The Lexus LF-SA: A Teaser of the Geneva Concept
Lexus has published a teaser image of the concept set to debut in Geneva.
Kevin · February 17th, 2015
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Next-Generation Lexus RX Prototype Spotted!
Spy photographers for Autoweek have spotted a camouflaged prototype of the next-generation Lexus RX — let’s take a look, starting with the front: The camouflage may be elaborate around the grille, but there’s no denying the NX influence in the hood shape and headlight placement. It’s worth noting that grille itself appears quite small in …
Kevin · January 7th, 2015
Lexus IS 200t Turbo Prototype Spotted in Colorado?
A camouflaged Lexus IS prototype with emissions testing equipment and manufacturer plates was spotted in the Colorado Rocky Mountains by The Fast Lane Car: As suggested by TFLCar, a plausible possibility for this IS prototype is the testing of the 2.0L turbo engine first introduced with the NX 200t. Lexus has already trademarked IS 200t …
Kevin · December 19th, 2014
Lexus GS F Prototype Spotted on Nürburgring
The new Lexus GS F prototype has been spotted getting some laps in at the Nürburgring — from World Car Fans: (Looking forward to the eventual GS F prototype video, if only to hear the engine note — have to figure it’s going to be the same RC F V8, perhaps with a minor horsepower …
Kevin · October 5th, 2014
Photos: New Lexus GS F Prototype Spotted in Europe!
A new Lexus GS F prototype has been spotted in Europe — here are some photos from World Car Fans: Very clearly, the GS F will be heavily influenced by the new RC F — the front end is near identical with the integrated oil cooler & engine cooler vents: On the side, there’s the …
Kevin · September 29th, 2014
Lexus GS F Prototype Spotted in Arizona?
A possible Lexus GS F prototype has been spotted in Arizona by Club Lexus member I8ABMR: It may look like a roughed-up GS F SPORT, but there are a couple key details that suggest otherwise — the Michigan manufacturer plates and the proximity to the Toyota Arizona proving grounds are the first clues, but the …
Kevin · May 15th, 2014
Lexus GS F Prototype Gets Stuck in Traffic
The Lexus GS F prototype has resurfaced after being spotted last year at the Nürburgring — here are some photos of the car sitting in traffic, courtesy of Blend Cars: Judging from the plates, The GS prototype is still in Germany. There doesn’t look to be any further exterior modifications since the last time it …
Kevin · May 5th, 2014
Faked Spy Shot of the 2016 Lexus IS F
Is this a spy shot of the 2016 Lexus IS F? Jalopnik believes so, running the image yesterday after it was discovered on the Lexus Spain Facebook page. Unfortunately, the car in question is nothing but a Lexus IS with some duct tape and a TRD Japan body kit — here’s a photo for reference: …
Kevin · April 25th, 2014
New Orange Lexus RC F Spotted in Japan
A New Orange Lexus RC F prototype has been spotted in Japan by Club Lexus member Mattspiral. As rumored, the orange exterior looks a few shades lighter than the IS F CCS-R — what do you think? [Source: Club Lexus via Joe-Z Performance]
Kevin · April 1st, 2014
Ultrasonic Blue Lexus RC F Spotted in California
It’s not just a black Lexus RC F cruising around California — Lexus Enthusiast reader Yoshi sent in a few highway shots of the model in Ultrasonic Blue: Definitely prefer this Ultrasonic Blue to the half-painted black RC F we’ve seen — looks much better on the road. (Thanks Yoshi!)
Kevin · March 17th, 2014
More Photos of the Black Lexus RC F
More photos of the black RC F in California arrived in my inbox today, this time from Lexus Enthusiast friend Guy from Endles Automotive: With the car stationary, we get a good look at a new set of previously unseen optional wheels — what do you think of the new design? (Thanks Guy!)
Kevin · March 13th, 2014
Black Lexus RC F Prototype Spotted in California
Club Lexus member Rominl has posted photos of a black Lexus RC F prototype cruising the highways of Southern California — here’s a couple shots from the gallery: Not much in the way of detail, but these are likely only the first photos to be seen online — I’ve been looking forward to seeing the …
Kevin · March 11th, 2014
Lexus RC F SPORT Prototype Spotted?
