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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GTG
It’s good to know that this is actually happening, The LQ will make more sales than the GLE and the X6 combined , just can’t wait to see a prototype that looks the same as the concept
GTG
It’s good to know that this is actually happening, The LQ will make more sales than the GLE and the X6 combined , just can’t wait to see a prototype that looks the same as the concept
GTG
It’s good to know that this is actually happening, The LQ will make more sales than the GLE and the X6 combined , just can’t wait to see a prototype that looks the same as the concept
S
GTG
It’s good to know that this is actually happening, The LQ will make more sales than the GLE and the X6 combined , just can’t wait to see a prototype that looks the same as the concept
well keep in mind that LQ should be L-flagship... so it will cost more than X6 and GLE. X6 starts at $62k, LQ should be $20k more.
S
GTG
It’s good to know that this is actually happening, The LQ will make more sales than the GLE and the X6 combined , just can’t wait to see a prototype that looks the same as the concept
well keep in mind that LQ should be L-flagship... so it will cost more than X6 and GLE. X6 starts at $62k, LQ should be $20k more.
S
GTG
It’s good to know that this is actually happening, The LQ will make more sales than the GLE and the X6 combined , just can’t wait to see a prototype that looks the same as the concept
well keep in mind that LQ should be L-flagship... so it will cost more than X6 and GLE. X6 starts at $62k, LQ should be $20k more.
M
Quintessence? Wow they went too hard on this one. What was wrong with LF1 in the first place? I doubt this will have more than two engines in so branding it as LF1 and LF1h is common sense. If they ever come out with F variant just name it LF1-F. Even LFX is not a bad idea cause it ties in with LX.

LQ is so generic for a flagship. LS makes sense since is the original. LC is a wrong nameplate as well, I would have preferred SC since it's another original but LFC would have been better choice than plain LC.

Here is a little secret when it comes to design principles which can easily be applied to nomenclature as well. You always do things in odd numbers. 1 piece and 3 pieces are always stronger than 2 or 4 pieces together. Like Lexus Premium LED headlights, what makes them ooze flavor is the odd arrangement of light beams. When it comes to abstract model naming like premium cars are named single character or three characters always sound and look better than two. In Lexus case they do add 3 numbers to determine power unit and price positioning in the line up so it ends up as odd number of mixed characters.

But honestly if it was up to me I would name cars with actual words cause random numbers and letters are so dull and played out. Nothing sounds better than Legend, no amount of S, L, X, Q and other characters combinations can come close to it.
M
Quintessence? Wow they went too hard on this one. What was wrong with LF1 in the first place? I doubt this will have more than two engines in so branding it as LF1 and LF1h is common sense. If they ever come out with F variant just name it LF1-F. Even LFX is not a bad idea cause it ties in with LX.

LQ is so generic for a flagship. LS makes sense since is the original. LC is a wrong nameplate as well, I would have preferred SC since it's another original but LFC would have been better choice than plain LC.

Here is a little secret when it comes to design principles which can easily be applied to nomenclature as well. You always do things in odd numbers. 1 piece and 3 pieces are always stronger than 2 or 4 pieces together. Like Lexus Premium LED headlights, what makes them ooze flavor is the odd arrangement of light beams. When it comes to abstract model naming like premium cars are named single character or three characters always sound and look better than two. In Lexus case they do add 3 numbers to determine power unit and price positioning in the line up so it ends up as odd number of mixed characters.

But honestly if it was up to me I would name cars with actual words cause random numbers and letters are so dull and played out. Nothing sounds better than Legend, no amount of S, L, X, Q and other characters combinations can come close to it.
M
Quintessence? Wow they went too hard on this one. What was wrong with LF1 in the first place? I doubt this will have more than two engines in so branding it as LF1 and LF1h is common sense. If they ever come out with F variant just name it LF1-F. Even LFX is not a bad idea cause it ties in with LX.

LQ is so generic for a flagship. LS makes sense since is the original. LC is a wrong nameplate as well, I would have preferred SC since it's another original but LFC would have been better choice than plain LC.

