Author Topic: New Lexus (GS) Design Direction. Yea or Nay? (Read 1375 times)

rrocket · « **on:** April 12, 2011, 06:57:47 pm »

Picture for the Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept were leaked prior to the NY Autoshow. This is supposed to be the design direction for future Lexus', particularly the upcoming re-worked GS series. I like the more aggressive looks and think something similar on the IS series would look really good. Not sure if I'd want something so aggressive on an LS series though. Rear looks a bit too 5 Series-esque for me though. Full gallery here: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/12/lexus-unveils-lf-gh-ahead-of-new-york-debut/

And video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kji6YkmAO8&feature=player_embedded

CanuckG35 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2011, 07:11:55 pm »

At first glance, it's a nay for me. Are they trying to look like a GT-R from the front? Not bad by any means but it doesn't make me want one.

TopGun · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2011, 09:02:56 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on April 12, 2011, 06:57:47 pm

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Rear looks a bit too 5 Series-esque for me though.
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Looks OK (which is a comment that I'm sure drives the designers nuts after putting in who knows how many hours into it).

Agreed...VERY 5 series influenced in the back.

I might suggest that Lexus be careful and stay on the conservative side. I don't see Lexus key differentiator as styling, and their customers IMO, don't expect it. The last thing they need is to pull an Acura.

vdk · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2011, 09:21:43 pm »

It's just a concept. Remember how cool the Impreza concept was, only to have our hopes and dreams crushed by the production car.

EV Dan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2011, 09:28:02 pm »

I like the shape from every angle, it's a lot better than the current line and I hope it reaches production with only the grille changed to something less aggressive and a bit more coherent for a luxury sedan.

Erik · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2011, 09:34:25 pm »

Love the front end! Nice to see Lexus getting aggressive. A little soft on the sides, but a nice looking car!

mmret · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2011, 09:10:47 pm »

Prefer the current one....this looks jumbled and disjointed and too aggressive for being a GS.

Mike · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:03:32 am »

You're right on the rear end, very very 5 Series like.

The grill needs to be adjusted, but other then that I like it.

wing · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:11:49 am »

This is the real reason for my trip to NYC I hope it isn't exactly like this... I don't understand the point if they leak photos ahead of time.

Jaeger · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:25:30 am »

We need a thread relocation here - that aint no truck.

I think it looks terrific, even if the front grille is a tad overdone. It defiitely does look aggressive - and I like that.

Jaeger

gord_boyd · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2011, 01:01:05 pm »

I like it.

kevlar · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2011, 01:54:34 pm »

it's quite good. i like the LFA and the IS250/350. they should have followed this design direction with their new hatch.

Ice · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2011, 04:58:08 pm »

Some of the style elements look like the LF-Ch that became the Lexus CT200h that we are discussing in the other thread. I think the production version will be much toned down but retaining something from the concept just like the LF-Ch relationship. It may actually be that the concept is the ugly one and the production variant is the good looking one in the end.

Mike · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2011, 02:12:36 pm »

This is supposedly the 2013 Lexus GS 350 that will officially be revealed in a few days. Still slightly disguised, and shot through a fish-eye which distorts it,but you get the overall look and shape. Where are the concept car's lines?

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2011/08/16/2013-lexus-gs-revealed/

Weexy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2011, 02:54:37 pm »

Fisheye or not, that registers a 'meh' from me.

The concept looks 100,000 x better

inco · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2011, 04:16:56 pm »

Is Chris Bangle now working for Toyota?

Erik · « **Reply #16 on:** August 16, 2011, 04:18:00 pm »

That is HORRIBLE! What the heck happened?

rrocket · « **Reply #17 on:** August 16, 2011, 05:44:22 pm »

$hit!

Giant Dwarf · « **Reply #18 on:** August 16, 2011, 08:50:51 pm »

Must be the theme of that class of cars. BMW went through a definite regression of styling after the e39 5-series and now it's Lexus's turn. The current GS is a handsome car... this new one? Bleh.

mmret · « **Reply #19 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:42:50 pm »

Totally blahhhh

Rear end could be a Kia or Chev.

Much prefer the current one.