A blue Lexus RC 350 has been spotted in California sporting a covered up fender badge — here a couple more photos: The coupe is near identical to the standard RC, but look closely at the fender and there’s a piece of blue tape covering up what I would assume is an F SPORT badge: …
Kevin · February 12th, 2014
New Information on the Lexus NX Compact Crossover
Auto Express has some new information on the Lexus NX, including the new rendering seen above: Lexus has revealed that its new NX crossover will arrive in the UK in October, and prices are expected to start at around £30,000 – putting it in close contention with its Audi Q5 and BMW X3 rivals. A …
Kevin · February 10th, 2014
Lexus NX Prototypes Spotted!
Japanese magazine Mag-X has released two spy photos of the upcoming Lexus NX compact crossover — the masked version above, and this camouflaged prototype: These two images don’t show nearly as much detail as the recently leaked production NX photo, but they do give a better indication of the compact crossover’s overall shape — really, …
Kevin · February 6th, 2014
Spied: Is Lexus Developing a Four-Door Coupe?
An unusual Lexus prototype has been spotted by Japanese magazine Mag-X, here it is from three angles: Despite wearing the front-end of what looks like a GS F SPORT, the long hood and short trunk suggest something else entirely — could Lexus be working a four door coupe to complete with the Mercedes CLS & …
Kevin · January 20th, 2014
Camouflaged Lexus NX Prototype Spotted in Japan
A Lexus NX prototype has been spotted by Japanese magazine Mag-X in some pretty wild camouflage — here are the two photos: The vehicle has been expertly disguised, with only the front spindle grille giving away that fact the model is a Lexus at all — makes me wonder, wouldn’t this amount of camouflage affect …
Kevin · December 10th, 2013
More Photos of the 2014 Lexus CT 200h
The updated 2014 Lexus CT 200h has been spotted once again — Car Advice has the photos: The pure white license plate matches the spy photos seen last month, as does the white exterior and blacked-out roof — Car Advice speculates on when the new CT will debut: The 2014 facelift is tipped to be …
Kevin · November 8th, 2013
Fake Lexus NX Spyshot Surfaces
A number of readers have sent in a link to the above image, which was posted on the Burlapp Car website with claims to be the new Lexus NX compact crossover — not to burst anyone’s bubble, but compare the image to this photo of the RX: Always find these fake spy shots so creative, …
Kevin · October 16th, 2013
2014 Lexus CT 200h F SPORT Spotted!
The 2014 Lexus CT 200h F SPORT has been spotted by Leftlane News during a commercial shoot — here are photos of the front & back: There were no photos of the side profile, but here’s a closer look at the new spindle grille: All in all, it’s a great looking update — the spindle …
Kevin · October 14th, 2013
Lexus RX 200t Test Mule Spotted in Japan?
Japanese magazine MAG-X has published photos of what they claim is a test mule for the turbocharged four-cylinder Lexus RX 200t — here’s the full page from the September issue: The very first mention of a possible RX 200t came in April of this year, when Lexus filed a trademark for the nameplate in Australia …
Kevin · September 19th, 2013
More Illustrations of the Rumored Lexus RC F Coupe
The September issue of Japanese magazine Holiday Auto has a five-page spread on the upcoming Lexus RC F, and included in the article are several illustrated attempts at what the new Lexus coupe might look like — here are the full pages (click for higher resolution): As is the case with any Japanese magazines, I’m …
Kevin · September 17th, 2013
Lexus GS F Prototype Spotted in Japan
A prototype Lexus GS F has been spotted by Best Car magazine in Japan.
Kevin · September 2nd, 2013
Lexus RC F Prototype Spotted in Southern California
After making the rounds at the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, a prototype of the rumored Lexus RC F coupe was spotted in Southern California by a Club Lexus member.
Kevin · August 29th, 2013
Even More Video of the Camouflaged Lexus RC F Prototype
There’s now more footage of the Lexus RC F camouflaged prototype.
Kevin · August 7th, 2013
Video: 2015 Lexus RC F Prototype on Nürburgring
Sit back, crank your speakers, and get ready to watch the camouflaged Lexus RC F prototype carve up the Nürburgring.
