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Cynthetiq · 11-06-2003, 06:26 PM

New Lexus To Head Tokyo Show-stoppers

his is the shape of things to come for the next Lexus GS430. And if you think it's radical, wait until you discover what's under the bodywork.

The car aims to rival BMW's 7-Series and Mercedes' S-Class, and it's clear Lexus is daring to be different in styling as well as technology. With a 4.3-litre V8 hybrid engine producing more than 300bhp, the car is four-wheel drive and promises to set a new performance benchmark for Lexus in August 2005.

It's also likely to offer brake-by-wire technology, which has so far featured only on Mercedes production cars. The newcomer is important for two reasons. Not only will it be the first Lexus to be created entirely by the new research and development team, it will also be the first Lexus-badged car in Japan.

After launch, the GS430 will be joined by the production model of the LF-X concept, a more powerful version of the RX300. The GS wasn't the only star of the Tokyo Motor Show - below are some of the more unusual cars...

Source: Autoexpress
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*edit* - forgot to put my own comment on it.

I don't like the "Probe" style mirrors, where the wedge goes right up to the mirrors. The large grill isn't "Lexus" to me. It looks cheap.

Halx · 11-06-2003, 06:32 PM

I dont like the bell shape silhouette. And where are the side mirrors? It's an ugly piece to throw into the mix with the 7-series, which is beautiful in my opinion.

Snakebyt · 11-06-2003, 07:23 PM

has a nice profile, but im not crazy about the front end.

bigoldalphamale · 11-07-2003, 06:41 AM

as with most other lexus' (save the 96-99 GS) it looks like butthole. nonetheless, i am sure the inside is as comfortable and roomy and packed full of fun lexus gadgets and technology. not to mention that the lexus v-8 was already very quick, so a tuned up version of that motor, coupled with a bomb interior makes for a pretty standard lexus. i'd buy it. (i like the AWD feature too...i wish my maxima had it

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Elitegibson · 11-07-2003, 10:37 AM

Start looking closely at Toyota/Lexus performance coupes. There's a Supra on the horizon, and it'll prolly share a platform with one of them.

irseg · 11-07-2003, 11:01 AM

It looks like they just grafted a 350Z rear end onto a Mazda. Can't they come up with something original for a change?

drawerfixer · 11-07-2003, 11:12 AM

I think the front looks like an ugly Infiniti FX35/45, only a car version. The rear is just ugly. I don't like the direction of this car at all.

I'm sure it's a great car. Lexus knows how to pull off boring luxury.

Peryn · 11-07-2003, 12:41 PM

Yuk. Gross. How is this compared to a 7 series? It looks like a subaru forrester in that its not quite an SUV, but not any sort of sedan. Its got too much ground clearance, and i cant stand the shape at all. Also, that tread pattern is weird, and it looks like its got a little too much negative camber just sitting there. Cant image it would look good with a few peoples weight in there.

Jonny123 · 11-07-2003, 04:39 PM

I'm pretty neutral on the car, but that front emblem....good christ, scale that thing down. that is about 75% larger than it needs to be!

bundy · 11-07-2003, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Halx
I dont like the bell shape silhouette. And where are the side mirrors?

good point.
what are those little thingies where the side mirrors should be.
perhaps its got cameras instead of mirrors... that´d make sense i guess... i think theres one out atm with rear cameras.

i think we´ll have to wait and see if this really does compete with the BMW... i´m not sure it will.

sTghezzo · 11-07-2003, 10:54 PM

I dont like this one. The body style and lines are just not appealing. the back looks, i dunno, not todays style, and the front just doesnt look good at all

Cynthetiq · 11-11-2003, 03:44 PM

***UPDATED!!!***

more pics:

Snoogans · 11-12-2003, 03:09 AM

looks like a Volvo with WAY too many face-lifts, I wouldn't drive it if I got it for free.

hahaha · 11-12-2003, 01:18 PM

UGLY, id drive it, but UGLY. Especially in the front.

Grondar · 11-12-2003, 01:20 PM

Sorry no.

Just doesn't click for me.

It tries way too hard to look like a spaceship.

yellowgowild · 11-15-2003, 08:46 PM

If they could get rid of the wheels and make it fly I would buy one.

potato · 11-17-2003, 04:59 PM

Im sure if u would see one of these on the street you would make sure to look again..

Stare At The Sun · 11-17-2003, 05:32 PM

I would drive it, i wouldnt pay what they will ask for it, but i'd drive it. However, i dont like the "lf" It doesnt really have the ring to it that "sc" or "lx" does, i dunno sweet car, just not something that is worth it to me..

Tech · 11-18-2003, 02:12 PM

the side-mirrors (as stated before) are little cameras that are projected on screens in the car.

i personally think it looks okay, the wheels are sweet, and i like the hood/nose... but it looks like there is no grill and no exhaust... no air intake or exhaust? makes me think no engine :P

though on second look... if the "grille" as it is were folded slits that opened like blinds when the car turned on, allowing air in, that would be *sweet*

irseg · 11-18-2003, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tech
i personally think it looks okay, the wheels are sweet, and i like the hood/nose... but it looks like there is no grill and no exhaust... no air intake or exhaust? makes me think no engine :P

There have been plenty of grille-less cars for years. My '88 T-Bird, for one. They just scoop up air from underneath. And it looks like that Lexus could hide its tailpipes in the bumper.

