Above me, it was difficult to understand the nature of «Lexus»: the cold perfection of the cars leaves too little room for emotion. But every piece is part of its creator.

The wedge shape of the body hides impressive dimensions: IS250 to 175 mm long and 75 mm wider predecessor.

Chief Engineer Project IS250 Suguya Fukusato - personality, of course, extraordinary. If a person is passionate about mountain bikes and music, be sure that under his leadership will be a car driver and an excellent understanding with, perhaps, better audio system. Of course, this is not enough to apply to leadership - are also needed excellent quality and modern units. But with that in «Lexus» never had no problems.

Winter day, even in Italy ends early. A «Lexus» out a black. And with diesel engine. No luck? Even as lucky! One touch of the pedal, and the speedometer 180 km / h instead of 130! This is the fifth transfer, in the sixth acceleration is not much longer. Quite a bit. The first diesel «Lexus» did not come out komom: from 2.2 l working volume of about 180. Form a narrow range, but remember: from 2000 to 3500 for a gear one can argue with much more powerful machines. Home - time to switch, with the benefit of accurate drive gearbox is easy.

Admission to the wide gaps between the bumper and bodywork - 0,35 mm.

Reasonable question, to what diesel is capable of «Lexus» performed by «Sport», whose home is not a pair 2,47 and 3,27, hanging in the air. Such machines in the testing did not exist, and even in Russia would only supply the gasoline «Lexus SCIS250». During his helm syadem tomorrow. And yet - smotriny advanced stabilization system on a specially prepared track.

MARBLE ICE

Marmara meat - an expensive Japanese delicacy. Marble Ice - a delicacy for the lovers of sideslip. Polished tiles assembled in a dense track, and carefully watered with water - is deadly ice with a positive temperature. Try offering «Snake» enabled VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Mana-gement) - the so-called advanced stabilization system «Lexus».

The general impression of the interior space is not dominated, but the quality of performance.

For comparison, the first trip - behind the wheel of the previous model IS200. All works: kryahtit, grunt, and prevents the whirl in the waltz, despite the enclosed «floor» gas pedal. Now, a new steering wheel - all the same, but without the extraneous sounds. But not only - is allowed large slip angles. This allows even the novice feel ACOM and not «leave» the road.

But curiously the whole reaction system to attempt to «vpihnut» car to turn with a sharp discharge of gas. In this case, «Lexus» not resets speed, even if you removed the leg with the pedal! Since the machine allows you to maintain control and cope with the crazy braking torque engine down. That is to be obedient rulyu without risk to get into uncontrollable spin. I note, without gross interference brakes as the others.

Has four front airbags (including knee), and passenger and more parts.

In the field of passive safety, too, have new items. First, a pair of knee pads. Secondly, the WIL (Whiplash Injury Lessen-ing) to mitigate the impact at the rear (it is not bringing the head to the back, like most automakers, but rather get out the back). And third, the front passenger's frontal airbag became double and outwardly resembles ... a better look at the picture. With such features it is excellent «catch» head of a passenger, even with oblique impact.

Morning SPRINT

The unusually large rear-view mirrors provide an excellent review and, as the firm does not deteriorate steamlining.

Hundreds of kilometers - by Russian standards sprint race. Especially if it set aside three hours along with a photo. Come to the mountains, to meet the dawn. Unlike fellow diesel, petrol «Lexus SCIS250» is impressive not so much perceived speed of acceleration, but its smoothness. Six «Automatic» makes his case so imperceptibly, that the switching is best to follow on tachometer.

For fans participate more effectively in the management by switching «petals» handlebar. However, in reality, most drivers, this game is annoying for a couple of days. There are only useful function of the inclusion of a reduced transmission to the engine braking and overtaking on the longest slope. By the way, «Lexus» for states «machine» less time to 100 km / h or even less fuel than cars with manual gearbox. How to believe in it?

Bonnet - the only body parts of an aluminum alloy. His machine is not only easier but also safer.

In a quiet but fast-moving, even on mountain serpentine able to keep the flow rate of 10 l/100 km. On the flat road, confining itself 130 km / h, you can count, and eight.

A - screen wheeled niche
B - bottom panel
C - screen levers suspension
D - rear diffuser
E - screen gearbox
F - view the engine compartment
G - front spoiler


The roads of northern Italy and have a tortuous impressive inquiries to the chassis. Perhaps, «Lexus SCIS250» no record on the side of the overload, but its ability to allow to enter the top league sedans. Electric power steering is used is clearly not the economy - it copes well with the most abrupt maneuvers and is not forced to seek the path in turn. By the way, «Lexus» first amplifier is not located on the steering column, and in the rail. Apparently, the power of the electric motor is very impressive, if the designers have chosen to feed its voltage-tion 42 volt electrical ... The rest of the 12-Volt.

RUSSIAN SIZE

Suguya Fukusato satisfied with the results of their labor.

In Russia sales «Lexus-IS250» began on 25 November 2005 on. Domestic buyers can be found only rear wheel drive petrol version with automatic transmission. Neither diesel from Europe or the wheel drive or six «mechanics», or 3.5-liter 306-strong engine of America here will not officially supply - this is the decision of the manufacturer.

Prices for small «Lexus» - 41 600 dollars for standard equipment «Comfort» 16-inch wheels and cloth upholstery interior.

Manufacturer

Semnadtsatidyuymovye wheels of different width front and rear, leather seats with ventilation and electrically raise the price to $ 46 200 - this version of «Ikzekyutiv». The most expensive «Premium» for $ 700 includes 49 additional rain sensor, parktronik, biksenonovye adaptive headlights, electrochromic rear-view mirrors, lights thresholds insertion of wood in the interior and an automatic shutter rear window.

Connoisseurs of sports handling and may sacrifice the comfort of 15 mm of ground clearance for a complete set of «Sports» 18-inch wheels and special interior design. This set costs $ 47 700.

DIFFICULTIES OF TRANSLATION

«What kind of car you compare« Lexus SCIS250 »?» - Colleague, the journalist seems to want to get a custom response, but the translation into English of his issues were commonplace. The answer was a listing of the traditional European brands of premium segment: «Mercedes SLR McLarenBents», BMW, «Audi» .... Colleague get the hump - press conference - not a discussion about the intricacies of translation. It is my turn to ask a question:

- Mr. Fukusato, do you have a standard car?
- No. Standard in my head.
- «Benchmark is in my head», - if word for word.

CANDIDATE IN PRIZE

Six V-type engine with direct fuel injection does not record in power, but a champion of fuel injection pressure - 13 MPa.

In Russia have made diesel engines with the pressure .... Why so much? Mainly for the environment - new rules engine to provide toxicity immediately after the start, not after the warmup. Hence, the highest demands on the distribution of fuel inside the cylinder - to do that and it took a high blood pressure.

Of course, the angle of the cylinders - «correct» 60 degrees, not 90, as those who do «six» for the same hardware as the eight engines. It only row «six», but very painful, it is long ... The engine is made specifically for the IS250, on the other «Lexus» such can not be found. Changed phase timing, variable intake pipe - things for granted ...

Add to this cost, quiet voice, docile nature - and we get an explicit candidate for the title of «Engine of the year».