The Lexus LF-1 made its debut at the North American International Auto Show, Detroit in 2018 - Like molten metal being f...
The Lexus LF-1 made its debut at the North American International Auto Show, Detroit in 2018 - Like molten metal being forged into a fine Japanese sword, the lines of the Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept have the potential to shape the future of a flagship luxury SUV for Lexus. Lexus established the luxury crossover segment two decades ago with the global debut of the RX 300 at Detroit.The Lexus LF-1’s exaggerated dash-to-axle ratio gives it an athletic profile that evokes classic grand touring cars rather car than an estate wagon. Combined with a cabin that sits deep within the rear-wheel drive chassis and aggressive 22-inch wheels barely contained under bulging fenders, the LF-1 has a powerful stance that conveys its performance intensions at a glance.The Lexus LF-1 Limitless, first seen at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, introduces a new luxury vehicle genre, the flagship crossover. Combining high performance with unrestrained luxury, it is a showcase for technology, innovation and the latest evolution of design at Lexus – the brand which pioneered the luxury SUV concept with the original RX model 20 years ago.1) Lexus LF-1 Limitless: design The innovative design was inspired by the concept of molten metal being forged into a fine Japanese sword. Penned by the artists at Lexus’s Calty Design Research facility in California, it attempts to visualise the transformation of a smooth, flowing mass of liquid metal into a solid, chiselled shape.
