Lexus Launches A Compact Crossover

by TTAC Staff

September 6th, 2013 2:35 PM

Officially this is just a concept, but the Lexus LF-NX is supposed to preview an upcoming competitor to the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. Using the familiar 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain, the LF-NX will be available in FWD or AWD variants, though specific figures like power output have yet to be announced.

#CompactCrossover #Crossover #Lexus #LexusNx

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Suspekt on Sep 07, 2013

I am a huuuuge fan of Lexus's previous L-finesse and now their new design language. BUT this is honestly a very ugly vehicle. I just can't see any beauty in this design. I almost think it is more of a shock & awe approach that will be significantly toned down on the concept.

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Kurtamaxxguy on Sep 08, 2013

Ahhh, Batman's Boy Wonder's vehicle.

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Wizegui on Sep 09, 2013

I didn't know Leepu was working for the Lexus design studio now!

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Corey Lewis on Sep 09, 2013

If you look at the back area above the wheel, the RAV4 underpinnings are a little more clear. This is just a design mess. I don't think we're moving forward here with design, even though this is a concept. Think about what the original RX concept looked like! http://testdrivejunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/1997-lexus-slv2.jpg

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- Lie2me on Sep 09, 2013
  
  That's interesting that the RX hardly changed at all from concept to production, which means this is pretty close to the final deal... It's got to look better in real world
  
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- Corey Lewis on Sep 09, 2013
  
  @Lie2me I really hope it doesn't look like this. And consider how that design will age. Any car with an overwrought design never ages well. Springs to mind the later Solara coupe. First generation Tiburon. 05 Impreza hatch.
  
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