Lexus LF-SA Accidentally Teased Early
Lexus accidentally released an image of its upcoming compact car concept prematurely.
The above image was posted on the Japanese automaker’s European Twitter feed for a few moments before it was removed, but given how fast word spreads on the Internet, the Lexus LF-SA teaser now lives on.
The LF-SA is believed to be a compact city car that will be smaller than the current CT body, which means Lexus is strongly considering entering the compact luxury market and competing against the likes of the Audi A1.
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In the past, Lexus was adamant that it didn’t have the need to compete in the segment, but would keep a close eye on it. It appears that the company likes what it sees and we could be seeing the brand’s first B-segment vehicle when it debuts at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.
Current rumors have the LF-SA heading to production in late 2017 for a global release in 2018 and would likely start under the $30,000 mark to compete with other entry-level luxury vehicles.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Quite the grille on this thing