#NAIAS: BEST Real-Life Pics Of The All-new Lexus LF-1 Limitless SUV Concept — MORE Shots!

I know there's a lot of hate for Lexus' current design language but it does translate to one thing: Sales. 

Take, for example, the new Lexus RX. People have been trashing that vehicle's design since day one; however, it racked up 108k units sold in 2017. In 2016, it was more than 109k units. Need I really say more?

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So, when I see so much hate for the LF-1 Limitless' design, I must admit I don't think it really chalks up to much. 

And, to be straightforward, I really like the direction of this concept. It's supposed to be a performance-oriented, large sport-utility vehicle. With a footprint that's essentially the equivalent of today's Land Rover Range Rover, it's a massive SUV. 

What I dig about its cabin are the LC-inspired cues. They're damn near everywhere. Note: The driver-oriented cockpit. Hell, maybe Lexus could teach BMW a thing or two about how the Bavarians invented this. Also, bonus points for the RC F and GS F borrowed seating. 

All that said, I really wanted to revisit this vehicle again. That's because I do think it's great and demands some attention. If it gets the production green light, and I think it will, I am confident we're going to see a very successful selling product. 


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TomM - 1/21/2018 1:30:47 PM

-1 Boost

As much as I hate the front end of a Lexus- and as much as I know that the interior of this car is never going to be produced - the fact is - the sides and back of the car are indeed better looking than most of what Lexus and Infiniti has produced in the segment.

Now - what will the production vehicle look like?

cidflekken - 1/21/2018 3:22:19 PM

+3 Boost

"Real life" seems contradictory to something straight out of Japanese anime.

MDarringer - 1/21/2018 6:59:37 PM

+1 Boost

They produced the LC faithfully and went bland on the LS. With any luck the less than universally enthusiastic response to the LS will encourage them to be faithful to the concept.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 1/21/2018 10:06:31 PM

+2 Boost

I think this is truly a concept. The production version would be much different. Nothing from the interior is usable. The front would need real headlights, even LEDs need to be of a decent size. I doubt they would do a 4 seater as well. But it could be an option in a range-topping vehicle. Personally, I am not a fan. It is a bit too precious for my tastes and uses.