5 Historically Significant Modern Lexus Designs

Second Gen IS

Perhaps one of the most memorable Lexus designs in recent history, the second iteration of the small luxury sedan had a little bit of everything. While capturing the best of the Lexus brand image, it also brought an element of fun and sportiness to the table. The powerful IS F was just icing on the cake and an exclamation point for the iconic production run of this Lexus IS.

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Fifth Gen Lexus LS

The current flagship model in the Lexus lineup, the fifth generation LS pushes the boundaries of styling in the realm of luxury sedans. It shows that the thought-provoking Lexus design DNA can be elegantly integrated into the top-shelf luxury automobile that is the LS.

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LF-LC Concept / LC 500

The car we know as the LC 500 has already reached legendary status because of its out-of-this-world design. But the concept car that led to the creation of the LC played an important role as well. Lexus achieved a hugely impressive feat by creating a production model that almost exactly matches the concept. 

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4th Gen Lexus LS

Many consider the 4th generation Lexus LS the last of pure, simple, and straightforward design from Lexus. Encompassing the best luxury features that the Japanese manufacturer had to offer, the LS served as the perfect halo model. The serene yet powerful styling of this Lexus LS oozes magnificence. 

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LF-NX Concept / Lexus NX

The crazy look of the LF-NX concept brought surprise to many of us. The concept showcased the modern Lexus design philosophy in spectacular fashion. But love it or hate it, this concept represents a massive step forward and showed everyone a glimpse into the future of Lexus. The Lexus NX that came from the concept has been a hugely successful Lexus model.

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