Personally, I have a great feeling, what I know comes in the life of a man it's time, when a person is no longer powerful, smart, but small cars. And annoying constantly «play» the gas pedal, too frisky to manipulate and handle PPC too often Tight squeeze the clutch, and the very «old fool» - is seated, he was always, and he came to the first sedym hair and no-no Yes requires its adrenalin. Here then is the time for sports sedans of business class, who are not proud to come to any meeting, and if vzygraet boyish deleted - then prohvatit with the breeze. One of the most recent and most interesting novelties in this segment of the Russian market - Lexus GS 430.

Thought these came to my mind, frankly, not without. This is not in a cold spring morning, I least of all in the world would test any car, look for a suitable place to shoot and run around with the camera.

Because the day before I got sick, the head of the drug was in a fog, and demanded the body of domestic warmth, comfort and a cup of hot tea with raspberries. But it was nowhere to go, and now I have come to the frozen night in the car. In total inability to adequately assess its external dignity.

Sit down, start the engine. Immediately, almost intuitively find heated seat button and set the climate control system at 22 degrees. And to myself I decide that we do not move while in the cabin will not be as on the southern coast of France. Or even Spain. No sooner was I thinking about this as the first heat waves of the seats were on the nagging over his body and forced to relax. Warm air in the cabin quickly, and the metamorphosis began.

I suddenly felt as far as convenient to the best of soft leather chair, and noticed that three separate windows to the driver - they were black and lifeless when I sat in the car - long-lived, and home appliances shine milky white. That is an amazing head start to clear. Perhaps the heat has finally dissolved and the effect of a morning tablet. But I was already sure that the salon Lexus - the best at this time in Moscow and Moscow region. And with respect to the site to look.

The first thing that I appreciated - ergonomics. Not until a desired button, knobs, switches do not need to reach, all at your fingertips. Of course, all the adjustments - seat, steering wheel (kill the engine, remove key from the ignition, and it obligingly leaves back and up, making boarding), side mirrors - are equipped with electric drives. Driver and front passenger shares a massive central tunnel on both sides of which, incidentally, can be set different microclimates. The lever automatically moves to PPC unique groove, chart, indicating which mode is currently displayed on the shield devices.

However, not only his eyes were seeing, l and ears to hear. And I am absolutely astonished silence, with the engine running and virtually no vibration. But now I do not like silence, and music. And I took the audio system with radio remote control and CD-chain-Jerome, who, it turned out, hidden in «glove». Funny, but the discs need to embed the «person» down - a rare but occurs. Sound system just fine. 6 speakers and subwoofer should make, it seems, even the discerning music lover. Convenient and what you can control the audio system using the buttons located on the steering wheel.

I was objectively better. And as a cup of tea with raspberries Lexus, I suggest still not in a position, it's time on the road.

The medicine is a broad-spectrum

Here's what I say: the curative properties of automotive comfort and adrenaline studied insufficiently. Perhaps, and I really needed were some pills. But I went to the Moscow Ring Road, and pushed the accelerator pedal, as the cold has passed. Ok! Perestavka sharp overtaking - sverbet stopped in the throat. On the winding path of Moscow vanished heaviness in the joints, and finally clarified in the head. Lexus literally energized. Simple slogan «exclusive sports sedan» - reflects the true quality of the car.

First of all - acceleration. It is very impressive, but 283 horsepower is enough to provide additional car jerk at virtually any speed. Not too heavy pressing on the gas pedal is something like an explosion under the hood. You can easily derail the leading rear wheel slip.

And when the tachometer needle passes 3500 mark rpm in the salon begins to penetrate raduyuschy hearing the sound of the engine and exhaust system. He does not destroy the comfort, but only returns the driver a sense of reality. More to say: at first I did not wanted to rush and pass, just slightly pressing the pedal. But for some reason other traffic participants such as moving too slowly.

Looked at the speedometer - and there are already over 100 km / h. That is to say, I gained quite a speed unnoticed. Liked it. If switch 5-stupencha-Automatic tuyu of normal movement in the sport (there are still winter)? Nature Lexus has changed beyond recognition, though it famously prishporili. Yes, it provokes a quick ride! However, «box», of course, is to slowly and the movement of traffic jams.

Steering become dynamic characteristics of the machine. In his reaction to the severity and turns barankas Lexus is not inferior to other sports, not to mention the sedans in this class. This steering wheel is quite hard, and I think that it must lie still only male hands.

Suspension - this is what I waited. Yes, the potholes of our roads are transmitted on a body, but it does not lurch at the corners, and pass on the GS 430 turn - a pleasure. Here, it seems, now he goes to bank - not fit into the rotation as a textbook, as if testing the strength of the lateral support rollers. Numerous electronic systems podstrahuyut same driver in an emergency. However, it is necessary to take into account that they are in sports. For example, if you overdo with the speed to turn. Only when the car is already begin to bear, will include the stabilization of the system (VSC) and traction control efforts (TRC).

It feels like beside you is not so reliable assistant, as an experienced instructor to help absorb the subtleties control rear wheel drive car. It provides an opportunity to feel the point of skidding, and a few moments, that student is able to self-correct the error. We are confident in yourself? Then unplug the system to stabilize, and can take turns sideways, turn on the spot, etc. But always remember: a powerful vehicle and rear-wheel drive - this is no joke.

Brakes is also quite adequate. As a measure of rigid pedal allows a clear dose force. Are the ABS system, brake force distribution (EBD) and emergency braking (BASS), capable and secure, and effective inhibition of any speed.

In the middle of the day warmed, around, and I am warm, so be happy for the shooting stopped and examined the car. Exterior Lexus GS 430 not be called quiet. And rightly: it is the most powerful version. Front looks like both a solid and sports. Four headlights, grille, inclined back, like a stream of oncoming wind.

Developed spoilers at the bottom of the body, well-marked antikrylo on the lid, two chrome-plated exhaust pipe system at the bottom of the rear bumper - all spoke of the character and exceptional ability to machine. The face of fetch alloy wheels 17 inches in diameter with 235/45 rubber Low. Designers seem to have made every effort to highlight the consistency and good shape the future owner. Therefore, the company expects that it will pay for.

How much does it pay?

As for all the good - a lot. 71 900 dollars. However, it is tested on a machine in which a hatch with electric, which is optional and increases the price to $ 2000.

Competitors have a lot of GS 430. Among the key - Mercedes E-class, BMW 5-Series, Audi A6. Nevertheless, prospects for the Russian market from Lexus is, and not bad. Even before the emergence of authorized dealers on our roads a lot of cars under this brand. Now they will, we can assume even greater. As automakers intend to pursue a very aggressive company to move product.

Besides the basic equipment car quite rich and distinguishes Lexus from many competitors. For example, tested and GS 430 in «standard», besides the above mentioned, has xenon headlights, cruise control, cabin trim and natural wood steering wheel, used airbags. In addition, the Lexus warranty is 3 years or 100 thousand kilometers.

I will stay with the test and in the evening, finally got to the house, heard from their friends: «So you were on the test or lying in a hospital under the drip? Not bad look ... »