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4.What’s the difference between a diesel engine and a HCCI one?

5.How can the HCCI mode be extended?

6.What are revised stop-start systems?

7.Why should they be developed?

8.How does Mazda’s i-stop system work?

9.Why are most manufacturers reluctant to invest in the technology?

10.What is a downside of corn-based ethanol?

11.How can a second-generation DI turbo engine solve the problem?

12.What is the concept of the EBS?

13.Why is Ford planningto use the system in its twin-turbo 5.0-liter EBS engine?

14.What does the EBS engine seem to be?

Лексические упражнения

В списке А даны некоторые слова и выражения, которые использованывтекстедлядомашнегочтения.НайдитеихпереводвспискеВ.

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Текст А

AUDIA8 2007 DRIVINGIMPRESSIONS

In theAudiA8, adrivercan use the DriverInformationDisplaytoset theoptionalAdaptiveCruiseControl,whichmindstailgatingandmaintains asafe,pre-determineddistancetothecarahead.TheElectronicStabilization Program can help control the car when the driver can’t. Electronic Brakeforce Distribution keeps the car balanced in a panic stop, and BrakeAssist slams the binders harder if the driver doesn’t press as hard as he should. AdaptiveAirSuspensionkeepstheridesmoothandtiresgrippingnomatter the surface.

2007 models get a boost in horsepower, and Audi claims the 350-hp A8 4.2 can jump from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds. Top speed is electronically governed at 130 mph.

The6.0-literW12,rated450horsepower, is quiteremarkable.TheA8 L W12 is a breakaway to gas. Throttle response is immediate, and the 12-cylinderenginedeliversacceleration-producingtorqueinawide,flexible power band. The W12 pulls hard up to its 6200-rpm power peak, and it feels like there’s still more power coming when it hits the rev limiter.Audi reports 0-60 mph times of 5.0 seconds, with top speed governed at 130.

The six-speed automatic that comes with both engines shifts up or downaccordingtothedriver’s wishes,deftlysensinghowquicklyandhow hard the throttle is mashed. Thetransmission features whatAudi calls DSP (for Dynamic Shift Program), a form of clever software that selects from over 200 possible shifting programs to adjust to any individual’s driving style. Upshifts are quite smooth in full automatic mode; in some cases, downshifts could come quicker, but the reserve of torque in either engine more than compensates for any shift lag. The automatic features Porsche’s Tiptronic system, allowing the driver to slide it into a manually controlled mode.Manualshiftingisnevernecessary,becausethetransmissionisquite adequate in the automatic mode.

Thequattroall-wheel-drivesystemoffersexcellenttractioninslippery conditions, but also improves stabilitywhen cornering, whether underfullthrottle acceleration or when the driver lifts off the gas suddenly in the middleofaturn.Quattro alsoeliminates torquesteer,thatpullingsensation onthesteeringwheelthatpowerfulfront-drivecarsoftendemonstrateunder acceleration.

Notes:

движущегося впереди автомобиля wish [] n. пожелание

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1.What systems does theAudiA8 provide a driver with?

2.What do these systems do?

3.What are the specifications of theAudiA8 engine versions?

4.How does theAudi A8 transmission work?

5.What is the Dynamic Shift Program?

6.What does Porsche’s Tiptronic System allow the driver to do?

7.What does the quarto all-wheel-drive system offer?

Фонетическое задание

Найдите в тексте слова, транскрипция которых дана ниже, и переведите их на русский язык.

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Лексические упражнения

Упражнение 1. Переведите на русский язык приведённые ниже слова.

clever (adj.), stabilization (n.).

Упражнение 2. Переведите следующие слова и словосочетания на английский язык:

в некоторыхслучаях, всоответствии с,впереди, впечатление, гибкий диапазон мощностей, жать, запаздывание при переключении передач, захлопывать, кажется, независимо от, ограничитель числа оборотов, отбирать, отрыв, плавный, приспосабливаемый, разгон при полностью открытой дроссельной заслонке, режим с ручным управлением, система автоматического поддержания скорости движения, стабилизация, стиль вождения, сцепляться, тянуть, умный.

