Lexus LX test drive since 2008 SUV
Giant with thought
Disputes have not yet subsided about the 200-Croizer-200-Croizer, and then a more luxurious brother arrived in time for him. What is this secret struggle in the framework of Toyota or the 570th really another car? Iceberg design
The more you expect from new meetings, the stronger the bitterness of disappointment. But faith in the exceptions of the rules is unable to. I secretly expected that the huge 570th would not be the next brainchild of a unified Japanese design. However, alas, he did not experience any special delights. Iceberg, he is an iceberg at least formed by water and wind, at least man -made.
At first glance, he lacks a catchy, unmistakable recognition. It's not about the brand, but about the specific model. Of course, you can’t confuse anfas with a Lend-coater LX, but you can do it from behind. And the profile turned out to be boring. True, one unusual detail pleased. The steps integrated into the thresholds, as if selected by a figure chisel cut on wood, an elegant solution. But there are others, functional and almost invisible. Compared to the predecessor, the neck of the new Lexus was transferred to the right side, and the exhaust pipe to the left. There are trifles, but with right -sided movement significant both in terms of safety and care for pedestrians.
In general, a large and expensive alternate is not a girl at all for a giving way, who has to shoot eyes to the right and left. And with the bright sun, the car liked me more. It markedly revived the lines of the body, which lost the day before. So we write down: design category for an amateur, in contrast to functionality, which there are no complaints about.
Deep -liable carriage
This is the salon! Not that big, but simply huge, and in any dimension. I believe, really 8-seater. The places are really a wagon, especially in the second row. The growth of the driver and the length of the legs of his passengers in this machine do not have the slightest value. The sofa with electroregies of separate pillows is designed for three, as in a good living room, you can even lie down. True, folding tables in the front backs are not visible, which means the place of the laptop on the knees. But the folding armrest in the rear pleased with the cup holders and a small container. The third row, by the way, is heated, out of two and a half more than one and a half more reserve than for everyday use, but I lay it out in a minute. No mechanical levers and fasteners are only buttons of electric drives.
The most convenient armchair of the front passenger is identical to the driver’s parameters
On the monitor of images from two video cameras. The line in the right sector shows the maximum lateral dimensions
A full refrigerator is located in the armrest
To go to the third row, it is enough to fold and discard one of the sectors of the second. It's not at all difficult at all
And who do you feel in such volumes? Imagine, not at all the driver of the trolley. Although to work out the phrase carefully, the doors are still worth it. After all, the fifth drive is also remote, button on a dashboard or from the remote control, and you can not see in the mirror, carried away by the beauty of the front panel. Yes, with love it is made with great taste. Leather, wood, metal can be perfectly combined. One instrument shield is just the same exhibition of chronometers. Yes, this is not two hundredth, feel the difference!
The ceiling monitor is the only option. As an appendage, a multifunctional control panel
The climate installation of the second row is separate. Below the connectors panel for a pair of headphones and connecting external multimedia devices
The gallerine control is electrified. The only manual operation lift the backs of the seats
Even in the 8-seater version, there is enough space for a small occupation suitcase. Or even two
While the left hand conjures with the buttons of adjustments, setting up a spacious leather driver's seat, the right is mastering the touch display. A wonderful thing is responsible for managing the multimedia system Mark Levinson with 19 speakers, and for navigation. In addition, it is also a monitor for viewing DVD and signals from external cameras. Eh, it’s a pity that not a night vision! Nevertheless, it was not difficult to squeeze among the cars parked on both sides of the alley. Though forward, at least back, and not even afraid to hurt the right side. Yes, not food, I see everything! But it is better to keep a rag to wipe the eyes of all -seekers at hand. A couple of hours in the rain, and the lenses tightly blind.
The ship is not a ghost The thirst for traveling through the button paradise of the central console is not yet thickened, but the brain protests, demanding that you press the largest button and start the starter. A second, but tangible increase in revolutions, a 5.7-liter motor blinks eight cylinders, and then 367 of its horses are calmed down.
The demonstration of static force is followed by a barely tangible work on idle and a complete absence of vibration. Also quietly the car moves from the place, accelerates, goes to the economical 20002100 rpm. Power is enough for the eyes at any speed. But because acceleration from scratch, that acceleration during overtaking, this iceberg is all one. In a city where almost any large all-rounding is as harmonious as a bear on an apiary, LX shows all the habits of a luxury sedan with additional advantages in the form of excellent visibility and a constant all-wheel drive with a differential torsen. At the usual pace, it is quite convenient for me to go with the installations of the suspension and transmission by default. However, the situation on the road is changing, which means why not improve the already wonderful quality of my life at this particular moment?
