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2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept

Lexus LF-NX Turbo Advanced Crossover Concept

2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept
• Following the Frankfurt Motor Show LF-NX HV concept, a new version -the LF-NX Turbo- world premieres at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show
•Distinctive, sculpted and sporty styling
• Driver-focused cockpit introducing new Remote Touch Interface (RTI) with touch tracer display and touch pad control
•2.0 liter, 4-cylinder turbo gas engine –Lexus' first turbocharged powertrainTOKYO (Nov. 20, 2013) — More compact than the pioneering RX luxury utility vehicle (LÚV) at 182.7 inches long with a 106.3 inch wheelbase, the LF-NX Turbo concept focuses on the growing segment of smaller, more urban-centric compact premium crossovers.

2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept
Combining spirited performance with optimum fuel efficiency, the new LF-NX Turbo's 2.0-liter engine paves the way for the introduction of turbocharged powerplants in future Lexus models.

Powertrain
The LF-NX Turbo concept is equipped with Lexus' first turbocharged gas engine. The 2.0-liter, four-cylinder unit combines Lexus' advanced high tumble port, fan spray fuel injection, D-4S and VVT-iw combustion technologies with a cylinder head-integrated exhaust manifold and a twin scroll turbocharger with an active wastegate valve.


2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept
Through optimization of the exhaust gas temperature, the cylinder head-integrated exhaust manifold combines a high level of performance with fuel efficiency, and clean exhaust emission reliability, while the twin scroll turbocharger operates effectively across the widest possible rev range.

The LF-NX Turbo's new powerplant targets a fast throttle response and exhilarating performance while demonstrating outstanding fuel efficiency.

Exterior Design
The LF-NX Turbo concept's bold, striking and innovative exterior reflects a further evolution of Lexus' design language, bringing more distinctive and sculpted styling to the premium compact crossover segment for the first time.

The overall form of the LF-NX Turbo is generated by a powerful, diamond-shaped body which flows from the front grille through the belt line of the vehicle. Prominent fenders, wheel arches and tires which express the muscular stance of a highly agile LÚV.


The front of the new concept is dominated by a strong interpretation of the Lexus spindle grille. Both the smoked chrome trim and grille mesh pattern increase in size as the grille widens through the lower bumper area, to accentuate the concept's wide, powerful stance.

The upper edges of the grille generate powerful lines, while the base is underscored by a narrow, black mesh air intake above a sharp, fin-shaped, matte chrome-finished chin spoiler which reinforces the crossover concept's low center of gravity and sporting credentials.

Extremely expressive, signature front lighting features three diamond-shaped LED headlamps and independent Daytime Running Lights (DRL). The DRLs are underscored by full-length LED strip turn signal lamps.

The lower bumper flows away from the spindle grille edges into high-gloss black paint-trimmed vertical air intakes with a black mesh duct finish, before projecting strongly forward into a unique corner detail.

2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept This separates the bumper from the front wing with an aggressive vertical cut detail that narrows to a point beneath the headlamp clusters.

The front and rear fenders are formed by a series of muscular, concave and convex curves. Both the wheel arches and the lower rocker panel are finished in a high-gloss black painted trim, adding a sporting note to the protective finish which typifies an urban crossover.

A fin-shaped upper rocker panel molding is finished in matte chrome, visually extending the line of the crisp, sporting chin spoiler along the sides of the vehicle.

The pronounced diamond shape of the belt line reaches its widest point adjacent to the B-pillar before narrowing as it flows to the rear. Below, the door sills generate a more aggressive, angular interpretation of the rising crease line first seen on the LF-CC concept.

Above the belt line, the classic Lexus side glazing profile combines with a steeply raked tailgate and integral spoiler to create the sweeping silhouette of an athletic coupe. Both the glazing surrounds and the door mirror upper surface share the smoked chrome finish of the front grille surround.

The rear of the LF-NX is dominated by highly articulated lamp clusters which create an instantly identifiable light signature. They extend the full depth of the bumper, creating a sharp, aerodynamic trailing edge detail.

The Lexus signature 'L' shape of the lamp itself is scored strongly into the rear bodywork, creating an echo of the spindle form theme.

Finished in high-gloss black paint, the wide lower bumper is underscored by a sharp, full-width, matte chrome-finished aerodynamic diffuser. It is flanked by highly sculpted chrome exhausts shaped to reflect the aggressive styling of the front wing vertical air intakes.

The Lexus LF-NX Turbo concept is finished in a new, Brushed Metal Silver exterior color which gives the striking impression that the bodyshell has been carved from a single billet of solid metal.