Упражнение3.Заполните пропускивтексте,используя словаиз приведённого ниже списка:

New Chrysler 200c is a Car forYour Future

The Chrysler 200c comes with aerodynamic body to help it (1) … downthe road.Eventheheadlights andtaillightssitatthefarcornersofthe sedan so the front and rear ends (2) … the car look even more stylish.

The200c(3)…thenextgenerationofwhatChryslercallsitsUConnect system. This high-tech (4) … serves as the operation centre that can be adjusted to the driver’s (5) … and wants. The console actually is a huge touch screen. It includes making infotainment (информационноразвлекательный) choices in addition to (6) … lighting and volume.

The front passenger also has the chance to (7) … something. The 200c’s glove box (вещевой ящик) holds a PC with its own touch screen that (8) … the passenger to enter the Internet.

Thecarincludeselectricvehicledrivesystem,asmallgasolineengine andanelectricgenerator.Thesedancantravelupto40milesjustonelectric power and up to 400 miles when the entire system is put to work.With 268 horsepower under the bonnet, it takes 7 seconds to (9)… 60 mph and has a maximum speed of about 120 mph.

The car is built on a shorter model of the full-size, rear-drive chassis that has already been (10) … in the popular Chrysler 300c.

Грамматические упражнения

Упражнение1.Переведитегруппысуществительныхнарусский язык.

driver information display, gasoline injection, combustion control, power door lock, fog light, climate control, head restraint, rain sensor wiper, headlamp washer, efficiency benefit, engine-control computer, secondgeneration DI turbo engine, port-fuel-injection system, four-spoke multifunction steering wheel, brake-force distribution, side impact airbag.

Упражнение 2. Переведите предложения, обращая внимание на бессоюзные придаточные предложения.

1.Audi claims the 350-hp A8 4.2 can jump from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds.

2.Weestimatea10-15%reductionfromthecurrentall-wheeldriveSRX’ 16 mpg city and 25 highway rating would equal something about 1819 mpg in the city and 28-30 mpg on the highway

3.Were the seat belt used the injuries would be less serious.

4.Ford claims the current Mustang’s body/frame is 31 % stiffer and it feels it.

5.Ford has just announced North America will get a dual-clutch, sixspeed automated-manual in 2010.

6.TheMustangimprovesthingssomanydifferentkindsofdriverspraised for more than 40 years.

7.Modern engines achieve power levels we could only dream about 20 years ago.

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AUDIA8 2007 MODELLINEUP

The 2007 Audi A8 is available in four variations: the A8 4.2; A8 L 4.2;A8LW12; and the S8 5.2.Allcome withAudi quattroall-wheeldrive.

The standard A8 features a 4.2-liter V8 and six-speed automatic transmission that deliver instant throttle response, while quattro all-wheel drive and an adaptive air suspension provide an excellent balance between handling and ride quality.

TheA8Lridesonastretchedwheelbasethatprovidesmoreroomand comfort for rear-seat passengers.

BothV8modelsgeta20-hpboostto350horsepower,whileimproving fuel economy by one mile per gallon to an EPA-rated 18/25 mpg City/ Highway.

TheA8 LW12 features a 12-cylinder engine and a 450 horsepower. The Audi S8 is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 and comes with a firmer

suspension, faster steering, and bigger brakes.

TheA8 4.2 rides on a 115.9-inch wheelbase, while theA8 Ladds 5.1 inches in both wheelbase and overall length. They are powered by a 4.2- liter V8 rated at 350 horsepower and come with a six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic manual shift control. The parking brake is operated by a switch.

TheA8 LW12 rides on the 121-inch wheelbase. It comes with ultraluxury amenities such as power sunshades for the rear windows; heated power-adjustable rear seats; and leather upholstery on the door panels, console and dashboard.

Options for the A8 and A8L include adaptive cruise control, which uses radar to maintain a required distance from traffic ahead; four-spoke multifunction steering wheel; a solar-powered sunroof panel that blows cooling air through the car while it is parked; front seat massage and ventilation; rear-seat electric lumbar adjustment; dual rear-seat climate control; 19-inch wheels with all-season tires and so on.

Notes:

1.Переведите текст.

2.Составьте план текста из 6-8 пунктов.

3.Пользуясь составленным Вами планом, кратко изложите содержание текста на английском языке.

