- Lexus plans to unveil a new concept at the upcoming Detroit auto show.
- Toyota's premium brand released a teaser shot of the car with no description or details.
- Lexus will be squaring off against a new product onslaught from Honda's Acura brand.
TORRANCE, California — Toyota's Lexus brand plans to unveil a new concept at the upcoming 2012 Detroit Auto Show amid a product onslaught from rival Acura, Honda's premium brand.
Without divulging any details, Lexus released a teaser image of the unidentified concept's left front corner, showing little more than a headlamp, an air intake, the edge of the grille and an oversize low-profile tire on an alloy rim.
Lexus said the concept was designed at Calty, Toyota's longtime design studio in Newport Beach, California. The concept "showcases the new design direction embraced by Lexus," the company said.
Acura plans a major product assault at the Detroit auto show, including the entry-premium ILX sedan, the redesigned RDX crossover and a brand-new NSX supercar.
Inside Line says: We like what little we're seeing so far. Hopefully, the rest of the car will be equally satisfying.
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zr1man says:
10:16 PM, 01/03/2012
Won't do as "well" as the LFA. Considering that the LFA was a complete sales flop, why bother with this thing? Lexus need to concede the sports car marker to Corvette.
Be Proud. Buy American.
pathos says:
10:14 PM, 12/14/2011
And I am aware of the automatic only 4-door only IS-F, and that is it not a bad car. But I just don't want an automatic 4-door sports car.
pathos says:
10:11 PM, 12/14/2011
An mini-LFA (to match the upcoming NSX) I could afford, less than $400K preferably :) , would warrant some serious consideration. A base 911, M3, CTS-V, Corvette, X-wing fighter if you get my drift.
smallfield says:
07:03 PM, 12/13/2011
"is this the up market version of GT86 or Scion FRS or Subaru BRZ?"
- with the TRD Supercharger and big wheels?
I agree with the group - the SC may become drivable by men?
smallfield says:
07:03 PM, 12/13/2011
"is this the up market version of GT86 or Scion FRS or Subaru BRZ?"
- with the TRD Supercharger and big wheels?
I agree with the group - the SC may become drivable by men?
lolxd says:
06:08 PM, 12/13/2011
Lexus is going on the right direction with the new GS so I'm hoping a much more interesting LS and a better SC would follow suit.
i_love_cars_06 says:
05:00 PM, 12/13/2011
is this the up market version of GT86 or Scion FRS or Subaru BRZ?
cubozoan says:
11:33 AM, 12/13/2011
a new SC would be nice
msmlexis says:
09:11 AM, 12/13/2011
Im going to bet this is the next SC.
louiswei says:
09:01 AM, 12/13/2011
@ stovt001,
In case you are wondering, this is NOT another rebadged Toyota 86...
The only two possibilities come to mind: Future SC or the IS Coupe concept. Personally I think it's the later given the rumored Fall 2012/Spring 2013 release date.