This car is truly something special and I'm glad Lexus made it.

I love how Alex keeps stuffing himself in trunks in increasingly more awkward ways all while never missing a beat with his review.

I would happily pay the extra money to have the vehicle last 3 times as long as everything esle in this class. I would imagine this will retain a much higher percentage of its value over time.

The IS500 starts at $56,000 Alex... at least I think so Edit, yes it’s $56,500. Plus shipping it’s $57,575 according to Car And Driver. Yes, that’s at least $1,700 more than most competitors, but damn, you gotta be crazy to not eat that cost. The car will undoubtedly hold its value more than all of its competitors, and has the most character. The thought of someone straight piping this car sends chills down my spine.

The best review, comparison, analysis that I ever saw. This person did a way better job then the other 3 professional reviewers; also, definitely much intellectual than many other KZfaqrs.

Alex, another great review! Thank you! But.. it doesnt start at $61K; that's for the Premium trim, not the base which is at $57,500 at base with destination...

The real question is how does Mr. Alex talk nonstop while driving crazy on those curvy mountain roads!!

From what I understood there’s a base model version of this car that starts at $56k and there’s the premium package which is what Alex tested out at $62k and the Launch edition at $67k

I will say this about the IS. We have a 2010 IS 250 and it still going strong at 160k miles, it did have issues with a fuel sensor and it cost us about 1k to replace it, but that’s been it so far.

"no more boring cars!" - Akio Toyoda

This is an actual revue, unlike the Motor Trend "revue" that I watched previously! Thank you Alex...

Well, knowing that Alex is always displaying a song title that relates to the car he’s reviewing, no it’s never too late for a 5.0 V8 in a compact sedan.

i'm so happy that toyota / lexus has the spare cash lying around to pursue these types of things...

And here come the dealer markups...

Alex, you can turn the ASC off. If you turn the dial all the way down, it'll stop, but if you keep pushing it will "click" into an off position. Took me a few weeks to realize that on my IS 350. Also, with respect to the cabin noise, the IS 350 F Sport and IS 500 have the same summer tires. Not sure what's different with regards to noise. Finally, with the pricing... The "base" IS 500 is actually $56,500.

Excellent report. I have a 2007 IS 250 AWD and a 2015 RC 350 AWD. You make me want to go out and buy this model. Great job.

If you are willing to spend 61k and change for the shake of a naturally aspirated old fashioned V8 fuel economy is not a priority. Lexus has a very strong hand in the automotive poker game with this one.

I think this is one of my favorite currently outdated cars

I'll take that spare tire any day.

Amazing job on this review. Alex and Savagegeese are the best by far.

Nice review as usual!

Such a fantastic, passionate Shogun Warrior of a sports sedan. Takes balls to make this today, and I thank Lexus for doing so. ;)

Hard to believe its been 11 years since Lexus debuted that instrument cluster.

Sofyan at Redline Reviews says there is a IS500 starting at $56500 The Premium Package models are in the $62k range

Excellent review

I love 360 view camera and got so many surprised compliments when people saw it in my car. My wife demands all her future cars should have it. But it seems very few KZfaq car reviewers mention or demo that camera nowadays.

The Mark Levinson 17speaker system is an option on the IS-500, not a standard because I have seen one without it. Please note that.

As always, tasty first look. Hopefully when you get one for review, you can see if it’s really worth the $61K.

The Lexus steering wheel has got to be my favorite out of all the new cars.

Just got one of these. Great review but ASC is not fake engine noise. It lets you tune the engine noise in the cabins. Who needs fake engine noise in a v8 lol

Sounds like a nice Supra donor car. Thanks Alex 🍻

i think you can do a comparison test between the old ISF and the new IS 500

Why keep comparing it to the Acura? Who would cross shop this v8 rwd to an acura fwd based car

Thanks Alex!! Just watched this review again, think I have to buy one! V8 !! Japanese V8, and not going to the dealer for stupid check engine errors and German car dealership bills, is priceless

1.) Since you're in a pre-production model, I'm going to assume a sunroof will be standard on a (base price of) $56k compact luxury sedan 2.) My favorite Carole King song. Love the subtle hint to Lexus V8s and/or V8 sedans in general.

