Lexus LF-1 Production Crossover to Debut in 2020?

Posted by Kevin on November 26th, 2018

Japanese website Spyder7 is reporting that Lexus will release a production version of the LF-1 Limitless crossover in 2020, just three years after the concept debuted at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show.

Powering the new flagship crossover will be the twin-turbo V6 engine from the LS 500, though Spyder7 suggests a minor power boost up to 424 horsepower. The V6 hybrid engine from the LS/LC 500h will also be used.

Added to the rumor is a production F-brand version of the LF-1, using the much-rumored twin-turbo V8 that we’ve been hearing since before the introduction of the LC coupe. In this incarnation, the LF-1 F would be putting out 661 horsepower and cost $150,000 USD, an amazing power-to-cost ratio when compared to the Lamborghini Urus with its 641 hp and $200,000 price tag.

(Bumping up the horsepower in this hypothetical engine is a smart idea — Lexus has fallen behind competitors in recent times, and could use the boost from a powertrain that outpaces the market average.)

Lexus LF-1 Limitless

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Joaquin Ruhi
Levi
Could be called LA (Luxury All-Purpose Vehicle), which it basically is: style of LC, luxury of LS, practicality of LX.
Joaquin Ruhi
I like that! :thumbsup:

Other possibilities along those lines are LM (Luxury Multipurpose) and LT (Luxury Touring).
It seems that the right answer is "none of the above".

On 7 May 2018, Toyota registered the LQ trademark in the United States, under Serial Number 87909977, for “automobiles and structural parts thereof”. All signs suggest that this will be the prefix for the production version of the "flagship crossover" LF-1 Limitless Concept.

But what could the Q mean? And are there other LQ possibilities? My thoughts appear in my latest Kaizen Factor story.
Joaquin Ruhi
Levi
Could be called LA (Luxury All-Purpose Vehicle), which it basically is: style of LC, luxury of LS, practicality of LX.
Joaquin Ruhi
I like that! :thumbsup:

Other possibilities along those lines are LM (Luxury Multipurpose) and LT (Luxury Touring).
It seems that the right answer is "none of the above".

On 7 May 2018, Toyota registered the LQ trademark in the United States, under Serial Number 87909977, for “automobiles and structural parts thereof”. All signs suggest that this will be the prefix for the production version of the "flagship crossover" LF-1 Limitless Concept.

But what could the Q mean? And are there other LQ possibilities? My thoughts appear in my latest Kaizen Factor story.
Joaquin Ruhi
Levi
Could be called LA (Luxury All-Purpose Vehicle), which it basically is: style of LC, luxury of LS, practicality of LX.
Joaquin Ruhi
I like that! :thumbsup:

Other possibilities along those lines are LM (Luxury Multipurpose) and LT (Luxury Touring).
It seems that the right answer is "none of the above".

On 7 May 2018, Toyota registered the LQ trademark in the United States, under Serial Number 87909977, for “automobiles and structural parts thereof”. All signs suggest that this will be the prefix for the production version of the "flagship crossover" LF-1 Limitless Concept.

But what could the Q mean? And are there other LQ possibilities? My thoughts appear in my latest Kaizen Factor story.
F1 Silver Arrows
Why do I have a gut feeling that this car will further launch more models down the line having the Q designation...... Oh right. See BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

For those who didn't read the article yet or simply didn't get what I mean, I have a feeling that we're starting to get crossover coupes from Lexus. Starting from the top, then the midsize and the compact class. They're witnessing the amount of success the GLC Coupe/GLE Coupe/X6 are getting, and I am thinking that Lexus want's a piece of that lucrative market.
F1 Silver Arrows
Why do I have a gut feeling that this car will further launch more models down the line having the Q designation...... Oh right. See BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

For those who didn't read the article yet or simply didn't get what I mean, I have a feeling that we're starting to get crossover coupes from Lexus. Starting from the top, then the midsize and the compact class. They're witnessing the amount of success the GLC Coupe/GLE Coupe/X6 are getting, and I am thinking that Lexus want's a piece of that lucrative market.
F1 Silver Arrows
Why do I have a gut feeling that this car will further launch more models down the line having the Q designation...... Oh right. See BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

For those who didn't read the article yet or simply didn't get what I mean, I have a feeling that we're starting to get crossover coupes from Lexus. Starting from the top, then the midsize and the compact class. They're witnessing the amount of success the GLC Coupe/GLE Coupe/X6 are getting, and I am thinking that Lexus want's a piece of that lucrative market.
Joaquin Ruhi
F1 Silver Arrows
Why do I have a gut feeling that this car will further launch more models down the line having the Q designation...... Oh right. See BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

