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Lexus Premieres 'LS+ Concept' Flagship with Eye toward
Application of Automated Driving Technologies in 2020
10th Anniversary of 'F' Sports Models Commemorated with Limited Editions


Toyota City, Japan (October 25, 2017)―Lexus premiered to the world today its automated-driving-capable "LS+ Concept" concept vehicle at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017*1. It also unveiled at the show limited editions of the "RC F" and "GS F", commemorating the 10th anniversary of Lexus "F" sports models.

Aiming to contribute to achievement of a world free of traffic casualties, Lexus has been actively introducing advanced technologies based on its Integrated Safety Management Concept*2. And so that all people can enjoy safe and smooth mobility and the fun of driving, Lexus has been developing automated driving technologies. It aims for application in the first half of the 2020s of its "Urban Teammate" technologies for automated driving on regular roads.

Main features of the LS+ Concept
The LS+ Concept, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, indicates the future image of the "LS" flagship sedan. With its advanced yet dignified styling and automated driving technologies planned for application in 2020, the LS+ Concept was developed as a model that symbolizes Lexus' vision.

Advanced yet dignified styling representing the future image of the "LS" flagship sedan

As a concept vehicle that suggests the future look of the LS, the LS+ Concept produces a dignified expression as a flagship and indicates the direction of next-generation Lexus design based on Lexus' L-finesse*3 design philosophy. In addition to a boldly evolved Spindle Grille, with a large grille shutter that contributes to both improved cooling and enhanced aerodynamic performance, distinctive Lexus vision is expressed in the LS+ Concept through, among others, partly laser-lit headlamps and rear combination lamps, as well as through electronic side mirrors.
Latest automated driving technologies

Lexus is pursuing a world in which all people can enjoy safe, smooth and untethered mobility through automated driving technologies. Specifically, it intends to make automated driving from entrance ramp to exit ramp on motor-vehicle-only roadways possible by using its "Highway Teammate" automated driving technologies, which, with an eye toward application in 2020, are featured on the LS+ Concept. On motor-vehicle-only roadways, through appropriate recognition, judgment and operation by onboard systems in response to actual traffic conditions, these technologies can enable automated merging, lane changes and diverging, as well as keep a vehicle in its lane and maintain vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
The LS+ Concept can communicate with a data center to update its systems' software, allowing new functions to be added. Meanwhile, AI that learns from big data, including information on roads and surrounding areas, ensures a high level of automated driving. The car, which can learn and grow along with its users, represents a new age for the image of cars to which people can become emotionally attached.

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Thanks 5-gears, can you add a source link to this news?

edit: nevermind found it

http://www.asiaone.com/business/lexu...g-technologies

bitkahuna

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And the video

jadu

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I'm all for new tech... but a "+" though? might as well have called it an LS X

5gears-IS

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My source linky:
http://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/detail/19317817/

Fizzboy7

Excellent. One of the nicest sedans they've come up with recently. The straight shoulder line at the bottom of the greenhouse is far more cohesive and clean than the saggy line on the new LS. But why bring this out when the new LS just debuted? I'm not getting the timing...

SNiiP3R

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I am confused...... why release a concept of a model that is already in production ?

venom21

Toyota is still far behind in autonomous tech, by the time this is ready Tesla, Volvo, GM and Audi (IMO the leaders right now) would have pushed the goalposts further.

situman

Maybe this is a higher end stretched wheelbase model with more power and more tech or the LSF.

LeX2K

Inspired by

Hoovey689

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Stunning 'tron'-like lighting

I'd wager its foreshadowing the 2021 5LS update albeit less wild.

This has me excited though for all future Lexus sedans.

mk416

Don't forget the inspiration from Lincoln MKZ:

Curated Content Editor

The LS+ Concept Gets Unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show

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By Sarah Portia - October 25, 2017

Vladi

Well at least we got the scoop into upcoming LS refresh.

jwong77

I'm confused too, its almost like they're saying the new LS wasn't good enough to be a flagship, so we're going to make it better.