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Boost it!
Agent001 submitted on 9/1/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:14:58 AM
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We're just a few weeks away from seeing it in person at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, but here is the first real look at the Lexus LF-Ch Compact Hybrid Concept in this official photo from Lexus. I like how they have made it look coupe-like by hiding the rear door handle.What are your thoughts on the car?BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Photo Gallery2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Photo Gallery2009 Concours Weekend Photo Gallery Live! (All photos from all Monterey shows in one gallery)2009 Concorso Italiano Photo Gallery2009 The Quail Event Photo Gallery AutoSpies.com Photo Galleries If you want to see your photos running on our homepage photo ticker, be sure to upload your photos on the go by sending them to Mobile@AutoSpies.com Share on FacebookThere are photos and then there are AutoSpies.com photos!AutoSpies.com is ranked number one on Google search for auto shows
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The way a man treats his car is how he treats himself. — Agent001 (View Profile)
The way a man treats his car is how he treats himself.
— Agent001 (View Profile)
it's brilliant!— tryme (View Profile)
it's brilliant!
— tryme (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 11:22:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
looks good...but let's see how the rest of it looks before we make judgement— r15mohd (View Profile)
looks good...but let's see how the rest of it looks before we make judgement
— r15mohd (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 11:33:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
Wow..Lexus is building a hybrid Rally car...Brilliant! — pennfootball (View Profile)
Wow..Lexus is building a hybrid Rally car...Brilliant!
— pennfootball (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 11:36:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
I hope they give it some turbo Cojones! — pennfootball (View Profile)
I hope they give it some turbo Cojones!
Posted on 9/1/2009 11:37:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
love those tail lights.JUGNU— JUGNU (View Profile)
love those tail lights.JUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 11:38:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
Looks very nice, but I don't like the color tho.— Designer1 (View Profile)
Looks very nice, but I don't like the color tho.
— Designer1 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 12:13:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
pee-yoo!:(— EL34 (View Profile)
pee-yoo!:(
— EL34 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 12:17:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5
It's ok EL34, you should just put some deodorant on yourself, especially in your mouth.— _43LE (View Profile)
It's ok EL34, you should just put some deodorant on yourself, especially in your mouth.
— _43LE (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 12:53:02 PM | | Votes: 5
Sorry, but this Lexus looks like a Mazda 3.pee-yoo!o.O— EL34 (View Profile)
Sorry, but this Lexus looks like a Mazda 3.pee-yoo!o.O
Posted on 9/1/2009 1:35:24 PM | | Votes: -8
mazda 3's are nice. (except for the the smiley face grille)— lexusrox123 (View Profile)
mazda 3's are nice. (except for the the smiley face grille)
— lexusrox123 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/2/2009 12:43:07 PM | | Votes: 1
Tell me why something like this won't sell in the US, esp with new CAFE regs.— thetruth01 (View Profile)
Tell me why something like this won't sell in the US, esp with new CAFE regs.
— thetruth01 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 12:36:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
It won't sell in the U.S. because Americans don't buy premium hatchbacks. Ask Audi, BMW, and Mercedes Benz.— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)
It won't sell in the U.S. because Americans don't buy premium hatchbacks. Ask Audi, BMW, and Mercedes Benz.
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 4:40:53 PM | | Votes: 0
Lots of LF-A cues in the rear, which is a good thing.— FanboyOfTheTruth (View Profile)
Lots of LF-A cues in the rear, which is a good thing.
— FanboyOfTheTruth (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 12:42:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Also lots of Toyota iQ looks in the rear as well... not too good!— atomicbri (View Profile)
Also lots of Toyota iQ looks in the rear as well... not too good!
— atomicbri (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 5:01:21 PM | | Votes: -1
The rear door design with the lack of a visible door handle (probably integrated into that black plastic part) is reminiscent of the Alfa Romeo 156. The door handles look like they came from an Alfa Romeo 159!— ErichHartmann (View Profile)
The rear door design with the lack of a visible door handle (probably integrated into that black plastic part) is reminiscent of the Alfa Romeo 156. The door handles look like they came from an Alfa Romeo 159!