Лексическое упражнение

Упражнение 1. Переведите на русский язык приведённые ниже слова и словосочетания. Если Вы не знаете слово, найдите его в словаре. Дайте синонимы подчёркнутых слов и антонимы слов, выделенных курсивом.

adaptive(adj.),amenities(n.),dashboard(n.),dualrear-seatclimatecontrol, fast (adj.), firm (adj.), improve (v.), multifunction steering wheel, overall length, response (n.), ride (v.), room (n.), stretched wheelbase, variation (n.), ventilation (n.).

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Текст А

2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

Volkswagen Golf comes in two-door and four-door versions. All are hatchbacks.Threetrimlevelsareavailable,GL,GLS,andGTI.Volkswagen offers four engines forthe Golf which is more than other manufacturers do for their compacts.

GLtwo-doorisextremelywellequippedforasmallcar,withstandard airconditioning, cruise control, power windows and power heated mirrors. Golf GL comes standard with the 115-horsepower engine and 5-speed manual transmission.

GLSis onlyavailable as afour-door and comes with a powersunroof and 15-inch alloy wheels.

Options on GL and the GLS include the Electronic Stabilization Program, a system that uses sophisticated sensors and microprocessors to stabilizethevehicleinasuddenemergencymaneuverandtheColdWeather Package with heated front seats and heated windshield washer nozzles.

GTI is the hot-rod of the line and comes with the 1.8 T engine or the 200-hp VR6 engine. Available as an option only on the VR6 is the Technology Package, which includes electronic climate control, a selfdimming rearview mirror, and rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers.

Nomatterwhichengineyouchoose,theGolfoffersexcellenthandling and a comfortable, well-controlled ride quality. With adequate coil springs andgas-filledshocks, thedriverfeelsconnectedtotheroadwhilevibrations and bumps are comfortably muffled. MacPherson struts in front and the independenttorsion-beamsuspensioninthe rearhelpkeepthecarrootedto the road. Aggressive maneuvers generate little body roll. The longer wheelbaseandthemuchstifferchassisofthisfourth-generationGolfreduce vibration on rough roads and improve handling in tight corners.

The Golf’s firm brake pedal provides good feedback to the driver. Thiscaris stableunderhardbraking.ABSisreadytopreventwheellockup, allowing the driver to maintain steering control in an emergency stop.

Volkswagen’s Anti-Slip Regulation, or ASR, detects wheel slipping and applies braking force to that particular wheel. Working with the ElectronicDifferentialLockatspeedsbelow25mph,ASRcontrolsthrottle response to maximize traction and minimize slipping for enhanced driver control in tight cornering situations. Pressing a button in the center of the dash turnsASR off.

(to be continued)

Notes:

1.What models does the 2003 Volkswagen Golf range include?

2.What does GLGolf offer?

3.What is the difference between the GLand GLS models?

4.What options do the GL and GLS Golf have?

5.What does GTI feature?

6.What are the common features of all models?

7.How does Volkswagen Anti-Slip Regulation help the driver to cope with different road situations?

Фонетическое задание

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Лексические упражнения

Упражнение 1. Переведите следующие слова и словосочетания на английский язык:

блокировка колёс, выбирать, газовый амортизатор, двигатель мощностью 115 лошадиных сил, зеркала с подогревом, зеркало заднего вида с самозатемнением, крен кузова, малогабаритный автомобиль, маневрирование при внезапной критической ситуации, независимая торсионная подвеска, предлагать, пробуксовка, производитель, резкое торможение, сложный датчик, управление, форсунки омывателя ветрового стекла с подогревом, чрезвычайно.

Упражнение 2. Выберите толкование, которое соответствует термину в левой колонке, и переведите его на русский язык.

Грамматические упражнения

Упражнение1.Образуйтесловаприпомощиотрицательныхприставок un-; in-; dis- и переведите их на русский язык.

adequate, advantage, available, capable, charge, comfort, comfortable, connect,correct,dependent,direct,efficiency,engage,equal,even,helpful, join, locate, popular, reliable, stable, usual.

Упражнение 2. Переведите предложения, обращая на время и залог сказуемого.

1.AllTiburonsareequippedwithanti-lockbrakes,atirepressuremonitor and side bags.

