To be displayed locally for the first time from the 1st of July to the 30th of August 2013, the Lexus LF-LC concept car is specially flown in and will be housed at the new LEXUS BOUTIQUE at 33 Leng Kee Road.
The Lexus LF-LC was unveiled to global acclaim at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, showcasing the brand's design revolution while pushing the boundaries of performance, style and technology.
First conceptualised at the Lexus' Calty design studio in Newport Beach, California, the Lexus LF-LC is part of the brand focus to use great design to invoke an emotional connection with people, as recently encapsulated by the brand's 'AMAZING IN MOTION' campaign.
The LF-LC epitomises the new Lexus design language in its bold interpretation of the signature Lexus spindle grille and rear architecture. Drawing inspiration from nature in the form of a tree leaf, the LF-LC accentuates sumptuous curves blended smoothly into dynamic angles, creating an inviting display of lines, shadows and corners.
Framed by a deep aluminium surround, the mesh pattern of the spindle grille takes 3D sculpture form and the opposed 'L's resembles water droplets falling down the grille. L-shaped daytime running lights with vertical fog lamps that utilise a fading dot matrix pattern suggest a sense of movement. A rear deck spindle grille design echoing the front of the LF-LC with L-shaped tail lamps using inner lighting - inspired by the look of a jet afterburner at take off - creates a sense of depth and width.
There are also pop-up touch screen control boards that allow passengers to control audio, climate, navigation and other adjustments within the vehicle. The LF-LC glass roof features a lightweight, cantilevered pillar with a glass-to-glass juncture as inspired from modern architecture.
As part of Lexus' continuous commitment as a pioneer and leader of hybrid technology, the front-engine, rear-wheel drive LF-LC features the world's most advanced powertrain - the Lexus Hybrid Drive. Combining the powerful Atkinson cycle combustion engine with an advanced high energy pack, the LF-LC produces an expected 438bhp.
A light and driver-responsive body mass is achieved for the LF-LC by leveraging on the Lexus LFA Project in marrying carbon fibre and aluminium alloy materials.
