Toyota Could Finally Be Unveiling a Successor to One of Japan’s Most Iconic Sports Cars
The automaker has released the first image of its highly anticipated halo sports car and plans to make a big announcement in the coming days.
Ever since the stunning GR GT3 concept was unveiled in 2022, large Toyota fans have been asking for the automaker to finally follow up on the legendary LFA.
There’s a good reason for this. Even though the Lexus-branded supercar left the market more than a decade ago (after just two years of production), collectors and enthusiasts now consider this model to be one of the best. The most iconic Japanese sports cars of all time due to its rarity, purity and amazing V10 music.
The 2022 GR GT3 concept first showed off the long, low design. – Credit: Toyota
Over the past year, Toyota has been seen testing what is widely believed to be Toyota’s successor. Lexus LFA. Now it looks like the automaker is finally gearing up for the big reveal.
An explanation seems imminent
Between pre-production test observations, media coverage, and various industry-generated rumors, there has been no shortage of rumors about the upcoming Toyota/Lexus sports car. So what indicates that it is finally about to be hidden?
Lexus unveiled a similar ‘Sports Concept’ at The Quail earlier this year. – Credit: Toyota
First, Toyota brought a similar Lexus-branded ‘Sports Concept’ to The Quail in August. Considering that the upcoming model is expected to be sold with both Toyota and Lexus logos, it’s possible that what attendees saw might not be too different from what will be sold in America.
But perhaps more telling is that Toyota has erected a new billboard at Fuji Speedway featuring three sports cars: a 2000GT, a Lexus LFA, and a third, unnamed vehicle with GR badging on its grille. automobile manufacturer also took to X to share the imagedrawing particular attention to the unknown.
Toyota’s new sports car joins a legendary family that includes the Lexus LFA and 2000GT. – Credit: Toyota
Although it’s just a close-up, the common origin between the other two cars suggests the mysterious third is Toyota’s next halo model. Like the LFA, the 2000GT served as the automaker’s flagship sports car throughout its time on the market, a testament to its engineering prowess.
In any case, accordingly Toyota has also created a site dedicated to the announcement on Monday, October 13.This so-called GR-badged Lexus LFA follow-up is likely to be part of the news. The result features both Gazroo Racing and Lexus, although the video thumbnail also shows Toyota Crown and Daihatsu badges.
So what to expect?
If you’ve been following even a fraction of the interviews surrounding the upcoming Toyota/Lexus sports car, you’ll know there’s good reason to be excited. It will be an impressive vehicle as the continuation of a model as ambitious as the LFA.
In the United States, Toyota is expected to sell its sports car with the Lexus badge. – Credit: Toyota
Although Toyota has not yet confirmed the concrete specifications of the car, the noise coming from the vehicle Camo look at Goodwood earlier this year He suggested it would hide some sort of V8 under the hood. Accordingly GR division’s electrification effortIt is also expected to offer some form of hybrid support.
Judging by the body style similarity between the Toyota and Lexus concepts, the upcoming sports car will have a long hood with two doors and two seats.
Some aspects of the Sport Concept offer clear calls to the Lexus LFA. – Credit: Toyota
Although the GR badge on the billboard clearly indicates that Toyota will sell the vehicle under its own brand in Japan, most outlets expect the model to come to the United States as a Lexus.
Ultimately, the LFA served as the brand’s standard bearer throughout its time on the market. With the discontinuation of sporty models such as RC Long-standing legacy nameplates like LSLexus needs something in its lineup that can excite buyers and draw them into showrooms.
The Fuji Speedway promotional board is a way to get in. – Credit: Toyota
More to come
Between Virtual press conference on October 13 And Japanese Mobility Show Starting October 31st, there’s plenty of opportunity for Toyota to unveil its highly anticipated sports car in the coming weeks.
While this billboard is just a teaser in a series of hints to come, we’re hoping that all this buzz right before the show means Toyota is finally ready to unveil the Lexus LFA successor to the world once and for all.
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