Not to say that Lexus spoiled their fans with the news. This unit group Toyota Motor Co. Japanese religion is true principle: before embarking on the creation of a new car, should be brought to the perfection of existing models. At that thought, and restyling, which has just passed Lexus LS430. However, outside the tracks «plastic surgery» barely visible, but inside ... I'm here, for example, as a small child half an hour of good fun with all sorts of additional equipment on passenger seat, rather than immediately get behind the wheel and release the space on the dealership parking lot.

In the background the couch

I have a good reason: I rarely issued to leisurely explore the possibility of space for rear passengers. And then - sat down, like for a moment, sat back elbow, and - carried away. Because in the armrest - dashboard «smart home». It allows, for example, adjust volume and select the source, set behind the driver the correct microclimate, look in one of two mirrors with illumination, appeared on the ceiling, including the so-called navigation lights - designed lamp, no glaring eyes.

But all of this, believe me, the second compared with the rear sofa. It is divided into two parts, each equipped with personal elektroregulirovkami. Pressing a key sets the position of the head, another one - the degree of «layout» chairs. The point is that the backrest and cushion are not managed in isolation, but linked system of rods. Just touch the appropriate key, as chair of the strict head, assuming a solid vertical landing, the seat turns into a comfortable home polulozhe Sit back with a long cushion and backrest. One can not but recall the first class cabin in airplanes! From «aircraft» LS430 rear compartment differs only that there can not be fully extended legs. Places for them, of course, more than enough, but does not lie in the machines. And in a sitting position to the back of front seats from my knees remained 10-12 cm.

But that's not all. Worthy adjustments Rear sofa surprise today is difficult. Therefore, Lexus engineers have decided to build a more vibromassazher. Seated at the rear can regulate the degree of «shaking» - from light touch, and this massage. Çàíÿòíàÿ thing, I will report you. What would be fun in a long road, and the practical effect is clear. After 15 minutes «procedures» I got out of the car a fresh, if not managed in the day more than 400 km leg to another car.

Something I, in my opinion, have forgotten ... Oh, first, the shutter, which can insulate oneself from the outside world. A pair of built-in «sills» back door and move their accounts manually. Another, electric, covers the rear glass. Secondly, the delicate light-brown skin, which is trimmed interior, and the insertion of wood. The third is still in the cabin. It is not only a perfect sound, but also designed aerodynamics body. Use at least the fact that the LS430 is hardly the best coefficient of drag in the class of representational vehicles. In addition, the shape of the car, in which change - one-two, and obchelsya (slightly different form of headlamps, bumpers so the grille), effectively distributes air flow, giving it, inter alia, on the windows. Thus, in moving them slightly, you can safely, without fear voya wind. Specifically for noise reduction has been processed and bottom LS430.

With regard to changes in the posterior part, the restaylingovy LS430 can be found on new lamps. They are visually divided in half horizontal pointers reverse white. Plus, the position and stop now do not work on the bulb and the LEDs. They lit faster, brighter, and serve longer. Add to the list of great innovation vents exhaust pipes, which are now no excess of modesty look from under the rear bumper, and on the changes in appearance are exhausted.

Behind the wheel, without the fuss

So far chosen to plug in a more or less broad-line, managed to examine the working place. Rooted opinion that the most difficult, with lots of buttons and switches are front panel model Saab. Forget! The number of keys, pens and placards regulators in the cabin Lexus initially just confusing. They are virtually everywhere. A combination of devices in the area of the knee, at the tunnel, of course, on the steering wheel and center console. At first even want to give up everything and zasest day two of the study instructions. But soon you realize that in terms of ergonomics, all of which are very clever. Those who have to use frequently - they are responsible for climate control, radio cassette player, heated mirrors and glass - are located in areas closer to the driver. The rest of the generous hand of the designer spread on the front panel and the cabin some distance away. Well, right.

Several years ago, when the LS430 first saw the light, the audience compared this car with the Mercedes S-class in the old 140-m body. And it is not reasonable, should be seen. It soon became clear that the similarity - not only foreign, but, so to speak, on the content - the level of comfort and traction properties. I have more in the last century to drive the «last classic Mercedes», as is sometimes referred to as this machine. And a recent tour at the wheel of Lexus LS430 vividly aroused in the mind memories of those times.

Actually, Japanese brand positioning their image as «the comfort sportiness plus». And so, in principle, true for all models, except for the flagship. Driving LS does not want to fuss. Around the many small machines, where everything is hurry, melteshat on the road. Lexus is moving with a sense of dignity, stately and swiftly. Say it is not rebuilt, but it changes the course, like an expensive yacht. The car is a persistent sense that it leads only to the strong spirit of people capable of responsible behavior and to make difficult decisions. As to what to fuss, they can afford some thoughtful and valyazhnost, because the scope of their interests - the long-term strategy rather than short-term tactics.

LS430 - modern and dynamic car, and it goes a little differently than the same S-class. Powerful acceleration, minimal heel, in turns, a complete absence of shaking when driving, as it seemed to me of any irregularities. They never disappear into the bowels of the suspension in air elements. She also, incidentally, is responsible for the constant ground clearance regardless of the boot, the complete absence klevkov when sudden stops and changes in stiffness in the activation of «sport mode». The latter comes in quotes, because no sport here, and no smells. Just a car becomes a little more rigid on the move. These changes are so miserable that they do not just observe. I repeat once again - the new LS is still like the 140 and Mercedes. It is very comfortable, quiet and dynamic car.

According to all classical canons, and retained the 430-rear wheel drive layout, has all imaginable electronic security systems and air bags (on the list of the last two were added to protect the knees of the driver and front passenger). The energy at the wheel passes by the same 281-strong V8 volume of 4.3 liters. However, in restaylingovoy model does this through a new six-speed. «Auto», as today's senior, has sport mode. Here is already perceptible sportiness. Until that moment a powerful and rapid acceleration suddenly replaced literally explosive acceleration. Only without the usual in such moments of sudden shocks. Simply, you suddenly realize that the body operates monstrous power vzhimayuschaya the body in the back seat.

«Automatic» also equipped with a function of the choice of manual transmission. This is one of the most sophisticated systems of today that I have ever tested. I bet on the pledge that he himself could not handle faster speeds. In addition, the switch «down» occur much faster than many competitors. This box is fully preserves the dignity and did not dare to even hint at any rocket or jumps. Everything is happening fast, but surprisingly smooth.

Directions to the new Lexus LS430, I came to the conclusion that tends to support the Japanese engineers in their quest for perfection. How many «it» is? $ 95 300. Should I call the competitors?