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Lexus Confirms Premium Compact Hatchback, Releases Sketch

Kevin August 16th, 2009

Lexus has officially confirmed that a premium compact hatchback concept will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), and have released this design sketch (click for a larger image):

Lexus Premium Compact Concept

A compact hatchback with an IS-F front-end design and a panoramic glass roof?!?

Holy ****.

The full press release:

Lexus has unveiled the first official sketch of a concept car that will be presented at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA).

The concept will demonstrate a mix of technical innovation and ground-breaking design that promises to raise the bar in the premium compact segment.

The Lexus press conference at the IAA is scheduled for 15:45 on 15 September at Stand C11 in Hall 8.

This is massive, CAN NOT WAIT to see this concept.

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