TOKYO MOTOR SHOW: Lexus readies new flagship
Redesigned Lexus LS limousine shapes up to take on S-Class and 7 Series next yearLexus this week released a teaser image of the "daring luxury concept" it will reveal at next week's Tokyo motor show, and this rendering is believed to provide the best look yet at the new-generation LS limousine it will preview.
Japanese magazine Best Car has also revealed key details of the Toyota premium brand's new flagship, which will also form the basis of the brand's all-new LC Coupe and goes by the internal name LF-S II-FCV.
This signifies the fact Lexus' new range-topper will be available with fuel cell power, at least in some markets.
As we've reported, Toyota and its luxury brand have announced they will supply vehicles for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and at least half a dozen of them will boast hydrogen-powered fuel cell powertrains.
The new LS line-up will also feature a 3.5 litre V6 petrol-electric hybrid variant pumping out around 330kW.
Unlike the production Mirai fuel cell car, our sources say the new LS FCV will incorporate all-wheel drive, but whether Lexus will reveal this news at Tokyo is unclear.
As revealed by this week's teaser image, one of the new LS limo's many new technologies will be LED headlights, flanking an edgy new take on the brand's 'spindle' grille.
Watch this space for the full reveal on October 28.
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