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23.09.2019

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Lexus GS- business class car, produced in Japan since 1991. The first Lexus GS was built on the Toyota Crown Majesta platform. For the Japanese domestic market, the car was produced under the name Toyota Aristo. The premiere of the second generation took place at the end of 1997. The third generation Lexus GS debuted in 2005. The fourth generation was released in 2012. The GS is classified in the Lexus lineup as a sports sedan.

First generation (1991-1997)

The body was designed by the famous Italdesign designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. Aristo production began in 1991. There are two versions of the inline 6-cylinder engine for the Japanese market: 2JZ-GE (3.0Q) with 226 hp. With. and a twin-turbine 2JZ-GTE (3.0V) with a capacity of 280 hp. With. The same engine was installed on the Toyota Supra Mk IV in 1992. First generation Aristo/Lexus_GS models have independent multi-link suspension.

Production of the Lexus GS 300 (JZS147) began on February 22, 1993 in Tahara, Japan. The designer has developed a stylish interior, embellishing it with original elements, such as walnut veneer inserts on the center console, leather seats. The same designer designed the Lexus LS flagship, the Lexus SC sports coupe with its aerodynamic shape. As an option, the Lexus GS offered the installation of a premium Nakamichi audio system, sunroof, 12-disc CD changer and traction control. In 1996, the 4-speed automatic transmission was replaced with a 5-speed one.

The GS is a rear wheel drive sedan. In 1993, 19.164 copies were sold. The Lexus GS300 was intended for the North American market. The base price of the car during the debut years was $37,930. In 1997, the price increased to $46.195. The price of the Lexus GS300 in Germany in 1997 started at DM 79,610. Production of the first generation GS continued until the end of 1996.

Second generation (1997-2005)

In 1997, the production of the second generation of the Aristo model was launched in Japan. Models with a naturally aspirated 2JZ-GE engine were designated JZS160, and models with a 2JZ-GTE twin-turbocharged engine - JZS161, the same engine was installed on turbo versions of the Toyota Supra a80 since 1996 for the domestic market of Japan. The VVT-i variable valve timing system was now standard. For the twin turbo versions, options such as all-swivel rear electric steering wheels (4ws system), ARS, VSC stability control and automatic transmission with manual sequential mode were available. The manufacturer did not offer all-wheel drive versions. The design of the new model was created at home in Japan, and followed the fashion of the Lexus SC coupe - it had four separate headlights. The drag coefficient was Cx 0.30. Lexus was the first to offer electroluminescent instrument lighting, as well as a new audio system.

Responding to the growing demands of the American market, a new modification of the GS 430 was launched, which was armed with a 300-horsepower 4-liter V8 UZ-series engine. With it, the car gained the coveted 60 mph (96 km/h) in 5.4 seconds (according to Edmunds.com). A quieter version of the new generation GS 300 was also offered, with an inline 6-cylinder 3-litre engine producing 228 hp. From 0 to 60 mph, the car accelerated in 7.6 seconds. Both models were equipped with 5-speed automatic transmissions, and the GS 400 model also had gearshift buttons on the steering wheel. And again, "charged" turbo models were not offered for foreign markets. With its outstanding 0-100 acceleration, Lexus named its GS model the world's fastest production sedan.

Compared to its predecessor, the second generation GS sedan fared better, selling 30,622 units in its first year. The success of the model convinced management to keep it in the lineup for 8 years.

In 2001, the model underwent the only restyling in the second generation. The front and rear optics, as well as the front grille, have undergone a change. Xenon headlights became standard on the V8 engine and optional on the 6-cylinder engine. There's even more wood inside, and steering wheel-mounted shift buttons are now on the GS 300. In 2001, the V8 engine added an extra 0.3 liters of displacement and the model became known as the GS 430. Maximum power hasn't increased, but torque has increased.

In 2001, Lexus also released a limited edition GS 300 "SportDesign" car, fitted with the sport suspension of the GS 430, 225/55VR-16 Michelin Pilot HX sport tires and polished rims. Perforated leather upholstery and brushed aluminum dark walnut trim have been added to the cabin. By the summer of 2001, only 3,300 units of the GS 300 SportDesign were produced (versus 25,000 cars in the general series). Limited edition production continued until 2005.

The GS sedan was awarded the title of the authoritative automotive publication Motor Trend's - the best imported car of 1998 (Import Car of the Year for 1998). It was also noted by Car and Driver magazine in its Ten Best list 1998-2000.

