BODY STRUCTURE


  1. OUTLINE


    1. Lightweight and Highly Rigid Body


      1. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP), aluminum, high-strength steel, ultra high-strength steel and hot-stamped steel are used in order to achieve excellent body rigidity and a lightweight body.

    2. 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 lower edge portion of the doors, the door hinges, and the hemmed portions of the hood panel.

    3. 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.

    4. Aerodynamics


      1. Various types of airflow routing parts that control airflow are provided under the floor, and an undercover is provided to make the under-floor area flat in order to ensure excellent aerodynamic performance.

    5. Low Vibration and Low Noise Body


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

  2. MAIN FEATURES


    1. Exterior Design Theme


      1. The new platform fuses the dynamic proportions of the frame with the elegance of a luxury coupe in pursuit of an avant-garde design.

    2. Aim of Exterior Design


      1. A body with an extremely low center of gravity and a dynamic posture


        • The pillars of the cabin taper from the central position of the occupants, creating a sense of unity with the low center of gravity body, pursuing a human-centered silhouette.

        • The axis of the underbody continuing from the tip of the nose lies below the top of the tires, creating a low center of gravity impression, and the simple and sleek proportions accentuate the dynamic coupe image.

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          *a Tapered Pillars *b Low Body Axis

      2. Taut Body Evoking an Agile Impression


        • Widely flared fenders at the front and rear contrast with the doors. The wider tread and tires at the rear give the design an aggressive impression.

        • The low and wide body creates an aggressive stance.

        • The contrast between the pulled-in doors and the widely flared fenders further accentuates the vehicle's width.

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          *a Wider Tread - -

      3. Spindle Architecture: Bold Three-dimensional Structure Accentuating the Agile Coupe Image


        • In the planar view, the spindle shape originating from the spindle grille at the front and continuing to the spindle-shaped form at the rear (A in illustration), combined with the wide fenders flaring away from the vehicle center towards the wheels positioned at the vehicle corners (B in illustration), creates a highly contrasting design that accentuates the agile coupe image.

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          *a Spindle Architecture - -

    3. Front Design


      1. Contrasting with the spindle grille with the low positioned fold-back point and lower grille, the high-positioned headlights and a bumper that shows large surfaces of body color give the powerful front design a low, sharp and bold impression (A in illustration).

      2. In the front view, the lights are arranged vertically at the outermost edge of the bumper corners, accentuating the wide impression (B in illustration).

      3. Each functional part is merged into a form that continues from the headlights to the lower edge of the grille, expressing an elegant and refined impression (C in illustration).

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        *1 Headlight Assembly RH *2 Headlight Assembly LH
        *3 Radiator Grille Sub-assembly *4 Front Bumper Cover

      4. In the front view, the headlights express a dynamic and classy image through distinctive graphics that accentuate the wide impression and the firmly-planted stance.

      5. Maximizing the extra design freedom, the newly developed ultra-compact LED 3-projector headlights have achieved a refined high-tech impression with the sophisticated design of the inverted trapezoid shape.

      6. Arrowhead Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) combined with LED 3-projector headlights comprise the next-generation Lexus light signature that promotes the Lexus brand unity.

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      7. The new spindle grille expression of the front grille creates a dynamic image characteristic of a coupe while promoting the sense of unity with the body. At the top, the grille is not enclosed by the chrome-plated outer frame, accentuating the continuity with the hood (A in illustration).

      8. The density of the grille mesh varies, starting coarse at the bottom and gradually becoming denser towards the top. In addition to allowing sufficient cooling, the sophisticated workmanship of the varying block shapes creates a luxurious impression with a strong presence as well as a sense of unity with the body (B in illustration).

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        *a Coarse Mesh *b Dense Mesh

    4. Side Design


      1. Significant rearward tapering reduces the cabin volume, creating an elegant stance characteristic of a coupe (A in illustration).

      2. With a blacked-out roof and floating pillars that are visually separate from the rear fenders, the cabin design creates an agile and distinctive impression (B in illustration).

      3. Chrome-plated moldings at the roof sides accentuate the elegantly flowing silhouette. The rear edge of the molding was modelled after the traditional Japanese sword, accentuating the sharp and high quality image (C in illustration).

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        *1 Roof Side Garnish Sub-assembly Rear LH - -

    5. Door Handle


      1. The door handle is given a structure that only consists of an extremely simple and clean seam that does not interfere with the door design during normal operation. The shape of the door handle is designed in consideration of details that are apparent when unlocking the door and usability to achieve a sense of material quality and functionality, and illumination is introduced to the operation area when it is used at night. As a result, a subtle hospitality is achieved.

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        *a Normally *b When Operated
        *c When Operated at Night - -

    6. Outer Mirror


      1. Black is used for the top to create a visually compact design.

      2. The outer rear view mirror is designed with a reduced front inner portion (A in illustration) to improve front visibility between the front body pillar and outer rear view mirror and aerodynamic performance.

      3. The long and thin side turn signal light assembly blends into the body structure to hide its appearance, giving it an element of surprise when it illuminates.

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        *1 Side Turn Signal Light Assembly RH - -

    7. Rear Design


      1. A spindle theme has been used for the rear design, with a three-dimensional form that starts at the front and flows along the sides, and then cuts back at the inner edge of the rear combination lights (A in illustration).

      2. Tracing the line of this spindle, the shape of the license plate mounting surface and the shape and position of the diffuser/muffler baffles at the bottom create an excellent stance and low center of gravity design (B in illustration).

      3. In the rear view, the lights are arranged vertically at the outermost edge of the bumper corners, accentuating the wide impression (C in illustration).

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      4. For the rear combination lights, the three directional movement of the distinctive graphics accentuates the flow along the body sides from the side view, and the wide impression and firmly-planted stance from the rear view, expressing a dynamic and classy image.

      5. Pursuing a luxurious impression, the sophisticated workmanship of the lens and bezel incorporate several different materials.

      6. The Lexus-first tail light design produces a unique multi-reflection effect using a one-way mirror, creating an advanced L-shaped graphic that accentuates the Lexus identity.

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        *a Multi-reflection Effect - -