Here is a little secret when it comes to design principles which can easily be applied to nomenclature as well. You always do things in odd numbers. 1 piece and 3 pieces are always stronger than 2 or 4 pieces together. Like Lexus Premium LED headlights, what makes them ooze flavor is the odd arrangement of light beams. When it comes to abstract model naming like premium cars are named single character or three characters always sound and look better than two. In Lexus case they do add 3 numbers to determine power unit and price positioning in the line up so it ends up as odd number of mixed characters.

But honestly if it was up to me I would name cars with actual words cause random numbers and letters are so dull and played out. Nothing sounds better than Legend, no amount of S, L, X, Q and other characters combinations can come close to it.
GTG
spwolf
well keep in mind that LQ should be L-flagship... so it will cost more than X6 and GLE. X6 starts at $62k, LQ should be $20k more.
Oh !! My mistake , GLE AMG 100,00 and something and X6M 103.000 the LQ wIll sell more than them even at 80 to 90 thousands fully loaded . It already will have more trunk space and reliability .
GTG
spwolf
well keep in mind that LQ should be L-flagship... so it will cost more than X6 and GLE. X6 starts at $62k, LQ should be $20k more.
Oh !! My mistake , GLE AMG 100,00 and something and X6M 103.000 the LQ wIll sell more than them even at 80 to 90 thousands fully loaded . It already will have more trunk space and reliability .
GTG
spwolf
well keep in mind that LQ should be L-flagship... so it will cost more than X6 and GLE. X6 starts at $62k, LQ should be $20k more.
Oh !! My mistake , GLE AMG 100,00 and something and X6M 103.000 the LQ wIll sell more than them even at 80 to 90 thousands fully loaded . It already will have more trunk space and reliability .
mikeavelli
mediumhot
LQ is so generic for a flagship. LS makes sense since is the original. LC is a wrong nameplate as well, I would have preferred SC since it's another original but LFC would have been better choice than plain LC.

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All the Flagships will have L to begin, thus LC instead of SC. It would be great to see another coupe called the SC return!
mikeavelli
mediumhot
LQ is so generic for a flagship. LS makes sense since is the original. LC is a wrong nameplate as well, I would have preferred SC since it's another original but LFC would have been better choice than plain LC.

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All the Flagships will have L to begin, thus LC instead of SC. It would be great to see another coupe called the SC return!
mikeavelli
mediumhot
LQ is so generic for a flagship. LS makes sense since is the original. LC is a wrong nameplate as well, I would have preferred SC since it's another original but LFC would have been better choice than plain LC.

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All the Flagships will have L to begin, thus LC instead of SC. It would be great to see another coupe called the SC return!
krew
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!
Levi
Even 'Low Quality'? :grinning:
:skull:
krew
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!
Levi
Even 'Low Quality'? :grinning:
:skull:
krew
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!
Levi
Even 'Low Quality'? :grinning:
:skull:
Tragic Bronson
Lexus marketing is watching a lot of commercials..
Tragic Bronson
Lexus marketing is watching a lot of commercials..
Tragic Bronson
Lexus marketing is watching a lot of commercials..
Trexus
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.
LQ (Flagship crossover coupe), compete with X6
GQ (Mid-level crossover coupe), compete with X4
IQ (Entry-Level crossover coupe), compete with X2
Trexus
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.
LQ (Flagship crossover coupe), compete with X6
GQ (Mid-level crossover coupe), compete with X4
IQ (Entry-Level crossover coupe), compete with X2
Trexus
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.
LQ (Flagship crossover coupe), compete with X6
GQ (Mid-level crossover coupe), compete with X4
IQ (Entry-Level crossover coupe), compete with X2
Trexus
mikeavelli
All the Flagships will have L to begin, thus LC instead of SC. It would be great to see another coupe called the SC return!
Totally agree. Bring it on Lexus...

LC (Flagship coupe), compete with 8 Series
SC (Mid-Level coupe), compete with 6 Series
RC (Entry-Level coupe), compete with 4 Series
Trexus
mikeavelli
All the Flagships will have L to begin, thus LC instead of SC. It would be great to see another coupe called the SC return!
Totally agree. Bring it on Lexus...