— ErichHartmann (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 1:54:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3
And it has wheels! Just like the Alfa 8C did!I bet they even stole the concept of there being a "seat" for the driver, just like the Spider had.I'm sure Lexus will even refer to it as a "car" too. Those bastards!— answer (View Profile)
And it has wheels! Just like the Alfa 8C did!I bet they even stole the concept of there being a "seat" for the driver, just like the Spider had.I'm sure Lexus will even refer to it as a "car" too. Those bastards!
— answer (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 2:02:50 PM | | Votes: 4
^^^lmao...— r15mohd (View Profile)
^^^lmao...
Posted on 9/1/2009 2:45:49 PM | | Votes: 4
-answerLOL— lexusrox123 (View Profile)
-answerLOL
Posted on 9/2/2009 12:44:04 PM | | Votes: 1
The REAL ONE! And it looks pretty promising… well, the concept does. The side is a little bland, but it’s got a “fluid design”.— WorldofLuxury (View Profile)
The REAL ONE! And it looks pretty promising… well, the concept does. The side is a little bland, but it’s got a “fluid design”.
— WorldofLuxury (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 2:07:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
so to be sure... that article with the Yaris as the LF-Ch was a hoax?— WorldofLuxury (View Profile)
so to be sure... that article with the Yaris as the LF-Ch was a hoax?
Posted on 9/1/2009 2:08:42 PM | | Votes: 1
Has a little Speed 3/WRX shape.— rxh8me9000 (View Profile)
Has a little Speed 3/WRX shape.
— rxh8me9000 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 2:15:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
wasn't toyota planning on selling a yaris-based hybrid toyota? wouldn't that just completely defeat the purpose of this?the yaris already gets pretty good mileage already. what makes anyone think that a rebadged yaris with heavier electronics (battery, secondary motor) will be worth anyone's time and money? who the heck wants to drive this slow pos? stay the hell away from this in my opinion.lexus has never once sold a compact or near compact in its 20 year existence. why is toyota diluting the brand? it certainly looks like toyota is getting real desperate now.— validus00 (View Profile)
wasn't toyota planning on selling a yaris-based hybrid toyota? wouldn't that just completely defeat the purpose of this?the yaris already gets pretty good mileage already. what makes anyone think that a rebadged yaris with heavier electronics (battery, secondary motor) will be worth anyone's time and money? who the heck wants to drive this slow pos? stay the hell away from this in my opinion.lexus has never once sold a compact or near compact in its 20 year existence. why is toyota diluting the brand? it certainly looks like toyota is getting real desperate now.
— validus00 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 3:27:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6
As desperate as Audi, BMW and Mercedes indeed.— FanboyOfTheTruth (View Profile)
As desperate as Audi, BMW and Mercedes indeed.
Posted on 9/1/2009 3:40:32 PM | | Votes: 2
The rear of the RX should have looked like this, rather than those ugly looking tail lights designed by free hand. — M53R (View Profile)
The rear of the RX should have looked like this, rather than those ugly looking tail lights designed by free hand.
— M53R (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 3:53:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
Lexus doesn't really "need" this car. Toyota could just leave Lexus right where it is with no sub-premium hatches like the rest of Europe. However, Lexus wants to be everything that the Euros are, enter this LF-Ch. It's not really diluting the brand, it's taking the Lexus brand into newer demographics just like the small cars from the Euros. Agent009 made an entire article out of how Lexus can attract customers who aren't old, and here it is. Throw some diesel engine options on this and Lexus will gain a strong foothold in Europe.— Anthony (View Profile)
Lexus doesn't really "need" this car. Toyota could just leave Lexus right where it is with no sub-premium hatches like the rest of Europe. However, Lexus wants to be everything that the Euros are, enter this LF-Ch. It's not really diluting the brand, it's taking the Lexus brand into newer demographics just like the small cars from the Euros. Agent009 made an entire article out of how Lexus can attract customers who aren't old, and here it is. Throw some diesel engine options on this and Lexus will gain a strong foothold in Europe.