For those who didn't read the article yet or simply didn't get what I mean, I have a feeling that we're starting to get crossover coupes from Lexus. Starting from the top, then the midsize and the compact class. They're witnessing the amount of success the GLC Coupe/GLE Coupe/X6 are getting, and I am thinking that Lexus want's a piece of that lucrative market.
I didn't say it in so many words in my article, but the thought certainly crossed my mind. Will LQ be followed by RQ and NQ?
Joaquin Ruhi
F1 Silver Arrows
Why do I have a gut feeling that this car will further launch more models down the line having the Q designation...... Oh right. See BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

For those who didn't read the article yet or simply didn't get what I mean, I have a feeling that we're starting to get crossover coupes from Lexus. Starting from the top, then the midsize and the compact class. They're witnessing the amount of success the GLC Coupe/GLE Coupe/X6 are getting, and I am thinking that Lexus want's a piece of that lucrative market.
I didn't say it in so many words in my article, but the thought certainly crossed my mind. Will LQ be followed by RQ and NQ?
Joaquin Ruhi
F1 Silver Arrows
Why do I have a gut feeling that this car will further launch more models down the line having the Q designation...... Oh right. See BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.

For those who didn't read the article yet or simply didn't get what I mean, I have a feeling that we're starting to get crossover coupes from Lexus. Starting from the top, then the midsize and the compact class. They're witnessing the amount of success the GLC Coupe/GLE Coupe/X6 are getting, and I am thinking that Lexus want's a piece of that lucrative market.
I didn't say it in so many words in my article, but the thought certainly crossed my mind. Will LQ be followed by RQ and NQ?
meth.ix
Can't say I like that name, seems awkward. LQ 500 doesn't work for me. And like was mentioned in the article, I'm interested to see what Lexus would say the Q stands for in the press release lol.
meth.ix
Can't say I like that name, seems awkward. LQ 500 doesn't work for me. And like was mentioned in the article, I'm interested to see what Lexus would say the Q stands for in the press release lol.
meth.ix
Can't say I like that name, seems awkward. LQ 500 doesn't work for me. And like was mentioned in the article, I'm interested to see what Lexus would say the Q stands for in the press release lol.
James
Joaquin Ruhi
I didn't say it in so many words in my article, but the thought certainly crossed my mind. Will LQ be followed by RQ and NQ?
Can we have an F LQ, RQ,NQ, any SUV???
James
Joaquin Ruhi
I didn't say it in so many words in my article, but the thought certainly crossed my mind. Will LQ be followed by RQ and NQ?
Can we have an F LQ, RQ,NQ, any SUV???
James
Joaquin Ruhi
I didn't say it in so many words in my article, but the thought certainly crossed my mind. Will LQ be followed by RQ and NQ?
Can we have an F LQ, RQ,NQ, any SUV???
F1 Silver Arrows
James
Can we have an F LQ, RQ,NQ, any SUV???
Those may be the cars that they actually F rather than the SUV's. Though, we never know, they can F the SUV's too. The more the merrier. :)
F1 Silver Arrows
James
Can we have an F LQ, RQ,NQ, any SUV???
Those may be the cars that they actually F rather than the SUV's. Though, we never know, they can F the SUV's too. The more the merrier. :)
F1 Silver Arrows
James
Can we have an F LQ, RQ,NQ, any SUV???
Those may be the cars that they actually F rather than the SUV's. Though, we never know, they can F the SUV's too. The more the merrier. :)
A
LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.
A
LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.
A
LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.
L
asoksevil
LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.
But there will probably be no more CT, which will be replaced by UX.

Lexus is fortunately quite flexible with their nomenclature, unlike the Germans, which is an advantage that they should use, especially in such a marketing driven automotive industry. Unlike the Germans, any modification of nomenclature in the Lexus lineup does not cause confusion, the main reason is that their letters are not in alphabetic order, but have meaning.

Some examples
LS = Luxury Sedan
LC = Luxury Coupe
LX = Luxury SUV (4X4)
UX = Urban SUV

Seeing how the LF-1 is presented, F1 being the project name of the LS1, LFA being the first (Alpha) and probably last of its kind, the LF-1 is quite clearly the Lexus flagship, something that we did not expect having the LS, LC and LX. The LF-1 is a synthesis of all three models, being the ultimate luxury, with style of a coupe, in a world of SUVs.

I on the contrary think LQ is a very fitting name, and will be the only Lexus to use a different second letter, there are many Lexus' with S, C and X. Q will make it stand out.

I guess LQ stands for Lexus Quintessence.

QUINTESSENCE (noun)
Oxford
The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Do not forget TMC's Kaizen and Lexus' "Pursuit of Perfection".
L
asoksevil
LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.
But there will probably be no more CT, which will be replaced by UX.