2.Different areas of engine control are constantly being investigated (исследовать).

3.A drive motor is becoming the most common.

4.Conventional cruise control has now been developed to a high degree of quality.

5.These gear sets are engaged and disengaged by five shiftingelements.

6.The Escalade was not tested in side-impact crashes.

7.Light-emitting diodes are already being used to give cars illuminated eyebrows and other facial features.

8.Evidence for this will be presented in the present work.

Текст В

2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (continued)

WalkaroundAnd Interior Features

Small enough to push easily into tight parking spaces with relative ease, Volkswagen Golf looks stylish and distinctive as well as practical.

With its roof line extended over its rear wheels, the Golf provides a surprisingly large storage space and more than ample rear headroom. The rear hatch is easy to raise and lower, and provides a large and convenient opening for loading everything from grocery bags to furniture.

Golf comes with an unusually high level of standard equipment, including anti-lock disc brakes and side-impact airbags. It also comes with ahighlevelofrefinement.Stylishinstrumentslooklikeaircraftcomponents with vibrant red needles overrichly backlit indigo gauges. Power windows with auto-up and auto-down are normally not found in this class.

There’s plenty of storage space, with a large glove box, deep door pockets andacentretraythat’s usefulforkeepingmobiletelephones.Golf’s cup holders are well placed and adequate for most container sizes. Driver and passenger doors use different inside handles that make them easy to close.

Rearseats,withheight-adjustableheadrests,seemsurprisinglyroomy withplenty ofheadroom forall butthe tallest passengers. There isn’t much stretch-out legroom, but the seats are unusually high off the floor, which makes the available space more comfortable than in many other compacts.

Three-point seatbeltsareusedin allthreepositions intherear,anexcellent safety feature normally found on more expensive luxury cars.

Cargo space is generous, 18 cubic feet with the rear seats in place. Flipthearticulated rearseatbottom,remove therearheadrestsandfoldone or both rear seat backs down to create an ample space capable of carrying even more cargo, 41.8 cu. ft.

Notes:

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2.Составьте план текста из 6-8 пунктов.

3.Пользуясь составленным Вами планом, кратко изложите содержание текста на английском языке.

Лексическое упражнение

Упражнение 1. Переведите на русский язык приведённые ниже слова и словосочетания. Если Вы не знаете слово, найдите его в словаре. Дайте синонимы подчёркнутых слов и антонимы слов, выделенных курсивом.

adequate (adj.),ample (adj.), aswellas,container(n.),loading(n.), needle (n.), normally (adv.), place (v.), plenty of (adv.), rear seat back, roof line, storage space, stretch-out legroom, three-point seat belt, tight (adj.), useful (adj.).

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2008 TOYOTAHIGHLANDER

The Highlander is completely new for 2008. It comes in base, Sport andLimitedtrimlevels,eachwithfront-orall-wheeldrive.ThetwoHybrid modelsarebaseandLimited,andbothareofferedonlywithall-wheeldrive.

Highlander comes standard with air conditioning; three-row seating foruptosevenpassengers;powerwindows,doorlocks,andmirrors;remote keyless entry; cruise control; variable intermittent wipers; rear defogger withvariableintermittentwiper;tilt/telescopesteeringwheel;andfoglights.

Steering feel is light, but the response is somewhat slow. All Highlanders have noticeable body lean in cornering and braking, and none of themare agile.The brakesfeela bitsoftbut provide finestoppingpower thanks to standard brake assist and electronic brake force distribution.

TheAWD system in the gas models provides a full-time 50/50 front/ reartorquesplit.InHybridmodels,theAWDsystemisfront-driveingeneral, but when it detects slippage, the rear-mounted electric motor can help to deliver up to 25 % of the available power to the rear wheels.

The base six-cylinder engine has been upgraded. The standard 3.5-liter V6 is larger and more powerful than last year’s engine. Rated at 270 horsepower, it offers an increase of 55 hp over the old one. Despite this, fuel economy has been improved. Front-wheel-drive Highlanders get 18/24 mpg City/Highway. All-wheel drive models get 17/23 mpg. The 3.5-literV6 propels the Highlanderfront-drive models from 0to 60mph in 7.6 seconds and all-wheel-drive models in 7.8 seconds. It is smooth, as is itsfive-speedtransmission.Amanualshiftgatealso allows you tochoose a lower gear for more immediate power delivery.

