Ok let’s just say this is the next LS BEV… why have we not seen in yet and why isn’t it not in the line up with all the other EVs in that one big circular picture. The ES is in there.
From wiki:
A skunkworks project is a project developed by a relatively small and loosely structured group of people who research and develop a project, often with a very large degree of autonomy, primarily for the sake of radical innovation. The term originated with Lockheed's World War II Skunk Works project.
I bet you the LS is their crossover with Woven.
Their ability to keep stuff quiet since their new facilities opened has improved. I wouldn't be surprised if they are being quiet around the next sedan flagship.
Also they're not stopping century sedan development any time soon, and I can't imagine toyota won't want to share the benefits of that r&d spending.
Looks like SUVs go to RZ / TZ, small crossovers utilize the compact platform.
Sedan loses the middle goes compact / large
Observations:
[Toyota] only revealed the dimensions of the concept (GT3) car, spanning 4,590 mm in length, 2,040 mm in width, and 1,140 mm in height. Also, the concept car gets a 2,725 mm wheelbase which gives the design its high-performance vehicle appearance.
Call me crazy:
GT3 Concept dim: 4,590mm L x 2,040mm W x 1,140mm H with a 2,725mm wheelbase.
IS500 dimensions: 4,760mm L x 1,840mm W x 1,440mm H with a 2,800mm wheelbase.
They highlighted 4 BEV vehicles first:
Large BEV SUV (Large High), Sedan BEV (Large Low), Sports BEV (Compact Low), Crossover BEV SUV (Mid High)
GT3 Related / Derived Compact Platform:
IS - IZ
RC/LC (SC?) -> CZ (Convertible/Coupe Zero?)
NX -> NZ (Small crossover class becomes distinct from proper SUVs ala RZ, TZ)
LFR / LFA
SUV Platform:
RX -> RZ (Left)
TX -> TZ (Right)
Large Sedan Platform (Only teased above):
ES -> EZ
LS -> LZ