Third generation (2005 - 2012)

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The third generation GS sedan was first introduced as a 2006 model at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The initial lineup included the GS 300 (GSR190) with the 3.0L V6 engine (3GR-FSE) and the GS 430 (UZS190) with the 4.3L V8 engine used on the previous model. The GS 300 received a direct injection engine for all markets and Singapore, excluding mainland Asia. The engine was borrowed from the model for the Japanese market Toyota Mark X. However, the specified engine was more of a top option for the Mark X and was more often used on Toyota Crown in 180s bodies. An all-wheel drive modification became available, designated AWD, and it was the first Lexus model to have an all-wheel drive transmission. At the same time, Lexus did not offer a variant with permanent all-wheel drive, but settled on a front axle connected when slipping, which naturally requires certain driving skills. Production of the third generation began on January 24, 2005. A counterpart to the Toyota Aristo domestic market model was not introduced, as the decision was made to use a single Lexus luxury marque for the entire world, including the Japanese domestic market.

The third generation of the GS sedan laid down a new philosophy in the creation of the car - L-finesse (L-skill). With flowing downward yet temperamental and powerful proportions and lines, the GS sets the tone for the entire future Lexus lineup. Performance ideas were previously shown with the Lexus LF-S concept. The drag coefficient of the production sedan is only Cd 0.27. The GS sedan was the first in the Lexus lineup to feature SmartAccess keyless entry and start. There were also other unique equipment, such as a touch-sensitive color display in the center console, optotronic instrument lighting that changes its intensity depending on the brightness of sunlight, LED interior lighting, and a Bluetooth system. A premium music system from Mark Levinson was installed as an option.

Since 2007, the production of the GS 350 sedan began with a new 3.5 liter V6 engine developing 303 hp. In 2008, the 4.3-liter engine was replaced by a 4.6-liter V8 (1UR-FE) with 342 hp. from the older brother LS 460. The latest 8-speed hydromechanical automatic machine also got from him. The model was called the GS 460. Also this year, the model has undergone minor cosmetic changes, namely a new front bumper, updated front lighting and grille, new wheel options and body colors. Turn signal repeaters are now in side mirror housings. In the cabin, a new steering wheel, the dashboard and trim options have changed.

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An excerpt characterizing the Lexus GS

“A lot, if he has 40,000 troops,” Weyrother answered with the smile of a doctor to whom the doctor wants to point out a remedy.
“In that case, he goes to his death, waiting for our attack,” Lanzheron said with a thin, ironic smile, looking back at the nearest Miloradovich for confirmation.
But Miloradovich, obviously, at that moment was thinking least of all about what the generals were arguing about.
- Ma foi, [By God,] - he said, - tomorrow we will see everything on the battlefield.
Weyrother chuckled again with that smile that said that it was ridiculous and strange for him to meet objections from the Russian generals and prove what not only he himself was too sure of, but what the emperors were sure of.
“The enemy has put out the fires, and there is a continuous noise in his camp,” he said. - What does it mean? “Either he moves away, which is the only thing we should be afraid of, or he changes position (he chuckled). But even if he did take a position in Tyuras, he only saves us a lot of trouble, and the orders, down to the smallest detail, remain the same.
“In what way? ..” said Prince Andrei, who had long been waiting for an opportunity to express his doubts.
Kutuzov woke up, cleared his throat heavily and looked around at the generals.
“Gentlemen, the disposition for tomorrow, even today (because it is already the first hour), cannot be changed,” he said. “You have heard her, and we will all do our duty. And before the battle, there is nothing more important ... (he paused) how to get a good night's sleep.
He pretended to get up. The generals bowed and retired. It was past midnight. Prince Andrew left.

