Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus luxury unit rolls out its LF-S concept sedan at the Greater L.A. Auto Show, signaling the new design direction for the brand that will make its production debut on the ’06 Lexus GS in March.
It was the North American debut of the concept, first shown at the 2003 Tokyo auto show. The sedan “represents a new design direction and a new design language – one that is bold and striking, yet simple and intriguing,” says Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager, in a prepared statement.
Lexus LF-S
The LF-S, which is powered by a V-8 gasoline engine and high-output motor hybrid system, has all-wheel drive and can seat five passengers.
By using a wraparound design, Lexus says it was able to “virtually eliminate” the vehicle’s rear corners.
“LF” is short for “L-Finesse,” Lexus’s new design language.
