2006 Lexus GS hybrid debuts at LA Auto Show, sort of

The Lexus LF-S concept car is on display at the LA Auto Show. The vehicle "represents a new design direction and new design language - one that is bold and striking yet simple and intriguing," Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager," stated in a recent press release.

The "LF" stands for "L-Finesse" in Toyota design lingo and represents the new direction of Lexus which "seeks to provide a peak experience that fills the driver with exhilaration and provides comfort in every moment, while understanding and anticipating each user's constantly changing needs."

The LF-S design language has been translated into the 2006 Lexus GS hybrid car, which will be the second Lexus hybrid, following the Lexus RX 400h hybrid SUV which goes on sale April 14.