At the upcoming Paris Auto Show, Toyota's luxury brand will bring a new concept coupe named the LF-CC that not only previews the styling language of the next generation of the IS but also a new addition to the range that will go heat-to-head with the BMW 4-Series and Audi A5 Coupes.
The Lexus LF-CC is more compact than the LF-LC concept and also looks more production-ready. It features a less steeply raked interpretation of the trademark Lexus “spindle” grille and its headlamps, while not as futuristic as those of the LF-LC, feature 3 LED projectors each and are set quite back compared to the grille creating what Lexus says is a “3D form”.
The proportions of the LF-CC are those of a typical front-engined, rear-wheel drive coupe, with a long front bonnet, a passenger cabin set rearwards and a stubby tail. In fact, its side profile sort of reminds us of the Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S coupes – or it could just be our blurry eyesight…
Lexus says that the LF-CC is powered by an all-new hybrid powertrain that delivers the performance expected of a premium D-segment coupe while emitting less than 100 g of CO2 per km and will also power other models in the future. Since the press release states that it will produce more than 2HP for every gram of CO2, it hints at a performance of more than 200HP.
It comprises an all-new 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection that runs on the more efficient Atkinson cycle and a compact, high-output, water-cooled permanent magnet electric motor.
It also features a generator, a high-performance battery and a power split device governed by a power control unit that combines and allocates power from the petrol engine, the electric motor and the generator as needed.
Lexus points out that the interior with the soft-touch materials and metallic accents hint at the cabin styling of the next IS range. The coupe sports a low driving position with all functional components placed close to the driver. The dashboard is divided in two distinct areas: an upper, “Display” zone with a multi-function screen located for optimum viewing by the driver, and a lower, “Operation” zone that houses the gearbox lever and the touch display for remote system control.
We'll have more on the new LF-CC from the Paris Motor Show on September 27, but in the meantime, head over the break for the official imagery and video.
By Andrew Tsaousis
18 Comments:
Chris bangle is doing a great job at Lexus design studios.
The new design language in Lexus cars is just awful. I mean - the rear end is fine but the front concept and in the previous red one is just terrible.
I love it!! I have found my perfect commuter car that's full of technology & performance. Very progressive exterior design and amazing interior with elements of the LFA. I hope the IS coupe is available when the sedan goes on sale and not the following year.
NEW IS ??
Does it eat cats and dogs? This giant melted grill looks IMO hideous...
I hope toyota/Lexus get back into their 90s stride when they were making such great cars with such great engines. I hope they bring back a turbocharged 6 cylinder engine, The JZ range of engines may be regarded as one of the best engine series ever produced due to its strength and power
Most beautiful Car of The year. Please Let it Look like this in Production Form. I Would buy One instantly.
alien X predator. the new generation.
I own a Lexus IS350 and think that this will be a great 2014 IS if they can retain most of this concept's styling. It will be interesting to see how this will look in a 4 door sedan, which most people would actually buy. This looks so much better than the current BMW 3 series, which is its direct competitor. I love the darkersilver metallic paint color, but the wheels would be a nightmare to clean off the abundant brake dust.
Yep, this is totally based on the Toyota GT86. Check them out side by side. The doors are the same, and even that rear window has the same shape.
Yep, this is totally based on the GT86. The doors and window profiles are the same.
Good proportion but very complex and overcharged treatment. Maybe it will be ok when they will toned it down for the mass production. You could be surprised, but I prefer the new Ford/Lincoln dashboard over this one...
Is that a bad thing? I doubt it
Ugh dreadful tail lights
Yeah I really don't like how this thing looks at all.
The front is just a giant grill.. guess their trying to compete with Audi.
As for the front headlights wtf their not Alfa.
The back is rather annoying since it doesn't match with the car. As for the interior I hope they don't go this direction of Hot-wheel interiors.
"Does it eat cats and dogs? This giant melted grill looks IMO hideous..."
sure does, and it slices and dices them Itchy style!
you can bet an IS coupe isnt going to be the same size as the FRS(Gt86) that just doesnt make any sense. Even if it does use that platform it will be enlarged version the subaru scion and toyota triplets are way to small to just get new body styling to be a luxury coupe aimed at an a5 and 3 series..............and frankly the back window design could belong to any number of cars..so dont see your point
Beautiful, Bold, Distinctive, Original, incorporates LF-LC designs. The Side mirrors are fabulous(hope it makes it to the production ISF coupe at least). Keep it exact or as close to this as possible.
The wheels look great too! The GS looked so boring I didn't think they had this in them......
Lexus needs this to keep it looking different from the rest. The interiors not that great though.....but the exterior will sell the car or at least keep it looking distinct if they DON'T town it down.
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