Lots of comments about this isn't the fastest in the class. I'm OK with that and agree with Alex that the slightly softer version makes a good daily. I do agree that the entire car is a bit dated and the interior isn't as good as some of the rivals. And it's priced a little high, but it's still a nice car, IMO. Maybe in a few years, it will be a used car bargain? I would certainly trust this one to hold up over time and be less expensive to maintain and repair than the German counterparts.

The next gen might woo me over, but for now I'm pleased with the offerings of my Lincoln! (considering this review)

I looked at the used market for these, and they've only depreciated by about $5k since new... I just bought a new one. They are so good! These things are going to hold their value so well in the coming years.

V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 V8 - All the way. Love the 5.7L V8 in my Land Cruiser.

Once my kiddo doesnt need a full child seat in a few years, this is going to be on the top of my shopping list

When it comes to the BMW and the Benz, Adding the same level of features will bring it past $65,000. I think this is priced just about right. Plus you’ll make up the difference in less maintenance costs

I really like those wheels! Get em while ya can folks! The era of N.A. V-8 are being choked into non existence and this very well maybe the end of a era as far as large displacement V-8 go...I'd love to get one of these.

This is gonna be a really nice buy in a few years to a decade

Agreed this is the DD to have; if you want to track the CT4-V BW will be unbeatable at this price point.

V8 and rear drive is very appealing.

The Lexus I've been waiting for.

Equipping a comparable german vehicle will yield a higher price tag in most cases(not for Audi), for me the IS is the best looking in the segment and without a doubt the best sounding so it would be an easy deciscion for me if I didn't have an LC

It's quieter in the cabin that's why they added the ASC. And the ASC isn't fake noise.

That's what I said when I got my Porsche 928S with a V8 engine back in 1986.

I have one thing to say: Genesis G70 3.3T costs 43K and does 0-60 in about 4.5 seconds and offers incredible feel through the steering wheel and chassis.

When Lexus release a new car, pay attention people especially if you are interested in a reliable car that you can buy now and your children can inherit it after you pass on. I drive a 2014 ES300H with 360,000 miles plus with no single issue and still drives like brand new

Are there AMG versions of C-series? I think that right now the new C-series, W206, only has 1,5 and 2 liter petrol engines😄 And 2 liter diesels.

This is tried, true and is most likely build to last. Every single M40i and C43 that makes it to the dealer lot will be the same price as this IS500, and it's already full loaded. In 5 years, when the BMW/Merc drop out of warranty, and are sitting on lots for a shade under $30k and needing $5k in maintenance, the IS will be there 20-30% higher in value. The only car coming that makes this seem overpriced is the CT4-Blackwing, which starts at $58k. It'll probably out handle it, and get to 60 faster but the CT4 is smaller and less functional. Great Job Lexus. Also, thank you for make this so the IS-F FINALLY goes down in used price. The good ones are STILL sitting in the mid-$30k range.

Crazy sells, it shows dedication of Lexus to luxury sports car enthusiasts. This is an exciting luxury sports sedan.

That's too beautiful of a car to have that silver type color.

This needs 255's in the front and 285 or 295's in the rear. I run 245/265 tires on my 2016 IS350 Fsport.

If I could afford it I would buy it. Lexus luxury and reliability and a v8 ??? Gimme gimme gimme

I completely understand people expecting this car to start around $55k but this is not a base car. As equipped, its erfectly priced. If this car started at $55k you would never find one for that price as every dealer would at least equip nav/ mark levison which is ~3k and LED headlights ~2k. In the same sense, a 69k M3 or c63 virtually desnt exist. those cars are closer to 80k off the lot.

Lexus to Consumers: what more do you want? You are getting a reliable car with decent resale value...

This is going to hold its value for so long. Damn I’m going to be 50 before I can own one.

how do you get one if none is on the market for sale?

6:30 best looking spare wheel ever?

Great video, and like you, I am surprised at how high the base price is. Seeing as it’s not a true F car, I expected to start around the $55k mark.

I get 28 MPG on the highway with this car. That's great for what it is.

