๐Ÿš— 2018 Canadian International AutoShow. Lexus LS Concept Debut

Sunday, 18 February 2018 01:00.AM
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Lexus Premieres โ€˜LS+ Conceptโ€™ in Toronto

Lexus premiered to the world today its automated-driving-capable โ€œLS+ Conceptโ€ concept vehicle at the Canadian International Autoshow 2018 in Toronto.

Main features of the LS+ Concept

The LS+ Concept, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, indicates the future image of the โ€œLSโ€ flagship sedan. With its advanced yet dignified styling and automated driving technologies planned for application in 2020, the LS+ Concept was developed as a model that symbolizes Lexusโ€™ foresight.

Advanced yet dignified styling representing the future image of the โ€œLSโ€ flagship sedan

As a concept vehicle that suggests the future look of the LS, the LS+ Concept produces a dignified expression as a flagship and indicates the direction of next-generation Lexus design based on Lexusโ€™ L-finesse*2 design philosophy. In addition to a boldly evolved Spindle Grille, with a large grille shutter that contributes to both improved cooling and enhanced aerodynamic performance, distinctive Lexus foresight is expressed in the LS+ Concept through, among others, partly laser-lit headlamps and rear combination lamps, as well as through electronic side mirrors.

Latest automated driving technologies backed by AI

โ€ข Lexus is pursuing a world in which all people can enjoy safe, smooth and untethered mobility through automated driving technologies. Specifically, it intends to make automated driving from entrance ramp to exit ramp on motor-vehicle-only roadways possible by using its โ€œHighway Teammateโ€ automated driving technologies, which, with an eye toward application in 2020, are featured on the LS+ Concept. On motor-vehicle-only roadways, through appropriate recognition, judgment and operation by onboard systems in response to actual traffic conditions, these technologies can already enable automated merging, lane changes and diverging, as well as keep a vehicle in its lane and maintain vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

โ€ข The LS+ Concept can communicate with a data center to update its systemsโ€™ software, allowing new functions to be added. Meanwhile, AI that learns from big data, including information on roads and surrounding areas, ensures a high level of automated driving. The car, which can grow along with its users, represents a new age for the image of cars to which people can become emotionally attached.

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