Lexus LF-SA Concept @ Geneva Auto Show
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Here you go.
The Lexus LF-SA: A Teaser of the Geneva Concept
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2015/02/1...eneva-concept/
The Lexus LF-SA: A Teaser of the Geneva Concept
Lexus have released a teaser of the Geneva concept — it’s called the LF-SA, and it’s small:
Here’s the full press release:
An illustration of Lexus’ passion for upcoming design trends, the LF-SA concept explores unexpected territories for the brand in a bold and emotional execution.
In a future world which many people see as increasingly influenced by technology and virtual experiences, the LF-SA concept is also a driver-focused vehicle, reflecting Lexus’ vision that real experience will remain ultimate luxury.
As with any darkened image like this, let’s brighten it up and see what’s revealed:
There’s plenty that can be seen in this image:
With the tiny hood and the small roof, this is quite clearly a small vehicle.
Judging by the light wheel outline, it’s almost certainly a car.
The huge grille and its fractal pattern is very cool.
We can even analyze the name — the “S” could stand for small and “A” could be a nod to the “A-Segment” in Europe, which would make the LF-SA a potential competitor with the Mini Cooper, Audi A1, and Fiat 500.
Could Lexus really building a city car? Putting aside my personal feelings that yes, they absolutely should, a concept does not necessarily mean that a production model is on its way. Still, no point in assuming too much — there’s a limit to what can be determined from a near-black teaser image and a few letters.
The LF-SA concept will be revealed at the Lexus Press Conference at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3rd, 2015 at 2:30am EST/12:30pm PST.
Here’s the full press release:
An illustration of Lexus’ passion for upcoming design trends, the LF-SA concept explores unexpected territories for the brand in a bold and emotional execution.
In a future world which many people see as increasingly influenced by technology and virtual experiences, the LF-SA concept is also a driver-focused vehicle, reflecting Lexus’ vision that real experience will remain ultimate luxury.
As with any darkened image like this, let’s brighten it up and see what’s revealed:
There’s plenty that can be seen in this image:
With the tiny hood and the small roof, this is quite clearly a small vehicle.
Judging by the light wheel outline, it’s almost certainly a car.
The huge grille and its fractal pattern is very cool.
We can even analyze the name — the “S” could stand for small and “A” could be a nod to the “A-Segment” in Europe, which would make the LF-SA a potential competitor with the Mini Cooper, Audi A1, and Fiat 500.
Could Lexus really building a city car? Putting aside my personal feelings that yes, they absolutely should, a concept does not necessarily mean that a production model is on its way. Still, no point in assuming too much — there’s a limit to what can be determined from a near-black teaser image and a few letters.
The LF-SA concept will be revealed at the Lexus Press Conference at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3rd, 2015 at 2:30am EST/12:30pm PST.
#49
2015 Geneva Motor Show: Lexus Will Debut LF-SA Subcompact Concept
https://www.clublexus.com/articles/2...mpact-concept/
does anyone know who decides which models the US does and doesn't get? this could bring even more young buyers into the Lexus showrooms.
According the press release, “the LF-SA concept explores unexpected territories for the brand in a bold and emotional execution.” Bold and emotional, we get.
So what’s unexpected from Lexus? A subcompact.
Our friends at Motor Authority have raised the possibility that the new baby Lexus could be based on a platform as diminutive as the Yaris, which would make it considerably smaller than the marque’s current point of entry, the CT 200h.
Unsurprisingly, the initial press release doesn’t give a lot of info, other than that “the LF-SA concept is also a driver-focused vehicle,” which conjures images of a luxury Mazda 2, and would be pretty tricky to pull off properly.
Lexus US has said previously that the company would not sell a vehicle for under 30k, which would seem to make any production version of the concept a pricey subcompact, which might indicate we won’t see this model stateside.
We’ll know more on March 3rd, so stay tuned.
So what’s unexpected from Lexus? A subcompact.
Our friends at Motor Authority have raised the possibility that the new baby Lexus could be based on a platform as diminutive as the Yaris, which would make it considerably smaller than the marque’s current point of entry, the CT 200h.
Unsurprisingly, the initial press release doesn’t give a lot of info, other than that “the LF-SA concept is also a driver-focused vehicle,” which conjures images of a luxury Mazda 2, and would be pretty tricky to pull off properly.
Lexus US has said previously that the company would not sell a vehicle for under 30k, which would seem to make any production version of the concept a pricey subcompact, which might indicate we won’t see this model stateside.
We’ll know more on March 3rd, so stay tuned.
#52
Here you go.
The Lexus LF-SA: A Teaser of the Geneva Concept
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2015/02/1...eneva-concept/
The Lexus LF-SA: A Teaser of the Geneva Concept
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2015/02/1...eneva-concept/
They've done it! I know exactly what they're going for now.
#56
iQ had unique platform where they redesigned many parts to be able to fit 3+1 in tiny vehicle. So it could not share parts with other Toyotas, hence the price... if they use similar type of platform for this, it would be great... just add turbo engine to it and make it Yaris sized but with more space due to platform.
Basically I think Lexus might be planning for this to be their Mini.
#58
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Geneva....probably a EU only city car (like someone else just said, AM Cygnet style)
Lexus has been picking up steam in EU with increasing sales and I'm sure they are doing this because the market demands it, also they will not go below 30k. Young people, city cars, good MPG.
Lexus has been picking up steam in EU with increasing sales and I'm sure they are doing this because the market demands it, also they will not go below 30k. Young people, city cars, good MPG.
#59
Geneva....probably a EU only city car (like someone else just said, AM Cygnet style)
Lexus has been picking up steam in EU with increasing sales and I'm sure they are doing this because the market demands it, also they will not go below 30k. Young people, city cars, good MPG.
Lexus has been picking up steam in EU with increasing sales and I'm sure they are doing this because the market demands it, also they will not go below 30k. Young people, city cars, good MPG.
However, without selling in NA, I dont see how they can make the finances work... it is their largest market. EU and Japan cant sell more than 30k units per year, so it has to be something that will work in US as well, something like Mini.
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