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Lexus has brought two all-electric concept cars to the 2023 Tokyo Motor Show, the LF-ZL SUV and this \u2013 a sleek four-door saloon called the LF-ZC.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
LF-ZC stands for \u2018Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst\u2019 and Lexus says the concept showcases the firm\u2019s intentions for \u201celevated driving dynamics\u201d and \u201cuncompromised design\u201d.<\/p>\n
That means LF-ZC isn\u2019t just some wacky concept that\u2019ll never see the light of day. Lexus says the car is scheduled to launch in 2026. Technical details for the LF-ZC are slim, but Lexus has said previously that its next-generation EVs (like the LF-ZC) will have up to 620 miles of range \u2013 sitting on architecture shared with parent company Toyota. Lexus also claims LF-ZC will have an all-wheel drive \u2018DIRECT4\u2019 system which will likely consist of an electric motor on each axle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The LF-ZC is 4,750mm long, 1,880mm wide and 1,390mm tall, making it a similar size to the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3. Lexus calls the LF-ZC\u2019s design language "Provocative Simplicity" \u2013 and it certainly stands out in concept form.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The roofline extends all the way to the rear for a coupe-saloon profile and the raked windscreen should help it achieve Lexus\u2019s targets of a low drag coefficient of under 0.2Cd, which would make it even more aerodynamically-efficient than the slippery Mercedes EQS.<\/p>\n
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Angular bodywork, a pronounced ridge on the bonnet with a new interpretation of the \u2018Spindle\u2019 grille, digital wing mirrors and an ultra-thin rear light bar are all technology and design traits we\u2019ve seen on current Lexus models like the RZ.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside the LF-ZC we can see Lexus\u2019s interest in the yoke-style steering wheel remains. The maker calls the cabin an Intelligent Cockpit, using a new software called Arene OS, which allows for continuous updates of safety and infotainment features. The idea is to create a more personalised digital readout.<\/p>\n
Lexus is also working on AI technology with next-generation voice recognition. The system should be able to provide routes and recommendations based on the driver\u2019s history and preferences. In the name of sustainability, the interior also features the use of bamboo.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To help keep the driver focused on the road, the LF-ZC has a display projected onto the windshield but unlike a traditional head-up display, it\u2019s physically interactive.\u00a0<\/p>\n