Toyota to Reveal Lexus LF-Ch and Auris HSD in Frankfurt

The Toyota Company has released the first official images of its two most interesting new products – a hybrid version of the Auris, as well as the concept of the Lexus LF-Ch compact model.

Toyota Motor is preparing for one of the most significant events in the automobile industry, the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. For this purpose the auto manufacturer has released details, as well as first photos of its new products.

As the company has stated earlier, one of the most significant will be the prime demonstration of the concept of the new Lexus model, designed to pave the way for the brand in the segment of compact luxury cars class in Europe.

Oriented as a direct competitor to BMW 1-series and, to some extent, to Audi A3, the car will hit the market in the second half of next year. Meanwhile, Toyota Motor intends to examine the audience’s reaction to the concept car, while anticipating a number of technical advantages over major competitors.

The concept is named Lexus LF-Ch, which reflects the existence of a hybrid power plant as the primary and the only engine. At the same time the Lexus has registered the abbreviation CT in the Patent Office, but it is unknown whether this name will be given to the serial version of the model, or to another model of the company.

Another noticeable debut of the company is the premiere of the concept vehicle Auris HSD. This is a hybrid version of the Auris model, production of which should begin next year. The company will reveal all the technical details only during the auto show, but the pictures show noticeable differences from the serial Auris, including the modified headlights, bumper, radiator grille.

The main feature is the solar panels on the roof of the car, however, such technology has already been used for the Toyota Prius. By the way, Toyota will show Plug-In version of the Prius in Frankfurt, so far, though, as a concept, but with reference to the imminent mass production. In addition, in Germany, the company will present two show car based on the Toyota iQ, as well as premiere the Land Cruiser SUV in Europe.