Concept cars are an excellent way for manufacturers to test design limits for their vehicles and get consumer feedback. As a brand centered on driver experience,
has brought forth some rather unique, impressive, and aggressive-looking concept cars over the years.
However, the Lexus LF-SA unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show is one of the more adorable concepts thus far. Nevertheless, given Lexus' reputation as a
is roughly 136 inches long, give or take a few decimals. As such, this compactness seems well suited to the needs of crowded city landscapes.
Also, the LF-SA features Lexus' now common spindle grille that's in line with the manufacturer's L-finesse design language. You can even see it in Lexus' other offerings like the 2019 Lexus GS 300.
The grille is combined with an angular body centered on the central Lexus logo at the front of the car. Consequently, while you can describe it as adorable, it also looks quite menacing. Additionally, a similar shape to the spindle grille is visible at the back of the car.
Next, depending on your standing position, your perception of the LF-SA could change thanks to the highly sculpted exterior. This is achieved using concave and convex bodywork surfaces that result in highly defined lines all over the vehicle.
Lastly, Lexus doesn't leave out their trademark signatures, as you'll see in the arrowhead motif on the headlights and the L-shaped lamp clusters.
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When it comes to the interior of the LF-SA there's a lot to be impressed with as well. One example is the whole structure being built around the driver's seat, which makes sense given the manufacturer's emphasis on the driving experience.
While the seat is stationary, the steering wheel and pedals could be adjusted to match the driver's height and build. That said, moving the pedals seems much less practical than moving the seat. However, given that the LF-SA is a concept car, it's still an idea worth looking into.
As for the telescopic steering wheel, it may have been groundbreaking at the vehicle's unveiling in 2015, but now it's pretty standard. Also, with the driver's seat being stationary, you can only access the rear passenger seats via the sliding first-row passenger seat.
The cabin in this city vehicle feels spacious and roomy despite the fairly compact body. Furthermore, Lexus places specific emphasis on the feeling of spaciousness while you're in the car with elements such as the sweeping dashboard design.
The LF-SA's color scheme and extra features
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Notably, the LF-SA's interior color scheme is inspired by a solar eclipse. As such, you'll see two discernible but overlapping areas in the cabin with contrasting colors. This is especially true for the front section of the cabin.
As for the exterior, space exploration is the main theme as embodied by the stellar silver color scheme. In addition to these colors, the LF-SA also has a wide-angle Head-Up-Display and a hologram-style digital display.
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