BODY STRUCTURE


  1. OUTLINE


    1. Lightweight and Highly Rigid Body


      1. High tensile strength steel is used to ensure safety and achieve a lightweight body.

    2. Safety Features


      1. In order to distribute impact force to the cabin and reduce floor displacement, reinforced panels and the placement of the structure are optimized.

    3. Rust-resistant Body


      1. Rust-resistance performance is enhanced by extensive use of anti-corrosion steel sheet, as well as by anti-corrosion treatment, which includes the application of anti-rust wax, sealer anti-chipping paint, to easily corroded parts such as the doors and rocker panels.

    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 shape of the body and under floor ensures excellent aerodynamic performance.

  2. MAIN FEATURES


    1. Design Aims


      1. Enhance the product appeal by strengthening the sporty image.


        • Renew the front and rear light designs to create a fresh and aggressive expression.

        • Coordinate the colors of all newly designed parts to enhance the quality impression.

      2. Enhance the brand appeal by accentuating the signature motifs.


        • Actively adopt signature motifs such as the arrowhead, L-shape, and spindle to promote the Lexus identity in the finer details.

    2. Exterior Design


      1. Front Design


        1. The grille features a new mesh comprised of small spindle-shaped blocks that gradually change in the vertical direction. High-brightness metallic paint has been used to create a sporty image with a high quality impression. (*a)

        2. Single-projector headlights are sandwiched between the arrowhead DRLs above and the U-shaped turn signal lights below, creating a resolute expression with a sharp gaze. (Models with LED headlights) (*b)

        3. Arrowhead DRLs (Daytime Running Light) are arranged above the headlights to create a sense of continuity with the side character lines. This accentuates the Lexus signature while creating a sleek and fresh expression. (Models with LED headlights) (*c)

        4. The fog light bezels are painted metallic gray, and feature an outer frame with a triangular cross-section and sharp edges that surrounds the functional parts. (*d)

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      2. Headlight (Models with LED Headlights)


        1. The lens surface of the arrowhead DRL has been given an L-shaped pattern, creating a transparent three-dimensional impression to promote the brand identity in the finer details.

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        *1 Arrowhead DRL *2 Hi/Lo Beam
        *3 Turn Signal Light -
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      3. Front Design (F SPORT)


        1. A range of F SPORT items that promote Lexus brand unity have been adopted, strengthening the sporty image. Furthermore, the various parts are coordinated with dark toned colors to create a resolute and aggressive expression.


          1. Jet black plating has been used on the upper and lower grille molding. (*a)

          2. A new F SPORT-exclusive mesh pattern has been adopted for the symbolic F SPORT grille, featuring a three-dimensionally varying design that gives the impression that the segments are interwoven downwards. (*b)

            Black metallic paint has been used to create an aggressive expression. (*c)

          3. Emphasizing the excellent stance, the large trapezoid fog light bezels feature a new F SPORT-exclusive mesh pattern, round metallic rings, and the same paint color as the grille, helping to enhance the sporty image and strengthen the differentiation from the Normal model. (*d)

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      4. Rear Design


        1. The back door garnish has been given a dynamic form with ample surfaces and the center section flared strongly rearward. (*a)

        2. The rear bumper lower garnish has been given a wing shape and metallic silver paint, creating a low and sporty expression. (*b)

        3. The rear reflector bezels are painted metallic gray, and feature an outer frame with a triangular cross-section and sharp edges that surrounds the functional parts. (*c)

        4. For the rear combination lights, the light-emitting surface area has been enlarged and the lights have been changed to all-LED (Light Emitting Diode), contributing to excellent visibility for vehicles at the rear. (*d)

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        5. The light-emitting part of the tail lights features an L-shaped graphic, and the upper and lower lines thicken as they curve outwards, accentuating the width with a laterally spreading dynamic design. (*e)

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        6. The rear combination lights feature a dark red basic structure with lighter red tail lights that protrude in a three-dimensional L shape. At night, the whole L-shaped graphic illuminates to strongly highlight the brand identity. (*f)

        7. The inner lens of the side markers has been given an L-shaped relief pattern that radiates outward. When illuminated, the edge lighting effect contributes to illuminating the whole light. (*g)

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          *1 Tail Light/Stop Light *2 Stop Light
          *3 Turn Signal Light *4 Back-up Light

      5. Rear Design (F SPORT)


        1. Emphasizing the excellent stance, the large reverse trapezoid rear reflector bezels feature the same new F SPORT-exclusive mesh pattern and black metallic paint as the front fog light bezels, helping to enhance the sporty image and strengthen the differentiation from the Normal model. (*a)

        2. Black metallic paint has been used on the wing-shaped rear lower garnish, creating a low and aggressive expression. (Same shape as Normal model) (*b)

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      6. Side Design


        1. The back door garnish features a strongly flared center section that creates a sleek and sporty impression while accentuating the distinctive notched silhouette of the CT. (*a)

        2. The hybrid logo emblem has been renewed. (*b)

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      7. Side Design (F SPORT)


        1. The large front and rear bezels wrap around to the sides, giving the overhangs a tight impression and helping to strengthen the differentiation from the Normal model when viewed from the side. (*a)

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