Lexus’ relatively new design direction has raised more than a few eyebrows, with critics focusing in on the brand’s now-signature spindle grille.
A quick Google search turns up both gentle condemnation, dubbing the grille “polarizing,” and not-so-gentle disapproval. “Ugly,” “hideous” and similar to the “jaw of a piranha” are just a few of the harsher denunciations.
But those who don’t like it will have to get used to it, says Lexus designer Yasuo Kajino.
“For us, we’re not 100% sure yet how long we’re going to continue the spindle grille,” Kajino, chief designer of the Lexus LF-C2 concept exhibited at November’s Los Angeles auto show, tells WardsAuto in an interview.
Without an expiration date, Kajino says Lexus is looking forward to evolving the look of the car’s nose.
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