Lexus LF-Gh Concept

[2o6]

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/12/lexus-unveils-lf-gh-ahead-of-new-york-debut/



I can't help but think ugly, fussy 5-series


I mean:

[CALL_911]

I dig the rear, but the front is an abomination.

[ifcar]

The rear looks a little Optimish -- a good thing -- and the front would look good with a smaller grille.

[thewizard16]

The front grille is certainly garish, but the rest isn't too bad. Nothing special, but not bad.

[Laconian]

"Luff Guh"?

[Submariner]

Wow - that's unfortunate. 

[Xer0]

It looks better than the old 5 series, imo.  The front needs a bit of work but the rest is fine.

[the Teuton]

I kinda like it.

[The Pirate]

Just needs the grille lines cleaned up a little bit.  I like it.

[cawimmer430]

The front is a mishmash of CT200h and Audi grille but comes across as decent. Not a fan of the "F" body kit on the lower front end.

Man, those "side mirrors" (probably video cameras) are small as hell (look kind of wimpish)! 

[Tave]

Just needs the grille lines cleaned up a little bit.  I like it.

[Laconian]

Actually I look forward to the day we lose the side mirrors in favor of cameras. They can't be good for aerodynamics, they complicate parking in tight spots, and they weigh more than a couple CCD cameras would. Also, once you have cameras in place, you basically get all kinds of interesting machine vision tricks for free like lane change obstacle sensing, image restitching for blindspot ELIMINATION, panoramic reverse views, all kinds of cool features that would be done in software and would barely impact the cost or weight of the vehicle.

[VWAG]

Actually I look forward to the day we lose the side mirrors in favor of cameras. They can't be good for aerodynamics, they complicate parking in tight spots, and they weigh more than a couple CCD cameras would. Also, once you have cameras in place, you basically get all kinds of interesting machine vision tricks for free like lane change obstacle sensing, image restitching for blindspot ELIMINATION, panoramic reverse views, all kinds of cool features that would be done in software and would barely impact the cost or weight of the vehicle.

I've been waiting for side mirrors to start disappearing. There've been cameras in place of side mirrors on concept cars for at least the past decade. Especially considering how far automakers are willing to go for 2% fuel economy gains, it seems like the mirrors would be an easy thing to lose when you can get a rearview camera on almost anything over 20K$. I'm assuming the only thing in the way of this is regulatory structure to catch up with the times.

The other thing I'm keeping my fingers crossed for in the next decade or so is the thin-profile seats we see all the time. Talk about an easy to increase perceived interior room.

[AltinD]

I've been waiting for side mirrors to start disappearing. There've been cameras in place of side mirrors on concept cars for at least the past decade. Especially considering how far automakers are willing to go for 2% fuel economy gains, it seems like the mirrors would be an easy thing to lose when you can get a rearview camera on almost anything over 20K$. I'm assuming the only thing in the way of this is regulatory structure to catch up with the times.

The other thing I'm keeping my fingers crossed for in the next decade or so is the thin-profile seats we see all the time. Talk about an easy to increase perceived interior room.

When it comes to cameras replacing the side mirrors is the problem of added complexity to the electronics of the cars, and as for the thin profile seats, they only work on sport seats, not seats made to accomodate people varying 3 - 4 times in weight and 50% in height.

[AltinD]

BTW, this can't be but the next-gen GS.

[omicron]

If Lexus uses a full-height grille like Audi, I will smack them. Beyond that, with the details trimmed up a bit for production, it's quite nice, although surprisingly conservative. I've always liked Lexus' production vehicles better than the concepts, though, so there's still time for redemption.

[VWAG]

When it comes to cameras replacing the side mirrors is the problem of added complexity to the electronics of the cars, and as for the thin profile seats, they only work on sport seats, not seats made to accomodate people varying 3 - 4 times in weight and 50% in height.

Damn statistical outliers .

[AltinD]

Problem?

[sportyaccordy]

I like side mirrors, they help me see how wide the car is

As for this thing I think its hideous, which is bad as its the CONCEPT. The GS has always been a bit sporty and this thing looks downright dowdy in profile, which is a bad juxtaposition with its cheesy show car details. Yeech. Lexus can kiss this segment goodbye

[hotrodalex]

I like side mirrors, they help me see how wide the car is

Yeah, instead of scratching/denting the car on something you just knock the mirror off.

[ifcar]

I like side mirrors, they help me see how wide the car is

As for this thing I think its hideous, which is bad as its the CONCEPT. The GS has always been a bit sporty and this thing looks downright dowdy in profile, which is a bad juxtaposition with its cheesy show car details. Yeech. Lexus can kiss this segment goodbye

Lexus hasn't been a player in this segment for years, saleswise. The GS is in the league of the Acura RL and Cadillac STS: invisible, moving roughly 500 units a month.

[CALL_911]

Shame. The GS is a good looking car. Not sure how it drives (probably nowhere near as well as a 5er), but they did get the looks right, IMO.

[Onslaught]

"I can't help but think ugly, fussy 5-series"

Funny, I think the 5 is the one that's ugly and fussy.
Like others here I agree that all it needs is a new front end.