Test drive Lexus LS 2003 - 2006 sedan
Mikado
Mikado is the title of emperors of the Land of the Rising Sun. But today we will allow ourselves to apply it to the most representative of the representative Japanese cars, LS LS models Lexus. This machine has become one of the symbols of modern Japan, the subject of a well -deserved pride of the nation, incorporating the latest achievements in the field of technology and managing to resist the German standards in an honest competition. It so happened that all Mikado comes from the glorious kind of Toyota to recall the luxurious twelve -cylinder Century with his deliberately conservative design. Unfortunately, almost nothing knew abroad about these high -ranking persons, since they never left their territory. And only in 1988, having cooled and acquired the mysterious name Lexus, the first of them landed on the banks of North America. Here he was accompanied by a deafening success, and, having reached the abroad, Mikado appeared in Europe. And this spring, Lexus LS arrived in Russia with an official visit, the second generation of the second account. Of course, to miss the chance to talk with this legendary figure would be impermissible.
As you know, they are met by clothes. Perhaps the European couturier will consider Mikado costume not sophisticated and original, but the American public will appeal, and this is the most important thing. The LS430 ANFAS resembles Cadillac Deville, in its profile the Mercedes-Benz W140 and Infinity Q45T of the previous generation is guessed in its profile, and the rear lights echouse with Acura RL. However, do not draw in the imagination the image of Frankenstein, on the contrary, the car looks quite harmonious, although a little hot. Well, many wealthy persons are overweight. Now let's look at the inner world of our guest. From the very first minutes it becomes clear that Mikado is a big fan of freedom, luxury and the latest technologies. The build quality and ergonomics are at the very high level, and efforts on the governing bodies are amazing with their verification. Delicate perforated skin, natural wood and expensive plastic hide tens of meters of census wires under it. The spaciousness of the salon, combined with a mass of all kinds of adjustments, will not leave anyone the slightest chance to shout.
The car is provided by Lexus-Business Kar.
During the test, the car is insured ASK Trust.
Text: Leonid Klyuyev
Photo: Roman Ostanin
A source: Wheel magazine [No. 58/2002]