A new, more aggressive alloy wheel design and a change in tire size from the hybrid concept's 255/50R 20 to 255/45ZR 20 give the LF-NX Turbo concept a more sporty appearance and a wide, confident stance.

Interior Design
In a continuation of the 'Human Oriented' L-finesse design concept realized in both the LFA supercar and new IS sedan, the interior mirrors the LF-NX Turbo's highly sculpted exterior styling. It features bold, powerful forms which create a driver-focused cockpit within an ergonomically ideal environment.

The center console extends the full length of the cabin to bisect the rear seats. Its highly three-dimensional framework echoes the concept crossover's spindle grille front design. The same sophisticated, sculpted brushed metal finish has also been applied to the driver's instrument meters, the steering wheel, the seat structure and the overhead console.

Reinforcing the LF-NX Turbo concept's premium SÚV credentials, the strength and refinement of this carved metal surfacing is complemented throughout the cabin by Sunrise Yellow and Black leather upholstery with contrast stitching.

Intuitive interaction with the vehicle's switchgear, instrumentation and Human Machine Interface (HMI) technology is at the heart of Lexus interior design. The LF-NX cabin features the ideal, upper display zone and lower operation zone dashboard format perfected over successive Lexus generations.

The upper display zone features an exclusive driver's instrument meter design. The lower operation zone allows access to a new generation of touch-sensitive, electrostatic switches and the new Lexus Remote Touch Interface (RTI).

The RTI combines a modified touch tracer display with a new touch pad design for smooth and intuitive use, and an adjustable arm rest to enhance comfort and ease of use.

Reflecting the performance potential of the concept's 2.0-liter turbocharged powerplant, instrument and switchgear including the meters, navigation screen, RTI touch tracer and touch pad, and the roof and door panels are illuminated in a sporting red.

Source - Lexus

Lexus LF-NX Crossover Hybrid Concept Explores Potential for Compact SUV And Debuts at 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept
• Highly efficient full hybrid powertrain with outstanding fuel consumption and low emissions
• Distinctive, youthful andsculpted styling2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept
FRANKFÚRT, Germany, Sept. 10, 2013 – Lexus' latest concept, the LF-NX compact crossover, will be on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). The LF-NX concept focuses onthe growing segment of smaller, more urban-centric compact premium crossovers.

2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept
Measuring 182.7 inches long with a 106.3-inch wheelbase, this crossover concept is smaller than the popular RX sport utility vehicle (SÚV) that pioneered the premium crossover segment in 1998.


2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept'We intend to take advantage of the growing compact crossover SÚV segment and expand our SÚV line-up in the future,' said Mark Templin, executive vice president, Lexus International. 'The new LF -NX concept explores the potential for a compact crossover within the Lexus model range. This concept is youthful, confident and innovative. It features a new bold look that gives an insight into the future evolution of the Lexus L-finesse design language.'

Exterior Design
The LF-NX concept's bold, striking and innovative exterior brings more distinctiveand sculpted styling to the premium compact crossover segment.

The front of the new concept is dominated by astrong interpretation of the Lexus spindle grille. Both the chrome trim and grille mesh pattern increase in size as the grille widens through the lower bumper area, to accentuate the concept's wide front track and powerful stance.

The upper edges of the grille generate powerful lines which define the hood edges, while the base is underscored by a chrome-finished underbody panel which expresses the crossover concept's off-road credentials.


Extremely expressive, signature front lighting features three diamond-shaped LED headlamps and the independent Daytime Running Lights (DRL) first seen on the new IS sedan. (concept carz) The DRLs are underscored by full-length LED strip turn signal lamps.

The lower bumper flows away from the spindle grille edges into vertical air intakes, before projecting forward into a unique corner detail. This separates the bumper from the front fender with an aggressive vertical cut detail that narrows to a point beneath the headlamp clusters.

Both front and rear fenders are formed by a series of muscular, concave and convex curves. The wheel arches incorporate black painted trim, hinting at the protective finish which typifies an urban crossover. The door sills generate a more aggressive, angular interpretation of the rising crease line first seen on the LF-CC concept.

Above the belt line, the Lexus profile combines with a steeply raked tailgate and integral spoiler to create the sweeping silhouette of an athletic coupe.

2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept The rear of the LF-NX is dominated by highly articulated lamp clusters which create an instantly identifiable light signature. They extend the full depth of the bumper, creating a sharp, aerodynamic trailing edge detail.

