Spy Shots: Lexus LS 460/LS 460h

It doesn't tell you much, but boy do I want to see one on the road.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?DID=RSS&n=178&sid=178&article=9342

Looks interesting, I'd have to see more pics of it to fully develope an opinion on it. Sporty.:naughty:

the computarized prediction of what it may look like, reminds me too much of an '06 IS, and i don't think that lexus' flagship should resemble one of its less expensive models, it should have a look of it's own specially for it being the flagship of the brand

what's with the general trend lately of cars seeming to get taller and shorter?

i think long and sleek should be the trend for regal looks


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/t2tii/cars/10195_BXLYPAYYJXWTR.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/t2tii/cars/10194_BNONFINQBMESB.jpg
photos from the site that's linked....i didn't want to screw it up for 56kers..and i didn't link directly because i'm lazy, so if you want bigger pics, go to the site

Loks like all they did was put the body of the current LS on the new platform so they can contiue to hide it fairly well. You can tell the fenders have been cut out but aht is about it from the pictures.

v8 hybrid
yes please

The bottom one is only a photoshop, so no real photos yet.

the photoshop looks like a bigger GS with different headlights design..hopefully lexus will come out something diff for its flagship

what's with the general trend lately of cars seeming to get taller and shorter?

i think long and sleek should be the trend for regal looks





agreed, the first gen LS400 still exudes luxury

I think the PS one was a concept photo that was just floating around. I think the article was talking about the two LSs next to each other. The one on the left is the 460.

It should fit in with the new L-Finesse theme, so I'd expect it to look similar to the Lexus lineup (like you can tell it's a Lexus), but definitely distinct. The LF-A looks like a Lexus, but it has a distinctive shape apart from the rest. I believe the LS460/LS600h will achieve that goal as well.

making it look so much like the IS would be stretching that "L-Finesse" thing a little too far. Besides the headlights look like a current getn camry's.

That so damn ugly for a LS. Man, if Lexus Designers go with that crappy design, then damN! They're one lazy ass guys. The design is fine on the GS and the IS, but the LS needs a seperate design that'll pull away from the other lineups. Yes, I know Lexus are going towards that design mark, but at least put in some more effort into actually making it look like more of a flagship instead of a carry-over from it's lower models. That's the only reason why I like the current design on the Gen 3.5 (2004-2006) :o: And if you guys say if I could design a better car, bring it because I will. :rolleyes:

Do it design a better one. Im not sayin it cuz i think u cant i just wanna see what u come up with.

Do it design a better one. Im not sayin it cuz i think u cant i just wanna see what u come up with.
i totally agree...lets sneak xpeed into lexus so he can put up his own design......my aunt works for them in torrance(is that the headquaters?) she'll get u in :D lol.

Since you asked, I did a quick sketch of it. The front and back. :D
Compare Front
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/t2tii/cars/10194_BNONFINQBMESB.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/LS460ConceptDesign.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/LS460ConceptDesignRear.jpg

Here's the first three designs I came up with before I chose the final one. :D

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/Coupledesigns.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/xpeed/3rddesign.jpg

wow...bravo.....i like the dual exhaust too and the wide fenders, kinda reminds me of bmw 3 series (the previous gen)...sexyness....gj man :thumbup: .

oh, that looks handsome from the rear. Fronts look cool. But I think you should keep the LS' large grill traits. Ever since its debut its had a huge grill that tells people...hey, i have a monster in here.

I totally agree with the grille, I didn't realize my mistake until I was done. :hammer:

The back end looks very good, but a bit too much E46 M3 ish. The front end of the third design looks a bit too much like a Corolla. :eek:

nice :clap: altho i do agree with the comments about M3ishness and the grille

I think xpeed's drawings look like the infinite m45, so I'm not complaining.:D

Make the trunk a little longer , bigger grille, and maybe a slightly longer hood and we'll have a winner.:clap:

Wow. thats a really good pic, and I like every bit of it.

