Design Body

New Lexus GS was to engage in fierce competition classmates from Germany - Mercedes, Audi and BMW. We can not say that he won a convincing victory. But the defeat of his production can not be named. That's why, in the first battle record draw, although "the Germans" had a better chance of winning. |

Originally winning mandatory for the sports car «round» motives rear lighting, the Japanese have left them in the «classic» rectangular format, and she visibly «bay» massive rear bumper - is a wonderful demonstration of the popular 3-D design. Huge, low-planted «nose» bonnet, with a predatory «prischurennymi» pupils front lighting, resting on 18-inch wheels with cast discs made of a unique design. The high roof of the cabin, as if in a thoroughbred sports coupe, flows smoothly in a short tail trunk, decorated with small antiwings.

Impressive Lexus GS adds that because of the long base car has small overhangs, and a broader, compared with the previous model, gauge added internal space and stability. More reviews appearance predecessor, the Japanese added it a little futuristic, while maintaining the continuity and visibility of generations.

Interiors

Luxury? It is: insert a wooden, leather, expensive plastic. Sportiness? The three spokes of the steering wheel, three-well devices, easy-turn central console to the driver ... Hi-tech? What else: color interactive display, controlled by touching a finger, electrochromic mirrors, and even appliances, altering its brightness according to ambient light sensor signals, a built-in repeater rear stop lamps.

But the feeling does not leave the secondary. Somewhere in all this has been. Key-charm, you do not want to get out of his pocket - a Mercedes. Major Button Start Engine - on the BMW. Strong LED interior illumination, hidden in the ceiling and the door - again, the BMW. The only difference is that the backlight is not blood-red, and blue is neutral. Of course, everything in this world have written classics. But all the same ...

And why are so uncomfortable key mode "automatic" (PWR-SNOW), mute button antiprobuksovochnoy systems and wheels adjust ventilation seats? Who and why is driven under the hood of almost recline arm at the tunnel? And why are such simple buttons as simple Toyota?

And where, tell me at the mercy of, the button opening lyuchka Fuel? How to reset "small" counter odometer? How do I adjust the mirrors? It turns out that for all these actions need to reject a special block of buttons, which is hidden in the panel on the left of the steering wheel - as was done with the bar code "protivougonki in dorestaylingovyh car Peugeot 406.

Engines and transmissions

The car is presented in two versions. «Flagship» GS 430 was known for the previous model 4.3-liter V8. Well-established motor easily accelerates solid sedan up to a hundred kilometers an hour over 5.7 seconds. Much more attention is merited his younger brother - trehlitrovy V6. The Japanese are translated into all the most modern technology. The system of direct fuel injection, two-stage operation of valves, to reduce the friction and other innovations helped to create the engine, which has excellent characteristics. Demonstrating remarkable traction, flexibility, and issuing 245 hp power, it is suitable for all modern standards of environmental safety and economy.

This is the engine for the first time the Japanese decided to reconcile with the Full-power transmission. Lexus GS300 - debut of the company in a niche-wheel passenger sedans. By analyzing information from various sensors spread throughout the body, the computer takes into account the attraction and the possibility of coupling axles, skidding and other data stream, distributing the torque between axles in a range from 30/70 to 50/50. This allows the vehicle while keeping in line «good» rear wheel drive features, any dangerous situation to be sure this polnoprivodnika

«Three» and 430 th wake of «masthead» LS 430 received the ultramodern shestiskorostnuyu CPR. Mighty V8 changing with the phases of gas distribution to more than compensate for its small reverie. Of course, it is possible to convert the transmission to the Sport, just by clicking the appropriate button, and then time to move from one stage to another sharp decline. Yes, and PTC is able to adapt a style of driving. If you want, you can switch to the transfer, only the shift lever left ACTs. However, the speed change steps will be the same as in the sports mode. Although when you reach the maximum allowable speed electronics not included next step, will work only protector.

Features

Pretty soon Europe is waiting for the newest hybrid sedan Lexus GS450h. As expected, the premiere of the new items will be held at the autoshow in Frankfurt this autumn, and to buy this car, European motorists will be able to in the first half of 2006. It should be remembered that the Lexus GS450h uses a hybrid propulsion system, generally similar to that installed on the SUV Lexus RX400h, but seriously modernized for use on the rear wheel drive car. The total capacity of new power plant makes 335 horsepower, which is comparable with the 4.5-liter Eight-cylinder petrol engine, but the average fuel consumption will be at the level of dvuhlitrovogo four engine.

Safety

Brakes is not only a hydraulic - they electrohydraulic as on the latest Mercedes with the SBC. By pressing the brake pedal, you can not control the pressure in the main brake cylinder, and just give the team the electronics - a "distant" future of the brake! Accordingly, the thrust on the pedal - this is not the result of a natural hydraulic jet action, which traps the disks, but the fruit of the special simulator.

A separate line is noteworthy mikroradar working in the millimeter range. Scanning environment along the traffic car, analyzing its speed and trajectory of the computer calculates the possible risks of adverse situations. 2B, if high-risk accident, a car in advance «prepared» to clash: pull three seat belts, brake mechanisms are prepared, and with the inevitability of the accident the machine automatically resets speed. In addition, GS is already in the base of its passengers are surrounded by a ring of security. The driver and front passenger get front airbags with a variable power operation and to protect the tribes. Inflatable «blind» protect front and rear passengers from side impact.