Lexus LF: Концепт-кары будущего

Concept Car Series
The Lexus LF line is a series of concept cars built by Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Toyota Motor Corporation. The "LF" designation refers to Lexus Future. The LF Series vehicles features coupes/convertibles, including: the LF A, the LF A Roadster, LF LC, LF CC, and the LF C; sedans: the LF S, LF Sh, and LF Gh; crossover SUVs: the LF X and LF Xh; and hatchbacks: the LF Ch. The first concept vehicle of the LF Series, the LF X, appeared in 2003. The LF Series utilizes L finesse, a design philosophy named for "Leading Edge" and "finesse", which debuted on the LF Series concepts and later extended to all new production Lexus vehicles. New vehicle technologies on the LF Series include advanced instrumentation, multiple driver selected vehicle configurations, hybrid and experimental powertrains, and unconventional driver interface designs. The vehicles also feature new design cues which derive from the L finesse design language of "Intriguing Elegance" (純), "Incisive Simplicity" (妙), and "Seamless Anticipation" (予). Several of the LF concept vehicles have appeared close to their production counterparts, while the design cues of other LF concepts appeared on more distinctly different production vehicles.

The LF A is a 2 door exotic concept car built as a prospective halo car for the Lexus division. Three versions have been shown, the first of which debuted at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The designation stands for Lexus Future Advance. The first concept was about five inches shorter than the Porsche 911 Turbo (996) with a wheelbase about nine inches longer, and was nearly in height about equal to the Ferrari F430 with a width of It was powered by a V10 engine displacing 4.8 liters, generating over and had a top speed around To maintain a near ideal weight distribution a rear transaxle is used and the radiators are mounted at the rear. A second revised version with a more completely furnished interior and exterior was unveiled two years later at the 2007 NAIAS as a possible future member of the Lexus F marque performance lineup. The interior gauges revealed a 9,000 RPM redline, however news reports speculated that it might not make the production version. The third version of the LF A concept, a roadster model, premiered in 2008. Reports in 2006 indicated that the LF A concept car had received the green light for production. Prototypes of the LF A had been spotted regularly undergoing testing at Nürburgring since October 2004, the famous motorsport race track in Nürburg, Germany. Numerous test vehicles have been equipped with automatic retractable rear wings, and carbon ceramic brake discs. The production vehicles were expected to carry V10 engines, putting the car in market competition with the Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari F430, the Porsche 911 (997), and the Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1. Pricing was estimated at over $225,000, and close to $400,000. In December 2007, Auto Express reported that the LF A had set an unofficial 7:24 lap record at the Nürburgring. The production $375,000 Lexus LFA supercar debuted in 2009.

Designated LF AR or LF A Roadster, the roadster version of the LF A concept car was first displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 13, 2008. Derived from the LF A, the designation stands for Lexus Future Advance Roadster. Initial specifications for the roadster are a V10 engine under 5.0 L with over and a top speed of over The LF A Roadster was also revealed to have a retractable rear spoiler for improved handling at speed. The LF A Roadster show model featured side cameras in place of standard mirrors, and a two tone interior. The model was designated with "F" badges indicating its place as a member of the Lexus F performance division. After its debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show, the LF A Roadster was also shown at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, the United States Open Championship tournament, and at Lexus exhibits in Japan. On August 12, 2009, news reports suggested that the LF A would be released as the LF L, with the change in name from A to L to signify its appearances at Le Mans and to draw on its pre production racing development. However, a production non convertible designated LFA premiered in October 2009.

The LF C is a concept car Lexus unveiled at the 2004 New York Auto Show. This concept featured a retractable hardtop design which allowed for coupe, convertible, targa, or speedster configurations via a four position glass roof. The designation stands for Lexus Future Coupe. The LF C is fitted with a V8 engine and rear wheel drive. Unique features included a one touch activation button, crystal LED taillamps, suede bucket seats, a 3D instrument panel, drive by wire, and a translucent crystal center console with blue backlighting. The LF C also featured retractable rear view cameras in place of side mirrors on the doors and rear bumper. The design choices shown in the LF C hinted at a convertible version of the IS 250/350. Design cues from the LF C, particularly in the front fascia, appeared in production form with the debut of the second generation Lexus IS. The LF C concept measured long, wide, and in height, with a wheelbase of .

The LF C2 is a concept car Lexus unveiled at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The LF Ch is a concept four door hatchback Lexus unveiled in September 2009 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. The designation refers to Lexus Future Compact hybrid. The LF Ch exterior featured a more aggressive interpretation of the L finesse design language, with an arching roofline, rear spoiler, and single bar grille. The rear door handles were integrated into the C pillar window trim. The concept was equipped with a hybrid 2.4 L inline four gasoline engine with an electric motor. The rear seat featured entertainment options in the form of headrest mounted iPhone docks. Such a vehicle, originally codenamed C Premium in early press reports, was designated CT 200h, CT 300h, or CT 400h in trademark applications filed in June 2009 in the US and in Canada.