The military council, at which Prince Andrei failed to express his opinion, as he hoped, left an unclear and disturbing impression on him. Who was right: Dolgorukov with Weyrother or Kutuzov with Langeron and others who did not approve of the plan of attack, he did not know. “But was it really impossible for Kutuzov to directly express his thoughts to the sovereign? Can't it be done differently? Is it really necessary to risk tens of thousands and my, my life because of court and personal considerations? he thought.
"Yes, it's very possible they'll kill you tomorrow," he thought. And suddenly, at this thought of death, a whole series of recollections, the most distant and most sincere, rose in his imagination; he remembered the last farewell to his father and wife; he remembered the first days of his love for her! He remembered her pregnancy, and he felt sorry for both her and himself, and in a nervously softened and agitated state he left the hut in which he stood with Nesvitsky, and began to walk in front of the house.
The night was misty, and moonlight shone mysteriously through the mist. “Yes, tomorrow, tomorrow! he thought. “Tomorrow, perhaps, everything will be over for me, all these memories will no longer exist, all these memories will no longer have any meaning for me. Tomorrow, maybe, even probably tomorrow, I foresee it, for the first time I will finally have to show everything that I can do. And he imagined the battle, the loss of it, the concentration of the battle on one point and the confusion of all commanding persons. And now that happy moment, that Toulon, which he had been waiting for so long, finally appears to him. He firmly and clearly speaks his opinion to both Kutuzov, and Weyrother, and the emperors. Everyone is amazed at the correctness of his ideas, but no one undertakes to fulfill it, and so he takes a regiment, a division, pronounces a condition that no one should interfere with his orders, and leads his division to a decisive point and alone wins. What about death and suffering? says another voice. But Prince Andrei does not answer this voice and continues his successes. The disposition of the next battle is made by him alone. He bears the rank of army duty officer under Kutuzov, but he does everything alone. The next battle is won by him alone. Kutuzov is replaced, he is appointed ... Well, and then? another voice says again, and then, if you are not wounded, killed or deceived ten times before; well, then what? “Well, then,” Prince Andrei answers himself, “I don’t know what will happen next, I don’t want and I can’t know: but if I want this, I want fame, I want to be known to people, I want to be loved by them, then after all it's not my fault that I want this, that I want this alone, for this alone I live. Yes, for this one! I will never tell anyone this, but, my God! what am I to do if I love nothing but glory, human love. Death, wounds, loss of family, nothing scares me. And no matter how dear and dear to me many people are - my father, sister, wife - the people dearest to me - but, no matter how terrible and unnatural it seems, I will give them all now for a moment of glory, triumph over people, for love for to myself people whom I do not know and will not know, for the love of these people, ”he thought, listening to the conversation in Kutuzov’s yard. In the yard of Kutuzov, the voices of orderlies packing up were heard; one voice, probably the coachman, teasing the old Kutuzovsky cook, whom Prince Andrei knew, and whose name was Tit, said: “Tit, and Tit?”
“Well,” replied the old man.
“Titus, go thresh,” said the joker.
“Pah, well, to hell with them,” a voice was heard, covered with the laughter of batmen and servants.
“And yet I love and cherish only the triumph over all of them, I cherish this mysterious power and glory, which here rushes over me in this fog!”

Rostov that night was with a platoon in the flanker chain, ahead of Bagration's detachment. His hussars were scattered in pairs in chains; he himself rode along this line of chain, trying to overcome the sleep that irresistibly drooped him. Behind him one could see a huge expanse of fires of our army burning indistinctly in the fog; ahead of him was misty darkness. No matter how much Rostov peered into this foggy distance, he did not see anything: it turned gray, then something seemed to blacken; then flashed like lights, where the enemy should be; then he thought that it was only in his eyes that it glittered. His eyes were closed, and now the sovereign, then Denisov, then Moscow memories appeared in his imagination, and again he hastily opened his eyes and close in front of him he saw the head and ears of the horse on which he was sitting, sometimes the black figures of hussars, when he was six paces away ran into them, and in the distance the same foggy darkness. "From what? it is very possible, thought Rostov, that the sovereign, having met me, will give an order, as he would to any officer: he will say: “Go, find out what is there.” They told a lot how, quite by accident, he recognized some officer in such a way and brought him closer to him. What if he brought me closer to him! Oh, how I would protect him, how I would tell him the whole truth, how I would expose his deceivers, ”and Rostov, in order to vividly imagine his love and devotion to the sovereign, imagined the German enemy or deceiver, whom he enjoyed not only killed, but beat on the cheeks in the eyes of the sovereign. Suddenly a distant cry woke Rostov. He winced and opened his eyes.
"Where I am? Yes, in the chain: the slogan and the password are the drawbar, Olmutz. What a pity that our squadron will be in reserve tomorrow... he thought. - I'll ask to work. This may be the only chance to see the sovereign. Yes, it's not long before the change. I’ll go around again and, when I get back, I’ll go to the general and ask him.” He recovered in the saddle and touched the horse to go around his hussars once more. He thought it was brighter. On the left side one could see a gentle, illuminated slope and the opposite, black hillock, which seemed steep, like a wall. There was a white spot on this hillock, which Rostov could not understand in any way: was it a clearing in the forest, illuminated by the moon, or the remaining snow, or white houses? It even seemed to him that something stirred over this white spot. “The snow must be a stain; the stain is une tache, thought Rostov. “Here you don’t tash ...”
“Natasha, sister, black eyes. On ... tashka (She will be surprised when I tell her how I saw the sovereign!) Natashka ... take a tashka ... ”-“ Correct that, your honor, otherwise there are bushes, ”said the voice of a hussar, past whom, falling asleep, drove Rostov. Rostov raised his head, which had already sunk to the horse's mane, and stopped beside the hussar. The young child's dream irresistibly inclined him. “Yes, I mean, what was I thinking? - not forget. How will I speak with the sovereign? No, not that - it's tomorrow. Yes Yes! On the tashka, step on ... blunt us - who? Gusarov. And the hussars in their mustaches... This hussar with a mustache rode along Tverskaya, I also thought of him, opposite Guryev's house... Old man Guryev... Oh, glorious fellow Denisov! Yes, it's all nonsense. The main thing now is the sovereign is here. How he looked at me, and he wanted to say something, but he didn’t dare ... No, I didn’t dare. Yes, this is nothing, and most importantly - do not forget that I thought the right thing, yes. On - tashku, us - blunt, yes, yes, yes. This is good". And he again fell headlong on the neck of the horse. Suddenly he thought he was being shot at. "What? What? What!… Ruby! What? ... ”Rostov spoke, waking up. The moment he opened his eyes, Rostov heard in front of him, where the enemy was, the drawn-out cries of a thousand voices. His horses and the hussar who stood beside him pricked their ears at these cries. In the place from which the screams were heard, one light lit up and went out, then another, and fires lit up along the entire line of French troops on the mountain, and the screams grew more and more intensified. Rostov heard the sounds of French words, but could not make them out. Too many buzzing voices. It was only heard: aaaa! and rrrr!

This car was produced only for the domestic market and was not exported outside of it. At one time, the car became a cult for the entire automotive community in Japan and is popular to this day. Many owners of the sedan are engaged in tuning and restoration of "Aristo".

First generation

The car began to be produced at the Toyota plant in 1991. The sedan was built on the platform. The first generation was produced until 1997.

Externally, the car looks ordinary and ordinary. At the beginning of the history of the model, it is unlikely that many automakers could even boast of such a design. The appearance of "Aristo" was created by a separate studio. The front part of the body looks straight: rectangular headlights, exactly repeating the shape of the optics. The stern of the car does not stand out from the general style.

According to the Toyota Aristo concept, it is a discreet business sedan with a sporty character. Therefore, the creators primarily worked on the aerodynamic qualities of the car. But this is not to say that the sedan looks bad. It’s just that hardly anyone will expect a fast and powerful car from such an appearance.

In the cabin

Inside the car matches the exterior - everything is restrained and nothing more. The front panel is made of high quality plastic. The center console has a built-in radio and many controls. The instrument panel is well read and does not shine when exposed to direct sunlight, which is a definite plus in the treasury of the advantages of the sedan. According to the layout of the cabin, the car is a full-fledged four-seater. There is an armrest on the back sofa, instead of which, if desired, a fifth passenger can be placed. The creators also took care of the comfort of the front passenger and the driver - the continuation of the center console in the form of a common armrest will make the trip enjoyable for everyone. Mirror controls and power windows are placed on the front doors.

But this sedan is good not only for comfort and luxury. Consider the Aristo engine line. The car is equipped with three engine options: 3 liters and 230 horsepower, 3 liters and 280 horsepower, 4 liters and 260 horsepower. All three modifications are equipped exclusively with an automatic transmission. The third 4-liter engine is complemented by permanent all-wheel drive. With the release of the latest modification, the car received the title of the real king of the roads in Japan and the representative Gran Turismo.

The second generation "Toyota Aristo": photo and description

At the end of 1996, Toyota and its subsidiary Lexus introduced the second generation of this car. The release of the sedan continued until 2005, after which the model completely passed under the wing of Lexus and, under the name GS, is produced in the third generation to this day. Toyota Aristo JZS147 (that's what the sedan is called in the second generation) has changed beyond recognition. The second version was able to repeat the success of the first and lasted on the assembly line for 8 years, until it finally became outdated and began to need to be replaced.

The front of the body was created from scratch. Dual optics with two headlights on each side vaguely resembles the optics of a Mercedes of those times. The profile of the car remained similar to the previous generation. The stern follows the same principle as the front - forked optics, part of which is located on the trunk lid. Even at first glance, it becomes clear that the car has become much larger. This allowed to increase the interior space.

Inside the car

Salon "Aristo" has also undergone major changes. The center console of the car has acquired a multimedia display. The upholstery began to include wooden and leather elements. In general, the panel began to look more prestigious. Comfort also kept up with the looks. The front seats had many individual settings. Rear passengers received a center armrest, as in the first generation of the sedan. A huge number of glove compartments, pockets and stands create additional comfort for everyone inside during the trip.

Specifications of the second generation Toyota Aristo

The choice of engines for the second generation was cut from three options to two. Now the sedan began to be equipped with a 3-liter 230-horsepower and a 3-liter engine with a capacity of 280 horsepower. Both units are petrol. Also, the car is equipped only with an automatic transmission.

Outcome

Both generations were extremely successful commercially and in terms of popularity in the automotive community. The first generation lasted in serial production for more than 6 years, and the second - about 8, which is a kind of record for the duration of production of a serial model. First of all, motorists are attracted by the low price, good equipment, even for today, a powerful engine and accelerating dynamics, as well as relatively inexpensive repairs. Toyota Aristo entered the history of the automotive industry and is still in demand.

Isn't that why powerful jeeps, expensive sports coupes, "accelerated" sedans ran along our roads? The modern businessman is young at heart, trained in body and not constrained by corporate rules. It is for them that cars like this are created. Toyota Aristo- business class sedans with a pronounced sporty appearance. Such a car seems to emphasize the credo of its owner - I am rich, successful. And I love life!

There are more than enough reasons to classify "Aristo" as "athletes-businessmen". It is worth looking around it and catching yourself in an exciting sense of deja vu. Separate head optics, muscular front end… Well, of course – the unforgettable Mercedes-Benz, sung in jokes! Japanese constructors and designers have never been shy about borrowing the best from competitors, but they used everything in their own way: original and extremely practical. So, in the already mentioned optics, through the efforts of engineers who have departed from standard solutions, not only high and low beam headlights, but also “turn signals” disappeared under one glass. Original? Still would! By the way, the taillights also have a complex structure. They consist of several lenses and have separate small brake lights, which are also unusually, non-standard. But on the outward similarity between the "Aristo" and the "Mercedes" ends. Let's not forget that Mercedes-Benz is an automotive classic, conservative aristocracy, pure business class. "Aristo" is not so formal. He, too, is an aristocrat, but not puffed up and self-satisfied, but lively, impudent, irreverent. Even the ellipse, which is the basis of the body's external pattern, gives it both aggressive swiftness and graceful solidity. Perhaps this atypicality makes him yield on the road not only to his “classmates”, but also to a car of a higher class. However, do not forget that the Aristo was designed as a premium class model.

By birthright

Throughout its recent history, Japan has not abandoned its attempts to conquer America. Moreover, along with active ones, such as Pearl Harbor, other methods were also used, less aggressive, but more effective. For example, trade expansion. The success of its automotive component was obvious. But not in all sectors of the front. Until the end of the eighties, the Japanese, and in particular Toyota, could not manage to push really expensive cars into the North American market. The sector was dominated by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar and the Americans themselves. For the Yankees, Toyota had a strong reputation as a car of mass, reliable, but ... not prestigious. Of course, older fans of the "true Americans" will never change once and for all the chosen models, but 40-50-year-olds will be able to switch to the "Japanese", provided that they are given the appropriate level of prestige, safety, driving performance and design. And it was decided to produce business-class cars ... under a different brand. For example, Lexus, a name consonant with the word lux ("luxury"). The first sign was the executive model LS400 in 1988.

Later, in 1990, the GS300 business class model appeared. All Lexus cars were also sold in Japan, however, already under the Toyota brand and with other names. For example, the Lexus LS400 was called the Toyota Celsior, while the GS300 was available under the name Toyota Aristo. First generation Lexus GS300/Toyota Aristo lasted until July 1998. In August 1998, it was replaced by the second generation Aristo, which existed until November 2004. It should be noted that GS300/Aristo It doesn't look like a Japanese car at all. It was originally focused on the Americans, therefore it turned out to be very European - the design was carried out by the Italian studio ItalDesign under the guidance of the world-famous maestro Giorgetto Giugiaro.

At first, the stylish sedan was equipped with a 3-liter in-line “six” with a capacity of 212 hp. and automatic transmission - four- or five-speed. That did not prevent him from being a very dynamic car - the maximum speed reached 230 km / h, and acceleration to "hundreds" took place in 8.8 seconds. In 1998, the range of engines was expanded. The second generation "Aristo" acquired an eight-cylinder 4-liter version, which developed a power of 294 hp. The dynamics of such an “engine” was also impressive, it “did a hundred” in 5.7 seconds. But the maximum speed, in the best traditions of cars in this class, was limited to 250 km / h. And in 2000, Toyota engineers made the last gift to Aristo - they installed another engine, also a G8, but 4.3 liters. How sad it is to admit, but this castling only reduced the outstanding performance of the “semi-aristocrat”. Power dropped to 283 hp, acceleration to “hundreds” increased to 6.3 seconds. Only the "maximum speed" remained the same. And thanks for that.

Rich inner world

In Aristo, content is inseparable from form. Appearance is not in doubt in the by no means plebeian origin. In the design of the cabin, you should also expect the corresponding luxury. The future owner will feel a respectful attitude towards him, as soon as he takes the driver's seat. The interior trim of the Vertex Edition (shown in the pictures) uses pure black plastic. But its tonality evokes only respectful reverence, without sad associations - all materials, as well as the quality of finishes, correspond to the level of the premium segment. Let us recall, however, that the Aristo is a business-class car. And true businessmen cannot do without convenient and comfortable chairs. IN Aristo the seats are soft, comfortable, perfectly fixing the body. There are a lot of adjustments, including outlandish ones - for example, lumbar support. What is nice, they all have a fairly large range of movement. Additional convenience is provided by an adjustable steering column. The steering wheel itself is three-spoke, and the diameter and section of the rim are selected taking into account the sports component of the car. Turning the ignition key causes three deep “wells” of the dashboard to glow with a soft green light. The “tidy” is not rich, but extremely informative: a speedometer, a tachometer, and on the left is a “well” with a strip indicating the selected automatic transmission mode, a fuel gauge in the tank and a coolant temperature gauge.

Racer's dream

Let's not forget that "Aristo" is only half an aristocrat. On the other, untitled, he is a daredevil racer. To make sure that it was “sharpened” at the factory for these tasks, it is enough to get acquainted with the suspension. But first, the "engine". Ride on Toyota Aristo it is equally pleasing to both brisk young and sedate adults. Under the hood is a 2JZ-GTE engine. He is something of an icon among drag racers. Do you want to inject a dose of adrenaline? No problem! Pedal to the floor - and count the beats of the heart. The car will run to “hundreds” in 7.2 seconds. Oh, it's not for you?! Then turn on the cruise control, which, by the way, already works from 40 km / h, and you can, without being distracted by control, have a leisurely conversation with a passenger or on the phone. What contributes to the perfect soundproofing. It blocks the driver and passengers from what is happening outside and creates the impression that inside the car there is one world - cozy and warm, and outside the window - a completely different one - not so attractive and friendly.

Chassis Aristo simple but very interesting. Suspension - independent multi-link with anti-roll bars front and rear. All brakes are disc, front - ventilated. ABS helps to effectively "pick up" the car when braking. The Vertex Edition version, among other things, is distinguished by the presence of the 4WS system - rear wheel steering. At low speeds, they turn in the direction opposite to the rotation of the steering wheel, and upon reaching a certain speed limit, on the contrary, in the direction of rotation of the steering wheel. In the first case, the turning radius is reduced, in the second, controllability at high speed is improved. Where and how much to turn the wheels, the computer decides. To facilitate handling on slippery surfaces, TRC (traction control) and VCS have been added to the system. The latter, if necessary, corrects the situation by slowing down the necessary wheels.

In move Aristo also beyond praise. It is curious that the suspension is adjusted differently for different countries: for America it is soft and sluggish, for Europe it is sporty hard, and for Japan it is a kind of “golden mean”. It is enough to move the car from a place, as the feeling of flying over the road comes. The machine seems to swallow any roughness, pits and bumps, without distracting the owner from important thoughts and conversations. The same is true in turns: rolls are practically not felt, and an extremely informative steering wheel makes it easy and accurate to calculate the force and angle of rotation.

Spots on cuffs

Operating experience in Russia made it possible to highlight some of the shortcomings inherent in this model. They are insignificant, but, alas, there are. The first one is an expensive model. Consequently, spare parts, repairs, maintenance - all for money, and a lot of it. Legroom in front and behind is not enough. The Japanese never grew up, and the Europeans still feel the difference in height for themselves. And further. Due to the rather wide pillars, the visibility behind the wheel is limited. Well, it is, by the way. You just need to be more careful, and not blame the size and massiveness.

I am so...

That's what she is Toyota Aristo. Everything is mixed here for the soul and for business. It combines such, at first glance, mutually exclusive qualities as respectability and functionality, comfort and expediency. Driving such a car is difficult to imagine a woman or a fledgling major. This car is for serious business men. Which, nevertheless, retained the ability to use their achievements for pleasure. People who know their worth, who know how to subjugate themselves (including the boundless herd under the hood), who have taste and a sense of style. They do not need to confirm these virtues. The car will do everything for them. Toyota Aristo.

Owner's opinion. Ivan Bukharov, businessman.

AG: How much car do you have and how much did it run during this time?

- A month and a half. Mileage during this time is almost two and a half thousand kilometers.

AG: What positive qualities can be noted in the car? And what are the negative ones?

- Positive ... Despite the fact that the car is "three-liter" and quite heavy, it "eats" very little. Very good running gear. There are wheels on 19 here and, despite this, the "hodovka" wins back very gently on bumps. Disadvantages ... Only the fact that she is black (laughs). Needs to be washed frequently.

AG: When buying such a machine, what should you pay attention to?

- If you buy it in Vladivostok, then you need to “look out” for the car very carefully. Literally down to the smallest detail. As you know, we sell a lot of broken cars, up to 80 percent. The car is expensive, and if there are defects, then ... Spare parts are not very cheap. So it is probably better to bring such cars from Japan right away.

AG: Then the question immediately - why "Aristo"? Cars, thank God, enough. And the same class, level, cubic capacity ...

- Originally wanted "Aristo". But it so happened that he could not afford it, he bought a Chayzer. Now there is an opportunity. Therefore, "Chayzer" sold, bought "Aristo". The dream came true!

Expert opinion. Vladimir Dobzhansky, master of the Temp auto center.

AG: What causes the difficulty of car repair?

- It all depends on the driver. Take any car. It can be “killed” in a month, it can be done in a day, or it can be done in a year. And a lot depends on the attitude to the car. We are visited by people who have made it a rule to conduct diagnostics every six months. We test them on our speed bump. Everything is visible on it at once. And if nothing serious, then we explain that you can wait with the repair. Sometimes they ask to lift the car, inspect. Those. people are watching the car. Their car, as a rule, goes without repair for a very long time. It has long been known that any small malfunction can lead to a more serious one.

AG: What about Aristo? Do they come often?

– No, very rarely. In the last year, probably, there were only two. True, they were in such a state that ... Probably, people simply “flyed” on them. The car is really good, provocative. Three liters under the hood! Just think, and she's already! .. Probably, that's why they "kill" her. Regarding her, we can say the same thing as about any "Japanese woman" - it all depends on who is driving.

AG: Does the car have any pronounced shortcomings?

- Pronounced - no. The fact that she's a "three liter"? And her suspension is reinforced. By design, the same “hodovka” is simple for her. Within our center, we eliminate everything. But it all depends on what condition the car is in. Parts for it are very expensive. But the option "expensive" and "new" in this case are synonyms. If we take a new one, it's expensive. But if you save money, put a contract, then how long it will take is unknown. And therefore, a person who purchases such a car must understand that the car is expensive, repairs, respectively, too. And therefore, during operation, one should remember - yes, you can “sink”, but know when to stop. And check regularly. We have customers who drive without repairs for three years, because they diagnosed the car in a timely manner and minor faults that could cause a serious breakdown were eliminated in a timely manner. You just need to keep an eye on the car.

Owner reviews of Gs II

Good day to all!

Lexus fell into my hands unplanned. I drove my Saab 9-5 diesel “pool”, and at that time I didn’t even think about replacing it, especially such a cardinal one. But a friend accidentally called and asked if I wanted to sell the Saab? I replied that if someone wants to buy, then why not. As a result, Saab sold well, well, he was left without a car. My friend had the same Lexus for about 5 years and he immediately offered it to me. At one time, the car was a representative car in Germany in the Lesus center, i.e. the history of the car was known. At the time of bringing it from the Bundes, the mileage was (I don’t remember exactly) about 90,000 km. Because my friend drives very little, then in 5 years the car ran on our roads only about 35,000 km. I knew where and how it was repaired, so I took the proposed car without thinking twice.

In general, the unit is certainly cool! Softly, as if you are floating on the roads, acceleration is smooth, but not to say that it is very slow (although of course it was difficult at first to get used to the aspirated engine after a turbo car), it swallows pits, but not to say that they love our miserable roads, in a word I am satisfied. Separately, I want to pay attention to the reliability and relative cheapness of maintenance in comparison with competitors.

Strengths:

Spacious interior
Soft move
Reliability
Etc.

Weak sides:

The consumption is too big (in the city 13-15 l / 100km, the highway - less than 10l / 100km does not work, even at a cruising speed of 100km / h)
Not enough power (better than GS430 - consumption is almost the same, but more powerful)

How did you get it? I changed Lupar Merc 1996 and finished off with money. Took in the winter. Of course, first of all I took it because of the appearance. Lupar also looked good in our city in those days, but the Lexus is even more modern.

The interior impressed me with its comfort, the touchscreen was something new for me (although I took the car in 2006, and it was made in 1998, how far we are behind Japan), the stove warmed up, God forbid.

What was immediately unpleasantly surprised was poor visibility at night, there is xenon, but without the sidelights turned on you can’t see anything, you go by feel. Although I read reviews before purchasing, some reviews described this problem.

Strengths:

Stylish body design
Comfort in the cabin
Clear engine operation
Smooth machine

Weak sides:

Poor visibility at night
Steering wheel rattling on small bumps
Expensive spare parts

Review of Lexus GS 300 (Lexus GES) 1998

I chose a car for a long time, guided mainly by my knowledge in this area, and of some reviews on the network. Unfortunately, we can say that there is no choice of cars in our city, so when the opportunity arose to look at the Lexus GS 300 98 g / w in green, there were not too many thoughts. I drove it for diagnostics to an authoritative (but unfortunately not specialized) auto center and, guided by the positive results of the diagnostics, decided to purchase. I will say right away, despite the fact that the car was probably mercilessly exploited before me, obviously not competent specialists served it, and the owner did not pay enough attention to it, although he had such an opportunity, Lexus never failed and delivered, basically, only positive emotions.

Usually for me, the period of owning a car was no more than two years, or even less, this GS was also purchased with such a calculation, but if other cars after a year of use became simply disgusting, well, or at least not interesting, then I just forced myself to sell guided by the fact that he lost quite a lot in price for 2 years. Of course, in the first place, I was spurred to this decision by the fact that the maintenance of this car is quite expensive. In addition to the fact that the loss in value over 2 years was about 15%, I want to note the following costs, firstly, tax, for cars with engine power from 200 to 250 hp. (in this case, 215 hp) in my region is fourteen and a half thousand rubles a year, which is not entirely pleasant to give away for a ten-year-old car.

Secondly, fuel consumption: in the city it makes no sense to count on a consumption of less than 15-18 liters per hundred, on the highway it’s about 11-12 and this is without much acceleration (although who counts these liters when there is such a herd of horses under the gas pedal, the control of which gives unforgettable moments of acceleration, the effect of pressing into the seat, and other pleasant emotions that impressive acceleration from any speed can give - it especially helps on the track - I forgot what dangerous overtaking is when you don’t know if you’ll make it in time or not, on the GS this question does not even arise :)) Thirdly, spare parts for the chassis.

Strengths: Excellent driving properties: good noise and vibration isolation, balanced, reliable and unpretentious power unit, smooth automatic transmission shifts, good ride, excellent handling, very wear-resistant suspension (with a few exceptions), excellent aerodynamics, noise does not bother at speeds up to 220, I haven’t tried it anywhere else: ), excellent ergonomics, comfortable interior, excellent visibility from the driver's seat, great opportunities for adjusting the seat, steering wheel in height and reach, and even with memory for 2 drivers, many different pleasant things in the form of electronic gadgets, various niches, touch screen monitor , highlights, etc. Beautiful and respectable car, och. presentable appearance, on the road, few people have a desire (and an opportunity :)) to cut, not to miss. The loyal attitude of the traffic police officers, for all the time they stopped only a couple of times (violations do not count) Cruising and very comfortable speed of about 150 km / h. Very effective security systems (protivozanosnaya and ABS — airbags have not tested :)) Good full-time music.

Weak sides: The impressive cost of maintaining a car. High fuel consumption. It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the chassis, namely the ball bearings, the lower front ones are a rather weak point of the car, and if we take into account the possibility that in the event of an unfavorable outcome, it is possible to stand in the middle of the road like on the VAZ classic, this node should be given increased attention. The rear suspension and stabilizer bushings also require attention. Weak brake pads. Malfunctions sometimes cannot even be found at the service (although this is probably the trouble of the services: () The steering column is not repaired (an unpleasant knock appears over the years) - treatment is only by replacing the assembly (not to be confused with the rail). The brake booster unit and ABS become unusable (as it turned out for many), probably the result of an untimely replacement of the brake fluid. In the case of intense acceleration, braking, the engine and gearbox mounts are torn. The radiator loses its tightness due to solutions on the road. The electric door lock fails. Electronic systems, including brakes, require maintenance only by very competent specialists Fatal abrasions of the interior.

Review of Lexus GS 300 (Lexus GES) 1999

In the spring of 2005, I decided to change my right-hand drive Toyota Celica for something more solid, to tell the truth, I really wanted to take Camry, I studied the ads for sale for a very long time and scrupulously, drove to the car markets, but I couldn’t find anything suitable for the price and quality, I really didn’t want to buy a car from the USA after an insurance accident, and for the unshaken Europeans they asked for a lot of $$$.

The saga with the search for the car lasted about a month, once again walking through the Lyubertsy market, I stumbled upon IT — it was a 1999 Lexus GS 300. it shone in all its glory: metallic blue, beautiful R17 wheels with low-profile sports tires, black leather interior, engine - 3-liter inline-six 222 hp, automatic transmission, perhaps only a TV was missing from the bells and whistles. Before selling the car was in Russia for 2 years. The price suited me. After a short dialogue with the seller, he agreed to a visit to a forensic expert and to a technical center for diagnostics.

After the positive results of the check, test drive and a little bargaining, I became the proud owner of this device. Before me, 2 years of operation in Russia had almost no effect on its technical condition, only chipped paint on the front bumper and hood, and also required replacement of the front brake discs (there was a slight beating in the steering wheel when braking). When I first visited the service, I was pleasantly surprised by the prices for spare parts. Brake discs front original 150 $ - piece, front pads 1500 r. non-original, 2800 r. original, all filters from 400 to 1500 rubles. On the road, the car pleased with excellent comfort, amazing acceleration dynamics and excellent handling in all speed ranges.

Strengths:

Weak sides:

Low ground clearance

Be sure to put the iron protection of the engine and automatic transmission, if you move off the asphalt