Drew Dowdell

Drew Dowdell Managing Editor - CheersandGears.com September 4th, 2013 In the lead up to the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Lexus has premiered their LF-NX crossover concept. Up front is the boldest interpretation of Lexus' spindle grille with an updated version of their L-finesse design language following behind. The highly futuristic interior design features electrostatic switches and a new touch pad remote interface. Surfacing includes carved metal trim, yellow and black leather with contrast stitching, and blue instrument lighting. The LF-NX concept is powered by a new variant of Lexus' hybrid drive tuned for SUV performance, though specific details are unavailable as of yet. The Lexus press conference is scheduled for September 10th at 13:00 CET, 08:00 EDT Source: Lexus Drew Dowdell is Managing Editor of CheersandGears.com. He can be reached at [email protected] or on twitter as @cheersngears Press Release on page 2 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 FRANKFURT, 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 SUV 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. 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. View full article

The new Corvette is supposed to get over 30mpg as is...

You're one to talk Mr. New-Car-Every-Two-Years....

just the electric version.. not all 500s

Why not? The battery placement makes balance interesting and if they put big enough magnets in it, the low end torque would be astonishing.

#firstworldproblems

Oh look, a mid-size Buick Crossover to fit between Encore and Enclave...

No image with that. Cadillac wants the V-Sport image to be like the M-Sport image over at BMW... only with real performance enhancements. The ATS-V is gonna be that powerful? No.. I was just wishing.

All of this debate over the name is moot if Cadillac executes these cars properly. If they are among the best performers on the block, look as good as what the recent , Cadillac could name it "Lutzmobile" and people will still buy them while the haters gonna hate. Now.. about that ELR V-Sport with the electric motor lifted from the Amtrak ACS-64 City Sprinter.... 4,300hp maximum output per motor (The ACS-64 has 2)....

I disagree. I think there is room for a 420hp model between the standard 3.6 and the 556hp ATS-V.

Happy Birthday bud!

From today's cruise.

... as a joke? What is stylish about a Pruis... they're not even all that affordable.

Probably not built for sideways installation.

This picture of a new Jaguar F-Type in downtown Pittsburgh cost me $350. You're welcome. Right after I snapped the picture, I dropped the phone and cracked the screen. A few days later I went to a car cruise and saw these monsters. The Continental was really stunning in person.

Why is there the assumption that Cadillac hasn't learned Chevy's lesson too? BMW puts out an X5-M which justifiably gets the M badge, why can't a Cadillac SRX wear a V-Sport badge and rock 410HP under the hood. We already know that engine would physically fit, it is dimensionally the same as the 2.8T the SRX started with. The V-Sport badge is only a problem if it doesn't mean anything the same way the SS in Malibu SS didn't mean much. As long as Cadillac keeps the V-Sport brand true to it's recent origins, it will be fine. BTW, if you want to relay any messages regarding Cadillac's branding of V-Sport to Cadillac, a member of their PR team is sleeping in my guest bedroom right now and I can let him know your thoughts when he wakes up.

Oldsmobile and the Cutlass is different too. There they overused a name to the point where it had no meaning. It would be like if Chevrolet offered the Chevy Cruze, the Chevy Cruze Spark, the Chevy Cruze Sonic, the Chevy Cruze Suburban... but with little reason for the naming convention. V-Sport, so far, offers substantial performance enhancements over a non-V-Sport model, thus giving a distinction to the name. In essence, this is Cadillac's version of Chevy's SS suffix... but so far, not bastardized. And who cares what non-GM fans think? Let them them sit in their M-Sports and AMG appearance packages and watch as twin blade tail lights fade off into the darkness in the distance ahead.