Though it was billed as a concept, the new LF-Sh from Toyota's upscale sales arm will become the new Lexus LS 460 sedan sometime in 2006. It will replace the current LS 430 flagship. The handsome new sedan sports a V8 engine mated to a hybrid motor system to produce "an acceleration feeling of a different dimension," as a press release describes it. The hybrid powertrain is also compatible with all-wheel drive, Toyota officials said. In concept form, the LF-Sh sits at 199.2 inches long, with a 116.9-inch wheelbase -- which makes it about 2 inches and 1 inch longer than the existing LS 430. A seven-speed transmission is in the works for the gas-engined version of the new LS, as is a lane-departure warning system.
Lexus LF-Sh Press Release 10/12/2005 - Tokyo
Lexus to Display 'Flagship Sedan Concept Car' at Tokyo Motor Show Along with GS450h and LF-A Concept Cars
Lexus announced today that it plans to display its "Flagship Sedan Concept Car" and two other new concept vehicles; the GS450h, a premium sedan fitted with a newly developed hybrid system, and the LF-A, a premium, two-seater sports car, at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. The show will be open to the public from October 22 to November 6 at the International Convention Complex (Makuhari Messe) in Makuhari, Chiba.
With its "pursuit of perfection" philosophy, Lexus strives to provide the highest-quality products with an unparalleled purchasing and after-sales service experience. Lexus is also aiming to become the new global premium brand for the 21st century through continued, uncompromised efforts in all aspects of development, production and sales, making every moment for its customers filled with exhilaration and comfort.
