Compact luxury crossovers are spreading almost virally and following Mercedes, BMW and Audi, Lexus is keen to get in on the competition as well.
The LF-NX concept is its playing card to face the game: aggressive shape, Japanese-style design, sharp creases of the signature spindle grille which recurs all around to create a razor-shape look. Only one picture has been released by the company about how it will probably look inside. Great design defines the cabin that presents high technological tools and sophisticated seats.
The powertrain is still unknown, and the firm simply said it will incorporate a new variant of the Lexus Hybride Drive System created for SUV performance.
Top Gears' experts say we have to “expect either the 3.5-litre V6 from the RX, or the 2.5-litre V6 from the GS, together with an electric motor and battery pack for full hybrid functionality; brake energy regeneration, the engine used to charge the battery, zero emission town driving etc.”
Sustainability and design, comfort and elegance, massive presence on the road and hi-tech power.
Many features, one word: Lexus LF-NX.
Oct. 1, 2013
Central Saint Martins
University of Cincinnati
Scuola Politecnica di Design
Harrington College of Design
LOFT 42
Red Dot design award
