First Look: New Lexus EV Concept Arrives Next Month

[krew]

GQ Japan has posted an early look at the Lexus concept set to debut in late October at the Japan Mobility Show. This concept was teased last week during a media event, which Hans Greimel of Automotive News also attended — here’s what he had to say:

A new generation of F-inspired all-electric performance models on tap is pumped up by rumors of an EV sports coupe positioned as a spiritual successor to the legendary LFA supercar. A teaser of the Japan Mobility Show concept shows a wedge-shaped silhouette with a long wheelbase, tucked-down nose and raked windshield.
It all feeds into how Lexus wants to distinguish itself from the premium pack through its Lexus Driving Signature, a driving experience characterized by quiet...

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[CRSKTN]

Since its inception in 1989, Lexus has upheld the mindset of "Pushing Boundaries," constantly challenging the conventional notions of luxury cars and consistently delivering new technologies and values to its customers. As a luxury lifestyle brand, we will remain agile and attentive to customer needs and the evolving times, unwavering in our endeavour to craft cars that bring a smile to customers' faces.

 

[Will1991]

Whatever it's coming, it will shape Lexus for the next 10 years just like the LFA did...

Looking forward!

 

[internalaudit]

So not the IS but the performance BEV. Yeah, no one cares about the IS BEV but me anyway.

 

[CRSKTN]

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Lexus to reveal an EV concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show - Autoblog

Lexus to reveal an EV concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Not sure where it fits in the rush of EV news Toyota's been putting out.

www.autoblog.com

Autoblog is portraying the image as being tied to a new EV concept.
I'm feeling better about my estimation of the above.

 

[Kirtap]

Yeah, no one cares about the IS BEV but me anyway.

I do! I visit these forums at least once a day, solely to see if there's any news on the IS BEV. Particularly the Sportcross version! One of these days... 🤞

 

[LexusTalks]

What is going on with this site? Never any posts anymore. This concept has been revealed for a few days now, and yet it's not posted here. There is also a bunch of other Lexus news I keep seeing. Are we done with this site? What's the deal?

 

[bogglo]

What is going on with this site? Never any posts anymore. This concept has been revealed for a few days now, and yet it's not posted here. There is also a bunch of other Lexus news I keep seeing. Are we done with this site? What's the deal?

There are various thread that literally discuss everything new lexus. Go to the forum.

 

[LexusTalks]

There are various thread that literally discuss everything new lexus. Go to the forum.

******* much? I was just asking why they're don't post the articles themselves anymore. Damn.

 

[Will1991]

LF-ZC production model to be launched in 2026:

LEXUS EMBRACES INNOVATION AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES TO BECOME AN ALL-ELECTRIC LUXURY BRAND

Lexus details new technologies that will accelerate its transition to a 100% battery electric vehicle brandAnnual Kenshiki forum presents new vehicle concepts, including forerunner of a new production model due for launch in 2026New Arene Operating System will create intelligent connections...

newsroom.lexus.eu

So... quite far away to be honest... Wasn't something like 2025 previously?

 

[Levi]

It might be a nice BEV, but far from what an IS is supposed to be.

 

[internalaudit]

After the announcement on battery strategy / roadmap, looks like it will be 2027/2028, at the earliest, when I consider getting a Lexus BEV (likely an IS or one sedan/hatch size smaller if spec'd and priced reasonably well). Only three or four more years and the naysayers have been proven wrong when they thought Toyota was a dinosaur, waiting to be extincted.

2027-28 is when the performance bi-polar Li-ion and solid state batteries are to be introduced. By then hopefully battery warranty will be at least 12 years long at 70% capacity. Even if not, I'd have full faith in Toyota's BEV battery technology by then.

Toyota sets out advanced battery technology roadmap - Toyota Media Site

Toyota presents its roadmap for advanced battery technologies.

media.toyota.co.uk

 

[Levi]

The BEV bubble is about to burst. In the meantime TMC will work on BEVs while selling HEVs. When the time comes, TMC will be leading in HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs, and FCEVs.