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Old 08-06-09, 08:12 AM
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Oh snap. I would have to find a way to get that imported to the U.S.. I would so drive that.

It has those body lines that I loved so much on the LF-C concept that should have made its way to the IS-C.
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It be cool if they make like a Shooting Brake version also
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Even if you scale down the 30" IS wheels, that is a good looking car/rendering. I hope the final product is something similar.
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
If it ends up looking anything like this, I will be shocked:


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^^^ My thoughts exactly. All Auto Express did was create a shrunken LF-Xh and called it a C-Premium / CT prediction!
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BTW, here's Auto Express' rendering for the rear 3/4 view of C-Premium / CT Concept:

Old 08-06-09, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jruhi4
BTW, here's Auto Express' rendering for the rear 3/4 view of C-Premium / CT Concept:

That looks pretty good!
Old 08-06-09, 12:06 PM
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The rear is like a IS, but with a hatch instead of a trunk, not really bad looking compared to the ZDX
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
I like the front end of the green car pictured.. It reminds me of the IS350.. Lexus needs to stuff the 306hp v6 in it & make a coupe version for the U.S. market.
Right on the money, exactly what I was thinking.
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This AutoExpress rendering is neat but looks too computer-generated and I doubt the real vehicle will look like it. Speculative chops don't have to worry about crash safety regulations, or other design constraints.

A skilled auto photoshopper, Theophilus Chin, earlier put out this, and has produced other designs based on the HS.

http://www.theophiluschin.com/?p=150
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Originally Posted by encore888
This AutoExpress rendering is neat but looks too computer-generated and I doubt the real vehicle will look like it. Speculative chops don't have to worry about crash safety regulations, or other design constraints.

A skilled auto photoshopper, Theophilus Chin, earlier put out this, and has produced other designs based on the HS.

http://www.theophiluschin.com/?p=150
Thats a big negative me no likey...
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
If it ends up looking anything like this, I will be shocked:

mmm.. that looks pretty good

Originally Posted by montgb
"CT", huh? I wonder why they didn't go with "CS" to match the naming habits of the rest of the Lexus sedans.
Probably cause it's a hatchback instead of a sedan
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Originally Posted by Nextourer
Probably cause it's a hatchback instead of a sedan
Exactly.

And I also predicted that, if a "son of SportCross" is part of the 3rd-generation Lexus IS lineup, that it might wear the IS T name.
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Lightbulb Lexus CTh teaser sketch released in advance of Frankfurt concept debut


Lexus Premium Compact Concept To Be Unveiled At Frankfurt Motor Show: Official
Aug 17th, 2009

LEXUS HAS RELEASED the first official illustration of its hotly anticipated hatch concept that has for months been the centre of speculation and rumours.

Offering the first official indication of how the new BMW 1 Series hatch and Audi A3 fighter will look (if it makes it to market), the Lexus Premium Compact Concept will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

Drawing clear front-end inspiration from the upcoming Lexus LF-A supercar, the Premium Compact Concept illustration is set off by a high belt-line and low-slung roof.

While much about the concept illustration is exaggerated, the styling theme of the Premium Compact Concept is sharp and aggressive.

Little has been revealed, but Lexus says the hatch concept will demonstrate a mix of technical innovation and “ground-breaking design that promises to raise the bar in the premium compact segment”.

Lexus recently registered the name ‘CT 200h’, suggesting that this new concept might feature a hybrid powertrain, inspired by the Lexus HS 250h launched this year in some international markets.

The highly streamlined styling and minimal air-access in the front bumper of the illustration lends some credence to the hybrid theory.
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/397...show-official/
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Lexus Enthusiast has the official press release. It's short and to the point:

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2009/08/1...leases-sketch/

Lexus has unveiled the first official sketch of a concept car that will be presented at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA).

The concept will demonstrate a mix of technical innovation and ground-breaking design that promises to raise the bar in the premium compact segment.

The Lexus press conference at the IAA is scheduled for 15:45 on 15 September at Stand C11 in Hall 8.


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