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      01-15-2018, 03:39 PM   #1
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New Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept Is A Flagship SUV From The Future

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Lexus has pulled the wraps off the LF-1 Limitless concept at the Detroit Auto Show, showing off their vision for a flagship luxury SUV.

According to the company’s CALTY Design Research studio in California, the new Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept is designed to look “like molten metal being forged into a fine Japanese sword”, previewing at the same time the next step in the company’s design language.

“This is our vision for a new kind of flagship vehicle that embraces crossover capability without giving up the performance and luxury delivered by today’s top sedans,” said Kevin Hunter, president, CALTY Design Research. “The LF-1 Limitless concept incorporates imaginative technology while creating a strong emotional connection by improving the human experience for the driver and passengers.”

Lexus avoided to specify what kind of powertrain the LF-1 concept uses by simply saying that “like the name of the concept, the possibilities for powertrains are limitless”. Choices include everything from fuel cell to plug-in hybrid and from gasoline to pure electric.

The company’s designers take great pride at the LF-1’s athletic proportions, with the cabin sitting deep within the chassis which in combination with the 22-inch alloys give it an aggressive and powerful stance.

Another interesting fact is that Lexus didn’t use any chrome on the bodywork, with the spindle grille featuring LED lighting that greets the driver on arrival. “This LF-1 Limitless concept illustrates what could happen if Lexus were to add a flagship crossover to our line-up. It’s a gorgeous execution and we’re anxious to see our customers’ and dealers’ response,” said Lexus General Manager Jeff Bracken.

The cabin was designed for maximum comfort for every passenger, adhering to the Japanese tradition of omotenashi, or hospitality. The dashboard does away with analog knobs and buttons, replacing them with motion-activated controls and a minimalist display ahead. As you would expect from a concept in 2018, the Lexus LF-1 Limitless also offers a fully autonomous Chauffeur mode as well.

































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      05-21-2018, 02:23 PM   #2
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Could be called LQ. I think that's a little because all of their CUV/SUV ends with "X".

https://www.motor1.com/news/242170/l...ademark-filed/

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      05-21-2018, 02:26 PM   #3
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In awe.....I dig it. Love the lines, the grille, the seats, the dash, the side view mirror/cameras.....yes.....very much yes.
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      05-23-2018, 05:51 PM   #5
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Looks like someone who got both their ears cut off in the purge. Other than that, looks ok for a CUV. I get that I'm not their target audience with this whole CUV thing, but I have yet to see one that I didn't think could be improved by meeting a dump truck at high speed.
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It’s just about as ugly as every other Lexus SUV on the road.
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      05-23-2018, 11:01 PM   #7
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seems they should come to an end with that front end style..
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Oof that front end
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It’s just about as ugly as every other Lexus SUV on the road.
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seems they should come to an end with that front end style..
I suppose it's not for everyone but the Lexus RX350 (similar style and front end) is the highest selling luxury SUV in North America... twice as many as the X5... so lots of people seem to like the styling. If it were a styling flop, the sales volume would show that. Instead, it's a huge sales success.

My take is a LOT of people like it and those that don't like it REALLY don't I personally quite like the styling.
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Yup, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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      05-24-2018, 01:34 PM   #10
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front is a little bit much.
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      05-24-2018, 01:51 PM   #11
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I have to say for some reason I do like the look of it. It fits in with Lexus' crazy styling they like to do and looks futuristic. It also "looks" like its going fast, like from the front if you are looking at it its like its hitting hyper speed or warp drive lol.
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The front grill is hideous.
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Does it even have a front bumper? The entire front is a grill.
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still shows the Toyota heritage
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The car looks like shit.
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Does it even have a front bumper? The entire front is a grill.
Pretty much like the new Avalon.

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      05-26-2018, 03:57 PM   #17
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Pretty much like the new Avalon.


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