Through L-finesse design, Lexus automobiles are distinguished not only by the brilliance of their engineering but also by the elegance of their contours, interiors and body colors. L-finesse stands for "Leading edge with finesse". To Lexus designers, it means fusing the most advanced technology with refined Japanese aesthetics.
L-finesse gives Lexus automobiles "incisive simplicity", clean lines free of extraneous elements; "intriguing elegance" the marriage of seemingly contrasting design themes; and "seamless anticipation" a dynamic dimension reflecting the Japanese spirit of hospitality.
Seamless anticipation
Omotenashi, the Japanese spirit of hospitality, focuses on anticipating a guest's needs and desires.
A Lexus automobile expresses this spirit of hospitality in the way it welcomes the driver, ready for the journey ahead.
Integrating this concept of anticipation into the automobile's design creates forms that go beyond three dimensions. “Seamless” refers to the use of continuous lines and uninterrupted contours.
Seamless anticipation is the dynamic dimension of Lexus styling that transforms its shape depending on angle and movement. This gives you, the viewer, a unique, personal experience of delightful surprise and depth.
The window's form changes as it passes by, captivating the eye and arousing anticipation of acceleration.
Incisive Simplicity
Through masterful use of materials, Japanese design seeks the purest possible expression using minimum resources.
This economy of style is related to the Japanese tradition of avoiding waste or muda.
In the Lexus L-finesse design philosophy, we call this “incisive simplicity”. Rather than just reduction of form, it is a way of revealing purity and beauty by removing extraneous elements.
You can see this incisive simplicity encapsulated within the structure and surface of each Lexus vehicle.
A strikingly symbolic feature of the LFA is its synergy of air outlet, rear combination lamp and rear aerodynamic corner into a single entity, without unnecessary elements.
Intriguing Elegance
Elegance is the pleasing quality of stylishness seen in the way various elements appear or move.
Lexus elegance reveals itself through the masterful juxtaposition of opposing elements.
The resulting visual depth fascinates the viewer, inspiring a sense of profound and mysterious beauty.
This intriguing elegance helps define Lexus automobiles as a breed apart, exhibiting a perfect balance of grace and power, whether standing still or in dynamic motion.
Sweeping lines join with the natural flow of wind across the body of the CT 200h in a design as intriguingly elegant as it is aerodynamically efficient.