‘INSIDE-OUT’
A
new Lexus compact crossover concept
vehicle, the UX Concept, made its
world debut at the 2016 Paris motor
show, showcasing Lexus’ vision for a compact
SUV of the future.
This bold design embodies imaginative,
forward-thinking technologies to provide occupants with a fully immersive experience. This
sensation is generated through cockpit ergonomics which flow from the driver’s body, and
innovative three-dimensional HMI technology.
The vehicle also features a first design execution of a breakthrough seat technology, the
Kinetic Seat Concept, designed by Lexus in
response to a re-evaluation of the principles of
car seat occupancy.
The UX Concept is a new variety of four-seater crossover which contrasts the almost brutal appearance and real 4x4 presence of an
off-roader with a low ground clearance and
a coupe-like driving position, reinforcing the
dynamic performance promise embedded in
the compact packaging of the design.
At the heart of the design lies a futuristic,
‘inside-out’ concept which creates a strong
synergy between exterior and interior styling.
In top view, this is most strongly represented
by an X-shaped movement in the architecture
from the cabin outwards and vice-versa.
To the front, the fenders flow seamlessly into
the cabin to form housings for e-mirror screens showing the image from door-mounted,
rear facing cameras. The dashboard top sits
lower than these screens to combine a decon-