Kevin · July 17th, 2013
Lexus RC F Coupe Prototype Racing on Nürburgring
The Lexus RC F prototype has been spotted on the Nürburgring in Germany.
Kevin · July 17th, 2013
Lexus RC Coupe Interior Reveals Next-Generation Remote Touch System?
The interior of the Lexus RC F prototype has also been photographed alongside the exterior.
Kevin · July 16th, 2013
Lexus RC Coupe to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show, High Performance RC F to Follow in Detroit
According to Automotive News, Lexus will debut the new RC coupe at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
Kevin · July 16th, 2013
Lexus CT 200h Sedan Spotted?
A Motor Trend editor spotted a mystery prototype in Southern California, and noting its similarity to the Lexus HS 250h, believes it to be an early version of a CT 200h sedan.
Kevin · June 19th, 2013
More Photos of the Mystery Lexus Compact Crossover Development Mule
CAR Magazine has some new photos of the mystery Lexus compact crossover test mule spotted a couple weeks back.
Kevin · May 27th, 2013
Lexus Compact Crossover Development Mule Spotted!
A strange looking Lexus has been spotted by Autoweek Netherlands — looking like a lifted CT, it’s likely a test development mule for the much rumored compact crossover.
Kevin · May 15th, 2013
Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype Makes Another Appearance at Nürburgring
The mysterious Lexus LFA AD-X prototype has been spotted again on the Nürburgring, six months after its last public appearance.
Kevin · April 30th, 2013
Lexus RC Coupe Prototype Spotted!
By way of Mag-X, here’s the very first spyshot of the Lexus production coupe based on the LF-CC concept.
Kevin · February 28th, 2013
2014 Lexus CT 200h Update?
Here's a grainy image of what appears to be the updated 2014 Lexus CT 200h.
Kevin · January 22nd, 2013
2014 Lexus IS Revealed on Chinese Website
Some early photos of the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT have leaked on the Pacific Automotive website in China.
Kevin · January 9th, 2013
Sneak Peek at the Next-Generation Lexus IS
Taiwan tabloid Apple Daily has published a previously-unseen cutaway image of the next-generation Lexus IS.
Kevin · January 8th, 2013
New Lexus HS 250h Coming to Japan
An updated Lexus HS 250h is set to launch in Japan by the end of the month.
Kevin · November 19th, 2012
More Spy Shots of the Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS
More spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS have been released, this time by the folks over at gMotors.
Kevin · November 8th, 2012
Camouflaged Next-Generation Lexus IS Spotted in Europe
The next-generation Lexus IS has been spotted again, this time in a eye-deceiving swirl-pattern body wrap.
Kevin · October 4th, 2012
Lexus Compact Crossover Spotted?
Shortly after the announcement that Lexus would debut a new concept car at this month’s Paris Motor Show, Leftlane News posted spy photos of what they claim is a camouflaged Lexus compact crossover.
Kevin · September 10th, 2012
More Spy Shots of the Camouflaged 2014 Lexus IS
More photos of the camouflaged Lexus IS have surfaced by way of UK website GMotors.
Kevin · September 6th, 2012
Camouflaged 2014 Lexus IS Spotted?
A camouflaged Lexus sedan — most likely the next-generation IS — has been spotted in California.
Kevin · September 2nd, 2012
Lexus HS Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Prototype Spotted!
A Lexus HS hydrogen fuel-cell prototype has been spotted in Death Valley by *CAR Magazine* spy photographers.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012
More 2013 Lexus LS Spy Photos
Just hours after a photo of the 2013 LS F SPORT was released by Lexus, photos of the standard 2013 LS have surfaced on a South Korean message board Bobaedream.
Kevin · July 27th, 2012
2013 Lexus LS F SPORT Revealed!
Only days away from its official reveal, Chinese website *XCAR* has published photos of what looks to be the 2013 Lexus LS F SPORT.
Kevin · July 26th, 2012
Lexus Releases 2013 LS Teaser Image
Lexus has released a teaser image of the 2013 LS.