TheHybrid’spowertrainremainsthesameas lastyear.CalledHybrid Synergy Drive, it combines the 3.3-liter V6 with three electric motors to make270hpaswell.The transmissionisacontinuouslyvariableautomatic

that constantly adjusts gearingratios instead of changinggears.The hybrid powertrain is rated at 27/25 mpg City/Highway.

To sum up Highlander offers more power than the 2001-07 models without giving up any fuel economy. Highlander Hybrid models offer excellent fuel economy, particularly in the stop-and-go traffic of major metros, along with extremely low emissions.

Notes:

defogger [] n. обогреватель стекла (антизапотеватель) gate [] кулиса рычага переключения передач

intermittent [] adj. периодический sum (up) [] v. подводить итог

Ответьте на вопросы к тексту

1.What models does the 2008 Toyota Highlander range include?

2.What is the standard equipment of Highlander?

3.What are the drawbacks of all Highlanders?

4.What does the AWD system provide in the gas and Hybrid models?

5.What are Highlander’s specifications?

6.What does Hybrid Synergy Drive feature?

7.What do Highlander Hybrid models offer?

Фонетическое задание

Найдите в тексте слова, транскрипция которых дана ниже, и переведите их на русский язык.

Лексические упражнения

Упражнение 1. Переведите следующие слова и словосочетания на английский язык:

благодаря; в целом; доставлять, подавать; заметный, ощутимый; модернизировать; наклон кузова; несмотря на; ответ, реакция; постоян-

ный; приводить в движение; проворный; противотуманные фары; прошлый год; распределение крутящего момента; система автоматического поддержания скорости движения; совершенно, полностью; стеклоочистителиспеременнойчастотойколебания;тоже;электронное распределение тормозного усилия.

Упражнение 2. Заполните пропуски в тексте, используя слова из приведённого ниже списка:

2010 Infiniti QX56

The2010InfinitiQX56isafull-sizedluxurySUVthatprovidesplenty of(1)….Itcanseatsevenpassengers,andis availableintwoorfour-wheel drive.A5.6-liter, 320horsepowerV8enginewith393pound-feetoftorque

(2)… the 2010 Infiniti QX56.The vehicle can accelerate from 0to 60mph in 7.3 seconds. The rear wheel drive vehicles, with the (3)… towing equipment, can tow up to 9,000 pounds.

The2010InfinitiQX56isalargevehicle,andisnot(4)…likeasmall car. Ithas reasonable(5)…powerfor alarge truck,and brakingworks fine. The ride can be a little bit (6)… over rough roads. Sound insulation (изоляция)makesthevehiclequieter(7)…manyothervehiclesinitsclass.

Severalstandardinterior(8)…areincludedonthe2010InfinitiQX56. Theseincluderearparkingsensors,two-zoneautomatictemperaturecontrols with back seat controls, leather seating, powered front seats and power adjustablepedals.Theseatsinthesecondrowfold,(9)… thethird-rowseat is power folding. The QX56 comes with keyless entry and ignition and a navigation systemwith live traffic.The four-wheeldrivemodel also comes with a towing (10)… .

Грамматическое упражнение

Переведитепредложения,обращаявниманиенафункцииинфинитива.

1.The rear-mounted electric motor can help to deliver up to 25 % of the power to the rear wheels.

2.To imagine the engine, start with a horizontally opposed four-cylinder like the Subaru Legacy’s.

3.This transmission is said to provide a 20% improvement in combinedcycle fuel economy relative to a four-speed automatic.

4.Lexus was first to offer an automated parking system in 2007.

5.Thesenewtire-pressuresensorsaresupposedtobelessexpensivethan today’s wheel-mounted units.

6.Whether the system will advance further remains to be seen.

7.Lexusincludesmany standardcarsafetyfeatures tokeepitsoccupants safe.

8.Anyone who wants to get a little extra power can upgrade to the 2.4-liter engine to make the Matrix a perfect fit.

9.To sum up Highlander offers more power than the 2001-07 models without giving up any fuel economy.

10.Theautomaticfeatures Porsche’sTiptronicsystem,allowingthedriver to slide it into a manually controlled mode.

