BODY STRUCTURE


  1. OUTLINE


    1. Lightweight and Highly Rigid Body


      1. High-strength steel, ultra high-tensile strength steel, hot-stamped steel and aluminum are used in order to achieve excellent body rigidity and a lightweight body.

    2. Safety Features


      1. The impact absorbing structure minimizes cabin deformation by effectively helping to absorb the impact energy in the event of a front, side or rear collision. This provides high performance occupant protection.

    3. Rust-resistant Body


      1. Rust-resistant performance is enhanced by the extensive use of anti-corrosion sheet steel and aluminum as well as by an anti-corrosion treatment that includes the application of anti-rust wax and sealer to easily corroded parts such as the edge of the door lower portion, the door hinge, the fuel filler lid hinge and the hemmed portions of the hood panel.

    4. Low Vibration and Low Noise Body


      1. Effective application of vibration damping and noise suppressant materials reduces engine, wind and road noise.

    5. Aerodynamics


      1. Optimization of the body shape and underfloor ensures excellent aerodynamic performance.

  2. MAIN FEATURES


    1. Exterior Design


      1. Front View


        1. The bold and aggressive appearance has been enhanced, and the innovative image of the vehicle has been emphasized.

        2. The center portion combines hard lines and surfaces to create a three-dimensional shape that flows to the rear, and a spindle grille unique to the GS is used to invoke a strong presence of the engine. (A in illustration)

        3. The corners of the bumper cover have a shape that supports the top of the fender panel and expresses the vehicle's taught underbody and a sense that the arrowhead-shaped clearance lights and LED day lights are thrusting outward. (B in illustration)

        4. The peaks of the door cross sections continue to the spindle grille, and pass through to express a sense that the center portion of the spindle grille is thrusting outward. (C in illustration)

        5. The sides of the spindle grille interlock with the sides of the front bumper cover to form a double spindle grille that gives the vehicle a unique characteristic. (D in illustration)

        6. The character lines of the rocker molding around the sides have been lowered to emphasize a low center of gravity. Furthermore, this dynamically expresses a shape that kicks up from the lower portion of the rear door panels and provides the front and rear bumper covers with a sense of unity. (E in illustration)

        7. The headlight assemblies use multi-beam LED headlights with uniquely shaped lenses that give a triple-beam appearance and carry over a sense of the Lexus identity. Additionally, the intimidating expression of the vehicle is emphasized by the arrowhead shapes of the clearance lights/daytime running lights, made distinct from the headlight assembly using the headlight cover, and the shapes of the thin and sharp headlights. Together, these features advance a design that fuses strength and sharpness.

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          *1 Radiator Grille *2 Clearance Light/Daytime Running Light
          *3 Rocker Moulding *4 Headlight Assembly

        8. For F SPORT, an F-shaped mesh is applied to the grille surface to create a nose with a sense of mass that seems to extend three-dimensionally from the hood relief. (F in illustration)

        9. The front bumper cover side bezel is given a shape that wraps around the lower portion of the bumper to appeal to a sense of sportiness with an even lower center of gravity. (G in illustration)

        10. The lower grille, which is integrated with the brake duct, controls the flow of air to express functionality. (H in illustration)

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      2. Rear View


        1. The lower rear bumper cover has been given a dark gray metallic coating that emphasizes the lower portion in order to create a sense of the vehicle having a low center of gravity, and to express a sense of luxury and quality.

        2. A three-dimensional, plated L-shape extends from the edge of the luggage compartment door in order to emphasize the three-dimensionality of the body. (A in illustration)

        3. Furthermore, the combination of red tail lenses with plated molding expresses an advancement in the Lexus brand signature. (B in illustration)

        4. The flow of the rear combination light assembly plated molding and rear light assembly plated molding presses down on the tires to emphasize a firmly grounded stance. (C in illustration)

        5. For F SPORT, depending on the exterior body color, the lower rear bumper cover is coated in either piano black or the same color as the radiator grille, further streamlining lower portion of the bumper.

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          *1 Lower Rear Bumper Cover *2 Rear Combination Light Assembly

      3. Radiator Grille


        1. For the radiator grille, the outer panels (A in illustration), which evoke a sense of thickness, and thin plated molding (B in illustration) are combined to express sportiness.

        2. The bottom edge of the plated molding is designed to surround the brake duct from below. This integrated functionality helps to emphasize a "grand touring" spirit.

        3. The inner portion of the radiator grille extends from the hood panel relief to provide a sense of three-dimensionality that follows along a spindle shape.

        4. The horizontal bar shapes on the radiator grille form an airflow guide shape in differing colors to create a functional expression for introducing air to the radiator. Furthermore, the horizontal bars and airflow guide shape are made gray and black, and the upper and lower grille portions use 2 inverted colors, emphasizing a sense of luxury. (C in illustration)

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        5. For F SPORT, a mesh pattern is used that changes shape from an L to an F motif. Furthermore, the pattern bends at the offset of the spindle shape and connects to the brake ducts to form a three-dimensional shape that expresses a unique characteristic of the GS.

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