LEXUS has continued the teaser marketing campaign for its as-yet-unnamed electrical idea automobile, which is able to foreshadow the primary standalone EV mannequin from the Japanese luxurious model.
Due for a reveal someday within the native autumn, the thriller idea automotive might be adopted by the manufacturing model which might be uncovered later within the 12 months.
Whereas little is understood in regards to the forthcoming idea, a collection of darkened teaser photos supplies some hints as to its design, with an total form that implies a sedan or coupe and styling parts in keeping with Lexus’ present design language.
From the entrance, an LED daytime operating gentle (DRL) strip within the form of a tick is seen, with an analogous design to that seen on the LS sedan.
Matching the DRL signature is an electrical interpretation of Lexus’ signature spindle grille, with what appears to be like to be horizontal louvres on the surface of the grille and a filled-in entrance part, indicative of its zero-emissions powertrain beneath.
The central Lexus badge can be illuminated, whereas wheelarch bulges on the bonnet assist to present it a sporty, menacing look.
From the again, the idea appears to be like to have a dynamic form with a large hipline and wheel monitor that extends past the roof and cabin.
A big ‘LEXUS’ badge is seen throughout the rear, whereas the tail-lights look to have a slender signature serving to to present the rear finish a flat, extensive look.
Few different concrete particulars stay surrounding the brand new idea, aside from it should use Lexus’ Direct4 electrical drive management system designed to offer a responsive and dynamic driving expertise.
Direct4 additionally goals to advertise trip consolation and tranquility, each hallmarks of the Lexus model.
Lexus Worldwide president Koji Sato stated the brand new idea would embody the longer term course for the model.
“This 12 months, Lexus will take a brand new step ahead in aiming to make the diversified life of our prospects extra rewarding,” he stated.
“This Spring (US time), we’ll unveil our new model imaginative and prescient, together with a brand new idea, which illustrates our intentions for the longer term and marking the start of the subsequent era of Lexus.
“Moreover, we’ll launch the primary mannequin underneath our new imaginative and prescient inside this 12 months, and we’ll proceed to introduce new fashions subsequent 12 months and past.”
To go along with the EV teaser, Lexus Australia additionally introduced it had offered its 30,000thhybrid automobile in 2020, having first supplied the electrified powertrain know-how on its RX massive SUV again in 2006.
