Detroit 2015: New Lexus F Model Teased

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: December 18th, 2014

More teasers from Toyota, this time from its luxury brand, Lexus, which is bringing over a new F model to the party at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.

The new vehicle, the second in the F high-performance series after the RC F, will roll into the spotlight January 13 at 8:40 a.m. Eastern. More details will likely be revealed closer to showtime, as is sometimes the case with these teasers.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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EAF on Dec 19, 2014

I guess I'm the only one who likes Acura and Lexus styling cues! The front bumper is a bit gaudy though, the wire mesh looks like something out of The Home Depot gardening aisle. Everyone is using turbochargers, including Lexus, for me the appeal would be a good performer NA V8.

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Shaker on Dec 19, 2014

It slices, it dices, and when it's run through a full-contact car wash (shudder), it'll trim off the tips of those gravel-encrusted "soft-touch materials" so that the car behind will be scratched much less (Thanks, Lexus-Guy!)

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