Kevin · July 18th, 2012
2014 Lexus IS Mule Spotted at Nürburgring!
A next-generation Lexus IS mule has been spotted at the Nürburgring, and Edmunds Inside Line has some photos.
Kevin · July 16th, 2012
Mystery Lexus ES Spotted in California
Motor Trend spy photographers have spotted a mystery Lexus ES in California.
Kevin · June 24th, 2012
2013 Lexus LS F Sport Spotted?
It appears that a camouflaged next-generation Lexus LS F Sport has been spotted by Automobile Magazine spy photographers.
Kevin · June 4th, 2012
More Photos of the Camouflaged 2013 Lexus LS
Club Lexus has posted a second batch of next-generation LS spy shots.
Kevin · May 24th, 2012
Next-Generation 2013 Lexus LS Spotted in Southern California?
A camouflaged car looking to be the next-generation Lexus LS has been spotted in Southern California.
Kevin · May 23rd, 2012
Next-Generation 2014 Lexus IS Mule Spotted!
New spy photos of the next-generation Lexus IS today, by way of Autoblog.it.
Kevin · April 16th, 2012
Lexus Teases “Masked Machine” on Twitter
As strange as it seems, Lexus has posted a photo on Twitter of a mystery vehicle hanging in the air from a crane.
Kevin · March 29th, 2012
Next-Generation Lexus LS Teased!
Included as part of a Lexus UK video interview with RX chief engineer Takayuki Katsuda, a teaser image of the next-generation Lexus LS has been released in a most unlikely fashion.
Kevin · March 19th, 2012
Examining the 2013 Lexus ES Interior
One day after the new 2013 Lexus ES was revealed, let’s return to the photos and take a closer look at the interior.
Kevin · February 22nd, 2012
2013 Lexus ES Spotted in China!
The next-generation 2013 Lexus ES has been revealed by way of Chinese forum XCar.
Kevin · February 21st, 2012
2013 Lexus RX & RX F Sport Revealed!
A brochure for the 2013 Lexus RX has been leaked online, and it confirms the crossover will be getting both a mid-cycle update and a F Sport package.
Kevin · February 11th, 2012
2013 Lexus ES Hybrid Spy Photos
Leftlane News has released spy photos of a camouflaged 2013 Lexus ES, and it's a hybrid.
Kevin · February 1st, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Revealed!
In a screwup of epic proportions, Road & Track accidentally published a video on their Youtube page revealing the Lexus LF-LC concept set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Kevin · December 21st, 2011
New Lexus Concept to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Lexus has announced that a new concept will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January — here’s a sneak peak in full resolution.
Kevin · December 12th, 2011
Lexus GS F-Sport Spotted
My man Shamiz in Japan has sent over another photo from one of Japan’s many auto magazines — this time it’s a spy shot of what looks to be the upcoming Lexus GS F-Sport
Kevin · October 3rd, 2011
Imagining the Lexus RX F-Sport
TLE reader Shamiz has just sent me some cellphone quick pics from an as-of-yet unidentified Japanese magazine that show a rendering of the rumored Lexus RX F-Sport.
Kevin · September 22nd, 2011
Mystery Lexus LS Spotted at Nürburgring
A mystery Lexus LS has been spotted on the Nürburgring sporting some rather extreme performance modifications.
Kevin · September 17th, 2011
2013 Lexus GS Revealed!
Just two days before its official unveiling, the 2013 Lexus GS has been spotted without camouflage by Chinese spy photographers.
Kevin · August 16th, 2011
Lexus Magazine Column: Undercover GS
The next generation Lexus GS is almost here, and to mark the occasion, I've put together a brief timeline of all the car's public appearances (accidental or otherwise) for the latest edition of my monthly *Lexus Magazine* column.
Kevin · August 13th, 2011
Is this the Next-Generation Lexus GS Interior?
Let's travel back to the Lexus LF-Gh launch event during the New York auto show in April, where these Autospies photos give us a glimpse at a seemingly production-ready interior.
Kevin · July 18th, 2011
Next-Generation Lexus GS F Sport Spotted at Nürburgring?
Spy photos of what appears to be the next-generation Lexus GS F Sport have exploded all over the Internet.
Kevin · July 13th, 2011