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Lexus introduced its latest concept vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. Known as the HPX, or High Performance Crossover, the vehicle combines the versatility of a luxury utility vehicle and the performance of a sports sedan in a sleek and stylish package. The HPX concept was initiated and designed by Calty Design Research, Inc., Toyota's California-based design center in Newport Beach.

The Lexus GS 430 luxury sport sedan platform provided 'technical inspiration' for the HPX. The concept proposes the security of all-wheel drive with a dynamic form that yields utility and dramatic styling. The HPX is powered by a 4.3-liter 300-horsepower V8 engine and paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. It has an athletic chassis with height-adjustable suspension to match high-performance expectations. Premium levels of comfort and luxury complete the picture.

The HPX concept also serves as the first expression of a new Lexus design philosophy. This design philosophy is not a strict formula that will be used to calculate new forms and styles for Lexus. Rather, it is an idea that will be adapted in many forms to introduce more continuity to the Lexus line-up. The HPX incorporates key characteristics representative of the new approach that includes innovation, confidence, dynamic posture, intriguing elegance and the infusion of technology. The overall shape of the HPX seeks to communicate the strength of all-wheel drive capability and the power of the highly capable GS 430 underpinnings. The distinctive shoulder form and low-set Lexus brand grille confirm the high performance intentions. LED light modules imbedded in the jeweled head and taillights suggest a rich, high-technology look.

Intended to evoke the sophistication, functionality and luxurious comfort of an executive jet, the interior is remarkably clean and uncluttered with a driver-oriented feel. The instrument panel uses advanced technology to allow drivers to customize displays and information to their needs. Readouts can be scaled, repositioned, and color-adjusted for individual preference. Small cameras situated on the side and rear of the vehicle feed their images to the front display.

A drive-by-wire steering system is employed and a single interface is used to navigate various control menus as well as the GPS navigation system. Full volume bucket seats are provided for the front and middle rows, while a third row seat designed for children folds into the rear floor. LCD display screens deploy from the center console to provide DVD entertainment for the second and third row passengers.

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Grondar

That looks beastly!

Also, the lit headlight is the coolest I have seen yet.

Thanks for sharing.

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zizdog69

These luxury SUVs are beautiful, but who is going to take them offroad? And to me they all look them same. The Porshe and Infinity look exactly alike to me.

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wondash

Love the wheels. That's about all.

sixate

That is one of the ugliest cars I've ever seen.

jjibad

I think the X5 influenced many an automaker on how a performance SUV looks and performs. I see many similarities on this and other sport SUV's.
Keep em coming.......

DEI37

Looks like one of Chrysler's older concepts. That thing is nothing but ass ugly. The interior is hideous. Oh well, I don't like Lexus anyways.

Spyder_Venom

The wheel is awsome but it looks like a jacked up wagon :-/

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a1t3r3g0

Normally I stay away from comments like this car looks like that car... BUT....

This car just SCREAMS Infiniti FX45 from the outside!

The interior.. well, I'd have to see it in person.

Bounce_20

this is one of the best looking SUV's Ive seen in a long time

Ambition

Looks to me like they're getting ideas off of Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX 45.

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acpower

the back reminds me of the Audi Pikes Peak Quattro SUV concept or whatever it's called

0001

I like the lights. Thats about it.

3x0

These big wheels - I like a lot :]
The exterior - Not bad really
The interior - well i dont like it at all... but it's a concept car :]

bundy

thats a slick looking car, wonder if it will find its way to production or down under any time soon?

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AsianRage

looks like a hyped up Infinity FX35/45. Well, at least it'd be better than what Lexus is offering for SUV nowaday.

poipu2000

Infiniti is getting ripped off by Lexus. Definitely a carbon copy of the FX45.

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King Tut

I like the looks of this, except the all grey. It needs some color to the lights, or something. Looking at it again, I'd say there's some potential, but it needs to be fixed up.

Cynthetiq

wow.. these newer designs are screaming WAGON

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Gnzo

Sweet! a GS430 but with all-wheel drive and a better view!

bahula04

Aaahhhhh, not another fake SUV(infiniti) . especially from lexus.

Loup

They're going to need a new name for these - they're not quite SUV's, wagons, minivans, etc...

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udstudentxxx

whoa, thats one strange looking interior

whayasay123

damn thats cool, but the exterior looks too much like the new Infinity FX45

SweetVroom

actually while everyone is screaming FXS45 copy, there was another before the FX and this, the Mercedes GST Project which i think was converted into something else however, but the designs and pic's look soooo similair to the lexus, but the lexus got it down cool!

Snoogans

the rims were cool, the rest wasn't

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Cynthetiq

some gem i dug up from the past

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I just realized that this thing looks very much like the new RX

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wrongfullyaccuzd

the exterior isn't much...
i like the wheels and REALLY like the lights, that's cool.
usually i think spaceship-y concept czrs are stupid, but for some reason i like the interior in this one...
i also like the porsche-like lexus name on the bottom of the door frame.

Peryn

i kinda like it. I would like a little more visibility out of the rear half....but that doesn't seem to be the trend these days. The exterior looks awesome, but the interior leaves a LOT to be desired. Love the headlights though.

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Stare At The Sun

The dash/steering wheel/front end are very cool. However, i don't like the back and such. Though, i bet it would be a really nice and comfy ride. I wouldn't buy one though...

Sparky

Looks like the FX45 and Chrysler Pacifica had a baby, ugly.

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Evil I tell ya

BigDonkey2

looks pretty nice...especially the interior