Cynthetiq · 11-18-2003, 03:18 PM

F body had no grill...Corvette, NSX, there's plenty of them

wrongfullyaccuzd · 11-18-2003, 04:06 PM

looks like garbage

11-06-2003, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Concept Car: Lexus LF-S New Lexus To Head Tokyo Show-stoppers his is the shape of things to come for the next Lexus GS430. And if you think it's radical, wait until you discover what's under the bodywork. The car aims to rival BMW's 7-Series and Mercedes' S-Class, and it's clear Lexus is daring to be different in styling as well as technology. With a 4.3-litre V8 hybrid engine producing more than 300bhp, the car is four-wheel drive and promises to set a new performance benchmark for Lexus in August 2005. It's also likely to offer brake-by-wire technology, which has so far featured only on Mercedes production cars. The newcomer is important for two reasons. Not only will it be the first Lexus to be created entirely by the new research and development team, it will also be the first Lexus-badged car in Japan. After launch, the GS430 will be joined by the production model of the LF-X concept, a more powerful version of the RX300. The GS wasn't the only star of the Tokyo Motor Show - below are some of the more unusual cars... Source: Autoexpress ________ edit - forgot to put my own comment on it. I don't like the "Probe" style mirrors, where the wedge goes right up to the mirrors. The large grill isn't "Lexus" to me. It looks cheap. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION! Last edited by Cynthetiq; 11-11-2003 at 03:42 PM..

11-06-2003, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	I dont like the bell shape silhouette. And where are the side mirrors? It's an ugly piece to throw into the mix with the 7-series, which is beautiful in my opinion. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

11-07-2003, 10:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Elitegibson More Freedom, Less Bullshit Location: Tulsa, OK	Start looking closely at Toyota/Lexus performance coupes. There's a Supra on the horizon, and it'll prolly share a platform with one of them. __________________ -Erik Stupid people shouldn't breed.

11-07-2003, 11:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
drawerfixer Stonerific Location: Colorado	I think the front looks like an ugly Infiniti FX35/45, only a car version. The rear is just ugly. I don't like the direction of this car at all. I'm sure it's a great car. Lexus knows how to pull off boring luxury. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

11-07-2003, 12:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	Yuk. Gross. How is this compared to a 7 series? It looks like a subaru forrester in that its not quite an SUV, but not any sort of sedan. Its got too much ground clearance, and i cant stand the shape at all. Also, that tread pattern is weird, and it looks like its got a little too much negative camber just sitting there. Cant image it would look good with a few peoples weight in there. __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.

11-06-2003, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Snakebyt Psycho Location: Lubbock Texas	has a nice profile, but im not crazy about the front end.

11-07-2003, 06:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigoldalphamale Loser	as with most other lexus' (save the 96-99 GS) it looks like butthole. nonetheless, i am sure the inside is as comfortable and roomy and packed full of fun lexus gadgets and technology. not to mention that the lexus v-8 was already very quick, so a tuned up version of that motor, coupled with a bomb interior makes for a pretty standard lexus. i'd buy it. (i like the AWD feature too...i wish my maxima had it )

11-07-2003, 11:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
irseg Junkie Location: Florida	It looks like they just grafted a 350Z rear end onto a Mazda. Can't they come up with something original for a change?

11-07-2003, 04:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jonny123 Upright	I'm pretty neutral on the car, but that front emblem....good christ, scale that thing down. that is about 75% larger than it needs to be!

11-07-2003, 10:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
sTghezzo Loser Location: hi	I dont like this one. The body style and lines are just not appealing. the back looks, i dunno, not todays style, and the front just doesnt look good at all

11-11-2003, 03:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	*UPDATED!!!* more pics: __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

11-12-2003, 03:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Snoogans Veteran Location: Uppsala, Sweden	looks like a Volvo with WAY too many face-lifts, I wouldn't drive it if I got it for free. __________________ Internet hint: If someone's asking if what they do is weird, it always is.

11-12-2003, 01:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
hahaha Insane	UGLY, id drive it, but UGLY. Especially in the front. __________________ "find what's good and make it last" -Bouncing Souls

11-12-2003, 01:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Grondar Junkie Location: Pa, USA	Sorry no. Just doesn't click for me. It tries way too hard to look like a spaceship. __________________ "Yes, I rather like this God fellow. He's very theatrical, you know, a pestilence here, a plague there. Omnipotence. Gotta get me some of that." -Stewie

11-15-2003, 08:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
yellowgowild Psycho Location: Tampa	If they could get rid of the wheels and make it fly I would buy one.

11-18-2003, 04:06 PM	#22 (permalink)
wrongfullyaccuzd Addict Location: NoVA	looks like garbage

11-17-2003, 04:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
potato Banned	Im sure if u would see one of these on the street you would make sure to look again..

11-17-2003, 05:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	I would drive it, i wouldnt pay what they will ask for it, but i'd drive it. However, i dont like the "lf" It doesnt really have the ring to it that "sc" or "lx" does, i dunno sweet car, just not something that is worth it to me..

11-18-2003, 02:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
Tech Addict Location: Baltimore MD	the side-mirrors (as stated before) are little cameras that are projected on screens in the car. i personally think it looks okay, the wheels are sweet, and i like the hood/nose... but it looks like there is no grill and no exhaust... no air intake or exhaust? makes me think no engine :P though on second look... if the "grille" as it is were folded slits that opened like blinds when the car turned on, allowing air in, that would be sweet __________________ -Tim- ~I swear sometimes i feel like i'm married to a child. ~You better watch who you're calling a child, Lois, cause if i'm a child than you know what that makes you? a pedophile. and i'll be damned if i'm going to stand here and be lectured by a pervert.

11-18-2003, 03:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	F body had no grill...Corvette, NSX, there's plenty of them __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!