Lexus IS500 | V8 Armageddon

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Published 2021-09-10
We review and drive the new 2022 Lexus IS500 V8. After going flat out, sideways we discuss the reality of buying this luxury car in this market. we cover the good, bad and explain the technical details. Some claim EVs will make this irrelevant or cars like BMW M3, Audi S4, or even Genesis G80 are better choices, you decide.

#is500 #lexus #v8

Index:
00:00 Intro Explosion
4:34 Mechanical Impressions
2:03 Interior Impressions
10:00 Driving Impressions
14:52 Final Thoughts

All Comments (21)
  • Silverback Jack lives his life sideways in the slide. I aspire to be like him.
  • @sesomediagroup
    Dude produces a compelling Battlestar Galactica opening and the first live shot has him loading a disc into the vehicle’s CD player. I just love the arid extra dry humor on this channel, among many other things
  • Watching Mark get thrown around the front passenger seat while in a power slide was the best part of this video for me.
  • @williamlong2682
    Honestly, I kinda find it refreshing that Lexus didn’t go balls out giving this a bunch of track ready running gear. More practically focused on fun on the street, where 99% of these will actually spend their time.
  • @jooroth18
    My man's out here trying to competently review a car while Jack is driving like a mainaic
  • @CarsandCameras
    65k doesn't sound crazy to me! Consider what 08-12 ISFs are selling for compared to the Germans from the same time period. It seems like you make back what you lack in performance and technology in resale of the vehicle. Excellent work guys.
  • @muffin4600
    That voiceover of Akio Toyoda was masterful. Can't wait to see more Silverback Jack!
  • @s2kay
    ngl that Gran Turismo 4 dealer menu straight into Lexus was really clever.
  • If I had the money this would be my daily. Sexy af, sounds great, and guaranteed reliability. I couldn't care less if the German equivalents are faster. This is way faster than you'd actually ever NEED on the street already
  • To all those people saying "I'll buy used in X years for a steal" This car is likely not going to depreciate that much. If you really want one you're probably best suited to get new.
  • @nastang87xx
    "I want a 4 door sedan with a V8, that's every day usable, isn't too much but not too little yet you can still drive it like a monkey and put on a show." Charger 392 "...I have a credit score better than my car's name." IS500 Customers like this absolutely exist. Good on Lexus for the IS500. I like it.
  • @thomaswills2301
    In 10 years this thing will still have more technology in it than I need.
  • @rm0234
    My wifes boyfriend finally left after i bought one of these
  • @gaivoron
    Damn I didn't know Jack was an inspired part time drifter. You can tell he comes alive sideways! Good job, dude.
  • @WoodAndSteel92
    He protecc He attack But most importantly HE DRIVE LIKE A SILVERBACK
  • Come back to this same video in 10 years from now and the IS500 will still register as a phenomenal masterpiece. That's the power of Lexus🎉
  • Intro quality is magnificent. By itself it's a showreel. Will rewatch the intro and might mess up your YouTube analytics to show people stop.watching after 90 seconds.
  • I love how understated these look. Nobody would ever notice this on the road, minus the 5% of true car enthusiasts.
  • @aiGeis
    To me, this intro is literally pushing the boundaries of what is possible with cinematography and editing. As a proud patron I can humbly say: I paid for this.
  • @jax1079
    I love that this car exists. There's so much about it that doesn't work, or even make sense, but I'm so happy that this V8 gets to live on for just a bit longer. Great review as always, guys. You inspire me with every video 👍🏻