LC (Flagship coupe), compete with 8 Series
SC (Mid-Level coupe), compete with 6 Series
RC (Entry-Level coupe), compete with 4 Series
Trexus
mikeavelli
All the Flagships will have L to begin, thus LC instead of SC. It would be great to see another coupe called the SC return!
Totally agree. Bring it on Lexus...

LC (Flagship coupe), compete with 8 Series
SC (Mid-Level coupe), compete with 6 Series
RC (Entry-Level coupe), compete with 4 Series
F1 Silver Arrows
Trexus
LQ (Flagship crossover coupe), compete with X6
GQ (Mid-level crossover coupe), compete with X4
IQ (Entry-Level crossover coupe), compete with X2
You're also forgetting the model that would probably be the future perennial bestseller for Lexus, the RQ. It would also be a mid-level crossover coupe. I feel both RQ and GQ would have a place in the SUV market, especially how Lexus SUV's are the most popular in the market. Excellent conclusions however, because that's what I've been thinking.

However, the GQ and RQ would compete with the X6, the IQ competing with the X4 and the LQ (which we believe is the LF-1) fighting the future X7. Remember, they don't have a LX/Geländewagen competitor. So the LQ would fight the X7. Generally the right idea, but move their competitors higher. What's ironic is that in terms of price points I think your list is actually correct, given Lexus undercutting its competitors by a good margin.

Trexus
Totally agree. Bring it on Lexus...

LC (Flagship coupe), compete with 8 Series
SC (Mid-Level coupe), compete with 6 Series
RC (Entry-Level coupe), compete with 4 Series
Don't forget the convertibles too! And oh oh! The F models! :)
F1 Silver Arrows
Trexus
LQ (Flagship crossover coupe), compete with X6
GQ (Mid-level crossover coupe), compete with X4
IQ (Entry-Level crossover coupe), compete with X2
You're also forgetting the model that would probably be the future perennial bestseller for Lexus, the RQ. It would also be a mid-level crossover coupe. I feel both RQ and GQ would have a place in the SUV market, especially how Lexus SUV's are the most popular in the market. Excellent conclusions however, because that's what I've been thinking.

However, the GQ and RQ would compete with the X6, the IQ competing with the X4 and the LQ (which we believe is the LF-1) fighting the future X7. Remember, they don't have a LX/Geländewagen competitor. So the LQ would fight the X7. Generally the right idea, but move their competitors higher. What's ironic is that in terms of price points I think your list is actually correct, given Lexus undercutting its competitors by a good margin.

Trexus
Totally agree. Bring it on Lexus...

LC (Flagship coupe), compete with 8 Series
SC (Mid-Level coupe), compete with 6 Series
RC (Entry-Level coupe), compete with 4 Series
Don't forget the convertibles too! And oh oh! The F models! :)
F1 Silver Arrows
Trexus
LQ (Flagship crossover coupe), compete with X6
GQ (Mid-level crossover coupe), compete with X4
IQ (Entry-Level crossover coupe), compete with X2
You're also forgetting the model that would probably be the future perennial bestseller for Lexus, the RQ. It would also be a mid-level crossover coupe. I feel both RQ and GQ would have a place in the SUV market, especially how Lexus SUV's are the most popular in the market. Excellent conclusions however, because that's what I've been thinking.

However, the GQ and RQ would compete with the X6, the IQ competing with the X4 and the LQ (which we believe is the LF-1) fighting the future X7. Remember, they don't have a LX/Geländewagen competitor. So the LQ would fight the X7. Generally the right idea, but move their competitors higher. What's ironic is that in terms of price points I think your list is actually correct, given Lexus undercutting its competitors by a good margin.

Trexus
Totally agree. Bring it on Lexus...

LC (Flagship coupe), compete with 8 Series
SC (Mid-Level coupe), compete with 6 Series
RC (Entry-Level coupe), compete with 4 Series
Don't forget the convertibles too! And oh oh! The F models! :)

F