All brake too late! Instinctively clench in anticipation of impact - and I hear a quick «vzh-zhzhik» electric motor, accompanied by a sizeable falls safety belt: pripechatyvaet me to the back. Ba-Baa-ah! In the opening windscreen melknul column somersault, fly away somewhere to the side. A second later - a couple of «âćčęîâ» belt and waning. We go farther, as if nothing had happened.

The most active from passive

We are accustomed to, that the elements of passive safety begins when the accident has already occurred: wrinkle deformable zones, work natyazhiteli belts disclosed cushion. But it works well, if the passenger is sitting in the chair exactly. If it is, say, leaned forward, the chances to survive drops - a dozen centimeters natyazhitelya course is no longer enough. Several years ago the company SAAB demonstrated prednatyazhitel that is triggered before the collision: the emergency braking of high-speed motor pull the belt with a force of several tens of kilograms, usazhivaya rider in the correct posture.

Lexus GS

The new «Lexus-GS» System PCS (Pre-Crash Safety - pre-security) even smarter: even if the driver is not able to press the brake, prednatyazhitel get the command from the radar. His probe followed the obstacles out of the lining of the radiator, and these data also uses an adaptive cruise control ACC.

The combination of elegance and simplicity

In the management system does not interfere - maybe you want to portray perestavku? If the signal from the radar is accompanied by a fast moving feet of gas with the brake (without clicking), electronics, belts natyagivaya simultaneously begins to stall - not at the limit, but intensely. And if in this situation, in addition to significant weight pressed the brake pedal - there is «break essist» zazhmet pad lock on the brink.

Forestall BETTER THAN Fixes

Lexus GS

There is quite a steep right turn, deserted strip of asphalt is reviewed at three hundred meters - which is smart to try the system, but here? I go to turn against all the rules - from the inside shoulder almost to the centreline, and there was a sharp scrap the right path ... and then I get a sharp push the wheel - «It is impossible!» So-so, but where is the grunt brakes selectively podtormazhivanie wheels and similar tricks?

The new Lexus GS the world's first dashboard with electrochromic control system brightness ECD

Prior to this case does not come from the entire arsenal of security primarily worked VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management), or more precisely, of its active steering. The speed of the machine and turn the steering wheel, electrical power temper the sharpness of maneuver: the ratio increased from 12.4 to 17.2. Lexus offers up to nine inflatable airbags, including knee for the driver and passenger - the first time in this market segment

And at the same time he sent the momentum of resistance on the steering wheel, warning of the danger. However, the crucial word for you - you can ignore the warning. Then, active safety systems will earn at full capacity, correcting errors upertogo driver.

PRIVYAZHI soul to the body-II.

So called art (BP, 2001, ą 2) of the previous generation «Lexus SCGS», the first V8 engine received a power of 283 liters. with. I remember when struck by a combination of solid, respectable appearance and hurricane dynamics - 6,3 s up to hundreds. With the same engine a little more severe model of third-generation accelerated even faster for two scores! No miracles are not, the car received a new six «machine» with electronic control and a broader range of gear ratios. Features of the new box - an opportunity to speed Sequential Manual (serial) and the lock switch on the transfer of torque from III to VI.

Keys to adjust the brightness of mirrors and instruments, headlight washer button, reset odometer, opening the luggage and lyuchka benzobakasobrany to recline bar - and do not immediately find Last, among other measures, has reduced fuel consumption by about liter per 100 km. In order to facilitate maneuvering in the picture with the camera view to the rear imposed special markup - the green lines show the trajectory of the stern when driving back with the best knock the wheels Progress more modest version of GS300 still visible. Her new «Six» is high performance - 83 liters. with. with a liter to 66 liters volume. with. a motor V8! Excellent speed and very low noise levels were a consequence of another accomplishment: the new «Lexus SCGS» possesses excellent steamlining and declared its aerodynamic drag coefficient CX = 0.27 - one of the best mass-produced cars.

SIMPLE elegance. The third «Lexus SCGS» first time will have no analogue in the model number of «Toyota». Moreover, this first new concept and design philosophy of L-finesse, which stands for «a combination of simplicity and elegance». The range of gear changes a new 6-stage machine was increased to 6.1 to 4.5 in the previous 5-speed, and improved dynamics and efficiency I watched, watching ... elegant - yes. Easy too, if it meant by self-restraint and sense of proportion. So all this is, and classmates! But to offer a free option is a new philosophy - it is a strong move. Creativity, you know ...

In comparison with the predecessor of the new GS slightly stronger than the spread-eagle on the road - added to 20 mm in length and width, was 15 mm below. Accordingly, the spacious cabin, although the former was difficult to reproach in cramped conditions.

15% cheaper!

In 2004, the world has sold 358 thousand «Lexus». Of these, 290 thousand in the United States and only 25 thousand in Europe. For the current year it will have 29 thousand European sales, of which 5000 will be in the model GS. One-tenth of that amount will be their owners in Russia, starting from April 28. Known and the price: at $ 61 900 would cost 300 in the GS base Executive, who is also in the form Premium - already $ 65 900 and GS 430 Premium - $ 81 900. This is about 15% cheaper than competitors - notably Germany, with similar power units and equipment. Given the high brand image, find the half a thousand wealthy compatriots - feasible task for the three Russian dealers.

Delete strikethrough

Japanese approach to bundling is different from German or French - with «Lexus» in the database has almost everything. Differences only in the modification - to a more powerful GS430 VDIM fitted with active steering, adaptive air suspension AVS, rear side airbags, cruise control, memory settings, seat and mirrors, ventilated front seats, leather interior, wood trim elements, and something . The most demanding music lovers - 350-Watt audio system «Mark Levinson» with 14 speakers, instead of a modest standard «music» just something with a dozen speakers.

Mention of such features as active semidyuymovy monitor, separate climate control, Bluetooth-interface, and the Smart key system with card-key and the engine start button, adaptive lighting control, or tire pressure. Do you know why so much space given to a mere enumeration? Almost all of this will be available in Russia! The machines also will be equipped with «northern Pack» - increased battery power, heated seats, something more than the stuff on.

But some options, the effectiveness and survivability are on our roads from manufacturers doubts disappear: adaptive air suspension, rear camera view. Radar operating in a closed millimeter range, has been outlawed - along with the «Lexus» lose adaptive cruise control system and the Pre-Crashe Safety. Removed from the list, and navigation system - well this is a common