Toyota Aristo: description and specifications

Toyota Aristo is a Japanese sedan, also known as the Lexus GS. This car was produced only for the domestic market and was not exported beyond its limits. In due time the car became cult for all automobile community of Japan and is popular to this day. A lot of owners of the sedan are engaged in tuning and restoring "Aristo".

First generation

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

Externally, the car looks unprepossessing and ordinary. At the beginning of the history of the model hardly many automakers could boast of even such a design. Appearance "Aristo" was created by a separate studio. The front part of the body looks straight: rectangular headlights, radiator grille, exactly repeating the shape of the optics. The car's feed does not break out of the overall stylistics.

According to the concept of Toyota Aristo - this is a restrained business sedan with a sporting character. Therefore, the creators primarily worked on the aerodynamic qualities of the car. But we can not say that the sedan looks bad. Just from such an appearance, hardly anyone will expect a fast and powerful car.

In the cabin

Inside the car corresponds to the exterior - everything is restrained and nothing superfluous. The front panel is made of high-quality plastic. The central console has a built-in radio and many controls. The instrument panel is well read and does not flash when direct sunlight hits, which is an undoubted plus in the treasure box of the sedan. According to the layout of the car, the car is a full four-seater. On the back sofa there is an armrest, instead of which, if desired, you can place the fifth passenger. The comfort of the front passenger and the driver was also taken care of by the creators - the continuation of the center console in the form of a common armrest will make the trip pleasant for all. On the front doors are made the control elements of mirrors and window lifters.

Technical specs Toyota Aristo

But not one comfort and luxury is a given sedan. Consider a line of "Aristo" engines. The car is equipped with three engine options: 3 liters and 230 horsepower, 3 liters and 280 horses, 4 liters and 260 horsepower. All three versions are equipped with an automatic transmission. The third 4-liter engine is supplemented by a permanent all-wheel drive. With the release of the latest modification, the car received the title of the real king of roads in Japan and the representative Gran Turismo.

The second generation of "Toyota Aristo": photo and description

At the end of 1996, Toyota and its subsidiary Lexus introduced the second generation of this car. Release of the sedan lasted 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 (this is the name of the sedan in the second generation) has changed beyond recognition. The second version was able to repeat the success of the first and lasted on the conveyor for 8 years, until it finally became obsolete and did not need to be replaced.

The front part of the body was created from scratch. Double optics on two headlights on each side remotely resembles the optics of the "Mercedes" of those times. The profile of the car remained similar to the previous generation. The feed follows the same principle as before - bifurcated optics, part of which is located on the boot lid. Even at first glance, it becomes clear that the car has become significantly larger. This allowed to increase the cabin space.

Inside the car

Salon "Aristo" has also undergone great changes. The central console of the car has a multimedia display. The lining of the salon began to include wooden and leather elements. In general, the panel has become more prestigious. Comfort also did not lag behind the look. The front seats had many individual settings. Rear passengers received a central armrest, as in the first generation of the sedan. A huge number of glove boxes, pockets and supports creates additional comfort for everyone inside during the trip.

Specifications of the second generation Toyota Aristo

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

The result

Both generations turned out to be extremely successful from a commercial point of view and from the point of view of popularity in the automotive community. The first generation existed in serial production for more than 6 years, and the second - about 8, which is a kind of record in the length of the serial model. First of all, motorists are attracted by a low price, good equipment, even for today, a powerful engine and acceleration dynamics, as well as relatively inexpensive repairs. Toyota Aristo entered the history of the automotive industry and is in demand so far.