Limitless Potential: This is the New Lexus Flagship, the LF-1 Limitless Concept

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January 17, 2018

It’s sleek, it’s designed like a grand tourer, and it’s a crossover. This is the Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept, which debuts at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

While the aforementioned description may be a bit of a contradiction, a quick look at the concept car’s flanks reveals that it isn’t so bad after all. In fact, the flowing lines mixed with sharp edges somehow make a lot of sense. The new spindle grille is a further evolution of the Lexus signature cue that gives the car its identity.

The long hood, low roof, tall ride height, and flowing edges all come together in an interplay of shapes that were designed by CALTY Design Research in California to symbolize fluidity in motion. These touches are complemented by the concept’s 22-inch wheels, mirrorless and handle-less doors, and split rear spoiler. In a nutshell, the LF-1 Limitless has a design that takes inspriation from a finely-crafted Japanese sword. 

Inside, the cabin is both minimalist and high tech at the same time. Only the basic controls can be seen, while the rest of the interface is housed in touchscreens scattered in various places. The driver, meanwhile, gets his information via a digital display that sits right in his line of sight.

While Lexus has not revealed any powertrain details, the Japanese luxury carmaker did say that the LF-1 Limitless has an equally limitless plethora of engine options. It could come in gasoline, gas-electric hybrid, pure electric, or even fuel cell form. And with Toyota and Lexus travelling on the road to alternative energy solutions for their vehicles within the next few years, it wouldn’t be surprising to see this vehicle with the said mills under that longish hood.

Expect to see the Lexus LF-1 Limitless enter into production as a flagship Lexus SUV within the next few years.

About the Author

Mr. Gerard Jude Castillo
Gerard has been a self-confessed car nut ever since he was a little boy. As a grown-up, he indulges in his passion by collecting toy cars (which he started since childhood) and reading up on the latest cars out there.  As Associate Editor, he will ensure that you get your fill of the latest cars in the market, as well as a load of automotive features.