Test drive Lexus LS 2003 - 2006 sedan

A little higher than the limit

It seemed that the Lexus LS 430 was the limit of perfection, and to wish him more, even demanding VIP, it is pointless. But, as it turned out, the reserves of the flagship limousine are not exhausted.
 
One of the most important acquisitions of the updated LS 430 is a 6-speed (instead of a 5-speed) automatic transmission. Thanks to this addition, the smooth operation of the machine has increased. The machine has become more temperamental and at the same time more economical. True, sled sensations have not changed much. The same indefatigable engine power, assertive acceleration, confidence in the behavior on the road, unshakable air suspension and magnificent brakes. However, the speed of the LS 430 speed has become even more intense: for this, the diameter of the main brake cylinder has been increased. With the rolls in the turns, the two-ton sedan is now more diligent, although the smoothness of the drive of the car is still impeccable.
 
The salon and the former limousine were the focus of comfort, luxury and safety. Now the range of delicacies of the model is expanded by several more attractive points.
 
In addition to doors with a adjustment mechanism, separate climate control, refrigerator, front side glasses with a water-repellent coating, radio tape recorders with a CD changer for 6 discs, ventilation systems, vibration massage and much more, the equipment for the Russian market is supplemented by a tire pressure control system that is in In case of air leaks, it informs the corresponding icon on the dashboard. Between the front seats, a two -level box appeared for the little things, the upper compartment of which has a volume of 2.6 liters, and the bottom - 4.6.
 
Another innovation is a system of adaptive lighting of the road. Analyzing the speed of speed and steering, AFS (Intelligent Adaptive Front-Lighting System) commands the rotary headlights, allowing the light beam to look around the corner.
 
Passive safety funds were revised. Eirbags, the number of which has now reached a whole ten pieces, are supplemented by knee pillows for the driver and passenger.
 
In the European configuration, the Lexus LS 430 has an active display, on which the navigation system, an audio complex, climatic installation, mobile communications Bluetooth and a helping system for parking with a video survey video camera are tied. The convenience of such a device (having, by the way, voice control) is difficult to overestimate; It is a pity that it is inaccessible in Russia, despite the fact that the price of LS 430 is very high - more than ninety -five thousand US dollars.
 
The appearance of a modernized limousine has not changed. It seems that the canonical conservatism of the flagship appearance remains for the stylists Lexus shrine. Updated optics, a radiator grille and wheeled wheels do not make the weather. Obviously, so conceived. The essence of the transformations LS 430 - slightly improve, slightly protect, give significance.
 
Text: Igor Kuznetsov
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel