Lexus 250 sedan. Japanese who is able to wipe the nose to Europeans: LEXUSES IS Disadvantages with mileage

29.08.2017

Lexus IS (Lexus IP) - Premium sport car Business class, which was designed for the European market. This model is one of the most compact among premium sedans. Due to this, IS is in great demand among young car enthusiasts and fair sex representatives. In addition to attractive appearance and rich equipment this model It also has good driving characteristics. Unfortunately, buying this car new, there will be many not on the pocket, but, here, on secondary market You can find a fairly interesting instance at an affordable price. After reading this article, you will learn about the main ailments of this car and what to pay attention to when choosing Lexus IS with mileage.

A bit of history:

Brand Lexus is a premium version of the Japanese automaker Toyota. The first Lexus IS appeared on the European market in 1999, but, calling it a novelty does not turn the language, since previously (in 1998), the same model was produced in Japan called Toyota Altezza. In 2001, IS debuted in the North American market. A little later model row Sportcross wagon and all-wheel drive modification appeared. Second debut lexus generations IS (XE2) took place in 2005 on the auto show in Geneva. In contrast to the previous generation, the novelty had no twin under the brand of Toyota, since "Lexus" began to sell and on japanese market. The production of the new model was organized at the factory in the Miyat Prefecture, and then in the city of Tahara, which is located in the central part of the IT prefecture.

Compared to the predecessor, the novelty has grown noticeably, the length of the car increased by 170 mm (4570 mm), the width is 80 mm (1800mm), while the wheelbase has increased by 60 mm (2730mm). When developing a car, the manufacturer, mostly, focused on a young audience, thanks to this, the car has an expressive dynamic silhouette and stuffed with all sorts of electronics. In 2007, the charged version of the Lexus ISF car with a powerful 5-liter V8 engine (420 hp) was presented. 2009 Lexus is subjected to restyling as a result of which changes have undergone the front and rear optics, the grille of the radiator, also appeared new alloy wheels. In the same year, IS was presented in the body of a convertible, and in 2010 - the all-wheel drive version of the car. The production of this model generation was completed in 2013, 565 thousand cars were issued for all time. The third generation was presented in 2013 to the auto show in Detroit. In the same year he became best car His class according to Euro NCAP.

Disadvantages and weaknesses of the second generation (XE2) Lexus IS with mileage

Like most modern cars Lexus IS (XE2) has a weak paintwork, as the result of chip and scratches appear even from a minor mechanical impact. As for the corrosion resistance of the body, then on body parts traces of corrosion are rare, and, here, the bottom of the machine after 5-7 years of operation begins to be covered with rust. Many owners solve this problem with additional processing of the bottom of the anticorros. It is not famous for its endurance and windshield (chips and cracks appear quickly), they are especially suffering from cars that are often exploited by the city. When inspected, check, most likely you will have a reason for bargaining. Also, there are complaints about the quality of plastic protection of optics - quickly flies. You should not leave the car often standing under the sun, because due to overheating dries and the seal on the hatch in the roof drills.

Engines

Lexus IS has in its arsenal not only gasoline, but also diesel power units, depending on their volume, the index was assigned the index: gasoline - 2.5 liters (204, 208 hp) IS 250, 3.5 liters (306, 318 hp .) IS 350 and 5.0 liters (410, 423 hp) IS F 500; Diesel - 2.2 liters (150, 170 hp) IS 200D and IS 220D.

Petrol

The power units of this car possess technical fame Toyota: gasoline motors Reliable and hardy, serious problems for this type Motors are rare. From the main deficiencies that are characteristic of gasoline engines, extraneous sounds can be noted when the cold engine is started (Source - VVTI coupling). The reason for this illness lies in the engine design, namely, in the inconsistency of the oil pump and the VVTI pulleys themselves at the time of the engine launch, it is for this reason that in 50% of cases the problem cannot be eliminated for a long time (the coupling replacement will eliminate the problem by 2-5 thousand km ). If this problem is manifested only when it starts unleashed power aggregate, then it does not bear any negative consequences, but if unpleasant sound does not disappear after warming up, the coupling replacement is required.

With untimely maintenance (replacement of oils every 7-12 thousand km), the VVTI gas timing phase system is premature (extraneous noise, which is accompanied by the emergence of errors), is dangerous in the fact that in running cases may result in the fatal meeting of the valves with pistons. Repair: replacement of coupling, intermediate crankshaft gear, timing chains, and its hydroletlayer and sedative. Often (once in 70-90 thousand km) The hassle delivers a water cooling pump (pump), the cost of the new pump ranges from 80 USD (art. Pomp is 16100-39436). Another sore of the cooling system is the frequent fan switching on the cold season. To eliminate the problem, it is quite good to rinse the cells of the radiator. For spare parts and work will have to post about 600-800 USD. On cars of the first years of release (until 2007), problems with TNVD (increased noise on idling). To eliminate the illness, the pump is required. On the car with a mileage of more than 200,000 km, the valve cover gasket is required.

On some cars aged 8-12 years have been observed increased flow Oils 600-800 ml per 1000 km, on junior models Consumption, as a rule, does not exceed 200-300 ml per 1000 km. Motors of the GR series, released before 2012, problems often deliver the pulley of the generator overtaking clutch. Repair: Pulley Replacement (Art. 27415-0W010). When viewing Lexus IS, pay attention to the tensioner and rollers of the polycliner belt (extraneous sounds). These motors do not like short city trips, therefore, it is periodically recommended to ride in high revs.

Diesel

The secondary market presents two versions of cars with diesel engines - Dorestayling IS 220D and postearling IS 200D. Officially, the cars with such engines were not supplied to us, but if you, nevertheless, are looking for itself such a car, it is better to give preference to the postwalking version, since dorestayling motors do not differ in particular reliability and it is well known in the Toyotovsky units. The most common problem of both aggregates is to block the recycling valve exhaust gases and exhaust manifold. When using poor-quality fuel, the productivity of the catalyst deteriorates, as well, may be premature to fail the fuel injectors. Dorestayling motors have the main problem is the deformation of the walls of the cylinders, which entails the root of the block gasket. Undage accompanied by the loss of coolant and the SIZY smoke from exhaust pipe. To eliminate the problem will have to post about 1000 USD.

Transmission

Lexus IS was completed with two types of gearboxes of 6-speed mechanics and 6 and 8-speed automata, the latter was only installed on the charged version (IS F 500). The automatic transmission (40-50 thousand km) and careful operation will not be delivered to 200-250 thousand km. When choosing a car with automatic transmission, you need to be extremely careful and to fully diagnose the node. The fact is that the majority of the owners of this model are young people who do not always serve the car on time, while it is mercilessly exploited. Repair of automatic transmission can cost 1500-2000 USD.

The weakest place in the automatic transmission is a hydraulicone, over time, the production of the block is accumulated, resulting in solenoids. Anxious call about the wrong operation of the hydroblock will serve a jerk-jerky when switching from the 4th 6th gear. The replacement of hydroblocks and solenoids does not always help get rid of jerks, as in the automatic transmission, except for the hydroblock, there are many other details, which can also wear out and incorrectly work. This is a bagel, planetary, various sliding sleeves, friction, etc. Sometimes it will get rid of jerking during acceleration helps flashing the transmission control unit.

Mechanics occurs only on diesel copies. If we talk about her reliability, as a rule, there are no problems with it. When improperly servicing the gearbox, bearings are premature. The clutch is capable of listening to 15,000,000 km. Most IS are equipped rear wheel drivebut there is in the arsenal of this model version and with constant fully drive. Such a car besides increased passibility, It has better stability on a slippery road. As for the reliability of this node, there were no often revealed problems.

Reliability of Lexus IS (XE2)

This model is equipped with an independent sports short-spectal suspension: in front - MacPherson, rear - multi-dimensional. Despite the fact that the car has sports traits, its suspension is quite energy-intensive and copes well with Ughabs on the road, providing a high level of comfort for the driver and passengers. Lexus IS running is quite reliable, from weak places Only stabilizer racks and bushings can be distinguished, yes, and those serve relatively long, up to 50,000 km. Also, there are bad fame and shrus anthers, which loses its elasticity after 40,000 km. If the boot is not replaced in time, you need to be prepared for premature replacement of the shrus. Shock absorbers, with moderate loads, are kept 100-150 thousand km. Silent blocks of levers go to 150,000 km. The front tops of the levers (change assembled with silent blocks) are out of operation of 170-200 thousand km.

Repair of the rear suspension with careful operation is required not more than once every 120-150 thousand km. The most expensive knot in the driving car is steering Reika. Unfortunately, this node cannot be tightened, therefore, when the first tapping appears in it, you need to prepare for its replacement or repair. The cost of the original detail of many can be shocked (about 2000 cu), good, this node is broken not often. Brake systemIn general, reliable, but, on dorestayling versions, corrosion appeared on the brakes, because of this, the caliper and their guides appeared.

Salon

Despite the simple design, the LEXUS IS salon is made of high-quality wear-resistant materials, thanks to this, even after 150000 km of mileage you are unlikely to find explicit traces of long-term operation of the car. The only place that can issue the age and mileage of the car is a knob of KP (quickly rubs). Also, the age of the car can suggest the jamming mechanisms of the glove. Despite the abundance of electronic systems and various sensors, there are no complaints about their performance.

Outcome:

Is very good carwhich boasts a high level of reliability even after 10 years of operation. Many mechanics are confident that this model is one of the most reliable machines presented to date, in the secondary market.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems with whom you have to face during the operation of the car, it is possible that your feedback will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, the editors of the vehicle

Meeting the long-awaited spring, we decided to fully enjoy all the delights of the outgoing winter season. For this you need at least two components: ice track and gambling rear-wheel drive chassis. It was not possible to choose a location for a long time: the "mechkovo" autodrome can be considered perhaps the best winter track within the Moscow region. The role of "Drift-Kara" this time went to the contradictory sedan LEXUS IS 250. Is it suitable for the drift of Grozny with the appearance of "Japanese" or only pretty by the scoring?

At the end of February, after another warming, I no longer hoped to catch the ice on the ADM motor. But it was not there: at the arrival of the ring, the rings resembled the speed skating track rather than the track. Bright blue "Lexus", whose and without that awesome appearance seasoned with a complete set of F-Sport, looked impressive in the ice kingdom! Although he went for the second year since his appearance, he still looks like concept car. The first compliment "ah-esk" on the track is an excellent landing that is not every "boomer" can boast. Everything is as it should: In a grip, low buckets can be located with almost straight legs and a closely located steering wheel, and the bubble itself pleasantly falls into the hands. Sit down like this! And what is a spectacular instrument panel with a moving tachometer! Especially fascinating it becomes in the gym when the dial takes a white shade, and with increasing revolutions is poured red. The front panel with horizontal procurement is more comfortable, but it is quite convenient: no, no, yes, a relative connection with old good "teizers" and "brands" will flash. But the technical stuffing here clearly does not have time for spectacular appearance. Judge for yourself: only 208 liters. from. and 250 nm comes by almost 1600 kg of the curb mass, which does not fit with sports sacks. Applicated 8.1 seconds before hundreds of this confirmation - "Golf" with a 140-strong Motor 1.4 only slightly giving up "Lexus" in the traffic light race. But one thing placed on turbosteroids tiny 4 cylinders, encouraged by the nickname "robot", and completely different - a full atmospheric V6 with a classic automatic machine. As you understand, such a combination instills some confidence and allows without a feet, quoting the insistent policy of the boxer, "look at tomorrow." And to the work of the aggregates themselves, in fact, there are no complaints: yes, in Normal mode, "Lexus" is clearly not in a hurry anywhere, forcing the right pedal to Kikdaun more often than wanted. But it is worth turning the washer of transmission modes in Sport, as everything falls into place: transfers are jammed, held longer, and gas reactions become sharp and accurate. And how pleasantly sounds "VE-Six" on the most tops! The energy transport of this "Lexus", though not outstanding, but fully meets the requests of reasonable sufficiency. Especially in winter: even on asphalt, slippery from the reagents, Lexus, it is politely inspired by the tail right up to the third transmission. And what about ice?

Spectacular taching tachometer tidy is available only in F-Sport version

To begin with, I decide to drive without turning off the stabilization system. It works extremely delicately: the drifts are not allowed immediately, giving a pilot of half a second to feel light skid. But even with such a playfulness and proper weighing (50:50), the turning of the "Lexus" remains neutral - naturally, in favor of security. But is it a buzz - migrant on the ice ring under the constant supervision of electronics? Turn off. True, a single pressing of the button, located next to the mystery of the transmission modes, disables only the TRC anti-slip system. In everyday life from this huge: to leave innocuous snowdrifts and climbing the ice slides without turning off this function sometimes it is simply impossible - IS stuck in a flat place. But one thing to bounce, and another is to go to the drift. Therefore, if there is an unbearable desire to "give an angle", turn off the VSC stabilization system by long pressing the same button.

Such 18-inch drives are also a sports complexation privilege

But here I got excited: the first stud, however, as the subsequent, ends, without having time to start, turn. And on the discharge of gas - zero emotions! Suspending the progressive skid can only succeed, strolling sharply on the brakes, and to achieve such a welcome stable "veser" - only reducing the speed to the "turtle" 15-20 km / h. I go out of the car, good, on the track, I am alone, and barely hold on the legs - with an okoloneal temperature, the ice has an almost zero clutch coefficient. "Powered" in such conditions appears only after active group races, when the seized tires create numerous notches on the ice. Another problem is the state of the tires themselves: if on the front axis "Lexus" stand almost unaffected by the wear of the hips, then the rear of the spikes are already underristers. But since I was allowed to ride throughout the highway, I am going with a photographer for inseparable, "summer" track sections. Here, too, slippery, but natural origin ice is a mixture with snow much more chain. And here with such a "holder" "Lexus" allows noticeable more: the speed has become higher, and the adjustment of slides is faster. The reactions to the driver teams also became transparent and clean: in front of the entrance, it is enough to press the gas pedal, and "Lexus" immediately throws the feed forward. I dropped gas and trusted the steering wheel in the opposite direction - wait for "whisst" to the other side. Moreover, the roughness and seed coverage do not interfere with the passage of the track - quite comfortable, but in moderation, the elastic suspension does not allow you to move from the selected path. It is possible to find fault, perhaps the lack of sharpness in the okoloneal zone of the steering wheel, but you get used to it. The main thing, IS 250 is understandable and stable. Perhaps, no Lexus so successfully combined the two of the quality to which the Japanese are secretly going for the third decades: Baemwish Drive and Mercedes Comfort. Well, the verdict about the suitability of "Ayasi" to the winter drift is unambiguous: suitable. As for the summer track, the energy transport of the sedan will arrange not all.

Detail

Tightly. The front buckets are ergonomically ideal, but only extremely slender passengers will be raised.

Enough. The rapidity of the classic automaton is quite enough for the ice track.

• Excellent handling, almost the perfect driver landing, competent work of the stabilization system
• Close rear places, low bumpers, useless on the track electronic handbrake, lack of sharpness in the okoloneal steering zone

ADM autodrome

The ring in mechkovo is one of the few car racing trails that are fully adapted for free races. Track-days here spend almost every weekend, while, for example, Moscow Raceway can not boast this. Ice pour almost every night, but the combat spikes are not allowed. Winter configuration is quite different from summer: instead of 3.3 km, the ring in the winter is truncated by almost twice, to 1.6 km. The trajectory is uncomplicated, but at the same time diverse: there are several protracted turns, and a couple of medium studs, and short straight. The cost of races is from 1000 rubles ten minutes to 4500 per hour. Yes, on some cleared lake, it is possible to "edit" for free, but safety on the trained track is much higher: Pilots in the ball must wear helmets and acquire insurance policies (sold here), and every crew is supposed to have a radio for emergency informs. Moreover, a timing is available to each participant of the track-day - a contactless sensor is cling to the car before check-in. Another plus rings - infrastructure for viewers. Here there are street venues with good overviewand heated closed tribune.

Verdict

If you consider IS 250 as a daily sedan, suitable for winter "pokatushek", it is unlikely to disappoint: I do not remember that in the "Lexus" created a civil car with such a collected and gambling chassis. What is not an alternative to conservative "bimers"?

One of the most unsalted Japanese cars can be called "Lexus IS 250". The reviews of the owners of the machine and many experts indicate that despite the solid age of the model, its elegant and discreet design remains relevant today. Only observation motorists could immediately notice the changes that from time to time were made in the design of the car. Cardinal modernization The car was subjected only in the third generation, the debut of which took place in January 2013. About him and will be more detailed.

General

The first generation of the model was presented to the general public in 1998 and was produced for seven years. The model was built on the basis of a sedan. However, the Japanese introduced a reasonable concept of reasonable sport in the novelty, which allowed the car to gradually reach the level of major competitors, on which the developers were focused when creating it. In this case, we are talking about the third bMW series and Mercedes C-Class. The second generation "Lexus IS 250" was produced until the end of 2012, and the latest version of the car was launched in production in early 2013.

Design Exterior

Unlike previous generation, the Japanese designers decided to abandon the assembly of the car in the body of the wagon. Instead, a stylish coupe appeared in the ruler, equipped with a metal folding roof. Whatever it was, the most common body option is a four-door sedan. For the model, a dynamic expressive silhouette is characteristic. Made in the form of spindle and is located quite low. It seems to be dissected with acutely elongated headlights. Windshield The "Lexus IS 250" is characterized by a large tilt angle, and the side mirrors have an aerodynamic form, which indicates the sports orientation of the car. Rear small windows in shape resemble an arrow. All elements of the exterior are perfect among themselves, creating simply charming harmony. Whatever it was, despite numerous modifications, designers managed to preserve the loyalty of the company's philosophy, because the exterior of the model is still at the same time sports and representative.

Interior

In a similar appearance of the car, the interior of the "Lexus IS 250" was also developed. Reviews of car owners mainly characterize her salon as concisely simple and at the same time intriguing elegant. Additional positive exclamations deserve flawlessly designed chairs with an impressive side and lumbar support level. In the interior decoration, the skin and wood are predominantly used. In order to emphasize the sports orientation of the model, the designers set the submissive petals for the central console in the eyes are thrown an analog clock and multifunctional with navigation. Compared with previous version Auto increased the number of space for the rear passengers.

Main characteristics

Mounted under the hood 208-strong gas engine "Lexus IS 250" has a volume of 2.5 liters. It consists of six cylinders located in the form of the letter "V". Power point Equipped with direct injection systems and changes in gas distribution phases. The average fuel consumption of this motor in the mixed cycle is 8.6 liters for every hundred kilometers of the mileage. As for the transmission, the car is aggregated exclusively automatic box By six steps in which the sequential manual speed switching mode is provided. The drive is carried out through the rear wheels.

It is impossible not to mark the suspension "Lexus IS 250". Specifications Auto improved significantly after the developers were completely redesigned and the chassis. As a result, the machine boasts excellent stability and excellent clutch of wheels with a road surface even on steep turns.

Safety

Japanese engineers properly took care of the safety model that is on the highest level. The novelty is equipped with ten pillows, two of which are responsible for the protection of the knees. The radar dynamic speed control system allows the machine to independently control the movement located in front vehicle. Thus, depending on the road situation, the "Lexus IS 250" can automatically slow down or accelerate. In addition, the car is equipped with some other interesting intellectual programs that ensure the safety of the ride. In this case, we are talking about the monitoring of so-called ABS, EBD and other assistants. All this allowed the model in their class to get the highest mark on the results of the EURO NCAP test.

Outcome

Only in the third generation, the model "Lexus IS 250" was able to make proper competition to his main rivals, which were mentioned above. The cost of basic complete sets of all these cars is approximately at the same level and starts from the mark at one and a half million rubles. Anyway, it is impossible not to note the fact that for people acquiring such dear cars, the price of the price is far from the first place.

Lexus IS 250 rightfully enters the premium class and on a par competes with the most famous representatives of the D-segment of a large German triple. In contrast to European Turbomotors, the Japanese samurai exhibits an honest atmospheric V6, and on the controllability of "AI-ES" will easily argue not only with Mercedes or Audi, but also with.

The Russian market Lexus IS 250 with a 208-strong engine is offered in four configurations (Comfort, Executive, Premium and Luxury). In addition, there are two versions with a package f Sport, characterized by more aggressive external species and "squeezed" suspension. All modifications are available only with automatic gearbox and rear drive.

In addition to Lexus IS 250, our market offers a hybrid version of IS 300H with a capacity of 223 hp. Depending on the configuration, the price of it is from 1,732,000 to 2,099,000 rubles.

The list of basic equipment Comfort already has climate control, bi-xenon headlights, front and rear sensors Parking, color 7-inch display, 17-inch alloy wheels, 8 airbags, combined furnishings with artificial leather and cloth, light sensor and audio system with 6-ydinami and Bluetooth. The price of this version is 1,482,000 rubles. For comparison, a basic with a 1.6-liter turbo capacity of 156 hp Sold Minimum for 1,570,000 rubles, 136-strong BMW 316i SE with an 8-speed "automatic" is estimated at 1,388,000 rubles, and 170-strong sedan Audi. A4 with a variator costs 1,500,000 rubles.

If it was earlier to the disadvantages of "Lexus" it was possible to attribute the lack of opportunity to assemble the car for themselves, now BMW and Mercedes also moved to fixed configurations for russian marketwhich go out significantly cheaper than ordering an individual configuration.

In the current level of the equipment of "Ai-Es" Executive differs from the basic presence of the rain sensor, the system of adverse access, 2-zone climates, leather cabin, cruise control, self-impacting rear-view mirrors and the electrically adjustment of the front seats. The price of this version is 1,653,000 rubles.

Despite the fact that the hood is atmospheric V6, the average fuel consumption for the test time was about 9 liters. It is only a little more than that of the BMW 320i with a turbo engine 2.0 l 184 hp

D You can become another PREMIUM premium premium preempting, which additionally received the power mirrors, 18-inch drives with tires (225 / 40R18 + 255 / 35R18), audio system with DVD and 8 speakers, rear chamber species navigation system, Wooden decorative inserts and electric steering column.

N Akonets, the most expensive Lexus IS 250 Luxury for 2,060,000 rubles has in its arsenal LED headlights of the Middle and far Light, electric hatch, Mark Levinson audio system with 15 speakers, help system with parking reverse and the monitoring system of "blind" zones.

Service and insurance

PRI of the condition that the car insures a 30-year-old Muscovite with a driving experience of 10 years, the price of the CASCO hijacking facility + damage in the insurance companies of class A ++ begins from 150,000 rubles. Under similar conditions, the policy is about 6,300 rubles.

The cost of the official dealer:

• Then 10 000 - 18,700 rubles
• Then 20 000 - 18,400 rubles
• Then 30 000 - 18,700 rubles
• Then 40 000 - 29,400 rubles
• Then 50 000 - 18,700 rubles
• Then 60 000 - 22,400 rubles

Arantia 3 years or 100 thousand km run

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B Azovaya price Lexus IS 250 Only a little less than BMW 3-Series and Audi A4, but the Japanese wins the motor capacity and in terms of equipment. If you take a well-equipped car, here the advantages in the price of Ai-Es are undeniable. In the top version of Luxury, he at least 200 thousand is cheaper than similar "Audi", not to mention the "treshka" BMW and Mercedes C-Class.

C for warranty, in contrast to all the Germans offering 2 years without a mileage limit, Lexus traditionally produces 3 years and 100 thousand km. On the other hand, you will have to work out for service. The owner of the "Ai-Es" still needs to visit the dealer station every ten thousand kilometers. At the same time, the cheapest thing costs about 18 thousand rubles. The same applies to insurance. Due to the increased interest of attackers to other LEXUS models, IS 250 should be paid to the owners of IS 250. In insurance companies with a high rating driver, by whose shoulders more than a ten-year experience will have to pay at least 150,000 rubles for the Casco Policy. And if the owner is a 22-year-old girl, just starting to drive, the price of the policy will easily exceed 300,000 rubles. Do not forget about transport taxwhich in Moscow will be 13,500 rubles.

In the new IS, Japanese engineers were able to gather together drivers and dynamics.

Lexus is 250 - the car is controversial. On the one hand, this is a good old old school with the only in class atmospheric, on the other - the most shocking appearance seems to be not a serial model before us, but a concept with the tower of a tower. He is tougher BMW, but at the same time endowed with excellent noise insulation. Finally, this is the most affordable price in class, but at the same time expensive insurance and frequent maintenance. The Japanese sedan is clearly not for those who do not want too much attention and get used to sit on the second roles, but for now, unfortunately, a minority.

Competitors

With Eight "Tryshka" in the body F30 a real class leader. The Bavarian sedan combines a wide selection of modifications, excellent ergonomics and handling. The rear-wheel versions are offered only two and both of them are going to Kaliningrad: basic BMW 316i for 1.38 million rubles and 184-strong sedan BMW. 320i SE for 1.52 million. Equipment is inferior to Lexus IS. For the most affordable all-wheel drive BMW 320D XDRIVE Sport Line, German builds are already asking for 1.7 million rubles. For 1.81 million, it is possible to become the owner of the BMW 320i xDrive with the M-Sport package. There is a more powerful BMW 328i (2.0 l, 245 hp) and top BMW 335i (3.0 l, 306 hp). In addition, the "treshka" is offered in the bodies of the Touring stationer and.

With an all-available Mercedes-Benz C180 (1.6 l, 156 hp) in a fixed configuration "Special Series" costs 1,570,000 rubles. At the same time, the list of equipment already includes an active parking assistant, front parking sensor, rain sensor, 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission, LED headlights, heated seats and two-zone climates control. Similar car S. aMG package 125 thousand more expensive. The 211-strong C250 is estimated at least 1.79 million rubles. With a full drive, only the diesel C250 Bluetec price of 1.89 million rubles is available.

It is despite the fact that the current Audi A4 will soon give way to the car of the new generation, dealers offer a wide selection of modifications, good half of which is all-wheel drive. Basic sedan (1.8 TFSI, 120 hp) with a variator Multitronis costs from 1.35 million rubles. Price on the same motor capacity 170 hp It begins with a mark of 1.5 million rubles. The most affordable all-wheel drive Audi A4 Quattro (2.0 TFSI, 225 hp) with a preselective robot S Tronic costs from 1.79 million rubles, and top 272-strong A4 3.0 TFSI - from 2.22 million rubles.

The chief engineer of the IS250 project, the Fukusato, the person, is definitely extraordinary. If a person is passionate about the mountain bike and music, be sure, a car will appear under his leadership, a superbly understanding driver and possessing, perhaps the best audio system. Of course, this is not enough for the application for leadership - there are also excellent quality and modern aggregates. But with this "Lexus" never had problems.

Autogue

Winter day Even in Italy ends early. And "Lexus" got black. And with diesel. Things are not going my way?

How lucky! One touch to the pedal, and on the speedometer 180 km / h instead of 130! It is on the fifth gear, on the sixth acceleration is not much longer. Very little. The first diesel "Lexus" did not come out by a coma: from 2.2 liters of working volume of almost 180 forces. The operating range turned out to be narrow, but memorable: from 2000 to 3500 on any program you can argue with much more powerful machines. The main thing is to switch on time, the benefit with the exact drive of the gearbox is easy.

A reasonable question, for which the diesel "Lexus" is capable of executing "Sport", which has a main pair not 2.47, and 3.27, in the air. There were no such machines on the test, and only gasoline "Lexus IS 250" will be delivered to Russia. For his steering wheel sit tomorrow. In the meantime - see the latest stabilization system on a specially trained track.

Marble ice

Marble meat - expensive Japanese delicacy. Marble ice - Delicates for lovers of lateral slides. The polished tiles were assembled into a dense path and diligently watered with water - a murderer's ice is obtained at a positive temperature. Trying to offer "snake" with the VDIM enabled (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Mana-Gement) - this is the name of the advanced stabilization system of "Lexes".

For comparison, first trips are driving the former IS200 model. Everything works: Krylachtitis, grunts and interferes to cry in the waltz, despite the gas pedal recessed "into the floor". Now for the new steering wheel - all the same, but without outsided sounds. However, not only - large sliding angles are allowed here. This allows even a newcomer to feel like as a and not "get out" from the road. But you are more curious the reaction of the system on trying to "push" the car in turn with a sharp gas discharge. In this case, Lexus does not reset the turnover, even if you removed the leg with the pedal! So the machine allows you to save control and cope with a crazy brake torque of a diesel engine on the lower gears. That is, it remains an obedient steering wheel without the risk to go to unmanaged rotation. I note without the coarse interference of the brakes, like others.

In the area of \u200b\u200bpassive security, there are also new. First, a pair of knee pillows. Secondly, the WIL system (Whiplash Injury Lessen-ing) to mitigate the effects of the rear impact (it does not bring the head restraint to the backrest, like most automakers, but, on the contrary, fails the lower back). Thirdly, the front passenger front pillow became double and appeaset ... Better look at the drawing. Thanks to such a feature, it perfectly "catches" the passenger's head is even with a slash.

Morning Sprint

A hundred kilometers - on Russian standards sprint race. Especially if it is assigned three hours with a photo shoot. Faster in the mountains, meet dawn. Unlike a diesel fellow, the gasoline "Lexus IS 250" is impressive not so much with a tangible speed of overclocking, how much smoothness.

The six-speed "automatic" makes its work so unnoticed that the switching is best followed by the tachometer. For lovers, to make more effective participation in the management provides for the switching "petals" on the steering wheel. However, B. real life Most drivers this game is bored for a couple of days. Only useful functions of incorporating reduced transmission before overtaking and braking the engine on protracted descents. By the way, Lexus states less overclocking time to 100 km / h and even smaller fuel consumption than for the machine with mechanical box Transmissions. How to believe it?

With a calm, but fast movement, even on mountain serpentines, it is possible to hold consumption within 10 l / 100 km. On the flat highway, limiting itself 130 km / h, one can count on eight.

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