The president of Lexus promises a model more exciting and enthusiastic

The president of Toyota Motor, Akio Toyoda, said that Lexus needs something “more exciting, more enthusiastic.” This may sound vague, but the International Executive Vice President of Lexus, Mark Templin, went on to say.

I think a coupe could change perceptions of our brand and make us a more emotional company and possibly to attract younger buyers.

Sounds hopeful thinking, but more likely the mysterious this model is a entry-Level crossover. The predecessor Templin, Kazuo Ohara, confirmed that a concept could make its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show and the latest reports say that the production version would be presented at Geneva in 2014.

Little is known about the crossover, but should be based on the Toyota RAV4 and machines will be equipped with hybrid set of IS 300h consisting of a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor overall performance 220 ​​hp.