like
Needs a sunroof and a stick shift, I’ll pay good $ for that then
Awesome
And it beats the Infiniti Q50 red sport 😅😅😂😂😂,I’ve seen the videos 😆
Wow, it is really great video, looks like filmed by Nokia. Just like the Old V8, great forever.
Everything looks great..... Just not a fan of that terrible 0-60 time.
is fast
with better tires you can hit 4.2
@@b58foreverright 😅😅😅😅,this guy is blind because you clearly can see it does 0-60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds and it is V8 engine at that
No turbo or supercharger 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤣🤣😂😂😆😆😆
Average transmission takes the fun out of this car.
dont care, still calling it an ISF ....
MotorWeek always run slower ETS this car should run 12.50s
Come on Lexus
Better handling is not too much to ask for, do you really wanna beat M Power.
I still like this video for bringing Gen 1
Better handling on the track means worse ride and less comfort on the road.I'm glad Lexus is it's own thing and not trying to be an 'M' car (which is why I bought an IS 350).
@@KnightIndustries572 I agree with you, but this is called the F, with V8, not 4 or six, plus I owned the 2012 of this model F, it was dangerous. Like M3 from the 90s. Lexus does not have the balls to explore.
@@TimAlma627 it’s an f sport series not a true “F” and they won’t make the ISF. Almost Every Lexus will be a hybrid within 5 yrs
@@roninbushito it's the same engine from all F series. V8 475HP.
therefore should have a better handling. I'm tell you man, I used to own one. It's a menace.
@@TimAlma627 the 2URGSE is a damn good motor tuned by yamaha. The f series has better suspension dynamics and brakes. They should have added better suspension geometry on the 500 but at least they added a Yamaha rear performance damper. I would have liked a torque vectoring limited slip instead of lsd.
I admit bmw is a solid performance car I tested the m340i that thing is fast but ride is jarring and stiff and handling is good but steering kinda vague
Not impressed,its not any faster than the 2008 model,where are the extra 60 horses at,snoozing?
Worse grill in the business. BMW second
how does it feel to be so wrong?
@@christophers.4007 you tell me
Outdated and slow for a V8.. M340i destroys this in every measure..
In 10 years, the Lexus will still be cruising down the highway while the BMW will be in the junkyard or in the ghetto with 26 inch rims.
@@little123456788 lol yup. BMW are money pits I would only lease one and buy Lexus. Most people on here can’t even afford one
Have to agree. The Lexus wins on V8, reliability, and resale value. Otherwise, the M340i beats it pretty handily.
Why did you bother ? This is not a track car Jesus !!!!! You can do better than this . This car is wonder😊
Too bad it's an F-Sport and not an F. 🤷🏽♂️
So with today's crapy economy about 75k? Maybe?
If you're patient in your search you can find/purchase the IS500 for sticker. But yes, there are some places selling them for over MSRP.
crapy? jobless rate is below 4%
Nearly 500hp and only 4.4s 0-60? Lexus nav is still crap compared to Mercedes and Tesla
Has apple car play. All you need.
@japanwatchconnection it’s pretty awesome. Much prefer it over oem nav with most vehicles.
Why spend thousands on nav use ur iPhone
The tires are the limiting factor. It's trying to send all that power through only two wheels with pretty awful OE tires equipped. An RC F comes with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and has about a 0.3-second better 0 to 60 MPH time.
its a nice car but the styling looks dated it feels like the lexus brand is slow to make changes to there cars, still fall short of the luxury of the Merc and BMW offerings
To bad about all those doors, big ugly grill and fake vents.
Too expensive for the competition.
Why would you get this over a scatpack ? Seriously? Why would they price it like this nobody is buying this shit. Lol
because this car will still be on the road in 10 years, a dodge will be in the junk yard.
The SHATpack will be a rusted out husk in a few years. Only the engine will survive
@@christophers.4007 dodge is pretty reliable these days though. Their cars are extremely popular that v8 is simple and easy to work on.
@@little123456788 maybe as far as parts but like I just said the car is super popular you kind find parts anywhere if it did rust. Still faster and more fun than the isF seems to be for 75% of that price. That’s silly
Dodge is dodgy crap the Lexus 2UR is way more sophisticated than those hemis. American motors are crap compared to Lexus V8s except maybe the corvette motor
The interior has a lot to be desired. My 2017 VW Gti has a nicer interior...
Coming from someone who works for a one of the biggest car dealers in Oklahoma under VW, Lexus, and Audi.. your 2017 gti is not even close. Almost comical lol. Sure the is500 might not look 100% up to date(still looks really good and I think will age well), but the actual quality of the interior of the is500 is so so so so much better then a 2017 gti. Be real man lol. Go to your local Lexus dealer sit in a is500 or is350 and tell me other wise 😂
@@TRD_Nate All I see are chincy knobs and buttons and hard surfaces in the Lexus.. My Gti has a much nicer interior. I understand you may be a Lexus fanboy, but the reality is their styling leaves a lot to be desired for anyone over 18... A cheap pop up infotainment screen, rather than integrated and not having a flat bottom steering wheel is a bit of a joke...
@@stevemcgowen dude you’re so far out of reality it’s not even funny 😂😂 no one in their right mind would compare a Volkswagen interior to a Lexus interior.
@@TRD_Nate I have a Gti and considered buying a CT 200H. Toyota doesn't understand refined styling...
@@stevemcgowen brother that’s a CT200H.. not the new is500 or is350 interior.. completely different levels of interior.. you sounds crazy even making the comparison with that car and referring it to Lexus not being able to make a refined interior..😂 gtfo 😂 bet you havnt even sat in a new is350 or is500. Furthermore, I bet you don’t even have that car where you live..
I'm not impressed with the interior of the IS 500 F Sport. I'd rather spend a little more and buy a 2022 Corvette Stingray instead.
lol sure, you'd rather buy a sports car instead of a sedan. OK, I'd rather buy steak instead of a salad.