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The Japanese luxury automaker Lexus is planning to unveil the all new LF-Ch compact hybrid hatchback at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, the LF-Ch will compete head to head with other luxury compact models like the BMW 1 Series and the Audi A3. However what sets the Lexus apart from the crowd is that the production version will be offered exclusively as a hybrid.  The Lexus LF-Ch combines stylish design cues with full hybrid technology in a practical 5 door compact package that should perfectly fulfill the needs of even the most demanding premium compact customers. The LF-Ch will feature a bolder Lexus grille that sits atop a deep, bulging front bumper complete with a trio of intakes giving it a perfect balance of both precision and power. The sharply sculpted, aerodynamic front fenders flow into the front bumper to create a wide set of arches and a deep set of brake cooling ducts that give the LF-Ch a powerful and purposeful stance. The LF-Ch benefits from having an electric vehicle mode, a key aspect of the Lexus hybrid drive train, allowing the luxury hatch to operate as a zero emissions vehicle and allow for a virtually silent urban driving experience. Press release after the jump. Press release Making its world debut at the Frankfurt motor show, the Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is Lexus’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment.  It reflects the growing demand for cars that are smaller and more fuel and CO2 efficient, but with no compromise in levels of refinement and driving pleasure. By next year the compact segment is expected to claim the largest share of the European premium car market. Exterior designThe LF-Ch concept presents a powerful evolution of Lexus’s L-finesse design philosophy. Rooted in Japanese culture, L-finesse is expressed in every aspect of the car, not only in the visual harmony between the interior and exterior design, but also in the combination of leading-edge engineering and technology with a user-friendly simplicity of function.  The designers focused on the careful juxtaposition of opposing major and minor elements. Intriguing contrasts are created between the powerful, machine-like overall surfacing of the bodywork and the painstaking detail of even the smallest elements, creating a synergy between technologically driven design and a fluid, hand-sculpted quality.  At the rear the trailing edge of the roof overhangs the rear window to create an integrated rear spoiler. The tailgate section has a pronounced step, which flows from the muscular wheelarches and is anchored by the wraparound tail lamp design. Aerodynamic detailing of the lower bumper smoothes airflow from beneath the car and feeds ventilation to the rear brakes. Interior designThe principles of L-finesse are carried through to the interior where again a powerful simplicity harmonises with hand-crafted quality in the detailing to create a calm, efficient and elegant design.  Extensive use of semi-aniline leather, polished aluminium, wood and soft-touch materials reinforces the theme of harmonious contrast in the dashboard, door panels and seating. The design of the seats is inspired by high quality furniture, with exposed metal frames, lightweight leather and grained black wood used in inter-related layers, shaped to reflect the intrinsic nature of each material used.  Powertrain and driving performanceAllied to a wide track, long wheelbase and low centre of gravity, the LF-Ch’s full hybrid powertrain is engineered to deliver all the performance customers expect from a premium compact hatchback, while at the same time returning low fuel consumption, CO2 and NOx emissions. 51 comments: Lexus LF-Ch lets go along with your passion thing Nissan GT-R Toyota Supra are you telling me a subaru sti and an evo dont have passion all these cars do and alot of other manufacturers have cars like that im am passionate about my BMWs because I have always been a BMW fan some chevy fans maybe passionate towards a corvette same with the viper alot of germans love audis and mercedes In my opinion a nissan GT-R has more passion and soul than a veyron and the gtr wasnt for money. for that kindof performance I wuld pay 200k because really it outperforms cars that cost above 200k did you know each GT-R comes with a goodluck japanese charm  All a car really NEEDS to do is to get you from point A to point B as safely and effitiently as possible, and no one does that better than Toyota, Honda and Subaru. That’s why their number one.
 the real problem with Jap cars is mostly because They’re built by accountants, not a man with a passion "It’s not that hard to make a car. You go to a company that makes brakes for the brakes, to a company that makes glass for the windows and to a company that makes seats for the seats. Then you get a subsidy from the Malaysians to clear a bit of jungle, pop up a factory, employ some locals to nail all your pieces together and Bob’s your uncle. " As a general rule, Japanese cars have no magic “want one” factor. Except for various Hondas, which do. And it’s no coincidence that Honda was started by one man with an engineering vision while Toyota was started by a committee to make Japan rich. Subarus, for God’s sake, are made by Fuji Heavy Industries Ever wondered why so many people genuinely love Jaguars and why Lexuses are always thought of as being a bit dreary? It’s because Jaguar was started by Sir William Lyons, who had a vision, and Lexus was started in a meeting driven by PowerPoint presentations and accounting principles. Just think about this ok dude as i said most of the Jap. cars are design in Power point presentations just to make money and that takes all the soul i dont like american cars neither they dont work on the civilized world so cars made with passion are Ex. bentley continental its just a synonym for passion but its counterpart the flying spur its just made by VW to make money then a Jap car that i think its one of the few that got soul is the NSX because most of japanise cars and excuse me if you like them are made in order to get profits im not saying this is important but think of this in the Veyron they spend lots of resources to make it just imagine the face of the VW engineers when they were told to build a car that can reach 410 KMH and will need air conditioning too, thats pure passion just think how hard it was they said they went to the BMW wind tunnel and ask them if they cand lend the tunnel for them but BMW just said that they cannot reach that speed on its tunnel so the making of that car was made with passion and love for the machine instead of a jap car that is designed by a bunch of chinks on a meeting room with power point presentations arguing on how they will build the car in order to make it more attractive to the market to be honest a good thing about Jap cars its they are so much effienct but still and my last words Most of them Lack of soul
ok japanese cars have ALOT of soul. Performance wise they are really good a good example is the Gt-R that car is an outstanding performer alot to do with its all wheel drive but it has history. tell me a car on the market that has soul and please dont say the mustang now I have to agree that design doesnt get past me and the is-f is really good but the m3 is a better performer Come on man how you even think of comparing a Z350 to a Bmw Z4 its just non sense jap cars dont have soul
 Uh, dude. The Japanese are the one actually bringing something to the affordable sportscar market. Cars like the 370Z, EVO X, Civic and STi get rave reviews for performance and fun to drive factor. Americans are still focusing on retro inspired jokes and whatever experience you get from driving a German car is taken away when the owner is faced with constant reliability issues. And last I checked, the IS-F was doing extremely well against the M3. Even C&D was gushing over it.
Dude lets be honest ok lexus are great cars the problem is that they dont offer you that spark the problem with most of Jap cars its that they are made on a Power Point presentation offering just data about production,marketing, bla bla bla they dont have whatever you call it either soul, passion, spirit, etc they are cars that will offer almost everything exept that thing that makes you wish to drive it every day lets be real the BWM 1 serie offers you the image of a VW Pointer they are not very useful they are gastly and the colors its like throwing sand on my eyesbut still you want one the A3 its kind of a VW golf for the average rich dude but still its rubbish anyway you like it the overall point is Jap cars are as soulless as the Japs. Emmanuel Rubi I love Lexus, and in my opinion the LS 460 is the best all-around automobile in the world today. Having said that, hybrids are fast becoming a thing of the past, so if they really want to knock the Germans’ socks off, this new car needs to be all-electric.
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09.9.2009 @ 18:38