Video: The Story of the Lexus LF-SA Concept

[krew]

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Two Lexus LF-SA videos were released: the standard launch video, and a behind-the-scenes look at its creation.

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[Ruksac]

I see huge applications for a car like this in Europe, but I don't see its success in the North America market.

 

[krew]

I see huge applications for a car like this in Europe, but I don't see its success in the North America market.

It's a stretch to think of a production LF-SA reaching North America, but then I was surprised when Toyota offered the iQ.

My own feeling is if this concept reaches production, it will be offered worldwide. With global expansion so important to the company right now, I don't think Lexus is too interested in making region-specific models.

 

[PTien]

I see huge applications for a car like this in Europe, but I don't see its success in the North America market.

It's a stretch to think of a production LF-SA reaching North America, but then I was surprised when Toyota offered the iQ.

My own feeling is if this concept reaches production, it will be offered worldwide. With global expansion so important to the company right now, I don't think Lexus is too interested in making region-specific models.

Small cross over in-line with MB GLA, Audi Q3 and BMW X1..... Not that much of a stretch..... maybe they just need to add 2 more doors.....

 

[corradoMR2]

So it's 3.4 m long or 134".
This slots in between the iQ's 122 " length and the Mini Cooper's 150 " length.

A Yaris is HUGE at almost 154" in length!

 

[Trexus]

It's a stretch to think of a production LF-SA reaching North America, but then I was surprised when Toyota offered the iQ.

My own feeling is if this concept reaches production, it will be offered worldwide. With global expansion so important to the company right now, I don't think Lexus is too interested in making region-specific models.

I would think the LF-SA would sell well in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago...

 

[NVlaar]

Any news for its powertrain?@krew

 

[krew]

Any news for its powertrain?@krew

Nothing at all, though Toyota just released a 1.2L turbo engine with the new Auris:

http://media.toyota.co.uk/2015/03/new-toyota-1-2t-engine-less/

Would be a good fit.

 

[John Strange]

We've been running our iQ for 3 years now to cut back on our Lexus GS mileage and it's a first class companion. We would welcome this replacement in the 3-4 years it'll take to make production assuming it gets the go ahead. The big problem is convincing the auto reviewers there's a place for city cars.

 

[Ruksac]

Small cross over in-line with MB GLA, Audi Q3 and BMW X1..... Not that much of a stretch..... maybe they just need to add 2 more doors.....

Agreed, if this were four doors it would compete, but that takes away from the design. I'm not sure if Lexus would go the route of adding in suicide style half doors for rear seat entrance and egress.

 

[mikeavelli]

We've been running our iQ for 3 years now to cut back on our Lexus GS mileage and it's a first class companion. We would welcome this replacement in the 3-4 years it'll take to make production assuming it gets the go ahead. The big problem is convincing the auto reviewers there's a place for city cars.

Nice! Glad to someone with an iQ post their experience.