The LF FC (Lexus Future Fuel Cell) is a concept car revealed at the October 2015 Tokyo Motor Show as a preview of the next generation Lexus LS.

The LF Gh which stands for Lexus Future Grand touring Hybrid is Lexus's latest LF concept vehicle which debuted at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The LF Gh is a rear wheel drive hybrid platform powered by a Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain. The LF Gh also provide a hint of what future Lexus models, mainly the Lexus GS which was scheduled for late 2011, might look like. The front and the back of the LF Gh is equipped with LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights. To improve aerodynamics the LF Gh's door handles are sealed into the door panel and could be pushed to open out. the large spindle grille on the front of the LF Gh brings out the aggressiveness of the design. Though the interior has been teased online, Lexus never once opened the doors of the LF Gh to reveal the full interior, which is why most critics are rumoring that the LF Gh is a nutshell concept, in which only the exterior has purpose, and the inside components are not made up.

Designated LF LC for Lexus Future Luxury Coupe, the concept two door vehicle premiered in January 2012 at the North American International Auto Show. The vehicle's exterior and interior styling was created by the Calty Design Research center in Newport Beach, California, which previously developed the exterior styling of the first generation Lexus SC coupe and the fourth generation Lexus GS. The LF LC features the brand's spindle shaped grille which debuted several months prior on the fourth generation Lexus GS. The interior features a remote touchscreen control system linked to two liquid crystal display (LCD) screens that measure in width. The LF LC was produced as a design study for a driver focused vehicle at the direction of the Lexus Center in Japan, and work began on the concept in May 2010. During the North American International Auto Show, Mark Templin; the vice president and general manager of Toyota's Lexus Division responded to a reporter "Would you like to see (the LF LC) to be the next generation SC?. In a report from Autocars, Karl Schlicht, head of Lexus product planning, reportedly gave the LF LC concept vehicle a 50/50 chance at making production in the future According to a report from Automotive News, the Lexus LF LC concept is now headed for the showroom in the near future and could be production ready within three years. It is unclear if the new coupe will wear the SC nameplate or continued on with its concept name LC. However, this new coupe would filled the gap of the discontinued SC430 and finally give Lexus a much needed Nissan GT R or Acura NSX rival. It has now officially confirmed the LF LC for production. Lexus International executive vice president Kazuo Ohara says the LF LC coupe would be an all new car, possibly built from a newly developed set of underpinnings, that would take around four years to make it to production. A series production model inspired by the 2012 LF LC Concept is being developed under the Toyota 950A development program. Introduced at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, it went on sale as the LC500 in the second quarter of 2017, based on the new Toyota GA L modular rear wheel drive platform and the fifth generation LS flagship.

The LF LC Blue is a rear wheel drive concept coupe based on the LF LC, with Opal Blue body colour, Atkinson cycle combustion engine, battery pack, white and brown interior. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show, and later at the 2012 LA Auto Show.

Introduced at the September 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show as a compact crossover. It previewed the production Lexus NX (AZ10) later unveiled in April 2014 at the Beijing Auto Show.

The LF S is a concept luxury sedan which Lexus unveiled in October 2003 at the Tokyo Motor Show, signalling its intentions to launch Lexus in its home country. The designation stands for Lexus Future Sedan. The exterior designer of this concept car is Laurent Bouzigue and the interior designer is Jaromir Cech.

Production concept luxury sedan. The LF Sh was developed to preview the fourth generation Lexus LS. The LF Sh featured LED headlamps, hybrid all wheel drive, and exhaust vents integrated into the rear bumper. The designation refers to Lexus Future Sedan hybrid. Overall length was , width , and height , with wheelbase at The LF Xh featured a V6 engine with electric motors, LED headlights and taillights, and a concept interior.

The Lexus LF UX was revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show as a preview for a new subcompact SUV called UX. It was designed at Toyota ED2 design studio by Stephan Rasmussen (exterior) and Alexandre Gommier (interior).

The LF 30 is an electric concept car which premiered at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. It features innovative tech such as four in wheel electric motors and wireless charging.

The LF 1 Limitless is a luxury crossover concept revealed in 2018 at the North American International Auto Show as a preview for an upcoming flagship crossover.

The LF Z Electrified is built on an all electric platform. The concept car has the "Direct4" all wheel drive system which allows torque to be vectored individually to each wheel using two traction motors. It carries a 90 kWh lithium ion battery and has an estimated range of on the WLTP cycle used in Europe. It also has a claimed acceleration time from 0 to in 3 seconds. The design was later served as the basis for the RZ.