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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Gecko
"LQ" is really not working for me. It doesn't flow or sound elegant, and brings Audi to mind.

"LT" made more sense to me because Lexus already has some stake in that line with the CT. "Luxury Touring" or "Tourer."

Oh well... whatever they call it... just bring it ASAP.
Gecko
"LQ" is really not working for me. It doesn't flow or sound elegant, and brings Audi to mind.

"LT" made more sense to me because Lexus already has some stake in that line with the CT. "Luxury Touring" or "Tourer."

Oh well... whatever they call it... just bring it ASAP.
Gecko
"LQ" is really not working for me. It doesn't flow or sound elegant, and brings Audi to mind.

"LT" made more sense to me because Lexus already has some stake in that line with the CT. "Luxury Touring" or "Tourer."

Oh well... whatever they call it... just bring it ASAP.
S
Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.
S
Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.
S
Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.
Joaquin Ruhi
ssun30
Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.
That sounds about right. As I mentioned in passing in my Kaizen Factor story, Lexus registered the trio of UX trademarks in late February 2016. Two of them were unveiled as production vehicles 2 years later (at the late February 2018 Geneva Motor Show) and are expected to go on sale in the late 3rd quarter or 4th quarter of 2018, depending on market.
Joaquin Ruhi
ssun30
Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.
That sounds about right. As I mentioned in passing in my Kaizen Factor story, Lexus registered the trio of UX trademarks in late February 2016. Two of them were unveiled as production vehicles 2 years later (at the late February 2018 Geneva Motor Show) and are expected to go on sale in the late 3rd quarter or 4th quarter of 2018, depending on market.
Joaquin Ruhi
ssun30
Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.
That sounds about right. As I mentioned in passing in my Kaizen Factor story, Lexus registered the trio of UX trademarks in late February 2016. Two of them were unveiled as production vehicles 2 years later (at the late February 2018 Geneva Motor Show) and are expected to go on sale in the late 3rd quarter or 4th quarter of 2018, depending on market.
OlFius
There's an EQ family coming from Merc.
The name EQ stands for “Electric Intelligence” and is derived from the M-B brand values of “Emotion and Intelligence”
OlFius
There's an EQ family coming from Merc.
The name EQ stands for “Electric Intelligence” and is derived from the M-B brand values of “Emotion and Intelligence”
OlFius
There's an EQ family coming from Merc.
The name EQ stands for “Electric Intelligence” and is derived from the M-B brand values of “Emotion and Intelligence”
mikeavelli
I don't love it but I don't hate it. Honestly call it BLT just bring it... if this is a higher raised LC it will be a dream....
mikeavelli
I don't love it but I don't hate it. Honestly call it BLT just bring it... if this is a higher raised LC it will be a dream....
mikeavelli
I don't love it but I don't hate it. Honestly call it BLT just bring it... if this is a higher raised LC it will be a dream....
Ian Schmidt
Gecko
"LT" made more sense to me because Lexus already has some stake in that line with the CT.
To me LQ sounds vaguely Infiniti and LT sounds like GM (since it's a Chevy trim level). But let's just see the thing :)
Ian Schmidt
Gecko
"LT" made more sense to me because Lexus already has some stake in that line with the CT.
To me LQ sounds vaguely Infiniti and LT sounds like GM (since it's a Chevy trim level). But let's just see the thing :)
Ian Schmidt
Gecko
"LT" made more sense to me because Lexus already has some stake in that line with the CT.
To me LQ sounds vaguely Infiniti and LT sounds like GM (since it's a Chevy trim level). But let's just see the thing :)
S
ssun30
Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.
@Carmaker1 might help with that.

p.s. if this is another L, does that mean $85k starting price?
S
ssun30
Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.
@Carmaker1 might help with that.

p.s. if this is another L, does that mean $85k starting price?
S
ssun30
Can we roughly estimate when they are going to release the LQ if they register the trademark? What is their typical lead time?
I think an optimistic estimate would be production concept in 19H2, launch in 20H1, and availability in 20H2.
@Carmaker1 might help with that.

p.s. if this is another L, does that mean $85k starting price?
Lexus Cohen
I don't care if it's called "Lima Quebec", "Lazy Queen" or "Last Quarter", just the mere fact that Lexus will be launching a new flagship brings excitement to me!
Lexus Cohen
I don't care if it's called "Lima Quebec", "Lazy Queen" or "Last Quarter", just the mere fact that Lexus will be launching a new flagship brings excitement to me!
Lexus Cohen
I don't care if it's called "Lima Quebec", "Lazy Queen" or "Last Quarter", just the mere fact that Lexus will be launching a new flagship brings excitement to me!
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Lexus Cohen
I don't care if it's called "Lima Quebec", "Lazy Queen" or "Last Quarter", just the mere fact that Lexus will be launching a new flagship brings excitement to me!
Even 'Low Quality'? :grinning:
L
Lexus Cohen
I don't care if it's called "Lima Quebec", "Lazy Queen" or "Last Quarter", just the mere fact that Lexus will be launching a new flagship brings excitement to me!
Even 'Low Quality'? :grinning:
L
Lexus Cohen
I don't care if it's called "Lima Quebec", "Lazy Queen" or "Last Quarter", just the mere fact that Lexus will be launching a new flagship brings excitement to me!
Even 'Low Quality'? :grinning:
Lexus Cohen
Levi
Even 'Low Quality'? :grinning:
Lol
Lexus Cohen
Levi
Even 'Low Quality'? :grinning:
Lol
Lexus Cohen
Levi
Even 'Low Quality'? :grinning:
Lol

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