There is no need to wander through the entire dashboard throughout the dashboard, distracting from the road. Four settings (suspension, lowering, clearance and crawling control) are directly aircraft toothplane, unlike others and are grouped before the automatic transmission selector, you will not even make a mistake even to the touch. To begin with, I increase the rigidity of shock absorbers (only three modes, including sports and comfortable). Alas, the tall LX, like any other frame all -around, begins to swing with sharp maneuvers. He lacks 20-inch discs and low-profile tires 285/50, which the American namesake has.
But the first setting took a real action, the suspension has become tougher, the body is less. In a multi -lane, crowing steering wheel with a variable gear ratio is no less than the helm in a good storm. Despite the brilliance of his wooden rim, there is no need to spit in his hands completely not slippery. Wow, what varnish they found! Deep transfer to the right, right there, to the left, again a little to the right. The course of 3.1 turns from the same way for such a ship is simply excellent. And who will have a tongue to call Lexus Saray?! Here you have a torque at 530 Nm, here is the work of a kick-doward, acceleration to a hundred 7.6 s. And, most importantly, my completely calm physiognomy. No matter what and in what situation I make efforts, both physical and nervous, I spend a minimum.
Indeed, one should not be Hercules or the giant of thought in order to cope with this aircraft carrier of the luxury class. There is not even the point of clogging the head with numerous abbreviations of electronic assistants. Everything that was invented for a safe and comfortable movement, including an off -road assistance system, smart air suspension and much more, there is in it. Plus a dozen airbags for all passengers. And in order to guess to press the start button from the second gear on ice or increased power, if suddenly the road is laid on the Montblan, seven spans do not need to be in the forehead. As well as for the button turning on the lowering row of the hand -box.
All inclusive! Excess of opportunities often leads to unjustified expenses. It is unlikely that anyone will be scratched with sides scratched with sides. Plus, the 570th is too civilized, smart, comfortable, but not at all evil. Nevertheless, if not easy to bring into what wilds, the owner of their obstruction will not feel. Because the purpose of the big Lexus to ensure comfort and positive emotions in any conditions.
In short, if you go on vacation by car, it is better not to find an option. And the fact that the equipment in Russia is essentially one premium (Laksher with a ceiling DVD for 120,000 rubles is more expensive) is probably an indisputable plus for those who prefer Oll inclusive, but 7-star. In order not to regret it later, that the marchings are launched by the union members. By the way, jeeps of analogues in terms of price, power, functionality and comfort, no matter how we tried, did not find. Excuse me.
He understands everything!
Thanks to the smartest suspension with the electronic system of active clearance control (ANS), LX570 can understand its owner literally from a semi -outgoing. So, when the ignition is turned off, the car smoothly and imperceptibly squats 50 mm so that it is more convenient for you to go out (in the photo). Touching from the place, when dispersing, Lexus again gains its standard road transmission of 225 mm. If you turned on the lowering gear, the car prudently rises to tiptoe to 265 mm. Finally, in order to reduce the aerodynamic resistance of a powerful body with a large frontal area, at high speeds, the electronics lower the nose by 22, and the stern is 15 mm.
Lexus LX570
common data
Body, number of places/doors
Universal, 8/5
Equipped, kg
2660
Length x width x height, mm
4990x1970x1920
Base, mm
2850
Front/back, mm track
1640/1635
The diameter of the turn, m
11.8
Speed, km/h
220 (limited by electronics)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h, with
7.6
Trunk volume (8/2 places), l
440/2353
The volume of the fuel tank, l
93
Engine
Location
The front is longing
Design
8-cylinder, V-shaped, 32 valves, 4 upper camshafts
Working volume, SMZ
5663
Power, L.S. at rpm
367/5600
Torque, kgsm at rpm
53/3200
Chassis
Drive unit
permanent on all wheels with a lowering gear
Transmission
Automatic 6-st.
Suspension:
Hydropneumatic
front
Independent, on double transverse levers
behind
Dependent
Steering
rhealenic type with hydraulic power steering
Brakes
Disk ventilated
Tires
285/60 R18
Car
from 28.18 rubles/km
+
Perfect balance of consumer qualities
-
High fuel consumption and price
Kirill Savchenko, photo of Maxim Goncharov
Source: Magazine buy a car [03/2008]
