New Lexus Hybrid: CT 200h (42 MPG) Updated with F-sport Debut
09-07-09, 07:42 PM
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This is supposed to be based off a Toyota, not sure which one yet.
09-07-09, 08:22 PM
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As much as the average joe won't notice these things, really wish they did a better of job of trying not to share any design cues. You have the real lights of the Sequoia being exact replicas of the GS, the blue halo around the company badge for hybrid cars, tail lights that aren't flush against the body (works on the FJ but not really a fan of it elsewhere), etc.
09-07-09, 08:52 PM
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09-08-09, 11:12 PM
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The front end has some really interesting styling cues, and the rear does as well.
Lexus, please use some of the interesting styling cues on future Lexus models, and please use that grille on future hybrid models.
Not feeling the paint or the wheels, but thankfully those won't be in production.
Really? Those tail lights look like a Mazda, Toyota, or Hyundai to you? Lexus pretty much pioneered those "crystal jewel" style tails with the RX, and to an extent with the 1st-gen IS. Since then, many automakers have copied this style. Give credit where credit is due. The rear end features some LF-A styling cues.
The front end looks nothing like any concept from other car makers. It has a lot of LF-A styling cues, as well as styling cues from other Lexus concepts.
If you were referring to the car's sides as "boring" ... I wonder what you think of Audi's designs then. The sides of the car are very clean, subtle, elegant in their simplicity. THAT is what makes it unique, in a market filled with gaudy, gimmicky, and overstyled cars.
That is also what makes Audi's designs stand out in today's market, but of course since it's a Lexus it MUST be criticized but as long as it's an Audi it's perfect
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Lexus, please use some of the interesting styling cues on future Lexus models, and please use that grille on future hybrid models.
Not feeling the paint or the wheels, but thankfully those won't be in production.
The front end looks nothing like any concept from other car makers. It has a lot of LF-A styling cues, as well as styling cues from other Lexus concepts.
If you were referring to the car's sides as "boring" ... I wonder what you think of Audi's designs then. The sides of the car are very clean, subtle, elegant in their simplicity. THAT is what makes it unique, in a market filled with gaudy, gimmicky, and overstyled cars.
That is also what makes Audi's designs stand out in today's market, but of course since it's a Lexus it MUST be criticized but as long as it's an Audi it's perfect
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09-09-09, 09:10 AM
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The front end looks nothing like any concept from other car makers. It has a lot of LF-A styling cues, as well as styling cues from other Lexus concepts.
If you were referring to the car's sides as "boring" ... I wonder what you think of Audi's designs then. The sides of the car are very clean, subtle, elegant in their simplicity. THAT is what makes it unique, in a market filled with gaudy, gimmicky, and overstyled cars.
That is also what makes Audi's designs stand out in today's market, but of course since it's a Lexus it MUST be criticized but as long as it's an Audi it's perfect.
If you were referring to the car's sides as "boring" ... I wonder what you think of Audi's designs then. The sides of the car are very clean, subtle, elegant in their simplicity. THAT is what makes it unique, in a market filled with gaudy, gimmicky, and overstyled cars.
That is also what makes Audi's designs stand out in today's market, but of course since it's a Lexus it MUST be criticized but as long as it's an Audi it's perfect
.Lexus of old used to be the same way. The previous generation of all of Lexus vehicles were simple and elegant, and very clean. The tail-end of L-Finesse though, seem to be trying too hard to make a statement. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but I prefer my old Lexus designs. (Nonetheless, this is an attractive concept)
The tail-end of L-Finesse that we are seeing is the complete opposite.
09-09-09, 11:49 AM
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09-09-09, 12:01 PM
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Here's another link to a similar gallery:
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/09...rid-hatch.html
Someone leaked the images a few days early:
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/09...rid-hatch.html
Someone leaked the images a few days early:
Originally Posted by http://twitter.com/Lexus_Europe
Source of LF-Ch image leak identified - seems like they just couldn't wait for the 10th Sept....
about 21 hours ago from mobile web
Dealing with the image leak of Lexus LF-Ch. Its not one of our official shots
11:11 PM Sep 7th from mobile web
about 21 hours ago from mobile web
Dealing with the image leak of Lexus LF-Ch. Its not one of our official shots
11:11 PM Sep 7th from mobile web
09-09-09, 12:24 PM
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The rear looks kind of weird and empty without the license plate on the trunk lid.
Doesn't seem to have a lot of rear seat legroom either.
Other than that I like it.
The full frontal shot is my favorite:
Doesn't seem to have a lot of rear seat legroom either.
Other than that I like it.
The full frontal shot is my favorite:
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09-09-09, 12:48 PM
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I'm going to have to disagree a tiny bit. I think it's an attractive car, as I previously said, but I fail to see how it's not a bit gaudy. Sure it's a concept car, but even so, I wouldn't compare Lexus designs to Audi designs. Audi has a consistent and cohesive design. The majority of their cars are as you said are very clean, subtle, and elegant in their simplicity. Therefore, many people call them boring. But it's boring in a uniquely Audi way. Take the A3 for example, if we took off the Audi emblem, it's still clear that it's an Audi.
Lexus of old used to be the same way. The previous generation of all of Lexus vehicles were simple and elegant, and very clean. The tail-end of L-Finesse though, seem to be trying too hard to make a statement. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but I prefer my old Lexus designs. (Nonetheless, this is an attractive concept)
The tail-end of L-Finesse that we are seeing is the complete opposite.
Lexus of old used to be the same way. The previous generation of all of Lexus vehicles were simple and elegant, and very clean. The tail-end of L-Finesse though, seem to be trying too hard to make a statement. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but I prefer my old Lexus designs. (Nonetheless, this is an attractive concept)
The tail-end of L-Finesse that we are seeing is the complete opposite.
The weird paint and gaudy wheels on this Lexus concept won't make production, that is guaranteed.
Boring in a "uniquely Audi" way? This is just like Lexus cars are boring in a "uniquely Lexus" way.
The tail end of the L-Finesse designs are still very Lexus. Really, the only thing you could confuse some of the Lexus vehicles with are Toyota models. Not that surprising since Audis are sometimes confused for VWs and vice-versa.
09-09-09, 12:52 PM
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09-09-09, 12:59 PM
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I love the Aggressive front end like an IS and the rear tails.