I drove one of the current gen's LS430 last year at the place I worked at. (Detailing shop)

And man of FREAKIN man... You literally feel like on a cloud... so soft, I felt NO bumps, just a light fluff of bouce, but that was it.. Truly a pimp car. :smokin:

Fake Pic
http://home.comcast.net/~gold-xpress/new_ls.gif
Looks like a Mercedes

looks like you merged the Q45 and the LS lol.

I think Toyota is coming up with that underlighting thing on their side mirrors now, since the Avalons only offer them on the Limited. :D

The underlighting on the side mirrors are called puddlelamps. All Lexus vehicles will have them and some Toyota vehicles.

Me like
Fake Pic
http://home.comcast.net/~gold-xpress/new_ls.gif
Looks like a Mercedes

me like too

Lexus will reveal a "flagship concept car" in Tokyo next week. It's not the LS but should offer some clues.

http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/05/1012.html

Look for the official LS production vehicle debut in Detroit, Chicago or New York.

Is this the new Lexus LS? The most luxurious Japanese car available in the US gets even better?

From the picture, we can see it still won't be as modern looking as the new S Class, or even the Audi A8. But it is getting better.
They are talking about V8, V12 Hybrid.. Who knows.
One thing for sure, a longer wheelbase version will come out shortly after the regular model. They are testing both.

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8077/lexusls8ub.jpg

Yes, thats the new LS.


http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.com/2005/10/2007-lexus-ls.html

so its official the LF-A will have a V-10
link (http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/05/1012.html) :

The LF-A
A premium, two-seater sports car designed to open the doors to Lexus' world of passionate driving


▪ The LF-A is designed around the "L-finesse" design concept, aiming to be the embodiment of a high performance coupe.
▪ The engine bay is fitted with a newly developed, high-output V10 engine that takes driving into a different dimension.

Total length: 4,400mm
Total width: 1,860mm
Total height: 1,220mm
Seating Capacity: Two

Is this the new Lexus LS? The most luxurious Japanese car available in the US gets even better?

From the picture, we can see it still won't be as modern looking as the new S Class, or even the Audi A8. But it is getting better.
They are talking about V8, V12 Hybrid.. Who knows.
One thing for sure, a longer wheelbase version will come out shortly after the regular model. They are testing both.

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8077/lexusls8ub.jpg

how can they make that judgement with all those camo on?

Purely opinion....

have no clue how. I think they r guessing and there is a chance they are wrong. They also showed the ES and im not sure if it is Legit. But they do hav a Legit pic of the Camry Front. I posted in in the 2007 Camry Thread.

Well the headlights look bold and you can't tell from the pic but whoever saw it in real life can tell it's a big car. You know it's a Toyota since they're using the same camo on the ES and Camry.

interesting..

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4900/lexus7hi.jpgFake pic?

u can tell its an IS with a different face.

Very sek-c...:thumbup:

Here's the latest photos, it looks like a BMW to me...

http://www.carspyshots.net/zerothread?id=15668&page=10

very nice!!

But are they making all new Lexuses a fastback design? long hood, short rear deck even on the LS?

that shot looks like the hybrid. For one, it's LF-Sh and also the wheels are similar to the RX400h.

http://response.jp/issue/2005/1019/article75421_1.images/96584.jpg
http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/EVENT_LEAF/20051019/109809/001.jpg

damn..not looking too bad..
the rear does look like a BMW a little.
the current LS has a very "classy" stance.
not to say this one is not classy...but...
the sporty appeal sorta takes away from
it in my opinion.

This might be the Hybrid version. Just look at the rims. its exactly the same as the GS450h

Nice Photoshop?
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/news/2051013.001/2051013.001.1M.jpg
http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/10194_BNONFINQBMESB.jpg

The Real Thinghttp://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/EVENT_LEAF/20051019/109809/001.jpg