Lexus is preparing to launch its new sports car, and there is still a lot that we do not know about it. The automaker began teasing the production model with the Sport Concept in August, and now we have our first peek inside, revealing that it is, in fact, a hybrid.
The cabin looks pretty wild at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it’s more production-ready than you’d think. The most noticeable feature is the lack of a central infotainment screen. instead of, Lexus The wild-looking digital display is designed to have a pair of smaller winged displays flanking the main display.
The display clearly shows 70 percent battery with “Power” and “Charge” indicators surrounding the selected gear, which sits above a bold M that likely represents manual mode. The display also shows tire temperature and pressure – 86 degrees Fahrenheit and 33.4 psi.
The vehicle features a steering yoke that contains a variety of physical controls, including buttons, dials, and switches. There are paddle shifters, with the left ‘RE’ marked likely to adjust the level of regenerative braking.
the Sport coupe It also features a new version of the LC’s drive mode stalks that protrude from the instrument cover. They’re located behind the steering wheel, hanging from the column in the coupe.
The right features your gear selector, while the left is harder to discern what it’s for. There is a Stop button at the end of the left stick, with the M and N options clearly visible. The key appears to read “Manual BEV,” but the last three letters are hard to see.
The passenger side of the car is devoid of anything special, everyone sitting there is just along the way. There is no central infotainment screen or third screen experience for the bored passenger. There’s a green accent running across the dashboard and onto the door card, but that’s about it.
Photo by: Lexus
The last few controls we see are placed at the bottom of the silver mesh accents surrounding the cockpit. There are three buttons on the right for power, possibly for the HVAC systems, the rear defroster, and the window/windshield defroster.
The controls on the left are part of the door, and the mesh portion interlocks to focus on the dash when closed. There are buttons for the surround view cameras, hold brakes and parking assist.
It’s a bold interior that we hope doesn’t change too much from the production version. The lack of a central screen seems like a bold move, and we wouldn’t be surprised if it changes before the real car makes its debut.
