Full images of the Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept, which is set to make its global debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show next week, have come about. The concept – which effectively showcases the direction the new GS should take – was teased last week with two partial reveal photos, but now you get to see the whole shebang.
Design-wise, the company says the LF-Gh has been conceived as a redefinition of the luxury grand tourer, with a “clean sheet of paper” approach to design. The shape combines presence and emotional appeal with functionality, offering enhanced creature comforts and load space big enough to carry luggage for an extended trip, so it goes.
The front end design incorporates a spindle-shaped grille that projects a resolute look, while also contributing to efficient aerodynamics and radiator and brake duct operation. Remember the face – you’re going to see it again in future Lexus models, and definitely on the next-gen GS.
A very deep front bumper adds to the sense of movement and a low centre of gravity, while the raised bonnet line implies strong performance potential, and the LED headlamps and independent L-shaped LED daytime running lights ensure the LF-Gh has a distinct face.
Design features include front air flow inlets next to the vertically arranged LED fog lamps, exiting through similar slim outlets at the rear that follow the curve of the tail lamps. The concept also explores how traditional features such as door mirrors and handles can be minimised to enhance overall sleekness and improve aerodynamics.
The increased width (the concept measures in at 4,890 mm long, 1,870 mm wide and 1,450 mm tall, with a 2,850 mm wheelbase) provides a suitable canvas for the distinctive wraparound LED tail lamps, which feature intricate reflectors set behind all-red lenses. Judicious use of slim chrome trim elements in the bumper, exhaust and diffuser add subtle touches.
Inside, things have become quite driver-orientated – the driver’s zone has a high-visibility instrument panel and a centre console that’s intuitive to use. A new analogue clock (finally!!) with a three-dimensional face serves as a focal point for the cabin, which is finished in high-quality materials with finely honed detailing.
Blue LED Lexus Hybrid Drive badges in the front grille and on the bootlid denote the car’s hybrid nature, and rounding things off with this one are 20-inch five twin-spoke wheels and P245/35R front and P285/30R rear rubbers.
High-res photo gallery after the jump.
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ugly
Is that a previous generation 5 Series Bimmer? Ooops :P
waaaa…
Whenever I look at this car, i get an erection
the front grille design look cheap and so outdate..
if this design will implement into its all range of model, then is terrible!!!
front bumper is so FUGLY!!
in love on how the back end looks like
but for the front end….
errr..
agreed!!
love the back,hate the font!
agreed!!
love the back,hate the front!
i see Mr. Bangle’s e60 influence..
:p
The side profile looks too much like a 5 series!
Dunno what you guys think, but I think the grille kinda grows on me :) the side profile is still very last decade though
yup, front end design totally ugly…tried too hard to be different…
a BMW wannabe?
nobody wants to be BMW….think about it…who want to be unreliable…ha ha ha…
In fact most car is copying BMW, especially Merc and Audi are the worst BMW wannabe. Lexus is still OK.
“in fact”? Well, where is it?
Dude, that’s call “in my opinion”, it’s not a fact.
Plus, how on earth is Merc and Audi following BMW!? That BMW has 4 wheels? Sheesh.
it’s the design language that he’s referring to, i suppose.
When BMW releases the iDrive, M.Benz followed with the COMMAND system and Audi introduced the MMI. BMW started the sports saloon war with the M GmBH. M.Benz came along with the AMG series and Audi? RS.
If you’re still not convinced, look at the interior of the current S-class and the E65 7series then you’ll find the answer.
Bull’s-eye!! That is why the market perception is also BMW is a leader and Merc and Audi is a follower. And that is ‘THE FACT’.
For one: when you say “market perception”, a perception in itself can never be a fact, because it is simply knowledge gained by perceiving something. On the other hand, a FACT is backed up by reports and data… not simply what you perceive.
You should read up wiki on Merc history > Innovation, see what they came up with first before any other automotive did before stating them baselessly as “BMW wannabes”. Now, the reply of list I gave to Kiddo, is no “market perception” it’s THE FACTS.
Then someone hasn’t been reading up on history, Mercedes developed the internal combustion engined automobile which went down in history as the first modern day car. First to feature a four-cylinder engine in a car, first multivalve engine, the first supercharged engine, the first independent suspension, and the first diesel-powered truck and car.
But let’s not go so far back, they were the first passenger road car to have brakes on all four wheels. They innovated the AIRBAG, Crumple Zone, ABS, ESP which they did not bother to make a fuss about and even licensed them to competitor for the sake of safety. The crucial support of EVERY modern car.
Definitely a 5-series wannabe…
there goes the class and luxury of lexus down the drain………….
Predator face…>.<
ya front grill kinda aggressive, like lancer; not sure it’s acceptable to it’s target market
Lately, Toyota has never failed to design – ugly cars! What a shame..
so BMW inspired….the only original look that hasnt changed till now…..
Lexus ripped a BMW off!!
it should rip through the m5 on track, and be more reliable at the same time…
i meant the performance variant that might possibly follow heckz…
Side profile is alarmingly similar to BM E60 incl C-pillar kink (so that’s not bad). But pity to Lotus 5 supercar concept, this car has taken its fr bumper lwr side intake shape. If it goes into production first, Lotus may need to reshape that area so not to be booed as copying this mid class car.
I thought it was Audi.Then I saw the badge.
Come on. Audi is much uglier than this Lexus from any angle.
haaaaa!!??? its not a LFA mini????!!! its an ugly…
side does look abit like bm5 but now all bm rear light design oso look like lexus 460 rear light
Agreed
SOOOOOOO many said that this CONCEPT CAR looks like the E60 5series, but it’s a concept car!! Come’on, get a life! And what’s too bad to resemble the 5series? A lot of us here loved the 5series, didn’t us?
tsk tsk tsk~
seeing the close ups, bet the finish product should be oh so fresh…
Looks like a frakkin’ Cyclon.
Man…… Lexus is trying waaaaaay too hard.
The last GS was actually good looking.
Looks like a the current IS with different front and back , toyota really running out of ideas…
Stunning..looks really sporty
no side mirrors eh?
aggressive design, good job. now lets hope the price and engine line up is right.
Running out of ideas? Maybe.
This is so so so disappointing…dumb gets dumber…
YEah man! this car has too much similarities of other brands of cars! Boo-ed big time! Guess LExus has some identity crisis. Should get yourself a designer whom will design the cars your way! Like Peter Schreyer for KIA!
Front copied from audi, side profile looks like E60 5-series and rear lights copy F12 6-series
shame on lexus running out of ideas and having trouble finding its identity!!
The front grille is ugly. The rear looks okay though.