Lexus LF-1 Concept
#61
Instructor
Based on the dimensions given, this thing is about as tall as a Subaru Outback. That might be too short for a premium suv??
Last edited by BrickHead; 01-19-18 at 01:30 PM.
#62
That size is already at the higher end of what will Europe and Japan buy, anything larger is going to be too big.
#63
Instructor
By “short” I meant the height is low. And I changed it to “Outback”. I’m just concerned that might be too low for a premium suv.
#67
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
super fast move into production? there were spy shots and renderings from guesses/hints a long time before release. maybe you're thinking of the LS+ concept which seems to have been shown long after the 5LS was locked in stone, plus the 5LS still isn't out yet.
#69
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
There was an article written on the LF1 that it was built as if they were making it easy to go into production.
#70
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
Lexus has registered "LQ".
http://kaizen-factor.com/lexus-registers-lq-trademark/
On 7 May 2018, Toyota registered the LQ trademark in the United States, under Serial Number 87909977, for “automobiles and structural parts thereof”. But what is its significance or likely use? The fact that it’s two letters makes it, most likely, earmarked for Lexus, Toyota’s luxury marque. As such, it would designate the brand’s 13th current model line, and the 16th in its almost 30-year history.
L=Lexus’ fourth flagship line
As Lexus’ model line has grown and evolved, a pattern has emerged where a first letter “L” in the 2-letter prefix designates top-of-the-line, or flagship status. At present, a trio of lines occupy this hallowed status: the full-size (F-segment) LS (Luxury Sedan), the grand touring LC (Luxury Coupe) and the full-size luxury SUV LX (Luxury Crossover or Luxury Four Wheel Drive). An LQ would conceivably join their ranks as a fourth flagship line.
L=Lexus’ fourth flagship line
As Lexus’ model line has grown and evolved, a pattern has emerged where a first letter “L” in the 2-letter prefix designates top-of-the-line, or flagship status. At present, a trio of lines occupy this hallowed status: the full-size (F-segment) LS (Luxury Sedan), the grand touring LC (Luxury Coupe) and the full-size luxury SUV LX (Luxury Crossover or Luxury Four Wheel Drive). An LQ would conceivably join their ranks as a fourth flagship line.
#72
Lexus Test Driver
They should leave Q for Infiniti.
Lexus is not great with its model names as of late with no rhyme or reason to them - RC, NX, HS, UX, LC, CT, RXLetc.
Either the LC or RC should of been called SC!
NX should be IX or EX to follow sedan lineup.
Lexus is not great with its model names as of late with no rhyme or reason to them - RC, NX, HS, UX, LC, CT, RXLetc.
Either the LC or RC should of been called SC!
NX should be IX or EX to follow sedan lineup.
Last edited by RNM GS3; 05-14-18 at 06:46 PM.
#73
Pole Position
Agree, this is going to be really confusing when a comparison comes up with a LQ500 vs QX70 vs Q7.
It should of been called the LX, and then rename the existing LX470 as TX470. Then all 3 Lexus flagships would be L and aligned with their derivatives: LC500, LS500, and LX500. RC400, IS400, RX400, etc.
#74
Agree, this is going to be really confusing when a comparison comes up with a LQ500 vs QX70 vs Q7.
It should of been called the LX, and then rename the existing LX470 as TX470. Then all 3 Lexus flagships would be L and aligned with their derivatives: LC500, LS500, and LX500. RC400, IS400, RX400, etc.
It should of been called the LX, and then rename the existing LX470 as TX470. Then all 3 Lexus flagships would be L and aligned with their derivatives: LC500, LS500, and LX500. RC400, IS400, RX400, etc.
Thats like changing LS name to TS and LC to LS, literally.
#75
Pole Position
If the existing LX470 is a flagship, why hasn't it been fully updated in ages? Why is there a Toyco variant in the LC? I don't consider the LX at all a flagship. Unlike the LS, the LX is a derivative of the LC, which predates it.