The Future of Luxury and Green

2012 Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept

Lexus is always up to something futuristic. This time, they've decided to introduce to the world the future of luxury and efficiency. This is what they've come up with, the LF-Gh Hybrid Concept. Looks like an LS600h, doesn't it? They might incorporate some features from this concept car to future luxurious hybrids in their line. The name LF-Gh stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid and is supposed to represent where Lexus will be going with their Hybrid Technology. Not much info on the performance since this is merely a concept car, but Lexus does say that this car will help produce less emissions while providing exquisite luxury. As design goes, this car looks rather nice. Those small LED Headlamps are similar to those on the LS600h. If you go around the back, you can see that the taillamps have been designed to emphasize that "Lexussy" feel, hence the lights resemble small L's. The car itself rides on 20-inch rims and front grille looks rather aggressive. Kengo Matsumoto, the general manager of Toyota's Lexus Design Division, had this to say about the LF-Gh:

"For this concept, Lexus designers studied characteristics that are often considered contradictory and difficult to execute together. The captivating design of the LF-Gh concept examines the possibility of balancing what are normally opposing qualities, such as style and functionality." - Kango Matsumoto

So, there you are: the future of Lexus as we know it. The car will make its official debut in New York at the International Auto Show, and I will be there to check the car out personally.