New Lexus LS
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wow.. its a 5 series
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that looks nice and yes its very 5 series
That is the new lexus LF-S which is supposed to be the replacement for the LS. Is there an article to go along with this? Also that is the hybrid version shown. hence the h at the end 
Lexus will have a whole fleet of Hybrid cars at the end of next year. The IS250 Hybrid is coming so is the GX480 H Ohh I can not wait to start working on those....
Lexus will have a whole fleet of Hybrid cars at the end of next year. The IS250 Hybrid is coming so is the GX480 H Ohh I can not wait to start working on those....mp3josh said:That is the new lexus LF-S which is supposed to be the replacement for the LS. Is there an article to go along with this? Also that is the hybrid version shown. hence the h at the end
There was no article but I'll look for one.
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</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>2005 Tokyo: LF-Sh concept shows a new, sharp look for Lexus
MARK RECHTIN | Automotive News
Posted Date: 10/24/05
TOKYO -- Lexus, seeking a design theme to challenge Mercedes-Benz and BMW, unveiled a new look for its flagship sedan.
The LF-Sh concept gives a peek at the redesigned LS 460 production car, due next spring.
Kazuo Okamoto, executive vice president for r&d of Toyota Motor Corp., said the LS 460 will have a newly engineered V-8 engine, as well as an all-wheel-drive hybrid V-8 edition with the equivalent power of a 6.0-liter V-12.
Lexus sources also have confirmed a long-wheelbase edition.
But the car's styling is as important as its mechanicals. The new edition continues Lexus' expressive "L-Finesse" theme. Lexus wants a family resemblance that avoids small, medium and large versions of the same car.
Okamoto, who was closely involved in engineering the first- and second-generation LS sedans, compared the sharpness of the concept car's surface to a Japanese sword.
"It is not at all like any other car," he said. "The flagship's driving performance, compared to the (Mercedes) S class or (BMW) 7 series, can excel over these other makes. The generation to come will have the same impact and shock as the first generation LS 400."
Okamoto said the sedan is an important step to move Lexus from a luxury brand to a prestige brand.
Shiro Nakamura, design chief at Nissan Motor Co., said the LF-Sh is "sportier, with more emotion" than the current edition.
"It's well managed," Nakamura said. "It has a very nice surface, beautiful proportions and nice detail everywhere."
source:http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103436
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>2005 Tokyo: LF-Sh concept shows a new, sharp look for Lexus
MARK RECHTIN | Automotive News
Posted Date: 10/24/05
TOKYO -- Lexus, seeking a design theme to challenge Mercedes-Benz and BMW, unveiled a new look for its flagship sedan.
The LF-Sh concept gives a peek at the redesigned LS 460 production car, due next spring.
Kazuo Okamoto, executive vice president for r&d of Toyota Motor Corp., said the LS 460 will have a newly engineered V-8 engine, as well as an all-wheel-drive hybrid V-8 edition with the equivalent power of a 6.0-liter V-12.
Lexus sources also have confirmed a long-wheelbase edition.
But the car's styling is as important as its mechanicals. The new edition continues Lexus' expressive "L-Finesse" theme. Lexus wants a family resemblance that avoids small, medium and large versions of the same car.
Okamoto, who was closely involved in engineering the first- and second-generation LS sedans, compared the sharpness of the concept car's surface to a Japanese sword.
"It is not at all like any other car," he said. "The flagship's driving performance, compared to the (Mercedes) S class or (BMW) 7 series, can excel over these other makes. The generation to come will have the same impact and shock as the first generation LS 400."
Okamoto said the sedan is an important step to move Lexus from a luxury brand to a prestige brand.
Shiro Nakamura, design chief at Nissan Motor Co., said the LF-Sh is "sportier, with more emotion" than the current edition.
"It's well managed," Nakamura said. "It has a very nice surface, beautiful proportions and nice detail everywhere."
source:http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103436
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hmmm nice...those holes in the rear bumper...is that the exhaust?
mikeyb said:
The front end and the rear look great and look nothing like a 5 series but the lexus profile does have some 5 in it.
the similarities are how the trunklid and taillights finishes the profile of the car, the shape of the C-pillar, and the very pronounced (and tall) belt line running through the whole car
basically everything that's nice about the new 5-series, without all the quetionable Bangle styling, very nice (thumb)
Look up the LF-A concept, suposivly it will be made. It will be a 100,000.00 car. It will be a mid engine I believe.
here check this out.
http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000583026692/
here check this out.
http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000583026692/