— Anthony (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 4:19:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5
lexus isn't going diesel...don't know why everyone thinks this should be their intention.they are clearly ahead of the game in the hybrid sector and will surely continue to exceed and provide dominantly in that market— r15mohd (View Profile)
lexus isn't going diesel...don't know why everyone thinks this should be their intention.they are clearly ahead of the game in the hybrid sector and will surely continue to exceed and provide dominantly in that market
Posted on 9/2/2009 11:26:09 AM | | Votes: 1
I wonder if it is going to be based on the HS250h platform, like the IS300 SportCross was based on the IS300... hopefully this model will be more successful, and not available in that color!— adamsaf723 (View Profile)
I wonder if it is going to be based on the HS250h platform, like the IS300 SportCross was based on the IS300... hopefully this model will be more successful, and not available in that color!
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 6:28:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Would this be on the Venza platform? or is it much smaller than that? — Arsen89 (View Profile)
Would this be on the Venza platform? or is it much smaller than that?
— Arsen89 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 6:38:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
looks good. Now build the damn thing!— LexSucks (View Profile)
looks good. Now build the damn thing!
— LexSucks (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 7:07:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
regarding the design - Not exactly my cup of tea, but it seems as if hatchback's are in style for the foreseeable future.Regarding the hybridization of everything - Silly. These types of mild hybrids aren't worth the added cost. All they do is let the driver proclaim that they are green to the rest of the world while they burn fossil fuel at a very un-green rate. — thstone (View Profile)
regarding the design - Not exactly my cup of tea, but it seems as if hatchback's are in style for the foreseeable future.Regarding the hybridization of everything - Silly. These types of mild hybrids aren't worth the added cost. All they do is let the driver proclaim that they are green to the rest of the world while they burn fossil fuel at a very un-green rate.
— thstone (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 7:08:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
HOT!— CarCrazedinCali (View Profile)
HOT!
— CarCrazedinCali (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 8:57:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
Here is the 411, the Matrix factory is not going to be making Vibes anymore so they will add this to take up the slack. YEA it looks cool, but remember it will be a vague feeling vehicle in all ways because it is still a Lexus. I am sure this thing will be a big hit with grey hairs.— rigid (View Profile)
Here is the 411, the Matrix factory is not going to be making Vibes anymore so they will add this to take up the slack. YEA it looks cool, but remember it will be a vague feeling vehicle in all ways because it is still a Lexus. I am sure this thing will be a big hit with grey hairs.
— rigid (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 9:54:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3
Europe can have the cheapo Lexus entry car, this is more what Lexus is about. Looks like a smaller lowrider hybrid-Venza, not offered by anyone else.— huu76 (View Profile)
Europe can have the cheapo Lexus entry car, this is more what Lexus is about. Looks like a smaller lowrider hybrid-Venza, not offered by anyone else.
— huu76 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/1/2009 10:34:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Didn't Lexus do a really similar concept back in the early 90s? It was a 2-door, and I think had '4200' in its name. Back then it seemed weird that a luxury maker would propose a small hatchback.Does anyone else remember it?— aaspiridis (View Profile)
Didn't Lexus do a really similar concept back in the early 90s? It was a 2-door, and I think had '4200' in its name. Back then it seemed weird that a luxury maker would propose a small hatchback.Does anyone else remember it?
— aaspiridis (View Profile)
Posted on 9/2/2009 5:54:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
does a concept sketch from lexus mean that much?the LF-A was much more than a sketch at the auto shows for 7 years before they decided to make it.how long will this one take to come to market?— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)
does a concept sketch from lexus mean that much?the LF-A was much more than a sketch at the auto shows for 7 years before they decided to make it.how long will this one take to come to market?
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/2/2009 10:26:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
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