Beautiful car, fantastic V8, a bit over priced but still glad Lexus made it.

Alex, Yesterday you introduced us to an under-powered Toyota (Corolla Cross) and today we meet an overpowered Lexus, is this an effort to find balance from TMC?

How does stack up against a top trim G70?

Alex isn’t the base price 56500 instead of 61000?

Dude the price starts at $56,500 the 61k is probably for the model you got there, i already visit my lexus dealer this is a must buy for me, You got the price wrong.

There are no other competitors for the IS500 for me. In 20 years, the IS500 will be the legend (not the new BMW based Supra) and its engine will be the new 2JZ with double the horsepower in naturally aspirated form. Oh, and the black on black on black interior will outlast all other colors. Great even keel review.

The title of this video seems to ignore the fact that the ISF existed on the 2nd generation IS.

There's a base model for $56,500.

Don't mind Lexus branding this as an "F-Sport" instead of an IS-F, like BMW branding an "M340" instead of an M3. The only one that annoys me is MBZ calling the C43 AMG

Was the IS500 you test drove atomic silver ?

I'm not a Lexus fan at all (except for the LC500). But I absolutely applaud Lexus for offering this thing with a proper V8. Kudos to Lexus for this.

manual telescoping steering is a let down. It used to be available on IS for a long time.

Was this the atomic silver or iridium color?

So the RCF. Is an M3 competitor and the is500 with the same engine isn't? Doesn't add up.

I dont careif its ugly, The fact a naturally aspirated 5.0 L japaneese qaulity built sedan under $100,000 AUS is available is a gift to the world.

Reminds me of mid 90s m3

Something tells me that Lexus won't be keen on leasing a limited production, first model year, IS500. Buying may be the only option but that's not really a bad thing considering the legendary reliability ratings

One of the very last Yamaha tuned 2UR-GSE engines.

Any talk of Lexus eventually doing an AWD model?

@Alexonautos does this engine look like it's too tightly shoe-horned into the engine bay? Hard to do repairs when Im the 2nd/3rd owner? Thanks!

If they could only add a manual transmission... I bought a IS300 from a WRX STI and I miss stick driving so much. 😭 Everything else about the car is great, but the transmission...

A fully loaded tlx type s is $53K and tons of modification options. So bang for for buck the tlx is great. These entry level luxury cars are getting ridiculous with the prices. Checked the used market for a 2014 is 350 with 80k and they are asking for $24k+. $61k for a is 500 FSP is little steep.

Come on Alex they’ve done it before in 2008 with the ISF

Redline review got 0-60 4.37s

I wish the temperature controls are knobs

Simply best sedan in the world. Great job Lexus.

I was hoping Alex would show the pros and cons. I know this even the same "class" in the performance level, but how does this compared to Acura TLX Type S or Infiniti Q50 Red Sport? The interior for Q50 seems bigger and the infotainment is old, and the TLX has almost the same interior size and slightly better infotainment (arguable). Is V8 and RWD the main reason to get this IF 500?

I may be overthinking this, but the IS500 is so incredibly well priced (excluding dealer markups) that, as a new car buyer, it seems Lexus is about to finally completely refresh this model. For many Lexus buyers, futureproofing isn't really a concern, but I think people should keep in mind that the bargain of a price for. V8 comes with a silent caveat.

Can this vehicle use regular gas ?

When ticking the option boxes adding leather, a paint color and the HK sound system to a M340i it's $60k allready.

Sounds like my 5.7L Tundra with the same miserable fuel economy and lackluster engine noise...

If lexus' 10 speed was boring the 8 speed is horrendous

Acura TLX is the direct competitor of this car Alex that's what you said. A FWD based chassis TLX with SH-AWD, is the direct competitor, of a RWD car on a RWD biased chassis. Whatever you are smoking I want some of it.

I like how he does not even acknowledge to CD player...

0:49 Correct me if im wrong but does Cadillac not have a nice V8? Their V cars...

thumbs up for "in this vehicle the 500 means it has a 5 liter engine under the hood" vs. the mercedes e350 has a 2 liter engine what a joke!