i think the FC stands for Fuel Cell, not coupe. Either way, it looks good, thought Lexus seems to have a hard time bringing concept style to reality

 

First impressions: wow.

Second impression: not perfect, rear is kinda just the LF-LC's rear on a sedan. I like it better on the LC. The side profile is gorgeous, except the upward rake of the rear door could be a bit more gentle.

A few minutes after: Hmm, how is Lexus positioning this versus the competition? Just from pictures, it seems they have conceded to MB in going for the best luxo-barge crown.

Right now: worried about the production version. The transition from the LF-Gh (gorgeous) to the GS was... a little bit more than unsatisfactory. Even though the GS turned out okay, the LF-Gh just set expectations high only to be let down by the production version.

Though if they can get 85% of the interior to production version, they will have the best interior in class.

 

If this is Lexus' answer to the 6 series GC, I know what car is going to replace my current 3rd gen GS hybrid.

This car looks stunning--classy elegant yet mean at the same time.

I suspect that Lexus will have 2 flagships :

A 6 series GC competitor for those who want stylish sporty top of the line car and an S-class out and out luxury competitor : The LS proper

 

speaking of the interior, they really took the S class's rear seats, in the way that the rear deck surrounds the chairs.

 

Hard to find words to express how much I hate 4 door fastbacks.

 

Elegant, classy, sophisticated. Bravo. Beautiful car. Wondered when they would get rid of the side view mirrors. That'll further reduce wind noise. Awesome.

 

Well, it looks interesting. I hope my theory is dispelled and this comes out as a 2017 model next year, but likely 18 months is the reality instead. Kind of silly how some commentary echoes that Lexus should not "water it down", when it is very much too late do that I figure. UK sources saw the production model in running prototype form 1 year ago, so that aspect of development is well past done with. This is really just a preview, that can't really act as a 5LS influence.

True, that's probably what it was. As we can see now, it was clearly someone who hadn't seen and instead choose to PS the incumbent XF40 / 4LS with that of other Lexus model cues (i.e. RC) . It was too derivative for me to consider it valid, which is why I've rejected it repeatedly.

The GS and RX were never eerily accurate in the first place, as those renders showed up within weeks of official debut and were easy guesswork for the artists. The 4RX artist saw a verification test prototype build for sure sometime in January 2015.

We are probably 18 months out towards 5LS launch/SOP, so a tighter lid might be kept on the production design than with the 4GS and 4RX. It is not coming out next year, so guesswork is not going to be accurate (my theory now confirmed by LF-FC).

I agree with you, as I like how the LX and GS now wear the Spindle Grille. Ironically enough, those two were amongst the first to do so (along with CT). The first non-US LX facelift, had a molded, monotone spindle grille from February 2010 to December 2011. The most beautiful interpretations just might become that of the LC and LS.

For personal and competitive reasons, I am very interested in how far Lexus intends to take their flagship, especially regarding user interface technology.

Let's hope not. Using the 2UR-GSE for the LS500, is not the best idea. A new model after 11 years, needs a fully new engine. Not a recycling.

This is a preview of the 5LS, it is not a separate model. I was right, when I said months ago that somehow it will nearly be a 4-door interpretation of the LC coupe with different headlights and some differentiating details.

 

I love how they have two screens besides the main gauge cluster to show both sides of the car, acting as side view mirrors. Would love to see that in production cars.

 

Not hating it. Looks bold yet elegant. Weren't lying when they said they'd go after the Panamera, XJ. Some Maserati too.

 

I do believe this concept will shut down all of the skeptics thinking that the new Lexus design language will kill the LS.

Everyone wants to be the first one to catch the giant off guard.

This is getting my attention as a potential buyer.

 

Lexus knocked it out of the park.

This will be the LS, the news are already calling it the flagship, probably wording directly from Lexus. Last generation LS debuted with the LS600hL and now again they're pushing the envelope with the hydrogen fuel cell.

Its going to be the LS.

I was starting to get excited for the Aston Martin electric Rapide but Lexus has me grinning ear to ear in anticipation for the LS.

 

I wouldn't be too worried, Lexus has been very bold lately. I believe it was part of their plan. It started with the LF-GH, they couldn't have just made a massive change immediately, it had to have been gradual, they were easing the market into their plan.

 

Blew my mind, literally!
Didn't expect it to be THAT good. Lexus just took the automotive design to another lever.

 

I love the interior. I do some of the styling and characteristics will make it to the new LS

 

Is the navi screen will be that long?