2011 Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept b-roll
Lexus LF-Gh Explores Hybrid Concept Design Features That Will Migrate to Lexus Future Vehicles
- LF-Gh concept to make world debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show
- Advance understanding of the concept of premium Stylish and assertive grand touring sedan
- The concept of exploring the future direction of the Lexus with an aggressive front grille and bold spindle-shaped
“For this concept, Lexus designers learn the characteristics that are often considered to be contradictory and difficult to run together,” said Kengo Matsumoto, general manager, Design Division, Lexus, Toyota Motor Corporation. “Charming design of the LF-Gh concept examines the possibility of balancing what is usually opposed to quality, such as style and functionality.”
Lexus Division Design designers aimed to perfectly blend style, performance, efficiency, and environmental compatibility in a premium, grand touring sedan while Trying to leverage the advanced, new technologies.
The team is exploring how a future sedan grand tour would look standing still and on the road, and what design approach may work to deliver an extraordinary combination of attributes. They come with a design that brings together hardware and software; elements and energetic and calming.
Dramatic and Bold, Yet Light and Agile
The concept brings together the latest Lexus a unique dynamic proportions that provide loans to advanced and aggressive attitude. LF-Gh based on architecture that allows cars vibrant, energetic and elegant with great presence firmly.
Viewed from the front, design elements contributing to the securities firm, including spindle-shaped grille that expresses the courage to face expressly designed Lexus, contributing to the function of the radiator and brake lines, and is an important element in achieving a very good aerodynamic performance. Each line in the LF-Gh combines form and function.
For example, air flows through the front vertical holes adjacent to the unique LED fog lamps, and exit through the same outlets that follow the curve of slim rear tail lights from the rear quarter panel. This concept also explores minimize traditional features such as side mirrors and door handles to enhance and improve the aerodynamic sleekness.
Spindle-shaped grille, strong design elements that contribute to govern the presence of LF-Gh, also plays a role in controlling air flow and improve stability. These are the main features a distinctive style that integrates with engineering function without the sacrifice of good discipline, and will be inherited by future Lexus models.
Athletic and strong attitude is achieved through contrast torso and long tapered cabin, with front-increasing width and rear wheel arches. Shape your lower body starting from the short front overhang, and cut a cross in the middle of the rocker panel left rear overhangs look light and agile.
Dynamic front fender work to create a sense of movement, leading to the ground to deliver the center, crouched low gravity. Kap lift implies ready and strong performance potential. Rear deck has a central, powerful lift the deck lid that allows air to flow backwards smoothly glide gracefully into the rear fender. Very sculptural dynamic radius from the center of twin 20-inch wheels enhance a sense of instinctive driving appeal.
Lexus designers take advantage of increased width which provides a broad canvas for a different tail lights, wrap-around LED. The use of a distinctive tail lamps and reflectors designed complex behind the all-red lenses contribute a strong visual presence. Wise use of slim chrome trim elements on the bumper diffuser and integrated exhaust adds a touch of refined premium.
LED lamps are unique and independent L-shaped LED daytime running lights make sure that Lexus will face like no other car on the road.
A Gracious Interior
Behind dark tinted glass, hints of an all-new, future Lexus interior of cans be perceived. The cabin of the LF-Gh is the product of a meticulous re-examination of every detail, with the AIM of making an interior That is driver-oriented.
The driver’s zone includes a meter panel with excellent visibility and a console with intuitive operability. An all-new analog clock with a three-dimensional face, a contemporary and exclusive timepiece Suitable to a premium luxury brand, is a focal point of the interior and represents a shift in Lexus’ design philosophy.
Use of genuine, high-quality materials and rich, finely honed details help create a driver and passenger space consistent with the idea of ??a full-fledged grand touring sedan. It is an interior Designed to respond to the needs of customers WHO know true quality, and are particular about details.
Hybrid Propulsion
Lexus Hybrid Drive Blue LED badges located on the front grille and rear trunk lid signal an intention to Provide equal measures of fuel efficiency and performance on demand. The rear valance blends sculpted exhaust tips for a very clean, finished look, minimizing the presence of the exhaust system to suggest That the flow of exhaust gases will from be substantially reduced. Taken as a whole, the treatment of this hybrid concept emphasizes That is Designed to comply with the exceptionally low emissions requirements of the future.
The LF-Gh That engineering design supports current changes notions of power, efficiency, safety, and environmental consideration in a premium luxury car.
“Although only a concept, We hope the LF-Gh earnest resonate with our customers worldwide, and Communicate our intention to once again advance ideas about the face of Lexus luxury in the years to come,” Matsumoto said.
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