Lexus is fortunately quite flexible with their nomenclature, unlike the Germans, which is an advantage that they should use, especially in such a marketing driven automotive industry. Unlike the Germans, any modification of nomenclature in the Lexus lineup does not cause confusion, the main reason is that their letters are not in alphabetic order, but have meaning.

Some examples
LS = Luxury Sedan
LC = Luxury Coupe
LX = Luxury SUV (4X4)
UX = Urban SUV

Seeing how the LF-1 is presented, F1 being the project name of the LS1, LFA being the first (Alpha) and probably last of its kind, the LF-1 is quite clearly the Lexus flagship, something that we did not expect having the LS, LC and LX. The LF-1 is a synthesis of all three models, being the ultimate luxury, with style of a coupe, in a world of SUVs.

I on the contrary think LQ is a very fitting name, and will be the only Lexus to use a different second letter, there are many Lexus' with S, C and X. Q will make it stand out.

I guess LQ stands for Lexus Quintessence.

QUINTESSENCE (noun)
Oxford
The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Do not forget TMC's Kaizen and Lexus' "Pursuit of Perfection".
L
asoksevil
LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.
But there will probably be no more CT, which will be replaced by UX.

Lexus is fortunately quite flexible with their nomenclature, unlike the Germans, which is an advantage that they should use, especially in such a marketing driven automotive industry. Unlike the Germans, any modification of nomenclature in the Lexus lineup does not cause confusion, the main reason is that their letters are not in alphabetic order, but have meaning.

Some examples
LS = Luxury Sedan
LC = Luxury Coupe
LX = Luxury SUV (4X4)
UX = Urban SUV

Seeing how the LF-1 is presented, F1 being the project name of the LS1, LFA being the first (Alpha) and probably last of its kind, the LF-1 is quite clearly the Lexus flagship, something that we did not expect having the LS, LC and LX. The LF-1 is a synthesis of all three models, being the ultimate luxury, with style of a coupe, in a world of SUVs.

I on the contrary think LQ is a very fitting name, and will be the only Lexus to use a different second letter, there are many Lexus' with S, C and X. Q will make it stand out.

I guess LQ stands for Lexus Quintessence.

QUINTESSENCE (noun)
Oxford
The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Do not forget TMC's Kaizen and Lexus' "Pursuit of Perfection".
Joaquin Ruhi
asoksevil
LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.
While I personally agree 100%, perhaps Lexus wants to make a distinction between more upright, utilitarian, almost wagon-like "T" Touring models and more flowing, fastback coupe-like "Q" models? Or perhaps they wanted to avoid associations with the plebeian Chevrolet, which has used LT as a trim level designator for what seems like eons?

Levi
I guess LQ stands for Lexus Quintessence.

QUINTESSENCE (noun)
The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Do not forget TMC's Kaizen and Lexus' "Pursuit of Perfection".
:thumbsup::thumbsup: I think you nailed it! That is, by far, the best and most logical explanation of what the "Q" stands for.
Joaquin Ruhi
asoksevil
LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.
While I personally agree 100%, perhaps Lexus wants to make a distinction between more upright, utilitarian, almost wagon-like "T" Touring models and more flowing, fastback coupe-like "Q" models? Or perhaps they wanted to avoid associations with the plebeian Chevrolet, which has used LT as a trim level designator for what seems like eons?

Levi
I guess LQ stands for Lexus Quintessence.

QUINTESSENCE (noun)
The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Do not forget TMC's Kaizen and Lexus' "Pursuit of Perfection".
:thumbsup::thumbsup: I think you nailed it! That is, by far, the best and most logical explanation of what the "Q" stands for.
Joaquin Ruhi
asoksevil
LT sounds much better and it kind of fits with the current use of the T in CT. Why make a complete new letter associated with other brands and no history in Lexus.
While I personally agree 100%, perhaps Lexus wants to make a distinction between more upright, utilitarian, almost wagon-like "T" Touring models and more flowing, fastback coupe-like "Q" models? Or perhaps they wanted to avoid associations with the plebeian Chevrolet, which has used LT as a trim level designator for what seems like eons?

Levi
I guess LQ stands for Lexus Quintessence.

QUINTESSENCE (noun)
The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Do not forget TMC's Kaizen and Lexus' "Pursuit of Perfection".
:thumbsup::thumbsup: I think you nailed it! That is, by far, the best and most logical explanation of what the "Q" stands for.
krew
Lexus Registers LQ Nameplate for New Flagship Crossover?

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The production version of the LF-1 Limitless gets its name.
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krew
Lexus Registers LQ Nameplate for New Flagship Crossover?

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The production version of the LF-1 Limitless gets its name.
View the original article post
krew
Lexus Registers LQ Nameplate for New Flagship Crossover?

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The production version of the LF-1 Limitless gets its name.
View the original article post

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