Текст В

2011 TOYOTAMATRIX

The2011ToyotaMatrixisacompactwagon,butactuallyitisastation wagonversionofthepopularToyotaCorolla.Thetwovehiclesareessentially identical, with the only exception being the fifth door/lift for the wagon of the Matrix.

The2011Matrix is equipped with a brake override butthat’s the only major difference from 2010. Front-wheel drive is standard on the Matrix, but all-wheel drive is also available.Two engines –a fuel efficient 1.8-liter and a less fuel-efficient 2.4-liter – ensure that drivers can get the kind of powerthattheywant.Manualandautomatictransmissionsaddextravariety.

The 2011 Toyota Matrix’s 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine gets 158 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. The smaller 1.8-liter engine gets 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. In terms of fuel economy, the

1.8-literenginegets26/32/28;the2.4-literenginegets21/28/24.Upgrading to all-wheel drive will reduce fuel efficiency, too.

Comparedwithmanyotherhatchbacksontoday’smarket,theinterior oftheMatrixisgoodandmodern.Headroomisample,allowingtalldrivers and passengers to ride in comfort. Cargo space is another major plus with the 2011 Matrix. There are 19.8 ft3 of space behind the backseats. When they are folded down, total cargo space equals 61.5 ft3. The one minor drawback is that leg room is a little limited in the back.

There are many pluses to owning the 2011 Toyota Matrix. Ample amounts of cargo space and plenty of room for drivers and passengers is oneofthem.ThereasonablepriceoftheMatrixisaplus, too.Theavailable all-wheel drivewill makemanypeople happy–especiallythose who have to cope with conditions of iceorsnow.Anyonewho wants to enjoyalittleextra power can upgrade to the 2.4-liter engine to make the Matrix a perfect fit.

Notes:

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Лексическое упражнение

Упражнение 1. Переведите на русский язык приведённые ниже словаисловосочетания.ЕслиВынезнаетеслово,найдитееговсловаре. Дайте синонимы подчёркнутых слов и антонимы слов, выделенных курсивом.

a little (adv.), also (adv.), amount (n.), automatic transmission, backseat

(n.),cargospace,compactwagon,door/lift,drawback (n.), enjoy (v.), equip (v.),essentially(adv.),exception(n.),fuelefficiency,identical (adj.), interior (adj.), lb-ft, major (adj.), modern (adj.), ride(v.), station wagon version, the only (adj.).

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Текст А

2009 LEXUS LX 570

Manyluxuryvehiclesdon’thandlewelloff-road,whilemostoff-road vehicles can’t exactly be considered luxury vehicles. The 2009 Lexus LX 570offers abalance of luxuryandoff-road performance,plus will carryup to eight occupants.

A5.7-liter,383horsepowerV8enginethatproduces403lb-ftoftorque powers the LX 570. The engine is connected to a six-speed automatic transmissionthathasmanualshiftcontrol.Thisvehiclecanacceleratefrom 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. The 570 can tow up to 8,500 pounds. The EPA estimates that this vehicle can get 12 mpg city and 18 mpg highway. The steering is quick, and the vehicle has a relatively tight turning radius. The brakes are strong. Wind noise is quiet, even at highway speeds, but tire noise is noticeable on rough surfaces.

TheexterioroftheLX570isstylish.Standardexteriorfeaturesinclude adaptive xenon headlights, a sunroof, power liftgate, and suspension that canbeelectronically controlled.The adaptiveride heightcanbelowered to make entry and exit easier, and raised for off-road performance.

The interior of the LX 570 offers plenty of luxury standard features. Power-adjustable front seats with heat and memory on the driver’s side, automatic temperature control with four zones, a navigation system with livetrafficandvoicerecognition,andarearviewcameraallcomestandard. The controls are easy to read, although there are many buttons on the dashboard. The seats have enough space for adults in the first and second rows,althoughthethirdseathasalittlelessspace.Thereisplentyofinterior storage, but notmuch cargo room.The secondand third rows fold, but they are bulky.

Lexusincludesmanystandardcarsafetyfeaturestokeepitsoccupants safe,includingantilockbrakes,stabilitycontrol,tractioncontrol,andactive