Lexus: This is premium of the future 🎥
FULL PROGRAM Among premium brands, Lexus occupies a special position with its fully electrified model range. Fifteen years ago, the brand presented the RX 400h, the first SUV with hybrid drive. The study of the all-electric LF-30 sedan shows what a Lexus model could look like in the future. Currently, the range of electrified models includes every [...]
The study of the all-electric LF-30 sedan shows what a Lexus model could look like in the future.
Currently, the range of electrified models includes every model series. The hybrid drive is available from the compact CT through the UX, NX, RX and RXL crossovers and SUVs, the IS and ES sedans and the LS luxury sedan to the RC coupe and LC sports coupe.
Electric offensive with Electrified strategy
Around 96 percent of all models registered in Europe use this environmentally friendly technology. The electric offensive continues.
Last year at the Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus unveiled its "Lexus Electrified" strategy for the future, taking the brand's electrification one step further.
UX 300e the first all-electric model
Until now, the electrified Lexus models have used various hybrid drive technologies. Towards the end of the year, the Lexus UX 300e, the brand's first all-electric SUV, will roll into dealerships.
Lexus thus achieved a five percent share in its segment in Europe last year, making it the brand's most successful model. The UX 300e is also the first model to be developed according to the new strategy.
The batteries placed in the car floor have a capacity of 54.3 kWh, which translates into a range of 400 kilometers. The electric motor produces 150 kW (204 hp) and has a maximum torque of 300 Newton meters.
Lexus specifies the top speed at 160 km/h. The time between zero and 100 km/h is a sporty 7.5 seconds.
All functions are available in one app
The battery status and remaining range can be called up via the Lexus Link app using a smartphone. The app also tells when the energy storage units are fully charged.
The batteries are also equipped with thermal management, which ensures their operation at both high and low temperatures.
On board is the Lexus Safety System+, which bundles the various safety and assistance systems to achieve the highest possible level of safety
Outlook for the 2030 models
While the UX 300e will soon be rolling onto the market, the LF-30 shows how the developers envision the future of electric mobility à la Lexus. The study is more than just a finger exercise by design-loving engineers, but a preview of the brand's electric models in the years after 2030.
The LF-30 concept car shows how this flexibility can be implemented. Thanks to the four wheel hub motors with a maximum torque of 700 Newton meters, the designers were able to create a completely new front hood.
Up to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds
The five-meter-long study has a wheelbase of 3.20 meters, giving occupants a whole new sense of space. The car's performance matches its dynamic appearance even when stationary. The car reaches 100 km/h from standstill in 3.8 seconds, has a top speed of 200 km/h and a range of 500 kilometers.
Drones transport the luggage
The interior lives up to the promise of the futuristic exterior design. The Tazuna concept is used for the cockpit. The control buttons on the steering wheel and the head-up display are perfectly coordinated. This allows the driver to change the navigation and audio system or the driving mode without taking his eyes off the road.
Finally, thanks to drone technology, the LF-30 also transports the suitcases to the luggage compartment. The "Lexus Airporter" uses autonomous control to pick up the suitcases at the front door and transport them to the luggage compartment.