The classic Lexus 'L' shape of the lamp itself is scored strongly into the rear bodywork, creating an echo of the front spindle grille form.

The wide lower bumper has been deliberately detailed without a visibleexhaust system, in recognition of the full hybrid powertrain's environmentally–friendly credentials.

The Lexus LF-NX concept is finished in a new Brushed Metal Silver exterior color which gives the striking impression that the bodyshell has been carved from a single piece of solid metal.

Interior Design
In a continuation of the 'Human Oriented' L-finesse design concept realized in both the LFA and new IS, the interior mirrors the LF-NX's highly sculpted exterior styling. It features bold, powerful forms which create a driver-focused cockpit within an ergonomically ideal environment.

The center console extends the full length of the cabin to bisect the rear seats. The framework's bright, brushed metal finish has also been applied to the driver's instrument meters, the steering wheel, the seat structure and the overhead console.

Reinforcing the LF-NX concept's premium SÚV credentials, the strength and refinement of this carved metal surfacing is complemented throughout the cabin by black and Sunrise Yellow leather upholstery with contrast stitching, and sophisticated blue instrument and switchgear lighting.

Intuitive interaction with the vehicle's switchgear and instrumentation is at the heart of Lexus interior design. The LF-NX cabin features the ideal, upper display zone and lower operation zone dashboard format perfected over successive Lexus generations.

The upper display zone features an exclusive driver's instrument meter design.

The lower operation zone allows access to a new generation of touch-sensitive, electrostatic switcheson door trim, and the new Lexus Remote Touch Interface (RTI). The RTIcombines a touch tracer display with a new touch pad design for smoothand intuitive use, and an adjustable arm restsupport comfort.

Powertrain
The LF-NX concept is equipped with a full hybrid powertrain tuned for SÚV performance.

The full hybrid drive system combines a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder Atkinson cycle gas engine with a powerful electric motor. At lower speeds, the LF-NX can operate under electric motor power alone.

The LF-NX's highly efficientfull hybrid powertrain targets performance on par with conventionally powered rivals, while returning outstanding fuel consumption and low emissions.

Source - Lexus

WORLD PREMIERE OF THE LEXUS LF-NX CROSSOVER CONCEPT AT THE 2013 FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

◾Distinctive and sculpted styling
◾'Human Oriented' interior design with new, touch-sensitive instrumentation
◾Highly efficient full hybrid powertrain

FRANKFÚRT, Germany, Sept. 4, 2013 - A new Lexus compact crossover concept, the LF-NX, will make its world premiere at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). This concept explores the potential for a compact crossover within the Lexus model range.

Reinforcing Lexus' leading position in full hybrid drive technology, the LF-NX concept is powered by a new variant of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system tuned for SÚV performance.

With its highly distinctive and powerfully sculpted styling, the LF-NX concept's exterior design reflects a further evolution of Lexus' L-finesse design language.

The front is dominated by a strong interpretation of the Lexus spindle grille, extremely expressive signature front lighting with independent Daytime Running Lights (DRL), and unique corner styling which separates the bumper from the front wing with an aggressive vertical cut.

In profile, muscular wheel arches are trimmed with the black protective finish which typifies an urban crossover. Above the pronounced diamond shape of the belt line, a classic Lexus side glazing profile and steeply raked tailgate create the sweeping silhouette of an athletic coupe.

The rear features highly articulated lamp clusters. They are detailed to project downwards to the full depth of the bumper, creating a sharp, aerodynamic trailing edge to the vehicle which mirrors the front wing detailing.


2013 Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept The Lexus LF-NX concept is finished in a new Brushed Metal Silver exterior colorwhich gives the striking impression that the bodyshell has been carved from a single piece of solid metal.

The interior mirrors the LF-NX's highly sculpted exterior with bold, powerful forms creating a driver-focused cockpit within an ergonomically ideal environment.

In a continuation of the 'Human Oriented' L-finesse design concept, the cabin features the ideal, upper display zone and lower operation zone dashboard format perfected over successive Lexus generations.


This allows for intuitive interaction with the vehicle's next generation technology, which includes touch-sensitive electrostatic switches, and a new touch pad Remote Touch Interface (RTI) design.

Reinforcing the LF-NX concept's premium crossover credentials, the strength and refinement of the interior's carved metal surfacing is complemented throughout by Sunrise Yellow / Black leather upholstery with contrast stitching, and sophisticated blue instrument lighting.

The Lexus press conference is scheduled on September 10 at 13:00 CET on the Lexus stand, Hall 8, Frankfurt Messe.

Source - Lexus

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